Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Functional Design, Debugging, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures, Computer Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, Logical Reasoning, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Game Theory, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months