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Life Science Courses

Life science courses can help you learn cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and human anatomy. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through experiments and research projects. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory equipment, bioinformatics software, and statistical analysis programs, that support conducting experiments and interpreting scientific data.

Popular Life Science Courses and Certifications


  • L

    LearnQuest

    5G Network Architecture and Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Network Model, Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Stormwater Management, Public Works, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Equity, Land Development, Water Resources, Sustainable Design, Community Development, Community Health, Environment, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Composure, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Student Services, Prioritization, Higher Education, Learning Styles, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Molecular Biology, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Collection, Scientific Methods, Research, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies

    ★ 3.6 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Spring Framework for Java Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Security, Java, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Development Environment, Web Applications, Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Apache Maven, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Configuration Management

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Matlab, Systems Design, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulations, System Requirements

    ★ 4.8 (101) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, Decision Intelligence, Test Case, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI), Performance Testing, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Support Systems, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.3 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Logistic Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Software, Predictive Analytics, Probability & Statistics, R (Software), Data Preprocessing, Public Health

    ★ 4.8 (368) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAP

    SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, SAP Applications, SAP S/4HANA, Customer Analysis, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Consulting, Process Analysis, Solution Design, Business Analysis, Project Management, Business Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Demand Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Data Collection, Supply Chain Planning, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Analytics, Feature Engineering, Predictive Analytics, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

    ★ 4.6 (299) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Sensory Systems Analysis, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research, Instructional Strategies

    ★ 4.5 (192) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.4 (207) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
  • Sustainable Transportation Networks and Streetscapes: Johns Hopkins University
  • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Spring Framework for Java Development: SkillUp
  • Controle de Sistemas no Plano-s: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Building Intelligent Troubleshooting Agents: Microsoft
  • Logistic Regression in R for Public Health: Imperial College London
  • SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery: SAP
  • Demand Analytics: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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