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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Dealing With Missing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, STATA (Software), Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Logistic Regression

    ★ 3.8 (138) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM COBOL Core

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Business Logic

    ★ 4.3 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    ★ 4 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

    ★ 4.5 (253) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Siemens

    Basics of Robotics

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Robotics, Mechanical Design, Automation, Control Systems, Program Development, Manufacturing and Production, Performance Testing, Human Machine Interfaces, Programming Principles, Human Factors, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Human Computer Interaction

    ★ 4.8 (476) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Statistical Programming, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Inventory Control, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication

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

  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Model Training, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leader Training

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Resilience, Organizational Change, Change Management, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business Transformation, Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles, Cognitive flexibility, Continuous Improvement Process, Persistence, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Action Oriented, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.8 (614) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps, ASP.NET, CI/CD, .NET Framework, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Web Services, Continuous Delivery, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Test Automation, Application Deployment, Development Testing

    ★ 4.2 (54) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Dealing With Missing Data: University of Maryland, College Park
  • IBM COBOL Core: IBM
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera
  • Basics of Robotics: Siemens
  • Generative AI Primer: Vanderbilt University
  • Implementing Supply Chain Analytics: Unilever
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London

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