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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


  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Foundations of marketing analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Statistical Programming, Customer Insights, R Programming, R (Software), Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis Software, Target Market, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    762 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Project Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Waterfall Methodology, Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Project Management, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Workflow Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Scope Management, Backlogs, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Specimen Processing, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Analytical Testing, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    814 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: NIST 800-53, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Production Process, Quality Management Systems, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Microbiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Product Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Software Development, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Procurement, Solution Delivery, Cost Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Agile Product Development, Project Portfolio Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    175 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Management Software, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting, Cost Estimation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Application Deployment, JSON, Web Services, Restful API, Mobile Development, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Persistence, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, JSON, Semantic Web

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Diversity Awareness, Informed Consent, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Microbiology, Pollution Prevention, Radiation Protection, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of marketing analytics: ESSEC Business School
  • Project Initiation and Planning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Foundations of NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks: Packt
  • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Beer Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Microsoft Program Management: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft

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