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Bioinformatics Courses

Bioinformatics courses can help you learn sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction. You can build skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and algorithm development. Many courses introduce tools like Bioconductor, BLAST, and Python libraries such as Biopython, that support analyzing biological data and implementing computational methods in research.

Popular Bioinformatics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Web Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Devops Tools, Informatics, Automation, Science and Research, Data Analysis, R Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Network Analysis, Data Mining, Databases, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biomedical Technology, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Materials science, Drug Development, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Metadata Management, R Programming

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Software Documentation, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Maintainability, ChatGPT, LLM Application, AI literacy, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Information Privacy, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    577 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular bioinformatics courses

  • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
  • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder

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