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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 Colorado Boulder

    Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Derivatives

    4.6 stars, 111 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Capacity Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Resource Utilization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Material Requirements Planning, Resource Planning, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Measurement

    4.5 stars, 610 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (610) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 233 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (233) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    Macquarie University

    The Science of Learning: How Learning Works

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Human Learning, Education and Training, Knowledge Transfer, Student-Centred Learning, Science and Research, Learning Styles, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Teaching, School Psychology, Critical Thinking, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Statistical Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Science, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

    3.7 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Leeds

    Data Science: Ethical decision-making in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Risking, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Ideation, Research

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • F
    J

    Multiple educators

    Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Data Sharing, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Extract, Transform, Load, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Descriptive Statistics, Database Management, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Store, Databases, Descriptive Analytics, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Google Colab for Data Science & AI using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, File I/O, NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Data Structures, Restful API, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Access, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Modeling, Data Collection, Extensible Languages and XML, Systems Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Relational Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Integral Calculus and Numerical Analysis for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain: University of California, Irvine
  • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • The Science of Learning: How Learning Works: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Data Science and scikit-learn in Python: LearnQuest
  • Data Science: Ethical decision-making in practice: University of Leeds
  • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder

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