Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Computer Science, Data Import/Export, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, File Management, Data Structures, Data Persistence, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving
★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Biology, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Research
★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Heat Maps, Design Thinking
★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, Pseudocode, Jupyter, Algorithms, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Machine Learning, Project Management
★ 4.6 (118K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Biology
★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Biology
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Governance, Case Studies, Socioeconomics
★ 4.8 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology
★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulations, Biology
★ 4.7 (223) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research
★ 4.8 (618) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation
★ 4.4 (94) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Drug Development, Scientific Visualization, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning
★ 2.4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks