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Computational Biology Courses

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.

Popular Computational Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    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 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Data Analysis Software, Biology, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Research

    4.5 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (204) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    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 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U
    I

    Multiple educators

    Data Science Foundations

    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 stars, 118K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (118K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Biology

    4.8 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Governance, Case Studies, Socioeconomics

    4.8 stars, 326 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    Medical Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Simulations, Biology

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Marine Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8 stars, 618 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • K

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    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 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

    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 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.4 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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