Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Algorithms, Microbiology, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology, Diagnostic Tests
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Data Pipelines, Life Sciences, Text Mining
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical 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, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months