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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


  • I

    IBM

    AIX Operating System Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix, Unix Commands, Scripting, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration

    4.5 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn UI Design Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, User Interface (UI), Typography, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Digital Design, Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Creative Design

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    6G for a Connected Future

    Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Communication Systems, Blockchain, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Telecommunications, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Network Analysis, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Introduction to Programming with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File I/O, Data Processing, Application Development, Code Reusability, Maintainability, File Management, File Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, System Configuration, Data Import/Export, Software Development, Virtual Machines

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Culture, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Systems Integration, Environmental Science, Human Factors, Writing

    4.2 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.2 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Network Monitoring and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Commands

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Program Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis, Graphing, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Design, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software

    3.9 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.9 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Arduino For Beginners - 2023 Complete Course

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Programming Principles, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Design, Display Devices, Robotics, Data Persistence, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Automation Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Communications, Data Storage

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Linux+ XK0-005

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, User Provisioning, Shell Script, User Accounts, Software Versioning, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM
  • Learn UI Design Fundamentals: Scrimba
  • 6G for a Connected Future: University of Glasgow
  • Introduction to Programming with Python: Logical Operations
  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Network Monitoring and Analysis: Google
  • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh
  • Data Visualization using Plotnine and ggplot: Coursera
  • Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma: Coursera

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