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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


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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Wireframing, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Verification And Validation, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Frameworks, Interactive Design, Application Deployment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, Analytics, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming, Responsible AI, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Context Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Context Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Genomic Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Science, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistical Analysis, Computational Thinking, Biostatistics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Context Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, React Native, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Software Architecture, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, Responsible AI, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Back-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, HTML and CSS, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Cloud Hosting

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Database Administration, Unit Testing, MySQL, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Django (Web Framework), Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Data Storage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Serverless Computing, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Test Driven Development (TDD), Jenkins, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Agile Methodology, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Kubernetes, Application Security, Grafana, System Monitoring

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Computer Vision, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Restful API, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Jupyter, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Import/Export, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Functional Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM
  • Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics: IBM
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
  • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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