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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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    Google

    Stay Ahead of the AI Curve

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI literacy, Technology Roadmaps, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, AI literacy, Generative Model Architectures, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Management, Experience Design, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Model Deployment, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Continuous Deployment, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Ecological Gardening

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Plant Operations and Management, Planning, Adaptability, Land Management, Design, Sustainable Design, Taxonomy, Water Resource Management, Life Sciences, Analytical Testing, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Microbiology, Decision Making, Productivity, Sustainability Standards

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Design, Ajax, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Server Side, Semantic Web, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

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

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    Microsoft

    Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Power BI, Data Analysis, Timelines, Data Management, Data Entry, Data Presentation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Stay Ahead of the AI Curve: Google
  • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • AI Product Management: Duke University
  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Ecological Gardening: University of Minnesota
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University

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