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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


  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Development, Microbiology

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Programming Principles, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Telecommuting, Cloud Storage, Automation, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

    ★ 4.3 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Components, Computational Logic, System Design and Implementation, Functional Design

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Development Environment, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Software Development, Python Programming

    ★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Mitigation, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Biology, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Life Sciences

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    IoT Communications and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Routing Protocols, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Communication Systems, OSI Models, Telecommunications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design, Drug Development

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Les Expressions Lambda et Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Development Environment

    ★ 4.6 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Database Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    C++ Basics and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Development Environment, Program Development, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Data Management, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational biology courses

  • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town
  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
  • Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Gen AI for Software Development: Code Generation for Python: Coursera
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IoT Communications and Networks: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera

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