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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Agentic systems, System Requirements, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Computer Programming, Generative Model Architectures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Sex from Molecules to Elephants

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Physiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Intro to Federated Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Transfer Learning, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Information Privacy, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Cloud Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Python Programming Essentials Training

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Business Transformation, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Biology, Data Visualization, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Making Science Reproducible - A Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Secure Coding, Key Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Scripting, File I/O, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Maintainability, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational biology courses

  • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Selecting the Right LLM with Hugging Face: Coursera
  • Sex from Molecules to Elephants: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Discrete-Time Markov Chains and Monte Carlo Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to Federated Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Programming Essentials Training: Simplilearn
  • Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes: University of California, Davis
  • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds

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