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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

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Leadership and Management, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Stakeholder Communications, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Peer Review, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Collaborative Software, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle, Production Process, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Operations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Programming Principles, Javascript, Web Development, Web Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Software Development, Debugging, Data Ethics, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Level Up: Java-Powered Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Model Deployment, JUnit, Decision Tree Learning, Build Tools, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Performance Tuning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Apache Maven, Data Structures, Random Forest Algorithm, Java, Gradle, Data Pipelines, Software Architecture, Software Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Machine Learning, Apache

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures

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

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Software Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Kanban Principles, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Sprint Retrospectives, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Business Requirements, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development, User Requirements Documents, Scrum (Software Development), Software Technical Review, Product Management, Product Requirements, Risk Management Framework, Project Management

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

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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Python Geospatial Development Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Python Programming, Application Design, Data Science, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI) Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Classification and Planned Experiments

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Data Visualization, Simulations, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Development Environment, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

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

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    IBM

    IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Database Design, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, IBM Cognos Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, IBM DB2, Tableau Software, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Interactive Data Visualization, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Database Management Systems, Pivot Tables And Charts, MySQL

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

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

  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • Level Up: Java-Powered Machine Learning: Coursera
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
  • Software Product Management: University of Alberta
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Python Geospatial Development Essentials: Packt
  • Classification and Planned Experiments: Arizona State University

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