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Genetics Courses

Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.

Popular Genetics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods I

    Skills you'll gain: Informatics, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Introduction to Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 550 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (550) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Psychology, Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Physiology, Statistical Analysis, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Machine Learning, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Applied Machine Learning, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Clinical Research, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Health Care, Health Equity, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Tests, Data Analysis Software, Database Development, Taxonomy, Data Pipelines, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing

    4.6 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    4.4 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular genetics courses

  • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
  • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
  • Dairy Production and Management: The Pennsylvania State University
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research: University of Colorado System
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR: The University of Edinburgh
  • Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease: University of Minnesota
  • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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