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.

Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Store, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Functional Design, Pseudocode, Maintainability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Land Management, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Sustainable Development, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Algorithms, Software Design, Problem Solving, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, File I/O
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Scientific Visualization, Game Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Graph Theory, Pseudocode, Program Development, Arithmetic
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, AWS SageMaker, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud Deployment, Customer experience improvement, ChatGPT, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Surveys, Timelines, Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Writing, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Design, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Model Evaluation, Software Testing, Graph Theory, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Product Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ideation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Product Improvement, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Process Design, Process Improvement, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months