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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


  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Other Programming Languages, Technical Design, Software Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Data Storage

    4.9 stars, 3.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yonsei University

    First Step Korean

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Culture

    4.9 stars, 54K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (54K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Data Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Document Management, Storytelling, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, LLM Application, Consolidation, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, SQL, Generative AI, AI literacy, Databases, Data Visualization

    4.8 stars, 8.9K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, UI/UX Research, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Multimodal Prompts, Responsible AI, Persona (User Experience), AI powered creativity, LLM Application, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Wireframing

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, JSON, Web Applications, Frontend Performance, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

    4.7 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Persona Development

    4.8 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Program Development, Application Development, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Database Management, Code Reusability, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

    4.7 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Generative AI, Matplotlib, Data Literacy, Prompt Engineering, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Plotly, Plot (Graphics), Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Generative Model Architectures, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Microsoft Copilot, Data Cleansing

    4.3 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (664) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Document Management, Query Languages

    4.8 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • First Step Korean: Yonsei University
  • Generative AI Data Analyst: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI for UI UX Design: IBM
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Introducción a la programación en Python I: Aprendiendo a programar con Python: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
  • AI-Enhanced Data Analysis: From Raw Data to Deep Insights: Microsoft

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