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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Educational Materials

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Explainable Deep Learning Models for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Software Visualization, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Visualization: Analisi dei dati con Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Peer Review, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Integration, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Data Wrangling, Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, Design Research, Logo Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, Prototyping, Persona Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Application Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Stress Management, Positivity, Personal Care, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Preventative Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Management, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Behavior Management, Assertiveness

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Test Tools, Build Tools, Object Oriented Design, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Script Development, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Test Data, Scripting, Data Structures, Package and Software Management, File I/O, Data Access, Automation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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

  • A

    Adobe

    Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Workflow Management, Creative Design, Collaboration, Editing, Scalability, Computer Graphic Techniques, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Splunk Inc.

    Splunk Knowledge Manager 102

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Splunk, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Science, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Geospatial Information and Technology

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Concepts of Heavy Lifting

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Hydraulics, Construction, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law: Law Enforcement, Competition, & Tax

    Skills you'll gain: Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Services, Tax Compliance, Cloud Computing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Cloud Storage, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Access, Data Sharing, Digital Forensics, Interoperability, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics

    ★ 4.8 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Model Training, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Software, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Classification Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

    ★ 3.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Explainable Deep Learning Models for Healthcare: University of Glasgow
  • Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization: Analisi dei dati con Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • UX Web Design: Build User-Centric Websites: Northeastern University
  • Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health: Coursera
  • Selenium WebDriver with Java and Frameworks for all levels: Packt
  • Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Splunk Knowledge Manager 102: Splunk Inc.
  • Concepts of Heavy Lifting: L&T EduTech

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