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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Honesty, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation Engineering, Business Process Automation, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Robotics, Workflow Management, Scalability, Process Optimization, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Data Integration, Quality Control, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Javascript, Solution Design, Performance Tuning, Memory Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Import/Export, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Pivot Tables And Charts, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Text Mining, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Graphing, Data Wrangling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Health Systems, Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Data Analysis, Analytics, Interoperability, Relational Databases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Customer experience improvement, Business Intelligence, Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Wrangling, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Active Listening, Verbal Strategic Communication, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Strategic Communication, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Assertiveness, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Model, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Memory Management, Algorithms, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Change Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Performance Measurement, Automation, Predictive Modeling, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Analytics, Cloud-Based Integration, Generative AI, Systems Integration, Machine Learning
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Decision Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Content Creation, Editing, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours