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 Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain, Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Employee Assistance Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Engagement
★ 4.7 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Memory Management, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Computing Platforms, Program Development, Application Development
★ 5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, JSON, Javascript and jQuery, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Web Applications, Javascript, Extensible Languages and XML, Event-Driven Programming, Network Protocols
★ 3.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Model Training, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Javascript, Data Access, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Networking, Data Structures, Network Model, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Geospatial Information and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Scripting, Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment
★ 3.6 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Solution Design, Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Authorization (Computing), Data Integrity
★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences
★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Application Security, Network Security, Security Architecture Review, IT Security Architecture, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Security Testing, Vulnerability Management
★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Application Development, Data Store, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Software Development, Data Storage, Cloud Platforms
★ 4.4 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Community Organizing, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice
★ 4.7 (144) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months