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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


  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment

    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

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Ajax Basics

    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

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to JavaScript Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Data Structures, Javascript, Data Access, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Programming for a Networked World

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch

    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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Blockchain Security Advanced Protection

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker

    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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Security for Blockchain and DApps

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Application Development 日本語版

    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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    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

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

  • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
  • Persistent Memory Technology - Introduction and Deployment: EDUCBA
  • Ajax Basics: Board Infinity
  • Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio: Coursera
  • Introduction to JavaScript Arrays: Coursera
  • Programming for a Networked World: Vanderbilt University
  • Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch: Board Infinity
  • Blockchain Security Advanced Protection: LearnQuest
  • Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker: Coursera
  • Security for Blockchain and DApps: LearnQuest

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