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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Game Design
★ 4.5 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Ajax, Database Development, Database Application, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, NoSQL, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Performance Tuning, API Design, Data Structures, MongoDB, Debugging, JavaScript Frameworks
★ 4.4 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Generative AI, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, JSON, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Model Evaluation, Database Systems
★ 4.6 (798) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics
★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Logic
★ 4.4 (423) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness
★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Budget Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Strategic Thinking
★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Data Science, PySpark, File Systems, Analytics, Data Processing, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Data Storage, System Configuration, Python Programming
★ 4 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Linux, Software Versioning, Unix, Linux Commands, Collaborative Software, Software Development, File Management, Web Development
★ 4.6 (3.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic
★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks