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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Game Design

    4.5 stars, 2.2K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

    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 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    RAG for Generative AI Applications

    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 stars, 798 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (798) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Probability and Data with R

    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 stars, 5.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    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 stars, 1.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    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 stars, 423 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (423) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Project Planning: Putting It All Together

    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 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hadoop Platform and Application Framework

    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 stars, 3.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (3.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Version Control

    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 stars, 3.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (3.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Program Development, Problem Solving, Solution Design, Computational Logic

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

  • Introduction to Python: Coursera
  • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
  • RAG for Generative AI Applications: IBM
  • Introduction to Probability and Data with R: Duke University
  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows: Tel Aviv University
  • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
  • Transfer Learning Foundations for AI Models: Edureka
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
  • Hadoop Platform and Application Framework: University of California San Diego

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