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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.

Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Network Model, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (426) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    How to Start a Biotech Venture

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Team Building, Biotechnology, Team Management, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, New Business Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Case Studies

    4.1 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    4.8 stars, 369 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (369) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Life Support, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emergency Response, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health, Information Privacy

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Lactation Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Postpartum Care, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Infant Care, Cell Biology, Immunology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Production Process, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control

    4.8 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    3.7 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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