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Courses in drug development can help you learn pharmacology, clinical trial design, regulatory processes, and drug formulation techniques. You can build skills in analyzing drug interactions, assessing therapeutic efficacy, and understanding patient safety protocols. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis, laboratory techniques for drug testing, and project management tools for overseeing clinical trials.

Popular Drug Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pest & Disease Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Microbiology, Pathology, Preventative Care, Environmental Monitoring

    ★ 4.5 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

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

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

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Maternal Health, Pharmacotherapy, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.3 (149) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Genentech

    Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Quantitative Research, Psychosocial Assessments, Data Literacy, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Oncology, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE

    Skills you'll gain: Acute Care, Primary Care, Emergency Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Neurology, Medical Emergency, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Intravenous Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (347) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Diplomacy, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Environmental Issue, Ancient History

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Health Policy, Research, Biology, Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Hospice, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems

    ★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug courses

  • Pest & Disease Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research: Genentech
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Atención prehospitalaria del ictus agudo y selección de pacientes para tratamiento endovascular con la escala RACE: Universitat de Barcelona
  • History of Medical Cannabis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan

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