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Cell Biology Courses

Cell biology courses can help you learn cellular structures, functions, and processes, as well as genetic mechanisms and signaling pathways. You can build skills in microscopy techniques, cell culture practices, and molecular analysis methods. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, flow cytometry for cell analysis, and bioinformatics software for data interpretation, showing how these skills are applied in research and biotechnology.

Popular Cell Biology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Urinalysis, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

    4.8 stars, 356 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (356) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Verification And Validation

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Simulations, Statistical Modeling, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Electrical Systems

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Bacteria and Chronic Infections

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Infection Control, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices

    4.7 stars, 2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    生物学概念与途径

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Neurology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Research, Research Methodologies

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    New York University

    Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Respiration, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Research, Science and Research, Cardiology, General Science and Research, Immunology, Biology, Meditation & Breathwork, Cell Biology, Nephrology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 540 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (540) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Signaling actions of small molecules

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Hematology

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario

    Skills you'll gain: Wound Care, Patient Evaluation, Medical Surgical Nursing, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Health Assessment, Trauma Care, Cleanliness, Nursing and Patient Care, Basic Patient Care, Infection Control, Clinical Practices, Clinical Documentation, Anatomy, Cell Biology

    4.8 stars, 2.3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Taxonomy, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Cell Biology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Biotechnology, Neurology, European History, Ancient History, World History, Scientific Methods

    4.4 stars, 19 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (19) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Literacy, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Processing, Cell Biology, Informatics, Biology, Data Collection

    3.4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Caltech

    Getting started in cryo-EM

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Medical Imaging, Image Quality, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Cell Biology, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Digital Signal Processing, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis

    4.9 stars, 273 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (273) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cell biology courses

  • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Bacteria and Chronic Infections: University of Copenhagen
  • 生物学概念与途径: Peking University
  • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
  • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Cuidado de heridas en el ámbito hospitalario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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