Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Biology, Computational Thinking, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Program Development, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Analysis, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Kinesiology, Nephrology, Biology, Vital Signs, Blood Pressure, Neurology, Urinalysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Ggplot2, Visualization (Computer Graphics), R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks