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    Explore drug discovery processes for developing new medications. Learn about target identification, screening, and clinical trials.

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Manufacturing Processes, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Prototyping, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Engineering, Research Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Privacy, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      SAS

      Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, SAS (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Reporting, Virtual Environment, Data Cleansing, Data Access, Business Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Public Policies, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Community Development, Health Systems, Advocacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Minnesota

      Herbal Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmaceuticals, Urology, Patient Evaluation, Health And Safety Standards, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Laboratory Testing, Respiratory Care, Medical Science and Research, Gynecology, Mental Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      831 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, European History, Media and Communications, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Making Sense of Supplements

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Scientific Methods, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Genentech

      Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Quantitative Research, Psychological Evaluations, Pharmacology, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Sterilization, Contraindication, Intravenous Therapy, Environment Health And Safety, Infection Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Pre-formulation: Novartis
    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Data Literacy: Exploring and Visualizing Data: SAS
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University
    • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
    • Making Sense of Supplements: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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