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

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    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Drug Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Commercialization, Patient Safety

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      AI for Scientific Research

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, NumPy, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Molecular Biology, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Clinical Trials, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Science, Database Management, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis Software, Data Cleansing, GitHub, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      98K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Drug Commercialization

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Intellectual Property, Clinical Trials, Portfolio Management, Strategic Partnership, Regulatory Affairs, Product Marketing, Go To Market Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • N

      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Pharmaceuticals, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Market Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Product Development, Medical Equipment and Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      759 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      370 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
    • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
    • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Drug Commercialization : University of California San Diego
    • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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