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    Bioinformatics courses can help you learn how to analyze biological data using computational tools to support research in genomics, medicine, and biotechnology.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Tree Maps, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Record Keeping, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Informatics, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Technical Documentation, Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Pseudocode, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Graph Theory, Design Strategies, Bioinformatics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物演化

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Environmental Science, World History, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Vector Databases: An Introduction with Chroma DB

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Databases, Database Management, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Machine Learning Methods, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • 算法设计与分析 Design and Analysis of Algorithms: Peking University

    Why Learn Bioinformatics?

    Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, and data analysis to interpret complex biological data—like genetic sequences and molecular structures. It's essential in fields such as genomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Learning bioinformatics equips you to work at the intersection of science and technology, contributing to breakthroughs in health and life sciences.

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