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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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University of California San Diego
Data Structures and Algorithms
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Johns Hopkins University
Genomic Data Science
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University of California San Diego
Drug Development Product Management
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University of California San Diego
Algorithmic Toolbox
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Introduction to Bioinformatics
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research
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University of California San Diego
Bioinformatics
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Markov Model, Network Analysis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Biology, Pharmacology, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Data Mapping, Python Programming
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
1.3K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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University of California San Diego
Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
1.6K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, R Programming, Scientific Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms
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Johns Hopkins University
Genomic Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, R Programming, Computational Thinking, Jupyter, Python Programming
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
6.7K reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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University of California San Diego
Applied Bioinformatics
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Virginia
Bacterial Bioinformatics
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Data Integration, Data Import/Export
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
279 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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University of Toronto
Plant Bioinformatic Methods
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Visualization Software, Database Software, Data Analysis Software, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Medical Science and Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization
4.7
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2.1K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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Peking University
Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
282 reviews
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Johns Hopkins University
Python for Genomic Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation, File Management
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
1.8K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Johns Hopkins University
Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Data Analysis Software, Database Development, Data Pipelines, Data Processing
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
1.6K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months