Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Nutrition and Diet, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Biochemical Assays, Data Processing, Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, R Programming, Scripting, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Pennsylvania State University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Land Management, Environmental Management Systems, Preventative Care, Climate Change Mitigation, Infection Control, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Integration, Network Model, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Open Source Technology, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Cell Biology, Unix Commands, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Social Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Medical Science and Research, Metadata Management, R Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months