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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.

Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pilot Scale Fermentation | The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Scalability, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Process Development, Laboratory Equipment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Testing, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling, Drug Development

    4.6 stars, 174 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Financing Biotech Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Legal Risk, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentations, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    4.4 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage

    4.6 stars, 175 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (175) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods, Research

    4.1 stars, 646 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (646) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Contemporary Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Respiration, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, General Science and Research

    4.7 stars, 99 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (99) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    4.5 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (296) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Telemetry, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps

    4.8 stars, 489 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (489) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

    4.6 stars, 247 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (38) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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