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Bioinformatics Courses

Bioinformatics courses can help you learn sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction. You can build skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and algorithm development. Many courses introduce tools like Bioconductor, BLAST, and Python libraries such as Biopython, that support analyzing biological data and implementing computational methods in research.

Popular Bioinformatics Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Care Management, Patient Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Managed Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Data Integration, Communication

    4.6 stars, 161 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Environment, Scientific Methods

    4.8 stars, 1.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Precision Medicine, Structural Analysis

    3.7 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Summary Statistics in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Histogram, Box Plots, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Public Health, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    GIS Fundamentals for Public Health Research

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Mapping, Community Health, Analysis, Open Source Technology, Environmental Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Techniques, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5 stars, 317 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Technology Roadmaps

    4.3 stars, 610 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (610) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Change in Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Change Control, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Health Administration, IT Management, Strategic Leadership, Health Technology, Health Care, Decision Support Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Electronic Medical Record, System Implementation, Process Modeling

    4.7 stars, 311 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (311) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Biotechnology, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 32 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Northeastern University

    Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Technology, Clinical Informatics, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Data Sharing, Electronic Medical Record, Interoperability, Decision Support Systems, Systems Integration, Data Management, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation

    4.6 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Regression Analysis, Logistic Regression, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Evaluation

    4.8 stars, 331 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Research Reports, Biology, Research Design

    4.6 stars, 87 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular bioinformatics courses

  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Summary Statistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • GIS Fundamentals for Public Health Research: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leading Change in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals: Northeastern University

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