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.
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction
★ 4.8 (507) · Mixed · 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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Databases
★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Urology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Cell Biology
★ 4.7 (550) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms
Intermediate · 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
★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Medical Privacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology
★ 4.1 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biological Engineering, Process Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Verification And Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Human Development, Molecular Biology, Social Determinants Of Health, Stress Management, Health Disparities, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Health Care, Neurology, Psychology, Grant Writing, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Musculoskeletal System
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (142) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Life Sciences
★ 4 (573) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks