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Genomics Courses

Genomics courses can help you learn DNA sequencing techniques, gene editing methods, and the principles of genetic variation. You can build skills in analyzing genomic data, understanding gene expression, and applying bioinformatics tools to interpret results. Many courses introduce software like BLAST for sequence alignment and R for statistical analysis, demonstrating how these tools facilitate research in areas such as personalized medicine, agricultural biotechnology, and evolutionary biology.

Popular Genomics Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy

    4.5 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Introduction to Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Laboratory Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.3 stars, 577 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (577) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Scientific Methods

    4.9 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Case Studies

    4.1 stars, 82 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?

    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 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology

    4.4 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Immunology, Treatment Planning, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Gynecology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Software Development

    4.5 stars, 355 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (355) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    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

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

  • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
  • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Mind of the Universe - Genetic Privacy: should we be concerned?: Universiteit Leiden
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22: Universitat de Barcelona

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