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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


  • P

    Peking University

    Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biology, Analysis

    4.4 stars, 287 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (287) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Utrecht University

    The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Research, Nutrition and Diet

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Informatics, Data Collection

    3.4 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Macmillan Learning

    DNA Structure, Replication, and Transcription

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Data Analysis, Immunology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 1.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Techniques, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Drug Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Access

    3.8 stars, 388 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (388) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 937 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

    Fundamental Skills in Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Programming, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation

    4.4 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Analysis

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Computational Logic, Technical Standard

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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