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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Course Development, Environment, World History, Cell Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Probability & Statistics

    ā˜… 4.8 (368) Ā· Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    Advanced Neurobiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

    ā˜… 4.1 (644) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Cell Biology

    ā˜… 4.8 (1.9K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

    ā˜… 4.8 (1.5K) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet

    ā˜… 4.5 (241) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Drug Development, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Procedures

    ā˜… 4.7 (60) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Credit offered
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    ā˜… 4.5 (12) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

    ā˜… 4.6 (247) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity

    ā˜… 4.4 (29) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    BiologĆ­a bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Dental Care, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    ā˜… 4.9 (31) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    ā˜… 4.5 (37) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

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

    ā˜… 4.1 (81) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biotechnology courses

  • Evolución:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Advanced Neurobiology I:Ā Peking University
  • Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows:Ā Tel Aviv University
  • Dairy Production and Management:Ā The Pennsylvania State University
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • La quĆ­mica en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone:Ā Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics:Ā University of Geneva
  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices:Ā University of Florida
  • BiologĆ­a bucal:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico

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