Biology courses can help you learn cellular processes, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary theory. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on experiments and field studies. Many courses introduce tools like microscopes, DNA sequencers, and statistical software, that support conducting research and analyzing biological data.

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Neurology, Decision Intelligence, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Anatomy, Physiology, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks