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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Urology, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Terminology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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