Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.
Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R (Software), Informatics, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis, Heat Maps
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biological Engineering, Process Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Verification And Validation
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Plan Execution, Systems Thinking, Business Ethics, Consultative Approaches, Entrepreneurship, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Health Assessment, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Testing, Nutrition and Diet, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Life Sciences, Text Mining
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Biochemical Assays, Data Processing, Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Logistic Regression, Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Metadata Management, R Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months