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    Bioinformatics courses can help you learn how to analyze biological data using computational tools to support research in genomics, medicine, and biotechnology.

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Microbiology, Pathology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Big Data Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Kafka, Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Store, Data Manipulation, Distributed Computing, Databases, Data Lakes, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Scalability, Cloud Computing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Ethics, Bioinformatics, Media and Communications, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science

      4.7
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      51 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Technology, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Data Management, Health Care Administration, Health Systems, Data Integration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Differential Equations, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Anatomy, Human Development, Biochemistry, Anthropology, Ancient History, Neurology, Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Program Development

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Markov Model, Clinical Trials, Bayesian Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, Predictive Analytics, Bioinformatics, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Precision Medicine, Statistics, Supervised Learning, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Code Review, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Engineering Software, Software Development Tools, Generative AI, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development, Bioinformatics, Software Documentation, Debugging, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Testing, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Laboratory Testing, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Systems Analysis, Molecular Biology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Bioinformatics, Decision Tree Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Image Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, A/B Testing, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Program Development, Medical Science and Research, Probability Distribution

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Big Data Technologies: Illinois Tech
    • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
    • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science Decisions in Time: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona

    Why Learn Bioinformatics?

    Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, and data analysis to interpret complex biological data—like genetic sequences and molecular structures. It's essential in fields such as genomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Learning bioinformatics equips you to work at the intersection of science and technology, contributing to breakthroughs in health and life sciences.

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