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    Explore computational biology for analyzing biological data. Learn to apply algorithms and models to study genomes, proteins, and biological systems.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Community Health, Public Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Biology

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Introduction to Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Oncology, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology, Pharmacology, Contraindication

      4.7
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      537 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of New Mexico

      Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Preventative Care, Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Environmental Science, Stress Management, Scientific Methods

      4.7
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      227 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Microbiology, Process Control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Production Process, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
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      306 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Programmable Logic Controllers, Low Voltage, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Network Protocols, Embedded Systems

      4.6
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      121 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Taxonomy, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational biology courses

    • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
    • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
    • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
    • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University

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