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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.


Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


  • M

    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Analysis, Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Memory Management, Graph Theory, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Build toward a degree
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Physiology, Preventative Care, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

    ★ 4.8 (631) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Telemetry, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Laboratory Techniques, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology, Life Sciences

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    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

    ★ 4.8 (488) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (317) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.9 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Technologies, Biological Engineering, Scalability, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainable Systems, Commercialization, Process Engineering, Production Process, Market Opportunities, Biochemistry, Innovation, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Workforce Planning, Microbiology, Workforce Development, Capacity Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Comparing Genes, Proteins, and Genomes (Bioinformatics III): University of California San Diego
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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