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: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Curriculum Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Carnegie Mellon University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Moderna
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Immunology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Research, Research Methodologies, Biology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Periodontology, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Dental Instruments, Dental Care, Dental Radiography, Patient Evaluation, Oral Health, Patient Preparation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Surgery, Medical Devices, Biomedical Technology, Surgical Suturing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Practices, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months