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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


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    Novartis

    Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Chemistry

    ★ 4.8 (290) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Informatics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Biomedical Technology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Data Mining, Algorithms, Data Processing, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.8 (189) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Introduction to Drug Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Competitive Intelligence, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Safety Assurance, Biotechnology, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (157) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Immunology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biological Engineering, Process Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Immunology, Clinical Research, Clinical Practices, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering, Display Devices, Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer Displays, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Reliability, Physics

    ★ 4.7 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.9 (113) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biology

    ★ 4.9 (88) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environment, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.8 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Pharmacokinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmacotherapy, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.9 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biotechnology courses

  • Drug Hunting: The Science of Making New Medicines: Novartis
  • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
  • Introduction to Drug Hunting: Novartis
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics: Yonsei University
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London

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