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Bioinformatics Courses

Bioinformatics courses can help you learn sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction. You can build skills in data visualization, statistical analysis, and algorithm development. Many courses introduce tools like Bioconductor, BLAST, and Python libraries such as Biopython, that support analyzing biological data and implementing computational methods in research.


Popular Bioinformatics Courses and Certifications


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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Biostatistics, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Taxonomy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Researcher's Guide to Omic Data

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Laboratory Research, Metadata Management, Science and Research, R Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research, Quantitative Research, Informatics, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis

    3.8
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    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Responsible AI, Maintainability, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Computer Programming Tools, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Programming Principles, Data Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Differential Equations, Computer-Aided Design, Algorithms, Chemistry

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Structures, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, Bioinformatics, Software Development, Biomedical Technology, Debugging, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Java Programming, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Version Control, Data Structures, Model View Controller

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    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Researcher's Guide to Omic Data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Data Science Decisions in Time: Johns Hopkins University
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Wrangling Computing Environments: Using Docker for Research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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