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Drug Discovery Courses

Drug discovery courses can help you learn the drug development process, target identification, lead optimization, and clinical trial design. You can build skills in molecular modeling, high-throughput screening, and data analysis techniques. Many courses introduce tools like cheminformatics software, bioinformatics platforms, and laboratory techniques that are crucial for analyzing compounds and assessing their effectiveness.


Popular Drug Discovery Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Drug Development, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Evaluation, Biomedical Technology, Stakeholder Analysis, Pharmaceuticals

    ★ 4.5 (1.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Trustworthiness, Social Media, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, People Development, Planning, Workforce Development, Professionalism, Strategic Communication, Market Opportunities, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.6 (1.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Auditing, Loss Prevention, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Financial Data, Investigation, Analytics, Specialized Accounting, Big Data, Accounting, Business Ethics, Data Mining, Accountability

    ★ 4.7 (6.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Research, Applied Mathematics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Healthcare)

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, AI Workflows, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Data Governance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, AI Integrations, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Automation, Decision Support Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Medication and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Clinical Pharmacy, Contraindication, Patient Treatment, Hand Hygiene, Treatment Planning, Personal protective equipment

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

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

    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction

    ★ 4.8 (506) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Precision Medicine, Pre-Clinical Development, Public Health, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.8 (751) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, R (Software), Data Modeling, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, R Programming, Model Deployment, Databases, Data Science, Data Processing, Big Data, Query Languages, Data Analysis Software, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (102K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • The Discovery of the Higgs Boson: The University of Edinburgh
  • Agentic AI Content for Practitioners (Teams: Healthcare): Coursera
  • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University

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