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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Health Education, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Child Development, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Tree Maps, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Professional Development, Medical Records, Toileting, Verbal Communication Skills, Dignity in Care, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science, Data Integration, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Cell Biology, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Innate Immune System

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environment, Biology, Research

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Cultural Responsiveness, Discussion Facilitation, Anthropology

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular molecular biology courses

    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
    • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
    • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London

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