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    Find the Best Bioinformatics Course for Your Goals

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Metadata Management, R Programming, Scientific Methods, Data Quality

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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Informatics, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Computational Thinking, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms, Database Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

      Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Biomedical Visualisation

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      518 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Technology, Image Analysis, Process Driven Development, Medical Imaging, Big Data, Health Informatics, Data Science, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Text Mining, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Summary Statistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Public Health, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leading Change in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Change Control, Health Care Administration, IT Management, Strategic Leadership, Health Technology, Health Care, Decision Support Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Electronic Medical Record, System Implementation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Researcher's guide to omic fundamentals: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
    • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
    • Algorithms on Strings: University of California San Diego
    • Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine: The University of Edinburgh
    • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Bioinformatics?

    Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science, and data analysis to interpret complex biological data—like genetic sequences and molecular structures. It's essential in fields such as genomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. Learning bioinformatics equips you to work at the intersection of science and technology, contributing to breakthroughs in health and life sciences.

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