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    Bioinformatics courses can help you learn how to analyze biological data using computational tools to support research in genomics, medicine, and biotechnology.

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    Find the Best Bioinformatics Course for Your Goals

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Clinical Trials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
      Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Simulations, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Software Visualization, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Algorithms

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Anatomy, Human Development, Anthropology, Pathology, Scientific Methods, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Research, Ancient History, European History, Neurology, Taxonomy, Experimentation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Big Data Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Data Infrastructure, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, MongoDB, Databases, Data Architecture, Database Management Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Processing, Software Design Patterns, Scalability

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Experimentation, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Life Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Bioinformatics, Chronic Diseases, Research, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      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, Decision Tree Learning, Business Analytics, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Anomaly Detection, Computational Thinking, Cybersecurity, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Ethics, Maintainability, ChatGPT, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Medical Science and Research, A/B Testing, Statistical Methods, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Scientific Methods, Software Development, Development Environment, Bioinformatics, Science and Research, Automation, Debugging, YAML

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Big Data Technologies: Illinois Tech
    • 遗传学实验: Peking University
    • عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera Project Network
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • Data Science Decisions in Time: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Bioinformatics

    Top courses include the Bioinformatics Specialization from the University of California, San Diego and Genomic Data Science from Johns Hopkins University. These programs cover algorithms, DNA sequencing, data analysis, and tools like Python, R, and Bioconductor.‎

    Yes. Many bioinformatics courses offer a free audit option. You can access video lessons and readings at no cost. To earn a certificate or complete assessments, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to analyze genomic and biological data, use bioinformatics tools and databases, and apply algorithms for DNA and RNA sequencing, gene expression, and evolutionary analysis. Some courses also teach programming and statistics for biological data.‎

    Some familiarity with biology or coding (especially in Python or R) is helpful, but not always required. Many introductory courses are designed to teach the fundamentals step by step, while more advanced courses assume prior experience in biology, computer science, or statistics.‎

    Yes. Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing field with roles in healthcare, research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Coursera courses can help you build technical and analytical skills, prepare for graduate studies, or qualify for roles in data science, genomics, and computational biology.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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