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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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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export

    3.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Computational Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Nursing Informatics(护理信息学)

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Nursing Practices, Informatics, Telehealth, Patient-centered Care, Computer Displays, Decision Support Systems, Information Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Change in Health Informatics

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

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    317 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Programming, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Object Oriented Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Version Control, Java Programming, Data Structures, Model View Controller

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego
  • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
  • Nursing Informatics(护理信息学): Peking University
  • Leading Change in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language: University of Cape Town
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego

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