Biology courses can help you learn cellular processes, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary theory. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on experiments and field studies. Many courses introduce tools like microscopes, DNA sequencers, and statistical software, that support conducting research and analyzing biological data.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Biotechnology, Simulations, Process Modeling, Differential Equations, Biochemistry, Numerical Analysis, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Algorithms
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Taxonomy, Natural Resource Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, electromagnetics, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Biology, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Neurology, Pedagogy, Anatomy, Learning Strategies, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Mitigation, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, System Configuration, Systems Development, Biology, Life Sciences
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Quantitative Research, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Social Studies, Culture, Teaching, Anthropology, World History, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Sustainable Systems, Life Sciences, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Physics, Biology, Community Development, Economics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Post-Production, Video Editing, Pedagogy, Culture, Multimedia, Lecturing, Cultural Sensitivity, Instructional Strategies, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Music, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months