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Biotechnology Courses

Biotechnology courses can help you learn genetic engineering, bioprocessing, and bioinformatics. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, PCR for DNA amplification, and various software for analyzing biological data, demonstrating how these skills are applied in research and development settings.


Popular Biotechnology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Psychology, Biotechnology

    ★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Pharmacokinetics

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.9 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Biological Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Simulations, Chemical Engineering, Model Evaluation, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Probability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Pathology, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Practices, Pharmacology, Patient Treatment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

    ★ 4.8 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.9 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Drug Development, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Climate Change Programs, Cell Biology, Health Disparities, Biology, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.9 (88) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Seaweeds

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.8 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Preclinical Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Safety Standards, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Novartis

    Lead Selection & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases

    ★ 5 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    New paradigms in wastewater management

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology

    ★ 4.7 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular biotechnology courses

  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Pharmacokinetics: Novartis
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Molecular Tumor Board 2025-2026: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
  • Preclinical Safety: Novartis

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