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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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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Care, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Emerging Technologies, Telehealth, Information Privacy, Data Management, Technology Strategies, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leading Change in Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Change Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Health Care Administration, Clinical Leadership, Organizational Change, IT Management, Health Systems, Project Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Governance, Strategic Leadership, Health Care, Organizational Development, Decision Support Systems, Return On Investment, Procurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Biotech — From Science to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Business, Technology Strategies, Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Value Propositions, Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Research

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Seaborn, Data Mining, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Heat Maps, Histogram, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Technology, Health Care, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management, Usability Testing, Requirements Elicitation, Electronic Medical Record, Data Collection, User Centered Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Key Management, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Patient Coordination, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Clinical Leadership, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Health Policy, Public Health, Communication

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Healthcare Data Management and Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • Leading Change in Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computation and Visualization for Analytics Part 2: Northeastern University
    • The Outcomes and Interventions of Health Informatics: 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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