Genetics courses can help you learn DNA structure, gene expression, genetic variation, and inheritance patterns. You can build skills in data analysis, laboratory techniques, and interpreting genetic information for research or clinical applications. Many courses introduce tools like CRISPR for gene editing, bioinformatics software for analyzing genetic data, and sequencing technologies that are essential for understanding genetic sequences and their implications in health and disease.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology
★ 4.4 (989) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Technical Communication, Data Collection
★ 4.8 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Biology
★ 4.5 (51) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis
★ 4.7 (155) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Mathematical Modeling, Life Sciences, Biology, R Programming, Data Collection, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Database Development, Taxonomy, Data Pipelines
★ 4.6 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Unix, Scientific Visualization, R Programming, Rmarkdown, Unix Commands, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Python Programming, NumPy, Data Manipulation
★ 4.4 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy
★ 4.8 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Climate Change Programs, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes
★ 4.9 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months