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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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    Find the Best Bioinformatics Course for Your Goals

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Clinical Trials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Integration, Health Technology, Data Analysis Software, Technical Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómputo evolutivo

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      生命科学发展史

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ancient History, Human Development, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Pathology, Anatomy, Neurology, European History, Pharmacology, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Experimentation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Bioinformatics, Chronic Diseases, Research, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Ethics, Maintainability, ChatGPT, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Programming Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Medical Science and Research, A/B Testing, Statistical Methods, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Program Development, Probability Distribution, Medical Imaging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Science Decisions in Time

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Game Theory, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Clinical Trials, Bioinformatics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Analytics, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Data Science, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 9 of our most popular bioinformatics courses

    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Applied Public Health Informatics for Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Cómputo evolutivo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera Project Network
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • AI for Efficient Programming: Harnessing the Power of LLMs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Data Science Decisions in Time:Sequential Hypothesis Testing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Science Decisions in Time: 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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