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    Explore drug discovery processes for developing new medications. Learn about target identification, screening, and clinical trials.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Financial Statements, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Financial Reporting, Goal Setting, Cash Management, Income Statement, Financial Forecasting, Leadership and Management, Business Management, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Cash Flows, Storytelling

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      671 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Optimizing a Website for Google Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Client Services, Web Content, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management, Return On Investment, Marketing, Content Marketing, Mobile Security

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Patient Registration, Document Management, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Privacy, Patient Safety, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      580 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Frontiers in Dentistry

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Precision Medicine, Disabilities, Health Technology, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Innovation, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Pathology, Biology, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Mining, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Quantitative Research, SAS (Software), Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Data Analysis, Statistics, Machine Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media, Contextual Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Paid media, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Media Buying, Facebook, Data Ethics, Pinterest, Instagram

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      789 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmacology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Keyword Research, Web Content

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Health Technology, Chemical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

    • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Optimizing a Website for Google Search: University of California, Davis
    • Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
    • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
    • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Squarespace : Coursera Project Network

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