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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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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmaceuticals

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Social Sciences, Bioinformatics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    630 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Mechanical Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Precision Medicine, Machine Learning Software, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Product Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Image Analysis, Technical Design, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Statistical Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Network Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    BITS Pilani

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Design, Operating Systems, Android Development, Database Design, Encryption, Bioinformatics, Java Programming, Feature Engineering, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Version Control, Data Structures, Model View Controller

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice: Politecnico di Milano
  • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V): University of California San Diego
  • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI for Mechanical Engineers: University of Michigan
  • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
  • Network Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets: University of California San Diego

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