Biotechnology Courses and Certifications

Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

301 ratings at Coursera

Explore the language of genomes with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this 6-week course, learn how genomics can improve disease treatment, protect the environment, and develop sustainable resources.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Drug Development Product Management

1 review

UC San Diego's 13-week course offers a comprehensive view of drug discovery, development, and commercialization, ideal for those interested in pharmaceutical product management.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Introduction to Algae

1175 ratings at Coursera

Explore the diverse world of algae with UC San Diego's 5-week course. Learn about their importance, environmental benefits, commercial uses, and the challenges in algae bio-manufacturing.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Seaweeds

34 ratings at Coursera

This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

McMaster University

DNA Decoded

6 reviews

Explore the mysteries of DNA with McMaster University's 4-week course. Learn about DNA structure, genetic risks, and DNA manipulation techniques. Solve a murder in a virtual lab!

• Coursera
• 22 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Start a Biotech Venture

5 reviews

Getting a business off the ground includes many challenges. Learn what key decisions need to be addressed when starting a biotech venture.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Modern Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment

Purdue University's 5-week course explores modern biotechnologies for wastewater treatment, teaching students to optimize treatment systems and assess public health risks.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

This course gives an introduction to how to create genetic circuit models. These models leverage chemical reactions represented using the Systems Biology Markup Language (SBML). The second module introduces methods to simulate these models using ordina…

• Coursera
• 1 day 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science and Politics of the GMO

2 reviews

Learn the basics of genetic engineering and biotechnology and examine why the GMO is politically contentious. Participants will gain an understanding of how science works, its limits, and how the interaction of these factors leads to decision making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Georgetown University

Introduction to Bioethics

2 reviews

Introduction to Bioethics explores some of the most difficult - and fascinating - moral challenges we face in health, medicine, and emerging technologies.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Types of Vaccine

This course explores the different types of vaccine available. This is a useful framework for understanding the scientific understanding that went into vaccine development. It also gives a perspective of how innovation (e.g. fundamental virology, molecul…

• Coursera
• 8 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rewriting the Code of Life with CRISPR

Sam Sternberg explains the breakthrough technology CRISPR that allows scientists to rewrite genetic code and, in doing so, erase the mutations that cause disease and enhance plants and animals with new traits.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability

Explore sustainable practices in energy, chemical, and biotech industries with Wageningen University's 25-week course. Learn about biobased resources, biorefinery design, and catalytic conversions.

• edX
• 25 weeks, 14-21 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $746.00
• 4 courses

Biomaterials and Your Health

Are you interested in learning and discovering biomaterials, nanotechnologies and standardisation in dentistry? Do you want to make a difference in tomorrow’s oral health care development? Join Biomaterials and Your Health developed by HKU Dental Materia…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Gene manipulation in plants

1 review

Genetic manipulation of crops is an issue of great current interest and controversy. This free course, Gene manipulation in plants, covers some of the basic science that underpins the debate and ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate