Cancer Courses and Certifications

Nutrition and Cancer

335 reviews

Explore the role of nutrition in cancer prevention and progression with Wageningen University's 5-week course. Ideal for health professionals and cancer survivors.

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

Exploring Cancer Medicines

23 reviews

Explore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

9 reviews

Explore the biology of cancer with Johns Hopkins University's 6-week course. Learn about oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, major cancer types, risk factors, diagnosis, staging, and treatment.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Breast Cancer

7 reviews

Explore the biology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer in this 7-week course from Yale University. Ideal for survivors, healthcare providers, and public health enthusiasts.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

77 ratings at Coursera

Stanford University's 1-week course equips primary-care physicians with principles of cancer survivorship, offering practical tips and tools for patient care post-recovery.

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

Understanding Cancer Metastasis

6 reviews

Explore the science of cancer metastasis in this 3-week course by Johns Hopkins University. Learn major theories, biology behind metastasis, and its impact on patients.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Prostate Cancer

635 ratings at Coursera

Learn about prostate cancer biology, risk factors, screening guidelines, staging, and treatments in this 3-week course offered by Johns Hopkins University. Not suitable for patients seeking treatment guidance.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Cancer Biology

Dive into the world of Cancer Biology with this 13-week course by Johns Hopkins University. Learn about cancer metastasis, major cancers worldwide, and prostate cancer specifics.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

A 4-week course by Johns Hopkins University, providing guidance on leading multidisciplinary teams in cancer informatics research, with a focus on effective communication, project execution, and diversity support.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

A 5-week course by Johns Hopkins University, equipping biomedical researchers with practical skills for reproducible data analyses in cancer informatics using tools like R, Python, GitHub, and Docker.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

Enhance your cancer informatics research with Johns Hopkins University's 5-week course. Learn practical use of tools like git, GitHub, Docker for reproducible data analysis. Familiarity with R or Python required.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

A 5-week course by Johns Hopkins University, focusing on enhancing usability and documentation of cancer informatics tools for developers, with hands-on exercises and templates.

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

The Emergence of Oncofertility (Past, Present & Future)

31 ratings at Coursera

Explore the interdisciplinary field of oncofertility with this 1-week course from Michigan State University. Ideal for healthcare professionals and researchers in related fields.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

43 ratings at Coursera

Explore lymphoedema post-breast cancer treatment with Macquarie University's 4-week course. Learn about lymphatic physiology, assessment, treatment, and early intervention strategies.

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

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

463 ratings at Coursera

A 5-week course by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, providing comprehensive knowledge on HPV-associated oral and throat cancers, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)