Biology courses can help you learn cellular processes, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary theory. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on experiments and field studies. Many courses introduce tools like microscopes, DNA sequencers, and statistical software, that support conducting research and analyzing biological data.

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Drug Development, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Molecular Biology, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Sharing, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, Systems Development, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Hazard Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Process Development, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Diagnostic Tests, Electrophysiology, Biology, Neurology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Oncology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Physiology, Control Systems, Coordination, Rehabilitation, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Biology, Data Visualization, Physics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months