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.

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Case Studies, Water Quality, Chemistry, Community Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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 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

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 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

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months