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Drug Discovery Courses

Drug discovery courses can help you learn the drug development process, target identification, lead optimization, and clinical trial design. You can build skills in molecular modeling, high-throughput screening, and data analysis techniques. Many courses introduce tools like cheminformatics software, bioinformatics platforms, and laboratory techniques that are crucial for analyzing compounds and assessing their effectiveness.


Popular Drug Discovery Courses and Certifications


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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy Experience, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Information System, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy, Medication Dispensation, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    155 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Science of Stem Cells

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Farmacología para odontólogos

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Dentistry, Dental Care, Contraindication, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmaceuticals, Oral Health, Pain Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Model Deployment, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Computer Programming Tools, Query Languages, GitHub, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, R (Software), Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment, Communication, Relationship Building, Ancient History, Mindfulness

    4.8
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Analysis Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 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, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Health Policy, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular drug discovery courses

  • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Pillar #1: Drug Development - From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Prep and Personnel: Novartis
  • The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis
  • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
  • Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh

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