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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Oxygen Therapy, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary Function Testing, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Kinesiology, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Biology, Community Organizing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Microbiology, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Cell Biology, Hazard Analysis, Technical Design, Chemical Engineering
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Nutrition and Diet, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research, Psychology, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Medical Science and Research, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks