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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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    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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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Science and Research, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Branding, Target Market, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Content Marketing

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

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Electric Power Systems, Bioinformatics, Deep Learning, Sustainable Technologies, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Molecular Biology, Anomaly Detection, Pharmacology

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Process Analysis, Analysis, Project Management, Business Requirements, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pattern Discovery in Data Mining

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Information Privacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Centered Design, User Experience, Persona Development, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Keyword Research, Peer Review, Action Oriented, Talent Recruitment, Detail Oriented

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · 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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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Emergency Response, Public Health, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pillar #3: Drug Effectiveness - Real-World Evidence: Johns Hopkins University
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
  • AI for Energy and Biomedical Applications: University of Michigan
  • SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery: SAP
  • Pattern Discovery in Data Mining: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Design Thinking: Discovery Tools: University of Virginia
  • How to Write a Resume (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York

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