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.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Research, Laboratory Techniques, Analysis, Research Design
★ 3.1 (8) · Intermediate · 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
★ 4.3 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, Teaching, Sustainable Development, World History, Research, Systems Thinking, Biology, Storytelling, Physics, Economics
★ 4.3 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Tree Maps, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Sustainable Systems, Biology, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Communication, Empathy
★ 4.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Biology, Teaching, Community Development
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Spatial Data Analysis, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Timelines, 3D Assets, Infographics
★ 4.6 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology
★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Course Development, Environment, Cell Biology
★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks