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    Explore drug discovery processes for developing new medications. Learn about target identification, screening, and clinical trials.

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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, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Data Mining, Biochemistry, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Requirements Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Requirements, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Project Performance, Data Mining, Jira (Software), Solution Architecture, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Prioritization, Change Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Publicidad Digital con Google AdWords

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Advertising, Bidding, Content Strategy, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Genentech

      Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Data Sharing, Version Control, Clinical Trials, Data Quality, Medical Privacy, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Maintainability, DevOps, R Programming, Package and Software Management, Agile Methodology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Biochemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Differential Equations, Software Visualization, Systems Analysis, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Innovation Career Lessons from a Master

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Initiative and Leadership, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Testing, Electrical Engineering, Precision Medicine, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Laboratory Research, Manufacturing Processes

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      394 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Sensitivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Informed Clinical Decision Making using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Clinical Data Management, Data Mining, Descriptive Analytics, Database Design, Electronic Medical Record, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Electocardiography, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Patient Flow, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Análise de Dados para Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Management, People Analytics, Big Data, HR Tech, Workforce Planning, Data Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Deep Learning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Human Resources, Data Visualization Software, Data Modeling, R Programming, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Data Structures

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
    • Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation: Starweaver
    • Publicidad Digital con Google AdWords: Universidad Austral
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
    • Making Data Science Work for Clinical Reporting: Genentech
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovation Career Lessons from a Master: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
    • Translating Research to Communities : University of Michigan

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