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

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    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Farmacología para odontólogos

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      995 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Austral

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Media Buying, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, LinkedIn, Facebook, Web Analytics, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Keyword Research, Paid media, Performance Analysis, Online Advertising

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      The Addicted Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Socioeconomics, Vulnerability, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, Research, Environment, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatic Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Research Reports, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Big Data, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Internal Medicine, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      735 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      RNA Biology with Eterna

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Administration, Critical Care, Oncology, Risk Management, Pulmonology, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Testing, Cardiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Database Design, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Extract, Transform, Load, OpenAI, Snowflake Schema, Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, Data Mining, Large Language Modeling, Data Synthesis, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, OpenAI, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Copywriting, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Farmacología para odontólogos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
    • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
    • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen
    • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
    • Anticoagulación: Universidad de los Andes
    • Generative AI for Data Engineers: IBM

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