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

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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Research, Health Equity, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Care, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Health Administration, Diversity Awareness, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Text Retrieval and Search Engines

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      960 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Machine Learning With Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Big Data, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Cleansing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Emergency Response, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Unilever

      Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Market Analysis, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Reporting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, MarTech

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Statistical Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Real Time Data, Data Analysis Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Professional Resume using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Personal Development, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      890 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Google Ads Search Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Bidding, Digital Marketing, Budget Management, Marketing Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Herbal Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      833 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning With Big Data: University of California San Diego
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
    • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
    • Pre-formulation: Novartis
    • Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University
    • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Create a Google Ads Search Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University

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