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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

      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, European History, Media and Communications, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Pre-formulation

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Clinical Trials, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing and Production

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translational Science

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Policy Development, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Community Development, Health Systems, Advocacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Privacy, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Pharmacotherapy, Statistical Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      ESSEC Business School

      Foundations of strategic business analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Visualization, Strategic Thinking, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Storytelling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      656 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Herbal Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmaceuticals, Urology, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Respiratory Care, Gynecology, Mental Health, General Science and Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      830 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Medication and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Pharmacist Assistance, Sterilization, Contraindication, Intravenous Therapy, Environment Health And Safety, Infection Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Prescription, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Mental and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Pharmacy, Patient Education And Counseling, Engineering Design Process, Health Policy, Public Health, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Trend Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Making Sense of Supplements

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research, Clinical Nutrition, Preventative Care, Scientific Methods, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
    • Pre-formulation: Novartis
    • Translational Science: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Drug Development and Regulation: From Bench to Bedside: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of strategic business analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Pharmacy Medication and Safety: MedCerts
    • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University

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