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    Learn microbiology for studying microorganisms. Understand microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

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      Olay

      Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Materials science, Sustainability Standards, Product Development, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Pest & Disease Management

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Materials science, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Signaling actions of small molecules

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Diet, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

      Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Microbiology

      4.9
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology

      4.9
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, Public Health, Microbiology, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Laboratory Testing, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Clinical Practices, Public Health, Health Technology, Medical Devices, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Molecular Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Applied Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microbiology courses

    • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
    • Pest & Disease Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Antibióticos ¿cuándo, cómo y para qué?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Point of Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Johns Hopkins University

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