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

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Anticoagulación

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Contraindication, Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Perioperative Care, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Chronic Diseases, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Genentech

      Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality, Electronic Medical Record

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Farmacología para odontólogos

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Analysis, Data Storage, Computer Science, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Lead Selection & Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Safety Standards, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Risk Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Elicitation, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Process Analysis, Solution Design, Business Analysis, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Network Protocols, User Accounts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Research to Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Safety

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Genentech

      Data Sciences in Pharma - Patient Centered Outcomes Research

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Patient Evaluation, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Assessment, Quantitative Research, Data Literacy, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistical Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Anticoagulación:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma:Ā Genentech
    • FarmacologĆ­a para odontólogos:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery:Ā The University of Edinburgh
    • Lead Selection & Optimization:Ā Novartis
    • Preclinical Safety:Ā Novartis
    • SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery:Ā SAP
    • Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection:Ā Infosec
    • Translating Research to Patients:Ā University of Michigan

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