Population Genetics Courses and Certifications

Broad Institute

MPG Primer - Illuminate Variant Impact with Images (2025)

Discover how to visualize and analyze genetic variant impacts using advanced imaging techniques in medical and population genetics research.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Computational Genomics Summer Institute CGSI

Population Structure in Human Genetic Data - A Basic Introduction and Some Challenges

Explore population structure fundamentals in human genetic data with John Novembre, covering basic concepts and current challenges in computational genomics research.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Harvard CMSA

The Origin of the Indo-Europeans

Discover how DNA from ancient fossils reveals the origins and spread of Indo-European languages, the world's largest language family with over 3 billion speakers.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Population Genetics and Evolution - I- The Mechanisms of Evolution

Explore population genetics and evolution mechanisms through key concepts like exponential growth, Galton-Watson processes, selection, and fitness measurement in long-term experiments with E. coli and RNA viruses.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institut Henri Poincaré

Understanding Evolution on Multiple Scales: From Protein Physics to Population Genetics

Explore protein physics and population genetics to grasp evolution's multifaceted nature and combat drug resistance through integrated computational approaches.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Mono- and Bi-valent Allele Impact in Medical and Population Genetics - 2023 Primer

Explore mono- and bi-valent allele impact in genetics, focusing on population bottlenecks, disease-causing variants, and heterozygous effects. Gain insights from Finland research project.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Computational Genomics Summer Institute CGSI

Incomplete Lineage Sorting - Phylogenetics Meets Population Genetics

Explore incomplete lineage sorting where phylogenetics intersects with population genetics, covering multispecies coalescent theory and direct species tree inference methods.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

93 ratings at Coursera

Explore genomic data clustering techniques for gene expression analysis and human migration patterns. Learn algorithms for data point grouping and dimensionality reduction using principal components analysis.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

American Museum of Natural History

Evolution: A Course for Educators

330 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary relationships, genetics, and selection processes. Learn to integrate evolutionary science into classrooms, addressing misconceptions and using museum resources.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript

1 review

Learn JavaScript programming by implementing key biology concepts in code, including natural selection, genetics and epidemics.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Optimization with Genetic Algorithms: Hands-on Python

150 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to implement genetic algorithm from scratch to solve real world optimization problems

• Udemy
• 4 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Learn to design, execute, and optimize animal breeding programs. Gain skills in genetic improvement, conservation, and population management for various species.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $378.00
• 2 courses

Biology 102: Basic Genetics

Explore fundamental genetic concepts, from molecular basis to population dynamics, with engaging lessons on inheritance, evolution, and DNA technology.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Genetics 101: Intro to Genetics

Comprehensive introduction to genetics covering DNA, inheritance, evolution, and modern techniques. Explore fundamental concepts and applications in this self-paced, transferable course.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Anthropology Textbook

Comprehensive exploration of anthropology, covering theoretical perspectives, genetics, archaeology, human origins, culture, and societal structures. Ideal for students seeking a flexible, mobile-friendly learning resource.

• Study.com
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course