Population Genetics Courses and Certifications

Institut Henri Poincaré

Ancestral Lineages in Mutation Selection Equilibria with Moving Optimum

Explore phenotypic adaptation in populations facing environmental changes through ancestral lineage analysis, using deterministic models and Markov processes to reveal evolutionary dynamics.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

Mendelian Randomization - MPG Primer 2025

Discover how genetic variants serve as natural experiments to infer causal relationships between traits and diseases in this genetics primer on Mendelian randomization methods.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Broad Institute

ClinGen, ClinVar and Other Clinical Genomic Resources - 2025

Explore ClinGen, ClinVar and essential clinical genomic resources for medical genetics research and variant interpretation in this comprehensive primer.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Genomic Data Science and Clustering (Bioinformatics V)

94 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

AP® Biology - Part 3: Evolution and Diversity

The third course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on evolution and diversity.

• edX
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript

1 rating

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

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Credential

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/week
• Self-Paced
• $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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course