Cancer Courses and Certifications

Nutrition and Cancer

345 reviews

Explore the role of nutrition in cancer prevention and progression. Learn about dietary guidelines, lifestyle factors, and evidence-based recommendations for cancer prevention and survivorship.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Cancer Medicines

22 reviews

Explore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

9 reviews

Explore cancer biology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment methods. Learn about major cancer types, genetic factors, cellular hallmarks, metastasis, imaging techniques, and current therapies.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Breast Cancer

7 reviews

Explore breast cancer's biology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. Learn from experts, engage in discussions, and gain insights for patients, healthcare providers, and administrators.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health After Cancer: Cancer Survivorship for Primary Care

100 ratings at Coursera

Practical guidance for primary care physicians on managing cancer survivors' complex needs, featuring patient stories, clinical tools, and strategies for comprehensive post-cancer care.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Cancer Metastasis

6 reviews

Explore cancer metastasis: theories, biology, targeted organs, and patient impact. Learn from Johns Hopkins experts about this critical aspect of cancer progression and treatment.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Facing Cancer: What We Wish We Knew

Insights from cancer survivors and experts on navigating the cancer journey, sharing experiences, lessons learned, and valuable advice for patients and caregivers.

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

Understanding Prostate Cancer

672 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of prostate cancer biology, diagnosis, staging, and treatment options, covering localized and metastatic cases, as well as supportive care for patients.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Cancer Biology

Explore cancer biology, metastasis, and prostate cancer screening with Johns Hopkins experts. Gain insights into risk factors, staging, imaging, and treatments for major cancers worldwide.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

Guidance for leading multidisciplinary informatics teams, covering effective communication, project planning, team support, diversity promotion, and useful management tools.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

Learn reproducibility skills for cancer informatics, covering project organization, notebooks, GitHub, package management, durable code, code review, and documentation. Hands-on exercises included.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

Learn to create user-friendly documentation for cancer informatics tools, enhancing usability and impact. Covers identifying users, building tutorials, and obtaining feedback to maximize tool adoption and effectiveness.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

Explore advanced tools for enhancing reproducibility in cancer informatics, including git, GitHub, code review, Docker, and GitHub actions through hands-on exercises and practical applications.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

46 ratings at Coursera

Explore lymphoedema after breast cancer, covering physiology, anatomy, assessment, and treatment using a prospective surveillance model. Includes case studies for practical application.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

HPV-Associated Oral and Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know

467 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of HPV-associated oral and throat cancers, covering epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, management, and prevention strategies for healthcare professionals and interested individuals.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)