Synthetic Biology Courses and Certifications

Center for Physical Genomics and Engineering

Many-to-Many Networks: Multifunctional Modules for Multicellularity

Explore how many-to-many protein networks function as versatile computational devices in multicellular organisms and their potential applications in synthetic biology for designing complex behaviors.

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

Labroots

Enabling High-throughput Biology with New Technologies for Synthetic Construct Sequencing

Explore new methods and technologies accelerating sequence-based screening of plasmids for discovery, research, and biotechnology. Learn about ExpressPlex technology and its integration with rolling-circle amplification in OCTOPUS v3.0.

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

Stanford Chemical Engineering Online Master's Degree Program Webinar

2 reviews

Explore Stanford's online Chemical Engineering MS program: curriculum, career benefits, and enrollment details. Faculty discuss this part-time degree's unique features and answer questions.

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

Stanford Seminar - Cells Are Not Computers and DNA is Not a Programming Language and That's Ok

Explore the intersection of biology and technology with experts discussing biohacking, synthetic biology, and the future of human engineering. Gain insights into cutting-edge developments and ethical considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Synthetic Biology’s Industrial Revolution

Synthetic biology gives us the power to redesign biological systems from scratch, providing them with capabilities not found in nature. In this course, Drew Endy discusses how synthetic biology can reshape the global economy, as well as life itself.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Principles of Synthetic Biology

Learn how to engineer biological systems and program organisms to perform novel tasks.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

75 ratings at Coursera

Explore ethical and governance challenges in synthetic biology applications, from recombinant DNA to biofuels and human health. Develop critical thinking on bioethics and policy issues through diverse content and interactive projects.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Systems Biology

This course provides an introduction to cellular and population-level systems biology with an emphasis on synthetic biology, modeling of genetic networks, cell-cell interactions, and evolutionary dynamics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 32 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Algae Biotechnology

536 ratings at Coursera

Explore synthetic biology and genetic engineering in algae, learn about commercial applications, and discover real-world companies harnessing algae's potential for innovative product development.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Biological Engineering: Cellular Design Principles

Explore established and emerging cellular design principles and learn how cells function as the basis for cellular engineering.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

15 ratings at Coursera

Explore genetic circuit design, from basic biology to advanced techniques. Learn about genetic parts, devices, construction methods, and design principles for engineering biological systems.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

Learn techniques for simplifying and analyzing genetic circuit models, including reaction-based abstraction, piecewise approximations, Markov chains, state-based abstraction, and stochastic model checking.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Engineering Genetic Circuits

Explore synthetic biology through modeling, analysis, and design of genetic circuits. Learn biological and engineering principles for collaborations in this emerging field.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Industrial Biotechnology

3324 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable manufacturing through industrial biotechnology, covering enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and bioprocessing. Learn about applications in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biofuels for a greener future.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  IIT Madras

Computational Systems Biology

2 reviews

Explore computational approaches to model and analyze biological systems, from network biology to dynamic modeling, with hands-on labs using MATLAB and other tools.

• YouTube
• 1 day 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video