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    Pharmaceutical courses can help you learn how medications are developed, tested, regulated, and brought to market within the healthcare industry.

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    Find the Best Pharmaceutical Course for Your Goals

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Patenting in Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Chemistry, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Keyword Research, Molecular Biology, Strategic Thinking, Database Management Systems, Technical Writing, Research Reports, Databases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      238 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yale University

      Introduction to Medical Software

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Usability, Software Development, Medical Privacy, Human Computer Interaction, Verification And Validation, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Software Design, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Laboratory Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Operations, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Medication Dispensation, Medication Administration, Drug Interaction, Data Entry, Medical Terminology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Grant Applications, New Product Development, Fundraising, Market Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Technology and Product Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Wireframing, Human Centered Design, Agile Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Scalability, Design Thinking, Product Planning, New Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Development, Prototyping, User Interface (UI), Technology Roadmaps, Health Care, Product Strategy, Technical Consulting, Technology Solutions

      2.3
      Rating, 2.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Design, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Care, Health Technology, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Verification And Validation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis

      1.9
      Rating, 1.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping, Safety Audits, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Geneva

      Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Epidemiology, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Testing, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmaceutical courses

    • Patenting in Biotechnology: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
    • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
    • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts
    • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
    • Technology and Product Planning: Johns Hopkins University
    • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice : Imperial College London
    • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
    • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials: Johns Hopkins University

    Why Learn Pharmaceutical Topics?

    The pharmaceutical field focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and regulation of medications that improve health and save lives. It combines biology, chemistry, clinical research, and policy to bring safe, effective treatments to patients. Learning pharmaceutical topics can help you understand drug development processes and support roles in healthcare, biotech, and regulatory affairs.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Pharmaceutical

    Top courses include Drug Development Product Management from the University of California, San Diego, and Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations from the University of Minnesota. These programs cover clinical trials, regulatory science, manufacturing, and the business of pharmaceuticals.‎

    Yes. Many pharmaceutical courses offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn about drug discovery, preclinical and clinical research, regulatory approval, and the market and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Some courses also explore pharmacology, safety, and quality assurance.‎

    Not always. Some introductory courses are designed for general learners, while others are more technical and assume a background in biology, chemistry, or health sciences. Check course descriptions to see if prerequisites are required.‎

    Yes. Courses on Coursera can support careers in pharmaceuticals, biotech, clinical research, and regulatory affairs. Earning a certificate can also help learners build relevant knowledge and show commitment to continuous learning in the field.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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