Free Online Genome Assembly Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of California, San Diego,Higher School of Economics - HSE University

Genome Assembly Programming Challenge (Coursera)

CS: Software Engineering CS: Theory

Dive into the world of genomics and computational biology with our Genome Assembly Programming Challenge course. This unique online learning experience will equip you with the skills needed to assemble and analyze genomes, focusing on a deadly E.coli outbreak case study that revolutionized public health response. Perfect for bioinformatics enthusiasts and professionals.

Jun 15th 2026

3 Weeks

Programming Algorithms Data Structures

Coursera

University of California, San Diego

Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen (Coursera)

Health & Society

Join this unique online course to explore the critical role of computational biology in identifying the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the global COVID-19 pandemic. Learn from experts as you assemble the genome and understand how bioinformatics played a key part in our fight against the disease.

Jun 1st 2026

2 Weeks

Health Bioinformatics Genomics

FutureLearn

Wellcome Connecting Science

Eukaryotic Genome Assembly: How to Use BlobToolKit for Quality Assessment (FutureLearn)

Science

Embark on a three-week journey into the world of advanced genomics with 'Eukaryotic Genome Assembly: How to Use BlobToolKit for Quality Assessment'. This course is designed for researchers looking to refine their skills in assessing genome quality and identifying complex organisms within samples. You'll learn how to critically evaluate published genomes, detect multiple organisms, and ensure your genomic data stands up to the highest standards.

Dec 4th 2023

3 Weeks

Biology Eukaryotic Genome Sequencing