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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

    • M

      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      O

      Olay

      Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Quality Management Systems, Safety Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Requirements, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Change Management, Decision Support Systems, Health Care, Process Mapping, Care Management, Patient Safety, Health Care Administration, Quality Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Predictive Analytics, Payment Systems, Value Engineering

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Y

      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, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, User Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Novartis

      Preclinical Safety

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environment Health And Safety, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices, Accident Prevention, Equipment Design, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Technician Essentials

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, 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 Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Financial Regulations, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assessment, Medicare, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
    • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
    • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
    • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
    • Healthcare Trends for Business Professionals: Northeastern University
    • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
    • Preclinical Safety: Novartis
    • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice : Imperial College London
    • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
    • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts

    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.

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