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Free Bioinformatics Tutorials

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Learn bioinformatics at your own pace

Free bioinformatics tutorials for biotechnology and life-science students, organised by topic. Start with the basics, move on to genomics, NGS data analysis, molecular docking and programming, and plan your career, all in one place.

How to Use These Tutorials

Bioinformatics combines biology, computer science and statistics, so it can feel overwhelming at first. These tutorials are arranged as a learning path. If you are new to the field, read the topics in order. If you already know the basics, jump straight to the topic you need using the links below. Every tutorial is written in simple language and focuses on concepts and tools you will actually use in research.

Your Learning Path

STEP 1

Understand the fundamentals

Learn what bioinformatics and computational biology are, the main branches of the field, and the biological molecules you will work with.

STEP 2

Learn the core tools

Get comfortable with essential software and with programming in Python, the most widely used language in bioinformatics.

STEP 3

Work with sequencing data

Explore genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS): how data is generated, processed and interpreted.

STEP 4

Apply it to drug discovery

See how molecular docking and computational methods are used to study drug targets and design new molecules.

STEP 5

Plan your career

Discover career paths, salaries, the best countries and job portals for bioinformatics roles.

Browse Tutorials by Topic

Bioinformatics Basics

Start here if you are new to the field: what bioinformatics is, how it connects to computational biology, and the core concepts you need.

Genomics & NGS Data Analysis

Understand sequencing technologies and genome-scale data, from exome sequencing to microarrays and DNA repair.

Molecular Docking & Drug Discovery

Learn how computational tools are used to study protein–ligand interactions and design new drugs.

Tools, Software & Programming

Practical guides to the software biologists use every day, from Python to image analysis and figure design.

Biotechnology Concepts

Clear explanations of the biotechnology topics that bioinformatics builds on.

Bioinformatics Careers

Plan your next step with guides on career paths, salaries, countries and job portals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these bioinformatics tutorials really free?

Yes. All tutorials on this page are free to read, with no registration required.

I am a biology student with no coding background. Where should I start?

Start with the Bioinformatics Basics topic, then read the Python and tools tutorials. When you are ready for guided, hands-on practice with real datasets, explore our online bioinformatics courses.

How often are new tutorials added?

We add new tutorials regularly. The newest ones appear in the Latest Tutorials section of this page.

Can I get a certificate for these tutorials?

The free tutorials do not include certificates. Our structured courses, such as Python for Biologists and WGS Data Analysis, include a certificate of completion.

Ready for hands-on training?

Go beyond tutorials with project-based online bioinformatics courses and certificates.