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Natural Sciences Courses

Natural sciences courses can help you learn about biological systems, chemical reactions, physical laws, and ecological principles. You can build skills in experimental design, data analysis, and critical thinking while exploring topics like genetics, thermodynamics, and environmental science. Many courses introduce tools such as laboratory equipment, statistical software, and simulation models, that support conducting experiments and analyzing scientific data.

Popular Natural Sciences Courses and Certifications


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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

    4.9
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Gender Equality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Health Equity, Sociology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Research

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    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Service Design, Design Research, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

    4.7
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    424 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    4.8
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    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

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    4.8
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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Learning Theory, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies

    4.7
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    610 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar

    4.7
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    662 reviews

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Game Theory, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Arbitration, Market Dynamics, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Analysis, Court Systems, Adjudication, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Competitive Analysis, Automation, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Intellectual Property, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Culture, Socioeconomics, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Public Works

    4.9
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    294 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    407 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Gender Equality: University of Western Australia
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Google Project Management: Google
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University

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