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Science courses can help you learn fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science, as well as applied areas like genetics, chemical reactions, and renewable energy technologies. You can build skills in experimental design, data analysis, and critical thinking, enabling you to interpret scientific findings effectively. Many courses introduce tools such as lab equipment, statistical software, and simulation programs, that support conducting experiments and analyzing results in various scientific fields.

Popular Science Courses and Certifications


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    IBM

    Generative AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Leadership and Management, AI Enablement, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Hugging Face, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decisiveness, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, Analysis, Goal Setting, Strategic Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Business Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Mitigation

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    210 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Persona Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Embeddings, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Forecasting, Machine Learning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Store, Database Software, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Database Management, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Health Data Science Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Health Care, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Project Management, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Program Development

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    Coursera

    Data Science for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, AI literacy, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Java Programming

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Linear Models for Data Science 2: Statistical Linear Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Linear Algebra, R Programming, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Integral Calculus

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Python Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Software Visualization, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Diagram Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI Fundamentals: IBM
  • Decision-Making: Blending Art & Science: Dartmouth College
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer: DeepLearning.AI
  • Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • Health Data Science Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Science for Professionals: Coursera
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers: IBM

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