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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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    Coursera

    Support for Visual Processing with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Microsoft Office

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Columbia University

    Digital Case Method

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Digital pedagogy, Video Production, Course Development, Case Studies, Cinematography, Media Production, Photography, Storytelling, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Educación sobre cambio climático: agua y suelos

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Interactive Learning, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Student Engagement, Land Management, Instructional Strategies, Nutrition and Diet, Climate Change Mitigation, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Social Justice, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax, Cost Benefit Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    É

    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Assurance, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Construction, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Production Process, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California San Diego

    Drug Development

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Regulatory Compliance, Commercialization, Patient Safety

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    413 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Copenhagen

    Diabetes - a Global Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Exercise Science, Epidemiology, Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    749 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Creating Business Value with Data and Looker

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Digital Transformation, Data Modeling, Dashboard, Data Literacy, Data Processing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Google Cloud Platform, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics, Performance Tuning, Ad Hoc Analysis, Business Intelligence Software, Query Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    457 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Support for Visual Processing with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
  • Digital Case Method: Columbia University
  • Educación sobre cambio climático: agua y suelos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
  • Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
  • Drug Development: University of California San Diego
  • Precision Medicine: University of Geneva
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva

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