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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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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    网络课程与学习评价

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Higher Education, Innovation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Our Earth's Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Persuasive Communication, Hydrology, Mathematical Modeling, Model Evaluation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI For Healthcare Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Medical Assistance, Healthcare Ethics, Data Literacy, Power BI, Patient Coordination, Generative AI Agents, Epic EMR, Cybersecurity, Patient Flow, Medical Practice Management Software, Tensorflow, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Health Administration, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze and Optimize User Retention

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Customer Retention, Web Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Product Management, Performance Metric, Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, English Language, Science and Research, Vocabulary, Literacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Environment, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating an Interactive Syllabus using Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Technical Documentation, Information Architecture, Organizational Skills

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Financial Analysis, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Agentic systems, Data Ethics, Software Development, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, AI Security, CI/CD, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Application Security, Software Engineering, Software Testing

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Quality Control, Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Equipment, Prototyping, Product Quality (QA/QC), New Product Development, Laboratory Procedures, Statistical Process Controls, Product Design, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Personal Care, Microbiology

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Bioinformatics, Image Analysis, Biomedical Technology, Big Data, Data Science, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Integration, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
  • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
  • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
  • AI For Healthcare Professionals: AI CERTs
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • Analyze and Optimize User Retention: Coursera
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creating an Interactive Syllabus using Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career: IBM

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