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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


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Programming, Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Manipulation, Simulations, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, grep, Data Processing, Graphing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Structures, Software Installation, Package and Software Management

    4.7 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Introduction to Communication Science

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Ancient History

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Social Media Analytics, Simulations, Data Processing, Text Mining, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Agentic systems

    4.6 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Mitigation, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Biology, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Life Sciences

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Science and Research, Physics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Computer Science, AI literacy, Psychology, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Ancient History

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Calculus, Estimation, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 234K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (234K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Applied Mathematics

    4.4 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Anatomy, Psychology, Biology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research Methodologies

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Caltech

    The Evolving Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.6 stars, 841 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (841) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.8 stars, 123K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (123K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introducción a Data Science: Programación Estadística con R: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning: Dartmouth College
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
  • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis

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