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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Child Development, Learning Theory, Family Law, Biology, Health Education, Prenatal Care

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacotherapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    128 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computer Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Scientific Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Credit Risk, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Portfolio Risk, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Quantum AI

    Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Emerging Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Mathematical Software, Failure Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Engineering Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Applied NLP and Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Hugging Face, Generative AI, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization, Natural Language Processing, OpenAI API, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Classification Algorithms, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social Impact, Community Development, World History, Team Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Control, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Change, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Resource Planning, Project Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Benefits Administration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Capitals Coalition

    Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Risk Analysis, Environmental Resource Management, Human Capital, Risk Management, Case Studies, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication, Project Scoping

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    中國人文經典導讀

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, Culture, Language Learning, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    44 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
  • Immunology: Immune Failures and Cancer Immunology: Imperial College London
  • Computer Simulations: University of California, Davis
  • Advanced Topics in Derivative Pricing: Columbia University
  • Introduction to Translational Science: University of Rochester
  • Hands-on quantum error correction with Google Quantum AI: Google Quantum AI
  • Learn AI Agents: Scrimba
  • Applied NLP and Generative AI: Packt
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Mastering Program Management: Strategy to Certification: SkillUp

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