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Inquiry Based Learning Courses

Inquiry-based learning courses can help you learn critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, research methodologies, and effective questioning strategies. You can build skills in designing experiments, analyzing data, and facilitating discussions that encourage student engagement. Many courses introduce tools like digital platforms for collaborative projects, data visualization software, and assessment frameworks that enhance the inquiry process and support active learning.


Popular Inquiry Based Learning Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

    Skills you'll gain: Specimen Preparation, Specimen Processing, Laboratory Techniques, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Analytical Testing, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis

    4.7
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    814 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Memory Management

    4.3
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    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Box Plots, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Mathematical Software, Epidemiology, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

    4.4
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    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Simulations, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability Distribution

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Numerical Analysis, General Science and Research, Image Quality, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding with Cursor AI

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Context Management, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, Integrated Development Environments, AI Integrations, Software Installation, Agentic Workflows, Code Review, System Configuration, Debugging, Generative AI Agents, Web Development Tools, Software Development, User Interface (UI), Web Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.5
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design, Front-End Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    553 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Nearest Neighbor Collaborative Filtering

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms, Correlation Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    3D CAD Application

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Construction, Building Design, 3D Assets, Architecture and Construction, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

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    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Leadership Development, Leadership, Professional Development, Nurse Education, Adult Education, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Coaching, Initiative and Leadership, Informatics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Self Service Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular inquiry based learning courses

  • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
  • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Bayesian Statistics: Techniques and Models: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
  • Vibe Coding with Cursor AI: Scrimba
  • Semantic Segmentation with Amazon Sagemaker: Coursera
  • HTML and CSS: Building a Single-Page Website: Coursera
  • Nearest Neighbor Collaborative Filtering: University of Minnesota
  • 3D CAD Application: National Taiwan University

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