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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Feminismo, género y política

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Social Studies, Advocacy, European History, Economics, World History, Conflict Management

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

  • P

    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Surveys, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Reports, Sample Size Determination, Survey Creation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Intellectual Property, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

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

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Climate Change Programs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Driving engagement, Habit Formation

    ★ 4.9 (130) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Digital pedagogy, Test Tools, Authentications, Test Planning

    ★ 4.7 (506) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Multimedia, Learning Styles, Research, Scientific Methods, Writing, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Style Guides, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Social and Human Services, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutritional Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Water Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment

    ★ 4.8 (572) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Analytical Skills, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environment, Socioeconomics, Case Studies, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Public Policies, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Health, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.9 (772) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Feminismo, género y política: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Global Affairs Explained: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University

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