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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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    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Consultative Approaches, Coaching, Action Oriented, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Relationship Building, Strategic Partnership

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Primate Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Environment, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Biology, Sustainable Development, Taxonomy

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, System Implementation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Big Data, Microsoft Excel, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Analytical Skills, Excel Formulas, Looker (Software), Scatter Plots, Tree Maps, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Cleansing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Education Software and Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

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    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Professional Development, Presentations, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

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

  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity: University of Colorado System
  • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Data Analysis and Visualization Foundations: IBM
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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