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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


  • C

    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 816 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (816) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IBM

    Statistics for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Data Visualization Software, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Probability

    4.5 stars, 470 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (470) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Driving engagement, Psychology, Digital Communications

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (140) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Studies, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.9 stars, 6.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Research, Social Sciences, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Public Administration, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Liberal Arts, European History

    4.5 stars, 169 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (169) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Science and Engineering of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

    4.8 stars, 243 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Liberal Arts, Biology

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

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Anthropology, Biology, World History, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deductive Reasoning, Physics

    4.7 stars, 208 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (208) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 460 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Algebra, Image Analysis

    4.6 stars, 2.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular science courses

  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Statistics for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Moral Foundations of Politics: Yale University
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago

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