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STEM courses can help you learn programming, data analysis, engineering principles, and scientific methods. You can build skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitative reasoning, that support tackling complex challenges. Many courses introduce tools such as Python for coding, MATLAB for simulations, and Excel for data management, showing how these skills are applied in real-world projects across various STEM fields.

Popular STEM Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Materials science, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Research, Quantitative Research, Scientific Visualization, Qualitative Research

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Design, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Creative Design

    3.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • N

    National Taiwan University

    機器人學一 (Robotics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Linear Algebra, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Spatial Analysis

    4.7 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Analysis, C (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Descriptive Statistics

    4.7 stars, 93 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Scientific Methods, Software Development, Development Environment, Open Source Technology, Test Automation, Science and Research, Containerization, Automation, Debugging, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, Automation, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Memory Management, Data Persistence

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

    4.6 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (180) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Interactive Design, Usability, Music, Interaction Design, Multimedia, Design, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Simulations

    4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Prompt Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Key Management, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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  • I

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Metadata Management, Cell Biology, Model Evaluation, Data Pipelines

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • E

    Exploratorium

    Tinkering Fundamentals: Motion and Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Course Development, Creativity, Design Strategies, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Why Do Most Innovations Fail? - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Value Propositions, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Overcoming Objections, Marketing Psychology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular stem courses

  • Electron and Ion Beam Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • 機器人學一 (Robotics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration: University of Colorado System
  • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Prompt Engineering Foundations: Packt
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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