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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

    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, International Relations, Systems Thinking, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Intercultural Competence, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Neal Davis

    AWS Certified AI Practitioner Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Generative Model Architectures, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Model Training, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Taxonomy, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Generative AI Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Bayesian Network, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Model Training, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Physiology, Epidemiology, Life Sciences, Big Data, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Metadata Management, Specimen Collection, Taxonomy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, Developmental Disabilities, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Education and Training, Educational Materials, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Model Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technology Strategies, Information Technology, Higher Education, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google

    AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Gemini, Analytics, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Wrangling, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Simulation and Simulation Software, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Production-Ready Multimodal ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Validation, Model Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Containerization, Extract, Transform, Load, Kubernetes, Data Infrastructure, Model Training, Data Integrity, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Software, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner Exam Prep: Neal Davis
  • IBM Deep Learning with PyTorch, Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals : University of California San Diego
  • Generative AI Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Genetic Underpinnings of Synaptic Disease: University of Minnesota
  • Generative AI for Educators: AI Literacy & Prompting Skills: Macquarie University
  • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board: Coursera

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