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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Science of Stem Cells

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Fraud detection, Anthropology, Human Learning, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Simulation and modeling of natural processes

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      401 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unstructured Data, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus through Data and Modelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Trigonometry, R (Software), Analytical Skills, General Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra, Systems Of Measurement, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Geometry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      314 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Analysis, Business Risk Management, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Investment Management, Civil Engineering, Data Analysis Software, Prioritization, Governance, Resilience, Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), File Management, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Astronomía básica

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Life Sciences, Environment, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Estimation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Scientific Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • The Science of Stem Cells: American Museum of Natural History
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
    • Natural Language Processing: DeepLearning.AI
    • Precalculus through Data and Modelling: Johns Hopkins University
    • Natural Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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