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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Simulations, Debugging

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Social Network Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Graph Theory, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Automation, Natural Language Processing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Master of Science in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, User Story, Real-Time Operating Systems, New Product Development, Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Sustainable Business, Delegation Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Supplier Management, Failure Analysis, Accountability, Data Ethics, Data Mining, Sustainability Reporting, Statistical Modeling, Database Design, Unsupervised Learning, Proposal Writing, Generative AI

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Sociology, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Business Development, Content Creation, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Physiology, Preventative Care, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Exercise Science, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      742 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Introduction to GenAI for Business Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Business Workflow Analysis, No-Code Development, Process Optimization

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Establishing Your Sales Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Pipelines, Technical Sales, Rapport Building, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Sales Presentations, Information Technology, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Telecommunications, Big Data, Communication, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
    • Master of Science in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne
    • Generative AI: Business Transformation and Career Growth: IBM
    • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen

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