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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry

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

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Life Sciences, Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Physics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Trial Preparation, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Case Law, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Learning Theory, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Digital Communications, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Economics of Money and Banking

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, International Finance, Financial Systems, Banking, Balance Sheet, Payment Systems, Financial Policy, Financial Market, Derivatives, Finance, Capital Markets, Economics, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Financial Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Crisis Intervention, International Relations, Human Services, Governance, Social Justice, World History, Systems Thinking, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Research, Medical Science and Research, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
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      632 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Language Competency, English Language, General Science and Research, Technical Communication, Environment, Oral Comprehension, Energy and Utilities, Vocabulary, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Science, Grammar, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequence Models

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Torque (Physics), Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Economics of Money and Banking: Columbia University
    • Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World: University of London
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI

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