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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Matlab, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Processing, Computer Vision, User Interface (UI), Regression Analysis, Digital Communications, Numerical Analysis, Performance Tuning, Computer Programming, Mathematical Software, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Life Sciences, Vital Signs, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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

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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Scientific Methods

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

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      Microsoft

      Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research, Liberal Arts, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · 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, Human Learning, Human Development, Anthropology, 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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      Wesleyan University

      Social Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      A Law Student's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Policies, Case Law, Civil Procedures, Economics, Learning Strategies, Behavioral Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Pediatrics, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education Software and Technology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
    • MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists: Vanderbilt University
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
    • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion: The University of Edinburgh
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • A Law Student's Toolkit: Yale University

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