Science Courses and Certifications

Pets, Politics and Pandemics

Explore systems theory with Columbia University's 5-week course. Learn to apply theoretical methods to real-life situations, tackling topics like social justice, climate change, and disinformation.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

NPTEL;  IIT Delhi

Building Materials and Construction

129 reviews

Module -14 Lecture - 2 Roof and Floors : Joists.This course teaches about the fundamentals, materials, production, and use of concrete, masonry, metals, polymers and other materials in the construction of buildings.

• YouTube
• 1 day 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

World of Wine: From Grape to Glass

6 reviews

Learn about the principles and practices of how grapes are grown and wine is made. Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned oenophile, you’ll learn to confidently describe wine appearance, aroma, flavour and taste.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Molecular Biology - Part 1: DNA Replication and Repair

109 reviews

An in-depth adventure through DNA replication and repair to strengthen your scientific thinking and experimental design skills.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Cornell University;  University of Queensland

Sharks!

5 reviews

Learn about the most fascinating animals on Earth, their sophisticated senses and how sharks and their relatives have impacted human history and culture.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Florida

The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

923 ratings at Coursera

Learn the essentials of horse care and management in this 6-week course from the University of Florida. Gain valuable knowledge on equine ownership and the science behind effective management practices.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Resilient Future: Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction

1 review

Learn to use science and technology for disaster risk reduction with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne's 7-week course. Explore case studies from around the world.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

127 ratings at Coursera

Explore the history of Earth's five mass extinctions and the current one, with Emory University's 5-week course. Includes handouts, demonstrations, and quizzes.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Harder Side of Science Communication

Explore evidence-based science communication methods with the University of Colorado Boulder. Learn about human learning theories, cognitive biases, and learning engineering in a 4-week course.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

Explore the business, politics, and policy of space programs in this 4-week course by the University of Colorado Boulder. Learn about space governance, entrepreneurship, and real-world applications like GPS.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Modes of Science Communication

In this course, you will explore different modalities of science communication, including oral presentations, written forms of communication, technology, and artistic media, including best practices for each.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Softer Side of Science Communication

Improve your science communication skills with this 4-week course by University of Colorado Boulder. Learn about empathy, authenticity, non-verbal communication, managing adversity, and inclusivity.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Space is Everywhere

Explore the influence of space in various aspects of life, from journalism and art to music and movies, in this 4-week course offered by the University of Colorado Boulder.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Designing Effective Science Communication

30 ratings at Coursera

Learn to communicate science effectively to diverse audiences with this 5-week course from the University of Colorado Boulder. Gain skills in oral, written, and artistic media.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World

Explore ways to apply Open Science principles to academic work - including your own. Learn how to share your research effectively and responsibly, building greater visibility and impact.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)