Best Free Science Courses & MOOCs

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective (edX)

EdX

Wageningen University,WageningenX

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective (edX)

Business Science

Embark on an educational journey to understand the critical transition from fossil resources to renewable biomass. This course provides insights into consumer science, business strategies, logistics, supply chain management, and economic principles necessary for a profitable shift towards a biobased economy. Learn how to harness microorganisms and catalysts to create sustainable food, chemicals, and energy-carriers.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Business Sustainability Logistics

Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products (edX)

EdX

Wageningen University,WageningenX

Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products (edX)

Business Science

Explore the innovative world of biorefineries in this course designed for those eager to learn about converting biomass into essential building blocks for biobased products. From plants to waste streams, discover sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil-based production methods.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Biobased Biomass Biorefinery

FutureLearn

EIT

Managing Your Health Data (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Data Science

Take charge of your health with our 'Managing Your Health Data' course. Explore the impact of technology on your personal health information and discover tools and methods to manage it effectively. From understanding data usage to leveraging digital health tools, this course empowers you to take control of your own health data journey.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Health Data Management Health Data

"Care for carers" Aider une personne âgée : un rôle à part entière. Conseils et soutien (FUN)

FUN

Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées

"Care for carers" Aider une personne âgée : un rôle à part entière. Conseils et soutien (FUN)

Health & Society Science

Ce cours est destiné aux personnes engagées dans une relation d'accompagnement avec les aînés en situation de dépendance ou de handicap. Que vous soyez professionnel du secteur de la santé ou bénévole, ce module vous offre des outils et des conseils essentiels pour offrir un soutien qualifié aux personnes âgées.

No sessions available

5-12 Weeks

Health Care Healthcare

FutureLearn

Griffith University

An Introduction to Forensic and Bio-archaeology: Reading Human Skeletal Remains (FutureLearn)

Humanities Science

Dive into the fascinating world of Forensic and Bio-archaeology with our online course. Discover how to read the story told by human skeletal remains, understand the science behind age, sex, and ethnicity identification, and explore real-world case studies from three diverse archaeological sites. Uncover the past one bone at a time.

No sessions available

2 Weeks

DNA Human Skeleton Forensic

FutureLearn

University of Exeter,Eden Project

Grand Challenges: Food for Thought (FutureLearn)

Engineering Sci: Environment

Dive into 'Grand Challenges: Food for Thought' to uncover how our demand for food affects the world around us. This course examines the environmental impact of food production, including unsustainable practices like overfishing and monoculture farming. Learn about the challenges we face and what can be done to create a more sustainable future.

Available Now

4 Weeks

Sustainability Food Environment

At the heart of medical radioactivity (FUN)

FUN

Université de Nantes

At the heart of medical radioactivity (FUN)

Health & Society Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences

Dive into the intriguing realm of medical radioactivity with this enlightening online course. From the fundamental principles to the practical applications, you'll explore the design process of radiopharmaceuticals and their crucial role in patient treatment. This course aims to demystify the use of radioactivity in medicine and its various modalities.

No sessions available

5-12 Weeks

Health Radioactivity Medical Radioactivity

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society (edX)

EdX

MIT,MITx

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society (edX)

Sci: Energy & Earth Sciences Science

Dive into the fascinating world of Nuclear Energy with this comprehensive online course. From understanding reactor operations to exploring the prospects of nuclear fusion and the myriad uses of nuclear radiation, this course is designed for anyone curious about how nuclear science shapes our modern world. Discover the future of energy, safety concerns, and societal implications in an engaging four-module format.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Nuclear Energy Nuclear Reactors Nuclear Fusion

Mercados de energía: oportunidades de negocio (edX)

EdX

Tecnológico de Monterrey,TecdeMonterreyX

Mercados de energía: oportunidades de negocio (edX)

Engineering Science

Sumérgete en el mundo de los mercados de energía eléctrica y otros mercados energéticos con este curso diseñado específicamente para identificar y aprovechar oportunidades de negocio. Conocerás las bases regulatorias y estrategias necesarias para prosperar en la industria energética, especialmente en América Latina y México.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Electricity Electric Power Energy Business