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Space courses can help you learn about astrophysics, planetary science, spacecraft design, and orbital mechanics. You can build skills in data analysis, simulation modeling, and mission planning. Many courses introduce tools like MATLAB for simulations, Python for data analysis, and CAD software for designing spacecraft, connecting these skills to real-world applications in satellite technology and space exploration.


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Getting There and Going Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Global Positioning Systems, Engineering Design Process, Control Systems, Systems Integration, Engineering, Human Factors, System Testing, Communication Systems, Robotics, Automation, Structural Engineering, Thermal Management, Physical Science, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Monitoring, Mechanics

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    University of Michigan

    The History of Rocket Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing and Production, World History, International Relations, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Industrial IoT Markets and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Cybersecurity, IBM Cloud, Cloud Platforms, Cryptography, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, Market Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Case Studies, Web Analytics, Analytics, Business Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Online Advertising, MarTech, Consumer Behaviour, Data Collection, Fraud detection, Information Privacy

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Environmental Monitoring, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulations, Mechanics, Angular, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Calculus

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Image Quality, Unsupervised Learning

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    ConsenSys Academy

    Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Internet Of Things, Distributed Computing, Open Source Technology, Digital Assets, Transaction Processing, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Research Design, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Neurology, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Structures with C: Upgrade a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, C (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular space courses

  • Getting There and Going Beyond: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The History of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
  • Industrial IoT Markets and Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI and Public Health: DeepLearning.AI
  • Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Attitude Control with Momentum Exchange Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build Better Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
  • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy

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