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Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/cloud-infrastructure-design-process This course equips students to build highly reliable and efficient solutions on Google Cloud using proven design patterns. It is a continuation of the Architecting with Google Compute Engine or Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine courses and assumes hands-on experience with the technologies covered in either of those courses. Through a combination of presentations, design activities, and hands-on labs, participants learn to define and balance business and technical requirements to design |
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Applying to U.S. Universities (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/study-in-usa “It depends.” That is what you’ll hear when asking about the U.S. university admission process. With over 4,000 universities in the United States and no standard application system, the U.S. admission process can be confusing for everyone, but especially for students applying from other countries. This course will help international students (non-U.S. citizens) and non-native English speakers navigate the U.S. university admission process by offering practical information about the documents |
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Object-Oriented Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/object-oriented-design This course takes Java beginners to the next level by covering object-oriented analysis and design. You will discover how to create modular, flexible, and reusable software, by applying object-oriented design principles and guidelines. And, you will be able to communicate these designs in a visual notation known as Unified Modelling Language (UML). You will be challenged in the Capstone Project to apply your knowledge of object-oriented design by evolving and documenting the Java codebase for a |
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Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/think-outside-the-inbox Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing is the fourth of seven courses in the Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certificate. This course will explore how to execute a successful email marketing campaign. Email marketing is one of the oldest and most proven digital marketing channels, and it is an essential component of an overall digital marketing strategy. Email is a primary channel for many businesses in reaching existing customers, encouraging interaction with the business, driving purch |
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Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-innovation This course is for anyone who wants to make a difference. Whether you are already familiar with the field of social innovation or social entrepreneurship, working for an organization that wants to increase its social impact, or just starting out, this course will take you on a journey of exploring the complex problems that surround us and how to start thinking about solutions. We will debunk common assumptions around what resources are needed to begin acting as a social innovator. We will lea |
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Introduction to Spreadsheets and Models (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-introduction-spreadsheets-models The simple spreadsheet is one of the most powerful data analysis tools that exists, and it’s available to almost anyone. Major corporations and small businesses alike use spreadsheet models to determine where key measures of their success are now, and where they are likely to be in the future. But in order to get the most out of a spreadsheet, you have the know-how to use it. This course is designed to give you an introduction to basic spreadsheet tools and formulas so that you can begin harness |
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International Women's Health and Human Rights (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/womens-health-human-rights This course focuses on women’s health and human rights issues from infancy through old age, including information about positive interventions relating to those issues. Learners are encouraged to interact with each other through interactive discussions. It is important to us that this course be available to all learners. We encourage you to apply for Coursera's financial aid (see link to left) if the cost of the course certificate is difficult for you to afford. Please note that you may vi |
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Introduction to Power Electronics (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/power-electronics This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5700, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course introduces the basic concepts of switched-mode converter circuits for controlling and converting electrical power with high efficiency. Principles of converter circuit analysis are introduced, and are developed for finding the steady state voltages, current, and efficiency of power converters. Assignments include simulation of a dc-dc converter, an |
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Algorithms on Graphs (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/algorithms-on-graphs If you have ever used a navigation service to find optimal route and estimate time to destination, you've used algorithms on graphs. Graphs arise in various real-world situations as there are road networks, computer networks and, most recently, social networks! If you're looking for the fastest time to get to work, cheapest way to connect a set of computers into a network or efficient algorithm to automatically find communities and opinion leaders in Facebook, you're going to work with graphs an |
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Data Management for Clinical Research (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/clinical-data-management This course presents critical concepts and practical methods to support planning, collection, storage, and dissemination of data in clinical research. Understanding and implementing solid data management principles is critical for any scientific domain. Regardless of your current (or anticipated) role in the research enterprise, a strong working knowledge and skill set in data management principles and practice will increase your productivity and improve your science. Our goal is to use these m |
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Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-embedded-systems Welcome to the Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments. This course is focused on giving you real world coding experience and hands on project work with ARM based Microcontrollers. You will learn how to implement software configuration management and develop embedded software applications. Course assignments include creating a build system using the GNU Toolchain GCC, using Git version control, and developing software in Linux on a Virtual Machine. The course concl |
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New Models of Business in Society (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/uva-darden-business-society In this course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and taught by top-ranked faculty, we will be discussing the emergence of a new story about business. This new story locates business within a societal framework. Almost every business creates or destroys value for customers, suppliers, employees, communities and society, in addition to shareholders and other financiers. A number of new models of business can be built on this idea such as corporate responsibi |
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Introduction to TCP/IP (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/tcpip You use the Internet through your PC (Personal Computer), laptop, tablet, smartpad, and smartphone every day in everything you do. Through your own PC/laptop, you can easily learn everything about the Internet, and that is what this course is focused on. In this course ‘Introduction to TCP/IP,’ you will learn the operational functions of Internet technologies (which include IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, addressing, routing, domain names, etc.) and your PC/laptop's security and gateway Internet setup and |
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Computational Thinking for Problem Solving (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/computational-thinking-problem-solving Computational thinking is the process of approaching a problem in a systematic manner and creating and expressing a solution such that it can be carried out by a computer. But you don't need to be a computer scientist to think like a computer scientist! In fact, we encourage students from any field of study to take this course. Many quantitative and data-centric problems can be solved using computational thinking and an understanding of computational thinking will give you a foundation for so |
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Kotlin for Java Developers (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/kotlin-for-java-developers The Kotlin programming language is a modern language that gives you more power for your everyday tasks. Kotlin is concise, safe, pragmatic, and focused on interoperability with Java code. It can be used almost everywhere Java is used today: for server-side development, Android apps, and much more. Kotlin is 100% compatible with all existing Java frameworks, and has good tooling support. It’s a pragmatic language with a very low learning curve, and can be quickly grasped by Java developers. Kotli |
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Innovation Management (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/innovation-management What is innovation management? How do firms bring in new business models and get new products and services to the market? Go on a nine-week journey through innovation management concepts, theories of idea generation, selection, strategy formulation and implementation in this MOOC in Innovation Management. In it, you will also learn the tools for implementing innovation projects yourself. Guided by world-class academics, you will develop an innovative mindset and expertise in how firms successf |
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Interfacing with the Arduino (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/interface-with-arduino Arduino senses the environment by receiving inputs from add-on devices such as sensors, and can control the world around it by adjusting lights, motors, and other actuators. In this class you will learn how and when to use the different types of sensors and how to connect them to the Arduino. Since the external world uses continuous or analog signals and the hardware is digital you will learn how these signals are converted back-and-forth and how this must be considered as you program your devic |
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Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/professional-emails Want your workplace writing to make a positive impression? At the end of this course, you will be a more confident writer, able to create higher quality professional documents more quickly. This course is at the introductory or beginner level and focuses on mastering the basics of email etiquette and communication. While this course will help learners become faster and more efficient writers by virtue of practice with common writing purposes, it does not cover marketing emails or job applicat |
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Accounting Analytics (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/accounting-analytics Accounting Analytics explores how financial statement data and non-financial metrics can be linked to financial performance. In this course, taught by Wharton’s acclaimed accounting professors, you’ll learn how data is used to assess what drives financial performance and to forecast future financial scenarios. While many accounting and financial organizations deliver data, accounting analytics deploys that data to deliver insight, and this course will explore the many areas in which accounting |
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UX Design Fundamentals (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/ux-design-fundamentals This hands-on course examines how content is organized and structured to create an experience for a user, and what role the designer plays in creating and shaping user experience. You will be led through a condensed process that acts as a roadmap for developing robust UI/UX design: from ideation and sitemapping, to the creation of paper and digital prototypes. Building on the design skills learned in Visual Elements of User Interface Design, you will apply this methodology to produce a digital p |
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/usable-security This course focuses on how to design and build secure systems with a human-centric focus. We will look at basic principles of human-computer interaction, and apply these insights to the design of secure systems with the goal of developing security measures that respect human performance and their goals within a system. |
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Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-visionary-science Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman—renowned worldwide as the “father of Positive Psychology”—has led visionary leaps in the scientific research, empirical data and personal understandings of human flourishing. This course explores the past, present and future of positive psychology as a journey through the key scientific leaps led by Dr. Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program. There are no prerequisite |
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Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/art-activity Build skills in activity-based strategies that encourage your students to become empowered participants in their learning. |
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Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/transmedia-storytelling Transmedia storytelling is the practice of designing, sharing, and participating in a cohesive story experience across multiple traditional and digital delivery platforms - for entertainment, advertising and marketing, or social change. Have you ever read a book, seen a movie, watched a television show, or played a game that centred around different aspects of a larger story or universe? You may be familiar with popular examples of such universes like Star Wars, Marvel, and The Walking Dead (t |
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Electric Power Systems (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/electric-power-systems This course familiarizes you with standards and policies of the electric utility industry, and provides you with basic vocabulary used in the business. It introduces the electric power system, from generation of the electricity all the way to the wall plug. You will learn about the segments of the system, and common components like power cables and transformers. This course is for individuals considering a career in the energy field (who have a high school diploma, at minimum, and basic knowle |
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Global Financial Markets and Instruments (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-financial-markets-instruments Get a running start in the high-stakes world of financial investment! This first course is designed to help you become an informed investor by providing you with the essential concepts for long-term success in managing money. You’ll start by learning the role of financial markets and financial assets in a well-functioning economy. From there, you’ll learn about the wide range of financial instruments available in major asset classes, their features and valuations. You’ll explore how financial |
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Bioinformatic Methods I (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/bioinformatics-methods-1 Large-scale biology projects such as the sequencing of the human genome and gene expression surveys using RNA-seq, microarrays and other technologies have created a wealth of data for biologists. However, the challenge facing scientists is analyzing and even accessing these data to extract useful information pertaining to the system being studied. This course focuses on employing existing bioinformatic resources – mainly web-based programs and databases – to access the wealth of data to answer q |
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Getting Started With Music Theory (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/music-theory This course is a brief introduction to the elements of music theory for those with little or no music theory experience. We will explore pitch, rhythm, meter, notation, scales, keys, key signatures, meter signatures, triads, seventh chords, and basic harmony. If you listen to music or play music by ear, and you want to know more about how music is organized and notated, this course is for you. By the end of the course, you should know all major and minor keys, how to read and write in treble an |
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Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/plantknows For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form—from Charles Darwin’s early fascination with stems and flowers to Seymour Krelborn’s distorted doting in Little Shop of Horrors. This course intends to present an intriguing and scientifically valid look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the sensations they feel. Highlighting the latest research in genetics and more, we will delve into the inner lives of plants and draw parallels with |
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Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/cs-algorithms-theory-machines This course introduces the broader discipline of computer science to people having basic familiarity with Java programming. It covers the second half of our book Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach (the first half is covered in our Coursera course Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose, to be released in the fall of 2018). Our intent is to demystify computation and to build awareness about the substantial intellectual underpinnings and rich history of the field of computer sc |
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/ancient-greeks This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of historical interpretation. |
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Software Processes and Agile Practices (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/software-processes-and-agile-practices This course delves into a variety of processes to structure software development. It also covers the foundations of core Agile practices, such as Extreme Programming and Scrum. |
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COVID-19: What You Need to Know (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/covid-19-what-you-need-to-know Register for this free course here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/covid-19-what-you-need-to-know?edocomorp=public-health-free-courses COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of infections and thousands of deaths, with many more anticipated. This course is a go-to resource that will be regularly updated with all of the current information put forth by the CDC, WHO, and other leading agencies and covers the basics, personal protective equipment, diagnosti |
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Tricky English Grammar (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/tricky-english-grammar English is a difficult language to learn because of its many obscure grammatical rules, which are fairly easy to mess up--even for native speakers. While it’s easy for non-native speakers to get overwhelmed by confusing grammar rules, in this course, we'll provide you with tips that will help you understand the rules more easily and give you lots of practice with the tricky grammar of everyday English. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional |
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Claves para Gestionar Personas (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/gestionar-personas ¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué criterios utilizan las empresas para contratar o retribuir a las personas? ¿Por qué no siempre entendemos los planes de promoción?. El objetivo de este curso es conocer algunas herramientas prácticas en materia de Recursos Humanos y aprender a gestionar personas y liderar el talento con la mayor eficacia posible. |
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Java Programming: Principles of Software Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/java-programming-design-principles Solve real world problems with Java using multiple classes. Learn how to create programming solutions that scale using Java interfaces. Recognize that software engineering is more than writing code - it also involves logical thinking and design. By the end of this course you will have written a program that analyzes and sorts earthquake data, and developed a predictive text generator. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Use sorting appropriately in solving problems; 2. Develop |
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Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/anatomy403-1x In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will learn how the components of the integumentary system help protect our body (epidermis, dermis, hair, nails, and glands), and how the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, and skeletal muscles) protects and allows the body to move. You will engage with fascinating videos, lectures, and anatomical visual materials (illustrations and cadaveric images) to learn about these properties and functions. |
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/react-basics React is a powerful JavaScript library that you can use to build user interfaces for web and mobile applications (apps). In this course, you will explore the fundamental concepts that underpin the React library and learn the basic skills required to build a simple, fast, and scalable app. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Use reusable components to render views where data changes over time • Create more scalable and maintainable websites and apps • Use props to pass data betwee |
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Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/writing-for-children This course is for curious students and aspiring authors with a passion for writing for young readers. Participate in a dynamic online community of writers as you experiment with your own writing and develop your voice. This course will guide you with a combination of video lectures, online readings, peer reviews, and guest appearances from world-renowned children’s authors. As you work through the writing exercises, you will give and receive feedback from your peers and gain tools and technique |
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Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/eportfolio-english Roughly half of the world’s population is already online and so setting yourself apart from the crowd is more important than ever before. One of the best ways to do that is by creating your own ePortfolio. An ePortfolio is a site that showcases or shows your background, your resume, and samples of your work. In this course, you will learn step by step how to build the site and you’ll learn the grammar, vocabulary and writing skills needed to create it. You will learn how to apply information |
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Fundamentals of Network Communication (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/fundamentals-network-communications In this course, we trace the evolution of networks and identify the key concepts and functions that form the basis for layered architecture. We introduce examples of protocols and services that are familiar to the students, and we explain how these services are supported by networks. Further, we explain fundamental concepts in digital communication, and focus on error control techniques that include parity check, polynomial code, and Internet checksum. Students will be required to have some prev |
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Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/dna-analysis Named a top 50 MOOC of all time by Class Central! This course begins a series of classes illustrating the power of computing in modern biology. Please join us on the frontier of bioinformatics to look for hidden messages in DNA without ever needing to put on a lab coat. In the first half of the course, we investigate DNA replication, and ask the question, where in the genome does DNA replication begin? We will see that we can answer this question for many bacteria using only some straightforw |
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High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/leadership-collaboration Are leaders born or made? Learn the essential skills to develop and expand your leadership repertoire, design teams for collaboration, and craft win-win negotiation strategies. High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation focuses on leadership, teamwork, and negotiation. Students will engage in self-assessments to analyze their leadership style, develop team charters to optimize their groups, and develop a game plan for effective negotiation. Recurring course sessions |
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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/historical-fiction A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested readers. |
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Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/script-writing What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course*, you will design a series bible and write a complete pilot episode for your own unique television or web series, be it drama or comedy or something in between. You’ll learn to break down the creative process into components, and you’ll discover a structured process that allows you to produce a polished and pitch-ready script in just a few weeks. Completing this project will increase your confidence in your ideas and abilities, and you’ll fe |
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Biohacking Your Brain's Health (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/biohacking-your-brains-health With deteriorating health, particularly brain health, occurring at a global level, this course introduces you to methods for maximizing your brain's fitness through nutrition, exercise, meditation, and sleep. We'll debunk popular myths about prescribed practices for overall health and then uncover studies from the last few decades revealing practical routines and interventions that are proven to help improve the brain. You'll also get a glimpse at the brain's structure and common brain functions |
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Industrial Biotechnology (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/industrial-biotech Fossil fuels have been the primary energy source for society since the Industrial Revolution. They provide the raw material for the manufacture of many everyday products that we take for granted, including pharmaceuticals, food and drink, materials, plastics and personal care. As the 21st century progresses we need solutions for the manufacture of chemicals that are smarter, more predictable and more sustainable. Industrial biotechnology is changing how we manufacture chemicals and material |
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تعّلم كيف تتعلم: أدوات ذهنية قوية لمساعدتك على إتقان موضوعات صعبة (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn-ar تمنحك هذه الدورة التدريبية وصولاً سهلاً إلى أساليب تعلم لا تقدر بثمن يستخدمها خبراء في الفن والموسيقى والأدب والرياضيات والعلوم والرياضة والعديد من التخصصات الأخرى. سنتعرّف على كيفية استخدام الدماغ لطريقتين مختلفتين تمامًا للتعلم وكيفية استيعابه للمعلومات (عن طريق تجميعها في وحدات). وسنتناول أيضًا أوهام التعلم وتقنيات الذاكرة والتعامل مع التسويف وأفضل الممارسات التي أظهرت الأبحاث فعاليتها في مساعدتك على إتقان الموضوعات الصعبة. بغض النظر عن مستوى مهارتك في المواضيع التي ترغب في إتقانها، يمكنك ت |
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Google Cloud IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/gcp-fundamentals-aws This is the first course of a four-course series for cloud architects and engineers with existing AWS knowledge, and it compares Google Cloud and AWS solutions and guides professionals on their use. This course focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and networking in Google Cloud. The learners apply the knowledge of access management and networking in AWS to explore the similarities and differences with access management and networking in Google Cloud. Learners get hands-on practice b |
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Iniciación y Planificación de Proyectos (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/planificacion-proyectos En este curso, aprenderás los principios fundamentales de la gestión de proyecto en las etapas de iniciación y planificación, lo cual incluye la identificación y mapeo de los interesados e involucrados clave en el proyecto, la definición de los alcances del proyecto y la construcción de la estructura desglosada del trabajo. Se ha comprobado que los proyectos exitosos requieren de una cuidadosa planificación por adelantado. Por tanto, en este curso aprenderás las principales funciones y responsa |