Very well presented course. Plenty of optional material for those who want even more depth of knowledge. Quite challenging for my 40-year-old high sch… Read more

This is a comprehensive 12-week course tracing the history of the universe from the Big Bang through the beginnings of life on Earth, evolution and ch… Read more

I began this course thinking I only wanted to know how to find out my ancestors' names along with their dates and places of birth, marriage, and death… Read more

If you only do one online course, this should be it!
If you plan to EVER do any study, you should do this course.
If you know someone who … Read more

A fun course. Occasional exercises asked for daily updates for a week, but sometimes I had not even read the requirements until a day or two before th… Read more

I enjoy writing but did not think writing for children was for me. On a whim, I decided to try this course and really enjoyed it. Plots for several ch… Read more

A fascinating course that discussed the evolution of birds and convinced me that the age of dinosaurs did not end 65 million years ago.

If you enjoy the great outdoors, stunning scenery or learning about a variety of plants, animals and geological processes, this course could be for yo… Read more

Eight weeks of fascinating information in this course. Some physics and maths but the concepts are explained clearly. You don't need any prior knowled… Read more

An interesting course for people interested in genetics. There is some mathematics, especially in calculations of where on the chromosomes the genes a… Read more

As a complete beginner to creating websites, I found this course somewhat tricky. It would instruct students to do such-and-such, but it was not alway… Read more

An excellent course. Many people know about the end-Cretaceous mass extinction that ended the dinosaurs' dominance, but fewer have heard of the four o… Read more

This is an excellent course! I thought I understood the basics of dementia, but learned that it is more complex than I thought. I was also relieved to… Read more

Although the course does not officially open until April 16, I was able to access the videos, practice quiz and final quiz as soon as I enrolled. It t… Read more

This was a good course, but a few tweaks could have made it a great course. Many students (myself included) had trouble with question 5 of the first w… Read more

If you have trouble performing well in stressful situations, try this course! It is aimed at musicians who already know technique and how to practice,… Read more

While age is the biggest risk factor for the development of dementia and genetics may play a small part, a number of lifestyle and health issues are a… Read more

Interesting course aimed at people working in the field of malaria elimination. The course briefly describes the malaria life cycle in the human host … Read more

I looked through this course as research for writing an article on learning a language online.

As a native English speaker, I thought thi… Read more

This is an excellent beginner Python course. It is well explained and easy to follow. The lecturer's enthusiasm is infectious! I took a while working … Read more

The overall and weekly course objectives were stated clearly, much more clearly than many other courses I have explored.

The course had l… Read more

This course was just about perfect, with an upbeat style aimed at young people that can also be enjoyed by adults of any age. Engaging videos, enjoyab… Read more

One of my favourite courses! Such a shame it hasn't been available since 2014. I would love this course to be re-released. Having a choice of three as… Read more

A handy beginner course for those who need to know about GDPR. Explains why many of the provisions are there and includes some examples of how data br… Read more

A short course that includes videos and activities such as match the pairs of statements. It addresses healthy and sustainable eating by recommending … Read more

A timely course after the recent release of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie.

Lightweight but helps learners analyse music and our responses t… Read more

This is an excellent course with many helpful techniques for study and organising your time. Common issues such as writing a study plan, procrastinati… Read more

Comprehensive coverage of the GDPR and why it should be adhered to. I would have liked more examples or guidance of HOW to implement it. Plus common p… Read more

An excellent course for anyone touched by MS: people living with MS, their family and friends. Also health professionals, especially those not current… Read more

It sounded quirky enough to be interesting and I'm glad I took this short course!

It covers a surprising range of material: history, ecol… Read more

Interesting short course which explores how John Snow deduced that cholera was a water-borne disease in 1850s London. As well as a glossary, supplemen… Read more

As a person who already works in a remote, asynchronous team, I took this short course to learn some new ideas. I was pleased to see that my own worki… Read more

Although this course was created well before the current COVID-19 pandemic, the strategies discussed are very relevant. I found the case studies and d… Read more

An interesting course focusing on animal behaviour and how we treat animals in the context of pets, farm animals, zoos and other interactions. How oft… Read more

This course is available on Coursera, edX and FutureLearn. My Class Central article comparing the different platforms is here: One Course, Three Platf… Read more

This was a great course, presented by an enthusiastic team. Videos included interviews with a range of specialists in various aspects of shark anatomy… Read more

Quite a challenging course, but very useful for learning about some of the many features of Excel. I took longer than the "recommended" 15 hours/5 wee… Read more

If you have a pet, or are considering one, this is the course for you! As well as describing natural characteristics and behaviors (and in what ways d… Read more

An interesting course presenting some uncommon types of dementia, their symptoms, and the difficulties some people had just to receive a diagnosis. If… Read more

This was an interesting course which could have been presented better.
Rather than teaching us translations of various scripts and languages use… Read more

A short course which explains why so many of us do not get enough sleep in today's busy society and heavy use of screens. Also explained sleep cycles … Read more

This is a great course! I was constantly surprised by the amount of information Dr Bergmann could find in the structure and composition of rocks. Vide… Read more

A course to make us think about how we draw conclusions and make decisions, and to help us make future decisions. It covers topics ranging from statis… Read more

A compact course packed with information and techniques to help you learn more quickly and effectively. While some information is the same as in Barba… Read more

Another excellent course from the University of Tasmania! I took the course mainly because I know people who have suffered concussion. This course exp… Read more

If you know a lot about computers already, you will probably race through this course. If you are a beginner, it's a great place to start. I already h… Read more

You might be expecting a rehash of Oakley and Sejnowski's "Learning How to Learn" aimed at teachers, but I am happy to report this is a new approach w… Read more

An excellent overview of scientific knowledge from thousands of years ago to the present. It would have been hard to decide how to arrange the materia… Read more

Well made and interesting course with links to various sites including a geological timeline and fossil viewer.

An excellent short course that explains how mRNA vaccines work against COVID-19, after a run-through of the history of pandemics and symptoms of the d… Read more

Well made course with animations to help explanations of general and special relativity, gravitational waves and other tricky concepts. Some formulae … Read more

This course takes learners through many aspects of writing such as developing characters, observing and describing details, finding inspiration, writi… Read more

A short course that presents the facts about Covid-19, vaccines, and how to deal with misinformation, disinformation, and fake news.

Interesting course about the microbiome in the gut; it's a new field of study and there is plenty more to learn about it in the future.

A compact course that explores video-making from lighting, sound, and framing to editing, copyright, and accessibility. Learners are encouraged to cre… Read more

An engaging, compact course that relates the study of geology to basic chemistry and physics knowledge and discusses plate techtonics. I watched most … Read more

Test review by Pat. Does this review appear on the right course? A reviewer said her review appeared on Generative Art and Computational Creativity.

If you are considering producing a podcast, this is an excellent training course that discusses all aspects of planning, creating, and maintaining you… Read more

The instructor taught us the features of Microsoft Sway and beautifully explained how to personalize our own presentations. Audio was excellent and we… Read more

Another top-notch course by Deep Teaching Solutions that explains how to make excellent online courses and practices what it preaches both with exampl… Read more

I’d recommend this short video course to anyone interested in learning about the capabilities of ChatGPT. The content is easy to understand with plent… Read more

A useful short course that defines several terms (such as AI, GPT, etc) then goes on to give several helpful examples of prompts to use while interact… Read more

A handy brief overview of manual testing and why it's useful; also the difference between automated and manual testing and how the techniques compleme… Read more

A great introduction to manual QA testing that explains the process of finding and reporting bugs in a logical way, without needing to be a programmer… Read more

Would your workplace benefit from a makeover? This motivating course teaches strategies to create and reach ambitious targets for growth.

An interesting look at a slightly different aspect of archaeology. It was fascinating to see the small and large changes humans have made to the lands… Read more

A compact overview of the lobes of the brain and the functions of different parts of each lobe.

A good introduction to journalism. Covers ethical issues as well as finding news sources and touches on writing articles.

This is a comprehensive geology course that teaches earth's history and how geological process continue to shape the land.

A text-based (no videos) overview of rocks and how they are formed, with a brief run through ecology. While photos and diagrams were included, more wo… Read more

This text-based course gives an excellent overview of minerals and their crystalline structure. We are taught how different crystals are shaped differ… Read more

Plenty of information mainly about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. The difference between a large earthquake/volcanic eruption and a mega event … Read more

Compact course explaining the basics of climate change. Plenty of graphs and diagrams help with understanding.

Possible health effects of the changing climate are explored comprehensively, with plenty of links to interesting resources. While I found some detail… Read more

A compact course that discusses a number of possible emergencies and what to do if they occur when out in the wilderness. Some may be fine with ongoin… Read more

Useful first aid, CPR, and AED information for adults, children, and infants, with a free downloadable PDF handbook. Take the exam and earn a free cer… Read more

A helpful introduction to genetics and how variations can occur as observed in various bacteria. Ideally, you would already know some biological terms… Read more

Learn about past degradation and rejuvenation of the ecosystem in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, with explanations of how altering one factor … Read more

Plenty of diagrams and some animations show the positions of the various bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the body, particularly the spine, p… Read more

Interesting short course about the abdomen and digestive system that also discusses some common disorders and their treatment.

Interesting short course that helps identify the different ways plants are structured, from their roots, through stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. It… Read more

An interesting course that gives an overview of cell structure and what's inside cells. You will learn the main differences between plant and animal c… Read more

A clearly-explained overview of the various brachiopod groups from those only found as fossils to a few types that are still around today. And find ou… Read more

A fascinating course that takes a detailed look at fossil sites in China and explains how we know the ecology of the various dinosaurs and other life … Read more

Nifty short course that teaches Cory Wong's short Pentatonic solo, by Gary of Pow Music. It showcases several fingering techniques, and is for interme… Read more

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor, but if you want to launch straight into singing, look elsewhere. There's plenty of useful preparatory breat… Read more

An interesting short course packed with info about various different types of microbes.

Short course that discusses evolution, both past and possible future implications.

You don't need to be a teacher to appreciate this course. It teaches you how to observe and analyze local geological features and understand the earth… Read more

Concise text-based course that teaches beginners the basics of Darwin's theory of natural selection.

Another fascinating Natural History course from the University of Alberta. Learn about how insects and related species can benefit us, not just as pol… Read more

A handy introduction that explains the basics of SEO and teaches some strategies to improve the visibility of your site.

Plenty of insights for improving SEO. You'll appreciate this course more if you take Google SEO Fundamentals (from the same university) first.
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Useful text-based course to learn PowerShell from the basics.

A comprehensive introduction to how music is written, with note and rest names and lengths, scales, intervals, chords and musical terms explained.

Easy to follow ukulele lessons with an enthusiastic instructor. Tips on tuning, strumming, chords (and changing chords quickly), plus a few easy tunes… Read more

Interesting course on the discovery of hundreds of early humanoid fossils in a previously explored site in southern Africa. More about some archaeolo… Read more

An interesting overview of Australia's history, focusing particularly on indigenous Australians and the early convict days. More details would have be… Read more

Excellent beginner programming course! Would be excellent for older children and teens to start learning how logic works when programming.

Super useful descriptions of various methods archaeologists use to calculate and estimate the age of finds.

Useful concise course that explores the best ways to approach speaking events in a range of situations, both large and small audiences such as confere… Read more

This interesting short course is more about how we make weather observations and what instruments and techniques we use. It isn't about how to forecas… Read more

Interesting text-based course with some interactive elements and calculations/images to analyze. As the name implies, the course focuses on imaging ne… Read more

If you want to learn the basic concepts of quantum mechanics without the complex mathematics, take this short trip into the quantum world!

So, your mathematical knowledge is rusty, but you want to know what Einstein was talking about when he proposed the general theory of relativity? Spen… Read more

The course content appears to have been updated in 2021, so there are some mentions of the COVID pandemic and changes in global migration as a result.… Read more

Nifty short course that explores what we know about Europa's ocean and the research done to find out.

An interesting short course, that took me far less than the estimated 15 hours. It will teach you about water temperature, salinity, density, and ocea… Read more

Another excellent course from Barbara Oakley, this time collaborating with AI expert Jules White.

I am familiar with and use AI but this … Read more