2000 Ivy League Online Courses

CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

25 reviews

Learn to use machine learning in Python in this introductory course on artificial intelligence.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 10-30 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Psychology

10 reviews

This course explores topics such as perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, religion, persuasion, love, lust, hunger, art, fiction, and dreams.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Principles of Biochemistry

12 reviews

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

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

Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

13 reviews

Explore ancient Greek philosophy from the Presocratics to Plato, examining fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of philosophy itself.

• Coursera
• 3 days 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 3: The Brain

7 reviews

Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Algorithms for Big Data

7 reviews

Explore advanced algorithmic techniques for handling massive datasets, enhancing your ability to process and analyze big data efficiently.

• YouTube
• 1 day 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

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

China’s Political and Intellectual Foundations: From Sage Kings to Confucius

11 reviews

Learn about China’s origins, its integral early thinkers, and competing states and schools of thought.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Communication Skills

25 reviews

Enhance workplace communication skills to achieve goals. Learn strategies for effective interactions, including detecting lies, building trust, negotiating, and crafting persuasive messages across various mediums.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

7 reviews

Explore positive psychology interventions through theory, research, and practice. Learn tools for applying and measuring positive psychology in professional and personal contexts.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Covering Immigration: A Resource for Journalists

22 reviews

Nieman Foundation tends to work with Journalists to advance important conversations on various beats in the industry.

• YouTube
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

12 reviews

Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China

6 reviews

Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

51 reviews

Explore vital signs' physiological basis, measurement techniques, and clinical significance. Gain practical skills for assessing heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pain in healthcare and personal wellness contexts.

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

• Best of All Time

Gamification

58 reviews

Learn to apply game design principles to non-game contexts, exploring motivation, psychology, and effective implementation strategies for business and social impact challenges.

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

• Best of All Time