Canada Courses & Certifications

Mountains 101

622 reviews

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the wo…

• Coursera
• 16 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

161 reviews

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs.

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

• Best of All Time

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

7926 reviews

Boost your career and life with essential skills for effective learning, mentorship, and overcoming obstacles. Discover hidden potential and adapt to today's fast-paced environment.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

110 reviews

Behind every mouse click and touch-screen tap, there is a computer program that makes things happen. This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming and teaches you how to write fun and useful programs using the Python language.

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

• Best of All Time

Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society

91 reviews

Gender & Sexuality shape work, life and play. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to engage with key issues through key concepts and perspectives.

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

• Best of All Time

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

49 reviews

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of bird…

• Coursera
• 8 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University of Alberta;  Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Sample-based Learning Methods

42 reviews

Explore sample-based learning methods in reinforcement learning, including Monte Carlo, temporal difference, and Dyna. Learn to estimate value functions, implement algorithms, and improve sample efficiency.

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

Object-Oriented Design

41 reviews

Learn object-oriented design principles and UML to create modular, flexible software. Apply concepts like inheritance, encapsulation, and design patterns to improve Java coding skills and software architecture.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory

35 reviews

Explore mathematical modeling of strategic interactions in various contexts, from classic games to real-world applications. Learn key concepts and techniques in game theory.

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

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

33 reviews

Explore the evolutionary adaptations of extinct marine reptiles, focusing on ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs. Discover their diverse forms, unique features, and solutions to aquatic life challenges over millions of years.

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

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

31 reviews

Explore vertebrate origins, evolution of fins, jaws, and tetrapod limbs. Examine key fossil sites and early vertebrate diversity using phylogenetics. Gain insights into major anatomical innovations and ancient aquatic environments.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Psychology

28 reviews

Explore the human mind, behavior, and mental processes through fascinating experiments and key topics like memory, development, social influence, and mental health.

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

• Best of All Time

Design Patterns

28 reviews

Learn to apply design patterns for creating flexible, reusable software. Gain skills in identifying and refactoring problematic code, and implement patterns in Java for Android applications.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University of Alberta;  Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone)

26 reviews

Implement a complete reinforcement learning solution, from problem formulation to empirical study, developing skills to deploy RL in real-world scenarios.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Alberta;  Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning

24 reviews

Reinforcement Learning is a subfield of Machine Learning, but is also a general purpose formalism for automated decision-making and AI. This course introduces you to statistical learning techniques where an agent explicitly takes actions and interacts wi…

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

• Best of All Time