United States Courses & Certifications

Principles of Digital Communications I

15 reviews

The course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice behind many of today's communications systems.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Project Delivery Methods and Contracts in Construction Management

26 reviews

Learn how to deliver across the lifecycle from first concept to occupancy, including the role of the Construction Management professional during the design process and review of the different project delivery methods.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Convex Optimization

8 reviews

Explore convex optimization techniques for engineering and scientific applications, covering theory, analysis, and practical problem-solving in various fields like signal processing and machine learning.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 10-15 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathematics Teaching Ideas for the Common Core - Jo Boaler

8 reviews

Explore evidence-based strategies to engage students with Common Core mathematics, including growth mindset techniques, mathematical discussions, and innovative assessment methods.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Shakespeare's Hamlet: The Ghost

5 reviews

Explore the haunting figure at the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice

5 reviews

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.

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

Data Science: Visualization

5 reviews

Learn basic data visualization principles and how to apply them using ggplot2.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Invasions, Rebellions, and the Fall of Imperial China

5 reviews

An overview of modern Chinese history, including the fall of the Qing and the end of imperial China.

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

China and Communism

5 reviews

Explore the Maoist period of China, from the Communist Party to the death of Mao and the reopening of China.

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

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

5 reviews

Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Disaster Response - A Decade of Lessons Learned Post-9/11 - The Forum at HSPH

5 reviews

Examining disaster response progress since 9/11, focusing on health risks, roles of survivors and agencies, and measures for recovery. Experts discuss leadership, firefighters' health, and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Super-Earths and Life

5 reviews

Learn about the Earth, life, and how we can search for life elsewhere in the universe.

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

Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

17 reviews

Learn the fundamental concepts of design and improve your design performance in this broad course. Spanning all domains of design, this 6-week course includes lectures, readings, and weekly design challenges to help you become a better designer.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Algorithms, Part II

21 reviews

Explore advanced algorithms and data structures, focusing on graph and string processing. Learn efficient Java implementations and analyze their performance for real-world applications.

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

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

27 reviews

Explore neurobiology's role in everyday behavior, perception, movement, and cognitive functions. Gain insights into brain anatomy, neural communication, and common neurological disorders.

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

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