United States Courses & Certifications

Backyard Meteorology: The Science of Weather

47 ratings at edX

Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.

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

Data Science: Linear Regression

25 ratings at edX

Learn how to use R to implement linear regression, one of the most common statistical modeling approaches in data science.

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

English for Journalism

15 reviews

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism.

• Coursera
• 1 day 18 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

19 reviews

Comprehensive exploration of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technologies, covering technical aspects, security, economics, and societal impact. Equips learners with knowledge to understand and engage with the crypto ecosystem.

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

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Intro to Psychology

25 reviews

Go on a journey through psychological concepts and principles to enable you to gain a more in-depth understanding of human thought and behavior.

• Udacity
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Tutorials for Complex Systems

25 reviews

This course covers several mathematical techniques that are frequently used in complex systems science. The techniques are covered in independent units, taught by different instructors.

• Complexity Explorer
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Machine Learning: Regression

20 reviews

Explore regression models for predicting continuous values, from simple linear to complex techniques. Learn to estimate parameters, tune with cross-validation, analyze performance, and implement in Python.

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

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

22 reviews

Explore fundamental principles of graphic design through hands-on exercises in imagemaking, typography, composition, color, and shape. Develop practical skills for visual communication and creative expression.

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

The Addicted Brain

23 reviews

This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics such as government policy and our vulnerabilit…

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

English Composition I

19 reviews

You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Deep Learning

12 reviews

Deep Learning is subset of machine learning focused on extracting patterns from data using neural networks and use those patterns to inform the learning tasks.

• YouTube
• 2 days 7 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Foundations of Business Strategy

21 reviews

Develop strategic thinking skills to analyze competitive environments and recommend firm positioning. Learn key frameworks like SWOT, Five Forces, and Capabilities Analysis to create successful business strategies.

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

University System of Maryland;  University of Maryland

Sustainable Construction Management

23 reviews

Explore sustainable construction management, covering design, implementation, maintenance, and energy efficiency. Learn best practices for eco-friendly building projects and green certifications.

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

Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

18 reviews

Explore DNA's hidden messages using computational biology. Learn algorithms to identify replication origins and molecular clocks in bacterial genomes. Apply motif-finding software to real biological data.

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

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

16 reviews

The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring thousands of people to learn key skills quickly.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)