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Learn Something New: 100 Most Popular Courses For December

Discover AI’s full spectrum—from Prompt Engineering to Business Strategies, with courses by Microsoft, Google, Harvard, MIT and Michigan

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Welcome to our monthly roundup of popular online courses! This month, we’re highlighting 100 courses recently added to Class Central’s catalog, along with some insightful videos and articles from around the web.

Dive into a variety of topics, including:

Our selection combines data from our learners’ 20 million course bookmarks, course enrollment numbers, and a few of our personal favorites.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the list below, feel free to browse Class Central’s catalog of over 300,000 courses or check out our free certificate collections.

GenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Prompt Engineering for Everyone
via CodeSignal

Google Prompting Essentials
Google via Coursera

Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use
Northeastern University via Coursera

The History and Relevance of the Rise of Generative AI
Vanderbilt University via Coursera

AI Trading Strategies
via Udacity

Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI
Microsoft via Coursera

Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI
Microsoft via Coursera

Introduction to Generative AI for Data Analysis
Microsoft via Coursera

GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation
University of Michigan via Coursera

GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution
University of Michigan via Coursera

From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI
Vanderbilt University via Coursera

From Data to Decisions: Making Predictions with AI
Vanderbilt University via Coursera

AI for Knowledge Workers
University of California, Davis via Coursera

ChatGPT + Zapier: Automate Email Replies with AI
Vanderbilt University via Coursera

ChatGPT + Zapier: From Email Inbox to Excel Spreadsheet
Vanderbilt University via Coursera

Introducing Multimodal Llama 3.2
DeepLearning.AI via Coursera

Intermediate ChatGPT
via DataCamp

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with LangChain
via DataCamp

Introduction to GPTs
via DataCamp

AI Basics and Tools for Creativity
University of Michigan via Coursera

AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity
University of Michigan via Coursera

AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading
University of Michigan via Coursera

Using AI to Expand Creativity
University of Michigan via Coursera

Enhancing Excel Skills with ChatGPT – Excel Functions and Macros Tutorial
Kevin Stratvert via YouTube

Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World
University of Michigan via Coursera

Supervised Learning
University of Maryland, Baltimore County via edX

Business and Management

Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence
University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera

Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera

Impact Leadership
Universidad Carlos iii de Madrid via edX

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing
Indian School of Business via Coursera

Leading with Power Skills: Working with Personality Types
University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera

Risk Management Planning with Expert Judgement
University of Maryland, College Park via Coursera

Agile Strategy for Competitive Advantage
Duke University via Coursera

Customer-Centric Innovation
Duke University via Coursera

Data Science for Agile Decision-Making
Duke University via Coursera

Six Sigma Principles
Kennesaw State University via Coursera

The Art and Science of Self Leadership
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research via Coursera

An Introduction to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, Sanctions and Regulations
International Compliance Association via edX

Financial Statement Analysis: Fundamental Ratio Analysis
Rice University via edX

Computer Science and Programming

Web Browser Engineering
via Independent

Learn Go for Developers
via Boot.dev

Learn Docker
via Boot.dev

Programming Foundations with Python
via CodeSignal

GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2
University of California, Santa Cruz via Coursera

Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps
IBM via Coursera

Cloud Computing Security – Master’s
Illinois Institute of Technology via Coursera

Database to AI: Practical Data Analytics Integration
Northeastern University via Coursera

Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
IBM via Coursera

Introducción a Microsoft Powershell
Universitat Politècnica de València via edX

Advanced Cybersecurity Techniques
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera

Advanced Cybersecurity Topics
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera

Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Johns Hopkins University via Coursera

Introduction to Computing Systems
Birla Institute Of Technology And Science–Pilani (BITS–Pilani) via Coursera

Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts
University of London via Coursera

Inside the FBI’s Secret Encrypted Phone Company Anom – The Dark Wire Investigation
DEFCONConference via YouTube

Email Spoofing and Domain Impersonation Through Cloud Services
DEFCONConference via YouTube

Data Structures and Algorithms
Microsoft via Coursera

Foundations of Coding Full-Stack
Microsoft via Coursera

Introduction to Programming With C#
Microsoft via Coursera

Python for Complete Beginners
via Udemy

React Crash Course: From Zero to Hero
via Udemy

Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud
Amazon Web Services via edX

Solving Apple’s Split the Coins Interview Riddle
MindYourDecisions via YouTube

Design and Creativity

Filmmaking
via BBC Maestro

Design Fundamentals
Adobe via Coursera

Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Xbox via Coursera

Graphics and Illustration
Adobe via Coursera

How to Make Chicken Fried Rice – A Michelin-Trained Chef’s Technique
Bon Appétit via YouTube

Nike Logo Embroidery Animation Effect in Cinema 4D with Redshift
PixelAffair via YouTube

Creating Photorealistic Environments in Unreal Engine 5.2 – A Complete Workflow Guide
Game Dev Academy via YouTube

Step-by-Step Vocal Mixing Tutorial for Professional Pop Music
Make Pop Music via YouTube

Making a Dark Fantasy Gown in One Week – A Complete Sewing Tutorial
Bernadette Banner via YouTube

Humanities & Social Sciences

Structure and Function of Argument: Introduction to Critical Thinking
Harvard University via edX

The History of English to Global Language
TEFL Org via edX

Climate in Classrooms: Tools for All Teachers and Disciplines
Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX

Psychology of the Self
American Psychological Association via Coursera

An Introduction to Counselling Skills
University of Lincoln via FutureLearn

Starting Korean: Language and Culture for Beginners Ⅰ
via FutureLearn

Globalizing East Asia
Seoul National University via edX

The Prehistoric Copper Mines of Kargaly – The World’s Largest Ancient Mining Complex
Dan Davis History via YouTube

Science and Engineering

Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life
University of Tokyo via Coursera

Biointerface Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and NPTEL via Swayam

Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera

Why Did Botswana Win the Diamond Lottery So Hard?
SciShow via YouTube

Sustainability in Action: Strategy to Practices for Greener Future
Seoul National University via edX

Discovery of the World’s Biggest Prime Number
Numberphile via YouTube

Wolfram’s Hypergraphs – A New Approach to Unified Physics Theory
Sabine Hossenfelder via YouTube

The Time It Rained For Over a Million Years – Earth History Series
Astrum via YouTube

An Introduction to Energy Harvesting Technology
via FutureLearn

Natural Products: Harnessing Nature’s Resources for a Better World
Trinity College Dublin via FutureLearn

Semiconductor Superpowers Shaping Geopolitical Dynamism
via FutureLearn

Food Innovation: Fermenting the Future
Aberystwyth University via FutureLearn

Quantum Hardware and its Applications with Quantum Inspire
Delft University of Technology via edX

Project Sundial: The Cold War’s Ultimate Doomsday Weapon
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell via YouTube

How Not Sleeping Actually Kills You – The Science of Sleep Deprivation
SciShow via YouTube

The Science Behind Cannabis: Effects, Addiction, and Brain Impact
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell via YouTube

The Shocking Violence of the Chimpanzee War – A Study of Primate Conflict at Gombe National Park
SciShow via YouTube

Phase Transitions and the Ising Model: Understanding Critical Points at 770°C
Up and Atom via YouTube

The Decline of Scientific Innovation and Research Productivity – A Critical Analysis
Sabine Hossenfelder via YouTube

Building a Better Audio Amplifier – From BJT to MOSFET Design
GreatScott via YouTube

Understanding How Electricity Flows from Power Plants to Your Home
Practical Engineering via YouTube

Healthcare and Medicine

The Science of Eating Well
via BBC Maestro

Advanced Principles & Topics in AI & Machine Learning in Healthcare
MGH Institute of Health Professions via edX

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Dhawal is the CEO of Class Central, the most popular search engine and review site for online courses and MOOCs. He has completed over a dozen MOOCs and has written over 200 articles about the MOOC space, including contributions to TechCrunch, EdSurge, Quartz, and VentureBeat.

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