Game Theory Courses and Certifications

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)

Welcome to Game Theory

16 reviews

Explore game theory's key concepts like equilibrium and rationality, and their applications across disciplines. Gain a conceptual understanding of strategic decision-making in various contexts.

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

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

10 reviews

Explore advanced game theory concepts including social choice, mechanism design, and auctions. Learn to design strategic interactions for optimal social outcomes in various scenarios.

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

Game Theory I - Static Games

8 reviews

This course is designed to provide a high-level introduction to static, non-cooperative game theory.

• Complexity Explorer
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

208 ratings at Coursera

This course will cover the mathematical theory and analysis of simple games without chance moves.

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

Poker Theory and Analytics

Explore poker theory and analytics, applying concepts to investment management and trading. Learn analytical techniques, strategies, and decision-making skills in this broad-based course.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Nash Equilibrium - Bad Fashion and Bank Runs - Game Theory Lecture 5

Explore Nash equilibrium, its applications, and coordination problems in game theory. Learn how communication can solve issues in social settings and investment scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mixed Strategies in Game Theory - Applications in Sports, Dating, and Taxation

Explore mixed strategies in game theory through real-world examples like sports, dating, and taxes. Learn three interpretations and their implications for decision-making and policy applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Backward Induction: Chess, Strategies, and Credible Threats in Game Theory - Lecture 15

Explore game theory concepts like Zermelo's theorem, perfect information, and Nash equilibria in sequential games. Learn about backward induction and its implications for strategic decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Repeated Games: Cheating, Punishment, and Outsourcing - Game Theory Lecture 22

Explores game theory in repeated interactions, focusing on strategies for maintaining cooperation, punishment mechanisms, and applications to business relationships and moral hazard problems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Game Theory - Strategies, Payoffs, and Strategic Thinking

Explore game theory fundamentals through interactive play, learning strategic thinking, decision-making, and real-world applications. Understand key concepts like dominant strategies and coordination problems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolutionary Stability: Cooperation, Mutation, and Equilibrium in Game Theory - Lecture 11

Explore evolutionary stability in game theory, examining cooperation, mutation, and equilibrium concepts. Learn how biological strategies relate to economic principles like Nash equilibrium and domination.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nash Equilibrium - Location, Segregation and Randomization in Game Theory

Explore game theory concepts like Nash equilibrium, segregation, and mixed strategies through candidate-voter models, Schelling's location game, and rock-paper-scissors, revealing how individual choices impact societal outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Repeated Games: Cooperation vs. The End Game - Lecture 21

Explore how repeated interactions in game theory affect cooperation, examining strategies, incentives, and real-world applications like lame duck leaders and retirement dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Subgame Perfect Equilibrium - Wars of Attrition in Game Theory - Lecture 20

Explore game theory's "wars of attrition" in competitive scenarios. Analyze long, costly conflicts using rational strategies, equilibria, and probabilities. Gain insights into trench warfare, strikes, and business rivalries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video