Columbia University Courses

Crisis Resource Management

43 reviews

Learn the skills critical for effective teamwork in a crisis situation with focus on preparation, decision-making, and reflection across multidisciplinary teams.

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

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Frontiers of Science: Climate & Us

17 reviews

Explore Earth's climate system, from astronomical factors to greenhouse gases, using scientific tools to analyze past, present, and future climate trends, and understand human impact on global warming.

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

The Age of Sustainable Development

14 reviews

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

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

The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution

7 reviews

Examine the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy.

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

Economics of Money and Banking

6 reviews

Explore the modern monetary system, focusing on the intertwining of capital and money markets, global financial dynamics, and the role of derivative contracts in shaping economic landscapes.

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

Space, Time and Einstein

6 reviews

Join a visual and conceptual introduction to Einstein's spectacular insights into space, time and energy. For a mathematical introduction to Special Relativity check out Special Relativity.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom

6 reviews

Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact.

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

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided

17 ratings at edX

Discover how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics, and how political leaders struggled and failed to resolve the growing crisis in the nation.

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

Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

2090 ratings at Coursera

Learn construction cost estimation, from conceptual to detailed design phases. Master cost control methods, including Earned Value Method. Explore project closeout, procurement, and technology trends in cost management.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Special Relativity

4 reviews

Einstein’s Special Relativity upended our understanding of space, time and energy. While the ideas are subtle, they only require high school algebra, so join this math-based introduction with acclaimed physicist and author, Brian Greene.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Construction Project Management

6863 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of construction project management, covering industry fundamentals, project delivery methods, lean principles, sustainability, safety, BIM, and planning techniques for effective project execution.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pediatric HIV Nursing

3 reviews

Learn pediatric HIV nursing care and treatment according to up-to-date World Health Organization clinical guidelines.

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

HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

134 ratings at Coursera

Explore health informatics innovations for administrative and IT roles in healthcare, covering topics like data analytics, value-based care, and interoperability to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

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

Introduction to Corporate Finance

60 ratings at edX

Learn key financial concepts for evaluating and valuing investment opportunities, including how to value stocks and bonds.

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

Construction Scheduling

2179 ratings at Coursera

Learn to develop and manage construction schedules using bar charts, precedence diagrams, and critical path analysis. Master techniques for handling project uncertainties and optimizing resource allocation.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)