University of Minnesota Courses

Preparing to Manage Human Resources

156 reviews

Leave this course with a new-found understanding of the range of options available for managing employees, a grasp of what makes workers tick, and the readiness to develop your own HRM skills.

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

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Creative Problem Solving

19 reviews

Unlock your creative potential with the U of Minnesota's 4-week course. Develop divergent thinking and problem-solving skills through exercises, lectures, and readings. Embrace exploration and diverse ideas to enhance your work and convey your understand…

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

Managing Employee Performance

14 reviews

Develop employees' potential through effective performance management, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and conducting appraisals to achieve organizational goals.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

11 reviews

Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described and applied to address longstanding questions about the origins of individual differences in behavioral traits.

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

Herbal Medicine

11 reviews

Explore herbal medicine's therapeutic properties, efficacy, and safety concerns. Learn to incorporate botanicals into healthcare practice for various conditions, from mental health to GI disorders.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

9 reviews

Explore effective strategies for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding top talent. Learn to align hiring practices with company goals, leverage modern tools, and create engaging onboarding experiences.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to UI Design

5 reviews

Learn industry-standard UI design methods, key theories, and frameworks. Explore case studies, design processes, and foundational concepts to create effective user interfaces.

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

Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

5 reviews

Explore a holistic approach to understanding and preventing chronic pain through self-management strategies across cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms.

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

Medical Technology and Evaluation

5 reviews

Explore medical technology evaluation methods, reimbursement systems, and regulatory processes. Learn to assess populations, analyze healthcare data, and perform cost-benefit analyses for new technologies.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Innovations

743 ratings at Coursera

Explore the journey of medical innovations from lab to market, covering intellectual property, pricing strategies, and market analysis for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

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

Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

354 ratings at Coursera

This introductory physical chemistry course examines the connections between molecular properties and the behavior of macroscopic chemical systems.

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

User Research and Design

457 ratings at Coursera

Learn and practice user research techniques, analyze and deliver findings, and generate design ideas through ideation methods for effective UI design.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

708 ratings at Coursera

How do children overcome hazardous experiences to succeed in life? What can be done to protect young people at risk from trauma, war, disasters, and other adversities? Learn about the importance of fostering resilience in children at risk.

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

Enterprise Systems

761 ratings at Coursera

Explore Enterprise Systems: their role, benefits, and implementation in organizations. Gain practical knowledge for addressing real-world ERP challenges and opportunities.

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

Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

800 ratings at Coursera

Apply HR principles to real-world challenges. Identify key issues in motivation, selection, performance, and rewards. Develop action plans to address these challenges in your workplace or a chosen organization.

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