Tel Aviv University Courses

HOPE: What Makes Us Human

316 reviews

What sets us apart, and brings us together, as humans? How can we live up to our humanity? HOPE is an open invitation to become better at being human, to realize our humanity. Join HOPE to discover what it means to be us and live up to it!

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

Unlocking Information Security I: From Cryptography to Buffer Overflows

325 reviews

Explore cybersecurity fundamentals, from cryptography to vulnerabilities. Learn hacker techniques, defense strategies, and critical concepts like hash functions and authentication schemes.

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

• Best of All Time

Unlocking Information Security II: An Internet Perspective

52 reviews

Continue learning how systems are hacked and defended.

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

The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

25 reviews

This course will review the emergence of the modern Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire, at the end of the First World War to the present. We will discuss the Ottoman legacy in the region and the Western imperial impact on the creation of the…

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

• Best of All Time

Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires

24 reviews

Learn about the history of the Arab and Muslim world during its first millennium, including political, social and cultural aspects.

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

• Best of All Time

Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

12 reviews

Explore plant sensory systems, from light responses to memory and intelligence, through scientific experiments and cutting-edge research. Gain insights into plant biology and challenge perceptions of plant awareness.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

11 reviews

Explore the Middle East's modern history, from Arab nationalism to the Arab Spring, examining conflicts, religion, politics, and revolutionary events that shape the region today.

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

The Fall and Rise of Jerusalem

9 reviews

The destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile were a great catastrophe in the history of the Jewish Nation. What really happened during that dark, fateful age, and how did new opportunities arise from the ashes?

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

The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

7 reviews

Explore the origins of modern Israel, from 19th-century Zionism to statehood. Examine key events like the British Mandate, World War II, and the 1948 War, understanding the complex factors that shaped Israel's establishment.

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

The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

7 reviews

Explore Nazi ideology, its impact on Jews, and the transformation of Germany into a totalitarian state. Examine the Holocaust's context within WWII and Jewish experiences of isolation and persecution.

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

The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

6 reviews

Explore the Final Solution, responses to the Holocaust, and its aftermath. Gain insights into the systematic annihilation of European Jews, examining cultural processes, murder sites, and various perspectives on this tragic historical event.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

1214 ratings at Coursera

Explore plant biology, from cell structure to photosynthesis and genetic engineering. Learn how plants grow, develop complex structures, and convert sunlight into energy for life on Earth.

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

The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

340 ratings at Coursera

Explores Israel's societal evolution since 1948, covering politics, economy, culture, and identity. Analyzes key events shaping modern Israel and its challenges in a diverse, complex regional context.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Making a Difference Ⅰ: Evidence-based Impact

1 review

Learn how you can make a difference at a global scale using reliable evidence, careful evaluation, and your unique skillset.

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

Making a Difference Ⅱ: High Stakes

1 review

Learn how you can make a difference at a global scale by focusing relentlessly on the largest risks and harms, prioritizing ambitiously, and leveraging your unique set of skills.

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