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• Below, you can find the most popular online course from each university, based on enrollment.
• Schools include Harvard , MIT , Stanford , Princeton , Yale , UC Berkeley , Columbia , and more.

Whether you're itching to attend a Yale lecture or sample a University of Michigan course before applying to grad school , online learning offers a convenient way to explore your interests or gain valuable new skills — often, completely for free .

On e-learning platforms like edX , Coursera , and FutureLearn , you can take thousands of online courses led by accredited universities, from computer programming fundamentals to neuroscience. Most also offer optional paid certificates of completion you can add to your resume or LinkedIn, or are part of longer programs that can potentially be more affordable alternatives to on-campus learning. 

To narrow down all the free options, we outlined the most popular online classes from the top 21 universities, as ranked by US News . We determined popularity by the highest number of current enrollments and included courses that are part of longer certificate programs (as you can still audit them for free). ( Note: We omitted the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, San Francisco from this list because don't offer online classes through these platforms.)

The most popular online courses from 21 of the best colleges:

Harvard university — cs50's introduction to computer science.

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Length: 12 weeks

Related courses or programs: Computer Science for Game Development (Professional Certificate) ; Computer Science for Web Programming (Professional Certificate) ; Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence (Professional Certificate) ; CS50's AP® Computer Science Principles (XSeries)

With nearly 3 million enrollments, this intro computer science course covers the basics of problem solving and algorithmic thinking, including abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development.

You can learn more about Harvard's free computer science classes here , or check out more free Harvard online courses here .

Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

Length: 9 weeks

Related courses or programs: Computational Thinking Using Python (XSeries)

Over 1 million students have enrolled in MIT's entry-level computer science course, designed for people with no prior experience. Students learn the fundamentals of computer science and Python programming as well as some simple algorithms.

You can check out more free MIT online courses here .

Stanford University — Machine Learning

Length: 11 weeks

At over 4 million enrollments, this introductory machine learning course provides a broad overview of the field, covering machine learning basics, datamining, and statistical pattern recognition. 

You can check out more free Stanford online courses here .

University of California, Berkeley — The Science of Happiness

Related courses or programs: The Science of Happiness at Work (Professional Certificate)

This positive psychology course not only unpacks what it actually means to be happy, but also provides students with readily applicable activities and tips for maintaining long-term happiness and wellbeing.

You can read our review of the course here , and can check out more free UC Berkeley online courses here .

University of Oxford — From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development

Length: 6 weeks

This course examines how societies can financially prosper, looking into the political, social, and economical factors that affect how a country develops including national identity, scaling, and international trade.

Columbia University — Financial Engineering and Risk Management Part I

Length: 8 weeks

Related courses or programs: Financial Engineers and Risk Management Part II

For those interested in financial engineering, a field that combines economics, math, statistics, and computer science, this course will introduce students to financial modeling while also providing ample context (such as the 2008 financial crisis).

You can check out more free Columbia online courses here .

University of Washington — Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

Related courses or programs: Machine Learning (Specialization)

No matter what you aim to use machine learning for, this course helps students gain applicable knowledge by offering practical case studies and exercises to teach Python programming, data analysis, and more. 

To audit this course for free, click "Enroll for free" and then hit "Audit this course."

You can check out more free University of Washington online courses here .

University of Cambridge — Teaching English Online

Length: 4 weeks

Related courses or programs: Exploring the World of English Language Teaching

Led by Cambridge English Assessment (a part of the University of Cambridge), this course is designed for experienced English teachers who want to start their practice online, covering everything from virtual classroom communication to professional development.

You can check out more free University of Cambridge online courses here .

California Institute of Technology — The Evolving Universe

Length: 10 weeks

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Caltech's introductory astronomy course goes over planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, and larger structures to help broaden students' understanding of the physical universe as a whole. 

You can check out more free Caltech online courses here . 

Johns Hopkins University — COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Length: 1 week

Related courses or programs: Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Tracing

As contact tracing jobs become more available around the world, this short course — which comes with a free certificate of completion — covers the fundamentals of contact tracing (as well as the ethics behind it).

You can check out more free Johns Hopkins online courses here .

Yale University — The Science of Well-Being

Related courses or programs: Introduction to Psychology ; Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty or Stress

Adapted from Yale's most popular on-campus course ever, The Science of Well-Being provides an overview of what truly makes us happy, along with quick check-ins and activities to help track your emotions as you complete the course.

You can read our review of the course here , and check out more free Yale online courses here .

University of Pennsylvania — English for Career Development

Length: 5 weeks

Related courses or programs: English for Business and Entrepreneurship

A collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania and the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this course walks students through learning English for work-related situations, from writing a cover letter to nailing a job interview.

You can check out more free University of Pennsylvania online courses here .

University of Chicago — Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

Gain a thorough overview of how the human brain works in this introductory course, which covers how the nervous system creates behavior, how we use our brain, and how neuroscience can explain our problems.

You can check out more free University of Chicago online courses here .

Princeton University — Algorithms, Part 1

Related courses or programs: Algorithms, Part 2 ; Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

For anyone considering a programming career, this course covers all the basic knowledge about algorithms and data structures you'll need to know, including elementary data structures, sorting, and searching algorithms.

You can check out more free Princeton online courses here .

University College London — The Many Faces of Dementia

Related courses or programs: Dementia and the Arts: Sharing Practice, Developing Understanding and Enhancing Lives

Dementia impacts roughly 44 million people worldwide, and this course aims to demystify dementia care, examining four lesser-known forms of dementia and their symptoms, as well as the experience of getting a dementia diagnosis.

University of Toronto — Introduction to Psychology

Related courses or programs: The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness ; Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19 ; The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

Beyond learning about the fundamentals of human psychology and development — like memory, learning, attention, perception, and consciousness — students also gain exposure to some of the most fascinating experiments in the field of psychology today.

You can check out more free University of Toronto online courses here .

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor — Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

Length: 7 weeks

Related courses or programs: Python for Everybody (Specialization)

Perfect for students with basic computer and math skills, this course breaks down the basics of Python 3 programming, teaching students how to use tools like functions and loops to eventually write their first Python program.

You can check out more free University of Michigan online courses here .

Imperial College London — Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

Related courses or programs: Mathematics for Machine Learning (Specialization)

To help plump up students' math skills in preparation for their machine learning studies, this course covers how linear algebra relates to vectors and matrices, and how they can be used to solve problems.

You can check out more free Imperial College London online courses here .

University of California, San Diego — Algorithmic Toolbox

Related courses or programs: Data Structures and Algorithms (Specialization)

The first course in the Data Structures and Algorithms Specialization, this course covers the basics of algorithms, focusing a lot on theory and relating it to core tasks like sorting data and problem-solving.

You can learn more about UC San Diego's free online classes here .

Duke University — Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Related courses or programs: Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals (Specialization)

For anyone interested in a computer programming career, this intro course covers core concepts like functions, loops, and conditional statements, as well as basic web development as students build their own web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

You can learn more about Duke University's free online courses here .

Cornell University — A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations

Designed for students who know differential and integral calculus as well as basic matrix algebra, this course goes over the steps to creating seamless simulations using Ansys software — a valuable, in-demand skill that can be applied to a number of real-world problems.

You can learn more about Cornell University's free online courses here .

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Published: April 25, 2024

Whether you want that job promotion or to sidestep into a new field, you'll need to commit to learning new skills. One of the best ways you can do that is by taking free online courses.

Blog posts and podcasts are great starting points for exploring a particular topic.

But, I believe that online business courses will provide you with the time and space you need to explore a topic in-depth and truly master a new skill.

Plus, most courses are made up of on-demand videos and exercises that you can progress through at your own pace.

Below, I‘ve gathered the best free online business courses. Having taken some of these courses myself, I must admit that these are some of the most detailed and valuable free online courses you’ll find.

These cover the main business skills you‘ll need to advance in today’s rapidly changing workplace — from digital marketing and coding to selling, managing conflicts, and more.

Keep reading to become an expert in whatever subject you feel can best help you succeed. Or if you'd prefer, click on one of the following topics to jump straight to courses regarding that topic in particular:

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Learning new skills can be both time-consuming and challenging.

In fact, according to Josh Kaufman, international bestselling author of The Personal MBA , it takes 20 hours to go from knowing nothing about a particular subject to being pretty good at it.

Of course, if you want to become an expert, that takes even longer.

Online courses allow you to get a head-start on the fundamental skills you need to grow in your career or switch to a new field. Here are some of my top picks.

• Fundamental Marketing — Inbound Marketing Certification by HubSpot Academy
• Content Marketing — Content Marketing Certification by HubSpot Academy
• Social Media Marketing — Social Media Marketing Course by HubSpot Academy
• Email Marketing — Cold Email Masterclass by Mailshake
• SEM — Google Ads by Google Skillshop
• Sales — Inbound Sales Certification by HubSpot Academy
• Ecommerce —  Dropshipping 101: Build Your First Online Store by Shopify Academy
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• Personal and Professional Development — Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking by Udemy
• Design — Graphic Design Course by HubSpot Academy
• Business and Finance —  Business Foundations Specialization by University of Pennsylvania
• Writing — Good with Words: Writing and Editing by University of Michigan
• Communication — Communication Skills - Persuasion and Motivation by Alison
• Entrepreneurship — How to Build a Startup by Udacity
• Humanities — Introduction to Digital Humanities by Harvard University
• Languages — Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started by the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

Ready to start developing your skills? Let’s take a look at the best courses below.

1. Inbound Marketing Certification by HubSpot Academy

Length: 3 Hours

I would highly recommend this course if you’re looking to start a successful business online. You can learn the basics of building a digital presence, plan your online business strategy, and more.

This course is a helpful introduction to making your business visible online and also getting noticed locally without delving too deeply into the specifics.

• Small business owners.
• New marketing professionals at small businesses.

3. Get Started Using Google Analytics by Google Skillshop

Length: 1 Hour

This course shows new Google Analytics users how to create an account, implement a tracking code, and set up data filters.

You'll learn how to navigate the Google Analytics interface and reports, and set up dashboards and shortcuts.

I would suggest this course for both beginner and advanced marketers who need a refresher on Google Analytics or need more advanced instruction.

• Marketing professionals at every level.

4. Content Marketing Certification by HubSpot Academy

Length: 4-5 Hours

Ever wondered why some things become popular, while other things don't?

This course explains how things catch on and can help you apply those ideas to become a more effective marketer.

This is a good course to take if you feel your marketing efforts aren’t yielding the results you want or aren’t becoming as widespread as you’d like.

While individual contributors would benefit from taking this course, marketing managers who have a hand in ideation and strategy would most benefit from the knowledge they gain.

• Mid- and senior-level marketers with a hand in strategy and ideation.
• Brand managers of all levels.

6. Online Video Marketing Course by HubSpot Academy

Length: 3-4 Hours

This online video marketing training will teach you how to get started with online video marketing to better attract, engage, and delight your audience.

I strongly recommend this course for individual contributors with a hand in video creation and content creation.

Managers would also benefit from taking the first course, “How to Create a Successful Video Marketing Strategy,” if they’ve not yet established a video marketing strategy.

• Video and content marketers getting started with video marketing.
• Marketing managers who want to start a video marketing strategy.

7. Social Media Marketing Course by HubSpot Academy

Length: 30-60 Minutes

Whether you're looking to foster brand awareness, increase website traffic, or drive sales, this course can teach you how to craft a social media strategy to achieve your goals on Facebook and X.

From finding your voice to buying paid advertising, this course describes a proven process for creating custom social strategies. I think it’s ideal for new marketers who need a quick refresher or overview.

Note: Skillshare offers community members free access to its courses for 14 days — you'll need to sign up as a member to access the class for free.

• Marketers of all levels who want to delve into social media marketing.

9. Video Storytelling for Social Media by Social Creators

Length: 5 Days

This crash course is set up like a challenge. The goal? To help you make high-quality videos with your iPhone or Android device so you can start vlogging and share engaging videos on your social media accounts.

It’s ideal if you’re planning to market your brand or business over video-based channels such as Instagram or TikTok. In my opinion, it’s a great fit if you don’t want to spend money on expensive video gear.

• Video marketers and content creators who want to create storytelling videos.
• Freelance bloggers and content creators who are looking to create more videos.

10. How to Create an Instagram Content Plan & Strategy by Later

Length: 1-1.5 Hours

This video series is a great introduction to the Instagram world.

You‘ll learn how to gain more followers, build a community, and create content that drives true engagement.

I highly encourage taking this course if you’re interested in finding influencer partners on Instagram and building a visual identity.

• Marketers at small businesses without an Instagram strategy.
• Freelance bloggers and online content creators.

11. Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate by Meta

Length: Varies

This is a series of six social media marketing courses offered by Meta. These courses are in-depth and offer valuable knowledge to establish your online presence on various social media platforms.

Additionally, these courses offer extensive insights into creating Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns in Meta Ads Manager that drive results.

• New social media marketing managers.
• Marketers who are interested in specializing in social media marketing and Meta ads.

12. X Ads Academy by X

X Ads Academy isn’t so much a course as it is a school for both advanced and beginner X marketers.

Whether you're a social media coordinator or the director of social media marketing at an enterprise firm, X Ads Academy’s courses will help you build the knowledge and skills you need to scale and improve your X marketing strategy.

The courses have been designed to help you level up your expertise with advertising on X so you can succeed.

I think this is a must-take course for marketers who have been extensively using Twitter marketing and want to understand what changes have been made since Twitter changed to X.

• New and experienced social media professionals who are planning to use X extensively.
• Any marketer or professional who wants to specialize in X marketing.

13. Cold Email Masterclass by Mailshake

Email marketing is a necessity to learn. By completing HubSpot‘s course, you’ll walk away with expansive knowledge in all things email marketing, from templates to testing, as well as a certification to add to your resume.

I think this is an excellent follow-up to the Cold Email Masterclass. It allows you to specialize in email marketing, learn to segment your user base, and optimize email deliverability rates.

• Marketers of all levels who are planning to do email marketing.

15. Email marketing masterclass by Mailmodo

Length: ~1.5 hours

If you’re starting as an email marketer or want to know the basics of it, this email marketing masterclass by Mailmodo is the perfect course for you. The USP of this course is that it teaches you so much in such a short amount of time.

The entire course is divided into seven chapters, with an assessment at the end of each chapter. The topics include email list segmentation, deliverability, email design, and AMP emails.

I love that, in the end, you get an assignment to practice what you’ve learned on their platform completely free of cost. You also receive a certificate of completion.

• New and aspiring email marketers.
• People who would like to understand how email marketing works.

16. Google Ads by Google Skillshop

Interested in building traffic but unsure about a successful strategy? Our SEO crash course eliminates the pains of navigating a concrete SEO strategy and provides you with the tools to implement a winning one.

This course starts from a basic starting point, so I recommend it for beginner marketers only. If you’ve been in a digital marketing role for a few years, chances are you’re familiar with most of this information.

• New marketers who want to learn the basics of SEO and improve their SEO skills.
• Experienced non-marketing professionals who want to learn SEO.

18. Inbound Sales Training by HubSpot Academy

Length: 3 weeks

If you want to become good at sales, first, you must become good at negotiation.

This course will help you do just that. I highly recommend this course as it is designed to analyze and shape your negotiations.

Additionally, you'll be offered opportunities to negotiate with other students using case studies based on real-life business challenges.

• Sales managers who want to improve the performance of their sales team.
• Experienced salespeople who are looking to level up their skills in negotiation.

20. The SMART Sales System by SalesScripter

Length: 10-12 Hours

This program is designed to give you a strategy-backed process. It covers building a value proposition, asking the right questions, closing more effectively, and more. You'll sell more, and even better — selling will become more fun.

After you’ve watched all of the videos in the training course, you’ll have an overview of the most important topics in sales.

• New sales professionals who are trying to get a high-level overview of the most important sales topics.
• Sales managers who want to level up their team.

21. Dropshipping 101: Build Your First Online Store by Shopify Academy

I highly suggest taking this course if you are looking to start your own online business.

At the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of different online business models, customer personas, building brand identity, and more.

You will also gain knowledge about copywriting, photography, and video production. These are some of the most important skills you need to acquire if you plan to start your online business.

• Anyone looking to start an online business.

23. Ecommerce Marketing Training by HubSpot Academy

If you work for an ecommerce business and want to implement an inbound marketing strategy, this is a good course for you.

In this short crash course, you'll learn the basics of selling more online and how that fits into an inbound strategy. I recommend taking this course once you’ve got the basics down, such as how to run a dropshipping business.

• Ecommerce sellers who want to grow their business.

24. Email Marketing for Ecommerce by MailChimp

Length: ~30 Minutes

Learn how to use automation, optimization, and personalization to boost your business through email. Once you’ve got the leads from your ecommerce website, it’s time to nurture them through email marketing.

This course will run through the entire process. Due to its inclusion of advanced marketing topics such as A/B testing and segmentation , I recommend it for experienced marketers at an ecommerce retailer.

• Experienced marketers working at ecommerce businesses.
• Freelance marketers with ecommerce clients.

25. Intro to HTML and CSS by Udacity

Length: ~53 Hours

This course by Princeton University covers the essential information that every serious programmer needs to know about algorithms and data structures, with emphasis on applications and scientific performance analysis of Java implementations.

Because algorithms are a more advanced coding topic, I only recommend it if you’re planning to shift into a programming career. If that doesn’t sound like you, start with Udemy’s HTML and CSS course instead.

• Any professional who’s interested in shifting into a programming career.

29. Machine Learning Specialization by Stanford University

Length: ~33 Hours

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of AI and machine learning. This is a course by AI visionary Andrew Ng that teaches you to construct machine learning models in Python.

In addition, you will learn how to apply this knowledge to practical complex problems. Whether you’re stepping into the world of AI or want to build a career in machine learning, this is the perfect place to start.

• Programmers who want to get a foundational knowledge of AI and machine learning.

30. Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking by Udemy

We all fear public speaking — or, at the very least, feel a measure of anxiety whenever we have to give a speech or a presentation.

This course will teach you techniques to overcome the fear of public speaking, as well as how to avoid feeling nervous before speaking publicly. It’s a short course, too.

• Anyone who wants to overcome the fear of public speaking.

31. Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects by Deep Teaching Solutions

Length: ~15 Hours

Whether you’re a student or a young professional, I believe learning how to digest and access information is a key skill to succeed at both school and work.

This delightfully “meta” course teaches you how to learn new subjects and retain information.

• Students of all levels who want to get better at retaining information.
• Professionals of all levels who want to learn how to retain information.

32. Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills by University of Michigan

Length: ~17 Hours

In this course created by the University of Michigan, you'll learn about and practice four key steps to a successful negotiation.

While negotiation may be most often used at work and specifically during a sales call or prior to signing an employment contract, these skills can also be used in your day-to-day and personal interactions.

• Professionals of all levels.
• Sales personnel who want to improve their negotiation skills.

33. The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work by University of London

Length: ~28 Hours

This course gives you a practical guide to managing people at work. It doesn't matter whether you are a first-time manager in a shop or a middle manager in an office environment — the same skills apply to every workplace.

• Mid- to senior-level professionals moving into a managerial role.

34. Career Success Specialization by University of California, Irvine

Length: ~10 Hours / Week (2 Months)

This course will teach you project management skills, communication skills, time management skills, and financial skills — all of which are needed to succeed in today’s workforce. You’ll also learn business writing and negotiation skills.

I recommend it for new graduates or anyone who’s still in college.

• Recent college grads or current college students.

35. The Science of Happiness by University of California, Berkeley

Length: 4-5 Hours / Week (11 Weeks)

This course by UC Berkeley will walk you through the concept of happiness from a scientific and psychological standpoint and give you practical tips for boosting happiness when you’re feeling blue.

• Anyone who’d like to improve their happiness in work and life.

36. The Science of Wellbeing by Yale University

Length: ~19 Hours

The purpose of this course is to not only learn what psychological research says about what makes us happy but also to put those strategies into practice. It’s an excellent follow-up to UC Berkeley’s course above.

I believe it’ll help you rewire the way you think about happiness and well-being.

37. Graphic Design Course by HubSpot Academy

Length: 10-11 Hours

Adobe Illustrator is one of the best tools you can use for your graphic design projects. In this course by EduOnix, you’ll learn how to master Adobe Illustrator with real-world examples.

I only recommend it if you have an active Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.

• Designers who need to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator quickly.

39. Introduction to Business Ownership by Udemy

Length: 1.5-2 Hours

Learn the basics of the stock market through comprehensive, interesting, and fun lectures. This is an essential course for anyone who’d like to invest and diversify their portfolio.

• Anyone who wants to start investing.

41. Corporate Finance by New York University

New York University’s Corporate Finance course is a big-picture class. It looks at the financial principles that govern how businesses raise funds, invest those funds in assets and projects, and return those funds to investors.

This would be a helpful course for both entrepreneurs and professionals considering starting a career in corporate finance.

• Entrepreneurs.
• Professionals moving into executive roles.
• Professionals interested in shifting into corporate finance.

Free Writing Online Courses

42. good with words: writing and editing by university of michigan.

Length: 18-20 Hours

Good with Words: Writing and Editing prepares you to write strong prose from a grammatical, technical, and syntactical standpoint.

This is an excellent option for anyone who’d like to strengthen their writing skills without necessarily diving into additional topics such as marketing or essay writing. It’s a great foundational course for any type of writing discipline, including fiction writing.

To take this course for free, click the “Enroll for Free” button. In the pop-up, click “Audit the course.” This will give you the option to view the course materials without paying for the certificate.

• Any professional who writes emails, social posts, articles, and web pages in their role.

43. Blogging Course by HubSpot Academy

Business blogging is more than just writing and publishing content in the hopes you‘ll attract customers.

In this course, you’ll learn how to craft a blogging strategy that drives business growth, create quality blog content that customers love, and build a guest blogging strategy that's powered by SEO.

• Mid- to senior-level marketers who have a hand in their company’s marketing strategy.
• Individuals who want to improve their blogging skills.

Free Communication Courses

44. effective communications skills for business by udemy.

Length: 38 Minutes

This course will introduce you to essential communication skills that aid persuasion and show you how to use strong communication in business. I assure you that you'll be a better communicator at the end of the course.

• Anyone who’d like to improve their communication skills.

45. Conflict Management Specialization by University of California, Irvine

Length: 4 Months

With this series of courses by the University of California Irvine, you’ll learn listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and how to assemble a conflict management plan likely to yield positive resolutions.

While anyone would benefit from taking this course, I especially recommend it for professionals in people-management roles.

• Mid- to senior-level professionals who manage teams or other people.
• Anyone who’d like to improve their conflict management skills.

Free Entrepreneurship Online Courses

46. how to build a startup by udacity.

Length: 3-4 Weeks

This course will help you discover how to acquire the right customers and grow your startup business.

While it’s branded as a marketing course, I think it’s designed for entrepreneurs who don’t know how to begin marketing their new product or service and who want to understand their target market.

That said, it’s also a great course to take if you’re interested in going into marketing.

• Entrepreneurs without a marketing background.
• Professionals with an interest in marketing.

Free Humanities Online Courses

49. introduction to digital humanities by harvard university.

Length: ~7 Weeks

The term “humanities” encompasses a wide variety of disciplines and fields.

Regardless of your favorite humanities subject, learning how to carry out research and visualize the subject using digital tools is essential if you’d like to progress in your career.

• Any professional who carries out research in the humanities.

50. Modern Masterpieces of World Literature by Harvard University

Length: ~8 Weeks

Explore some of the world’s most salient literary masterpieces in Harvard’s Modern Masterpieces of World Literature course. You’ll get a taste not only of the English literary tradition but of others around the globe, too.

• Any professional who’s interested in global literature.

51. Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization by MoMA

Length: 2 Months (10 Hours/week)

Want to explore modern art? Here is a series of three courses that offer a unique glimpse into the world of modern art.

In this course, you‘ll explore the Museum’s behind-the-scenes operations, step inside the studios of creative professionals, and see into the minds of artists, designers, architects, and other innovative creators.

• Any professional who’s interested in modern art.

52. Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society by the University of British Columbia

Length: ~6 Weeks

If you’re interested in studying gender from a theoretical and epistemological standpoint, Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society is the course you need to take.

It will give you an overarching overview of gender and sexuality through a variety of perspectives and lenses.

• Any professional who’s interested in gender and sexuality.

Free Language Online Courses

53. basic spanish 1: getting started by the universidad politécnica de valencia.

Learning a new language is always a worthwhile investment, especially if you’re a global marketer or salesperson. This basic Spanish course by the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia will help you establish a foundation for the language.

• Any professional who’s planning to use Spanish at work or for leisure.

54. Mandarin Chinese Level 1 by MandarinX

If you’re planning to expand your business into the Asian market, then learning Mandarin is key, given that Mandarin is the most spoken language in Asia .

It’s also a popular language for business. Mandarin Chinese Level 1 will give you the foundation you need to take more advanced Mandarin courses.

• Any professional who’s planning to use Mandarin at work or for leisure.

55. Getting Started with French 1 by The Open University

Length: ~6 Hours

Have you been wanting to learn French? Getting Started with French 1 will teach you the basic phrases you need to interact with others in a French-speaking environment.

I highly recommend taking all of the courses in this series as a precursor for more advanced language study.

• Any professional who’s planning to use French at work or for leisure.

Deciding on which online course to select from such a wide range of options can be a complex process. To simplify this, I’ve listed the process I personally follow whenever I have to select a course.

Define your learning objectives.

First and foremost, before diving into searching from thousands of online courses, I make sure I have identified what my learning goals are. I ask myself questions like:

• What skills do I wish to acquire or improve?
• What knowledge gaps do I want to fill? What are my short-term and long-term goals?

Having clarity on what I want to achieve helps me to cut down options that are not relevant and find courses that send me in the direction of achieving my objective.

Research course providers.

Once I have an understanding of what I want to learn, I start researching who provides these courses.

I look for courses on well-known platforms such as HubSpot, Coursera, and EdX, as well as search websites that offer niche courses.

I also look for courses provided by prestigious universities. They usually have well-structured study programs and universally recognized certifications.

Some of the top course providers to select from:

• HubSpot Academy — best for marketing and sales courses.
• Coursera — best for a wide range of subjects.
• EdX — best for university-level courses.
• Codecademy — best for coding and programming.
• Udacity — best for tech-focused courses.
• Udemy — best for skill-based courses.
• Microsoft Learn — best for Microsoft product-related skills.
• Oxford Home Study — best for flexible, self-paced learning.
• OpenLearn — best for free courses from the UK's Open University.
• freeCodeCamp — best for full-stack web development courses.
• Google Skillshop — best for digital marketing courses.

If you're looking for one single place to learn how to take your career to the next level and/or grow your business, check out HubSpot Academy .

It contains tons of free certified courses on everything from inbound and content marketing to social media and sales.

Read course descriptions and syllabi.

When I come across a course that appeals to my interest, I make sure to review the course description and syllabus.

I look for information about the course content, learning outcomes, and time commitment required.

This allows me to figure out if the course covers the subjects that I am interested in and if it is suitable or not for my current skill level and schedule.

Check the instructor's credentials.

I always check the instructor's background and level of expertise in the domain before selecting a course.

I look for instructors who are experts in their field, have relevant industry experience, and have a track record of teaching successful courses.

Look for interactive elements and practical assignments.

I have noticed that courses with engaging activities and relevant assignments are more useful and fun for me during my learning process.

I look for courses that include quizzes, discussions, projects, and hands-on exercises. These elements help me apply what I've learned, strengthen my understanding, and develop practical skills that I can use in real-world situations.

Read reviews and ratings.

Before I finally make up my mind, I always take a look at testimonials and ratings posted by former students. I look for feedback about the subject matter, the way the course is taught, and the learning experience in general.

This helps me gauge the quality of the course and make an informed decision.

Have questions about taking an online course? I’ve got you covered.

What courses are available free online?

All the courses listed on this page are available for free online, including:

• Inbound Marketing Certification by HubSpot Academy
• Online Video Marketing Course by HubSpot Academy
• Cold Email Masterclass by Mailshake
• Dropshipping 101: Build Your First Online Store by Shopify Academy
• Intro to HTML and CSS by Udacity

Simply sign up on each platform and begin learning! I recommend you check out each provider’s full catalog to learn which courses are available for free.

What online courses are in demand?

Coding and AI online courses are overall in high demand, which is attributable to the exponential growth rate of technical fields.

The AI market is expected to grow by 36.8% from 2023 to 2030 at CAGR , and around 97 million people are expected to work in AI by 2025.

Therefore, learning and upskilling yourself to use AI in your day-to-day work is more important than ever.

However, I believe that in-demand courses vary by field. For instance, if you’re looking to jumpstart a marketing career, then an SEO course is the best choice, as it’s one of the most in-demand skills in marketing.

Which certificate course is best?

According to me, the best certificate course ultimately depends on what you want to do. I recommend starting with a general certification course and then narrowing it down after you find out what you’d like to specialize in.

For instance, if you’re looking to get into social media marketing, my advice would be for you to pursue a digital marketing certification course , so that you understand the basics of digital marketing.

Once you’ve mastered it, you can then get social media certified .

What is the best free online course platform?

For career-focused courses, I personally recommend HubSpot Academy or Coursera. For theoretical university-based courses, I recommend EdX. For employee-related training courses, I recommend ProProfs Courses .

Where can I get free courses with a free certificate?

You can access free courses with a free certificate on HubSpot Academy and Google Skillshop . Most online course providers, such as Coursera and EdX, charge for a certificate, but it varies by individual course.

Is an online certificate worth anything?

Yes! An online certificate is highly worthwhile. It will not only help your resume stand out, but it will ensure you’re adequately prepared to complete tasks in your desired role.

Not only that but getting an online certificate takes effort and consistency — two key attributes that will make you desirable to any employer.

Can you get a job with an online course?

You can get a job with an online course, but it’s important that you obtain a certification at the end of the course, build a portfolio of work, and showcase your newly learned skills with personal projects.

Over the years, I have seen more and more employers opening their hiring doors to candidates from non-traditional backgrounds — indeed, for most roles, a bachelor’s degree isn’t essential.

If you leverage the wealth of online courses at your disposal, you can build a breadth of knowledge that would rival that of any other candidate.

Learning is an investment that continues to pay.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

That’s never been truer than it is today. With new technologies emerging at breakneck speeds, there's a palpable pressure to continuously upskill.

I hope you found the online business courses you need for the next step in your career — whether you're looking for a promotion or a sidestep into an entirely new field.

Whatever your reason, I believe that learning new skills will give you a competitive advantage in today‘s rapidly changing workplace. Plus, the more you invest in your learning, the better you’ll grow.

Editor's note: This post was originally published in January 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.

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The 7 Best Free Online Courses and Classes of 2023

Written by Kristen Scatton

Published: November 10, 2022

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Most schools have rolling admissions and financial help so you can start your degree in a few weeks!

Free online courses can be a convenient way to learn new skills and brush up on existing ones. In some cases, they may even be a stepping stone to a professional credential or academic degree. Online courses have been especially useful during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they continue to be a great resource for distance learners who aren’t located near an academic institution that offers the course they’re interested in. Free online courses make it easy to access high-quality content from industry professionals without having to commit to a set schedule or pay university-level tuition. They’re also a good option for beginners, since many don’t have any formal prerequisites in order to enroll. You can simply sign up and get started right away!

Top 7 Online Course Providers

EdX – Best Overall

Coursera – best language variety, futurelearn – best for stem courses, codecademy – best for coding courses, udacity – best for it courses, memrise – best for foreign language courses, udemy – best for business courses, how we chose the best free online course providers.

With so many companies offering free online courses, it can be hard to know which ones provide quality education. We evaluated over a dozen popular providers to find the best ones to suit the needs of a variety of students.

Our evaluation process included the following:

• In-depth review of each provider’s specific course offerings and materials via website and catalog reviews
• Sampling lessons and study materials when available
• Analysis of student reviews and comments on platforms like Google Reviews, Reddit, Trustpilot, and Facebook.

The programs that met the following four criteria earned a place on our list.

Flexibility

Many students seek out free online classes as a convenient way to access education without committing to a set schedule. We prioritized companies that make courses as flexible as possible with on-demand, self-paced lessons. Another factor we considered is the length of the courses a provider offers. The providers on our list offer free online courses that students can complete in a few weeks to a few months, which also helps students fit these courses into their busy schedules.

Accessibility

For most companies on our list, students need a paid subscription to access all features. This list highlights providers that offer the most to students at no charge. Accessibility also means being able to access the lessons and study materials themselves. That’s why we chose providers like Udemy that have Android and iPhone apps. We also reviewed tech specs to ensure students only need the basics in terms of hardware, software, and internet access to participate.

Faculty and personalized instruction

Even if they’re taking a free course, students still deserve quality educational content designed and delivered by knowledgeable instructors. Many providers, like EdX and Coursera, do this by giving students access to courses taught by faculty at world-renowned higher education institutions like Harvard, Oxford, and the Sorbonne. Others, like CodeAcademy, work with expert professionals in their respective fields to create high-quality courses that teach in-demand skills.

Student satisfaction

Word-of-mouth is often the best marketing tool, so we turned to student reviews on platforms like Google Review, Trustpilot, and Reddit to find out what actual users say about these free online course providers. We looked at whether students found their courses beneficial and engaging, their thoughts on user interfaces and other technical aspects, and their experiences interacting with faculty and representatives through the providers.

Top 7 Free Online Course Providers

EdX’s mission is to increase access to high-quality education for all individuals, regardless of location or financial status. This non-profit supports that mission by aggregating courses from some of the world’s most renowned universities and allowing students to audit them free of charge. EdX is our pick for the best overall free online course provider because of its wealth of options, established reputation as a leader in online education, and connections to prestigious higher education institutions.

We chose edX as the best overall free online course provider in part because of the breadth of courses it offers – more than 3,000 courses in 31 subject areas.

EdX allows students to audit courses from some of the most prestigious universities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other places worldwide. 

EdX’s free courses are offered through an audit track, which doesn’t include graded assignments or certificates of completion.

Once users create an edX account, they’re directed to a dashboard where they can easily access course registration and information.

What We Like

One of edX’s key strengths is its sheer volume and variety of courses. Students can choose from over 3700 free classes in subjects ranging from foreign languages to business administration and communications to arts and literature. Regardless of what topic students want to study, they’d do well to start with edX. It’s more than likely this online course provider will have the class they’re seeking.

Another aspect of edX that we like is that it draws its courses from the world’s best higher education institutions, including several Ivy League universities, Imperial College London, Kyoto University, and more. As such, classes are taught by instructors who are experts in their fields.

EdX’s platform is user-friendly and intuitive. It’s easy to create an account and instantly enroll in courses, which start on a rolling basis. Before enrolling, students can see the course level, what prerequisites, if any, are required, and the course’s learning objectives.

What We Didn’t Like 

Like many providers on this list, edX put some classes and key features behind a paywall. Students who enroll in classes for free only get limited-time access to course materials and don’t receive any graded assignments or tests. If students want unlimited access to their course materials and a certificate of completion, they must upgrade to a paid plan. Fees for edX courses range from around $50-$150 per course.

What Students Are Saying 

Users give edX a 4.5-star rating on the software review site G2 and a 3.4-star rating on Trustpilot . Satisfied users praise the service for providing affordable access to courses from top colleges around the globe. Many students say it’s helped them continue developing skills after completing degrees. Some criticisms include aggressive email marketing and required upgrades to access some materials.

Coursera seeks to bring the world’s best educational and job-training opportunities to students all over the globe. They partner with more than 275 universities and companies to give students access to free and paid courses that help them gain new knowledge and necessary skills for career advancement. As part of this mission to make education accessible worldwide, Coursera offers classes in dozens of different languages, which helped it earn a spot on our list.

Coursera makes it easy for students to search through its thousands of course offerings by subject matter, skill, level, and length.

Once students create a Coursera account, they can provide additional information about their work experience, educational background, and interests to get course recommendations.

Enrolling in a class with Coursera is as easy as clicking the “Enroll Now” button. Students get instant access to course materials and schedules.

The dashboard for Coursera’s classes includes a syllabus, course materials, and study schedule tools.

What We Like 

Many free online course providers teach courses in a handful of common languages. Coursera, however, offers classes in 56 different languages, making their free online classes among the most accessible. When exploring course options, students can filter by a specific language to find a class that meets their communication needs.

Coursera aggregates courses from universities and companies located across 59 different countries on six continents. They partner with multinational companies like Google, Amazon, and IBM and internationally recognized schools like the University of Glasgow, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Tel Aviv University to offer an array of courses with global appeal.

Whether students are looking for courses in personal development, arts, humanities, business, or information technology, Coursera will likely have something that meets their needs. The account creation and course sign-up process are easy, and the platform helps students create learning goals and find appropriate courses.

What We Didn’t Like

As with other providers on our list, free will only get one so far with Coursera. The platform does offer full certificate and degree programs, but those are only available as paid options. This makes Coursera an ideal choice for students who want to explore a subject before committing the time and money to a fully paid program or learning a new skill without needing official documentation.

What Students Are Saying

Coursera’s rating is 4.5 stars on G2 and 2.9 stars on Trustpilot . There are also several Reddit threads in which users discuss the benefits and drawbacks of free and paid courses through Coursera. Students like that Coursera gives them access to a variety of courses from top universities, with many using the platform to learn new professional skills or enhance existing knowledge.

FutureLearn is a digital learning platform based on empowerment, transformation, experimentation, and shared purpose principles. They offer individual courses, microcredentials, and online degrees in a variety of popular subjects taught by industry experts and faculty from leading institutions around the world. We chose them as our pick for the best free online course provider for science, technology, engineering, and math courses for the breadth and quality of classes they offer in these areas.

Among FutureLearn’s many offerings are courses in multiple STEM-related areas, including physics, biology, data science, mathematics, and more.

FutureLearn’s STEM courses come from top universities, agencies, and companies around the world.

FutureLearn’s interface gives students a convenient place to organize their course recommendations, courses they want to take, and course completion certificates.

FutureLearn offers free classes in the form of their Short Course. As the name implies, these courses are meant to be brief and flexible, typically lasting about four weeks and requiring 2-3 hours of study time per week. Course content is delivered through a mix of short video lessons, reading assignments, and practice activities. Students also get access to discussion boards, where they can interact with instructors and other learners.

For students who are interested in STEM topics, either for personal edification or career advancement, FutureLearn has a robust catalog of free classes in areas like biology, earth science, statistics, engineering, economics, coding and programming, cybersecurity, and more. These courses are designed to give students a quick overview of a foundational or advanced skill or concept to help them develop their knowledge at their own pace.

FutureLearn’s educational partners include top universities and multinational corporations, guaranteeing students learn from experts in their fields.

For students who want in-depth knowledge of a particular subject, FutureLearn’s Short Course approach may not be sufficient. Additionally, enrolling in a FutureLearn course for free only gives students access to course materials for the class duration. To get unlimited access to course materials, students must buy a monthly subscription, which gives users access to an unlimited number of courses or pay a one-time fee for the individual course.

FutureLearn users give the platform a 4.8-star rating on Facebook Reviews , a 4.4-star rating on G2 , and a 2.8-star rating on Trustpilot . Positive reviews call out specific instructors as being particularly helpful and engaging. Others enjoy the variety of courses in in-demand areas the platform offers. Negative reviews express displeasure at having to pay for certificates of completion.

Coding is one of the 21st century’s most in-demand skills. Skillsoft, a leading software as a service company, created Codecademy to help students from all over the world get the necessary coding training they need to pursue careers in this fast-growing field. They earned a place on our list as the best free online course provider for coding by offering free and paid programs that teach popular coding languages and skills at all levels in a flexible, convenient format.

Codecademy offers a variety of free courses in coding languages like Python, SQL, C++, and more, at a variety of skill levels.

Before signing up, students can view the syllabi for Codecademy courses.

Codecademy’s lessons include reading assignments and hands-on practice. Students who upgrade to a paid subscription can also access quizzes and projects.

Codecademy’s student dashboard includes course information, goal setting, and workspaces where students can practice coding.

As its name implies, Codecademy’s classes focus specifically on computer programming languages and skills. They offer beginner and advanced courses in popular coding languages, including HTML, Java, Python, SQL, C++, and more. Codecademy’s catalog is easy to navigate and enables students to search courses by specific language, subject, and skill level to easily find what they’re looking for.

Codecademy’s lessons are delivered on-demand, so as soon as a student creates an account, they can enroll in a course and start coding. Course descriptions include a syllabus, the number of hours a course takes to complete, and whether there are any prerequisite skills students should have before enrolling. We like that Codecademy’s classes take anywhere from 1-30 hours to complete, making them convenient for busy students who might not have time to devote to studying. Skills are taught through reading assignments and hands-on practice, all within Codecademy’s platform.

Although there are resources like forums, cheat sheets, and hints, Codecademy’s free courses don’t include any live instruction or teacher interaction, which can make it hard to get help if students get stuck on a particular skill or concept. Students will also need to upgrade to Codecademy’s paid Pro plan if they want access to all class features, including graded assignments, experiential learning projects, and completion certificates.

Codecademy students give the platform a 4.6-star rating on Facebook Reviews and a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot . Says one user, “I’ve been wanting to change careers for a few years now. With Codecademy, I feel like I’m learning relevant job skills. Plus, the training is done in a hands-on way that works well with the way I remember things.”

Stanford University instructors founded Udacity was founded  to help connect students from all over the world with the skills they need to get jobs in the tech sector. Their free and paid courses focus on digital skills, including programming, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Courses are presented by industry leaders, ensuring students are learning the most cutting-edge and desirable skills and earning them a place on our list as the best provider for free IT courses.

Udacity’s courses teach valuable skills in fast-growing tech fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, programming and development, and more. 

Udacity partners with leading tech companies, like AWS, to teach skills that industry leaders seek.

Creating an account with Udacity is fast and simple and gives users access to hundreds of free and paid courses.

Regardless of which IT specialization a student is interested in, Udacity likely has a class available in that area. As a niche educational platform that focuses on information technology and related fields, Udacity’s catalog includes dozens of free courses in areas like app development, coding, AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more. We like that Udacity offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes, further expanding its reach to students at various stages of skill development.

Udacity delivers course content through on-demand videos designed and taught by industry experts from companies like GitHub, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. Students will apply their knowledge with practice exercises and assignments and monitor their progress with interactive quizzes.

We also like that the platform creates a customized experience for students by having them complete a short questionnaire when signing up. Based on a student’s answers, Udacity will recommend courses to help students meet their educational and career goals.

To access the full breadth of Udacity’s offerings, like their nanodegree programs that include certificates of completion, students will have to pay an enrollment fee. Udacity’s courses also tend to be longer than most other free online classes, with some lasting up to four months. While this isn’t necessarily a drawback, students should be aware of the time commitment they’re making when signing up for a Udacity course.

What Students Are Saying: 

Udacity has a 4.9-star rating on Facebook Reviews , a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot , and a 4.4-star rating on G2 . Students praise the platform as being easy to use and delivering quality content. As some users point out, the only drawback is that Udacity currently only offers courses in IT-related topics since the platform could benefit students in other areas.

Knowing multiple languages is a highly desirable skill in our increasingly interconnected global world. Memrise makes learning a foreign language easy and accessible with dozens of free lessons covering basic and advanced skills in popular languages like Spanish, Arabic, Korean, American Sign Language, and more. We recommend them as a valuable free platform for anyone looking to gain proficiency in a new language for work, travel, or personal fulfillment.

 Memrise is an effective, convenient way for students to learn and improve their language skills with proven memorization and immersive techniques.

Memrise offers beginner and advanced courses in a variety of in-demand languages, including Arabic, Spanish, and Korean.

Memrise’s lessons are categorized by topic and situation, making it easy for students to learn words and phrases based on their specific needs.

A user-friendly interface and short video lessons help students review content and quickly test their knowledge.

Memrise is all about making the language learning process fun, which is evident from the moment you visit their website or mobile app, which is available for Android and iPhones. With bright colors, engaging design, and immersive lessons, Memrise takes the intimidation and dullness out of the prospect of learning a new language and makes it an accessible and enjoyable experience.

The platform focuses on learning conversation skills with short video clips that demonstrate key words and phrases in the language being taught. Videos start with the most common words and build up toward more advanced skills. Lessons are grouped into levels, so students with some foundational knowledge can skip ahead to coursework that meets them where they are.

Another aspect of Memrise we like is the wide range of languages students can access. Beyond common European, Asian, and African languages, Memrise also has lessons in classical languages like Latin and constructed languages like Klingon.

Memrise focuses more on conversational language skills and less on the grammar rules for individual languages, so this may not be the best resource for students looking to learn how to write in a foreign language. We would also like to see some improvement with the feedback in Memrise’s practice question sections, including a correct answer when an incorrect one is given, to help students understand where they’re making errors.

Memrise has 4.6 stars on both Facebook Reviews and G2 , while its rating on Trustpilot is 2.8 stars. Says one reviewer, “The best thing about Memrise is that it gives you multiple options to learn whichever language you need. The app is filled with exercises and tasks which will teach you new words every day. The app interface is also user-friendly and easy to understand.”

Udemy’s offerings are tailor-made for business professionals, which is why we chose them as our recommendation for free online business courses. Since its founding in 2010, Udemy has connected millions of students with life-changing educational opportunities teaching highly desirable skills in areas like management, sales, human resources, marketing, and more. Udemy’s free and paid online courses are designed to help students succeed as freelancers, business owners, creative professionals, and more.

Udemy offers a comprehensive array of business-specific courses, as well as many in related fields like finance, accounting, and marketing.

Udemy’s free lessons are a great resource for both practical skills and theoretical knowledge that can be useful in any career.

Courses are led by top-rated industry experts with years of professional and teaching experience.

As soon as students create a Udemy account, they can enroll in courses and enjoy recommendations based on their interests and career goals. 

With 2300 free online courses in business-related areas like business analytics, project management, communication skills, and strategy, Udemy covers all the bases when it comes to the hard and soft skills students need to thrive in the business world.

We like that Udemy offers unique courses, like “How to Speak to Anyone and Be Fearless,” that focus on high-value transferable skills that are useful in just about any career. Most course content is delivered as video lectures led by industry leaders and experts who have carefully crafted their lessons to provide maximum value with a minimal time commitment. Other classes include hands-on practice like quizzes, practice tests, and exercises.

As a global platform, Udemy also offers content in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, French, and more. They also have classes available at levels ranging from beginner to expert, so students can always find a course that meets them where they are.

While Udemy’s video lecture-focused content may work for some students, it might only match the learning styles of some students. Those who prefer hands-on learning may want to seek out a different platform that offers more opportunities for engagement. Like many other online educational platforms, Udemy keeps a number of courses behind a paywall, which may limit students’ access to the content they need.

Udemy’s rating is 4.5 stars on G2 and 2.4 stars on Trustpilot . According to users on G2, Udemy is a convenient platform that offers high-quality content. Says one user, “Udemy offers courses that are customized based on your skills and competencies, making it easy to search for courses that will help you grow your career.” However, some users report being dissatisfied with Udemy’s customer service and instructors.

What to Consider Before Signing Up for a Free Online Course

Your education goals.

Why are you taking a free online course? Your answer will help you decide which provider and course are right for you. Free online courses generally don’t include completion certificates, college credit, or grades. They may also restrict access to certain features like quizzes or projects. If you’re taking a class for personal improvement, to explore a possible area of interest, or learn a new skill, this likely won’t matter. However, if you need documentation of course completion or are working towards a certificate, investing in a paid online course might be a better bet.

Your learning style

Free online courses are popular because they’re cheap, convenient, and accessible. However, online learning isn’t for everyone. Are you someone who prefers learning through personal interaction as opposed to watching video lectures or reading lessons? Can you hold yourself accountable to complete lessons, or will you get distracted quickly? Free online courses work best for self-motivated, focused students who can learn through lectures, reading assignments, and hands-on practice.

Your tech set-up and learning environment

In most cases, a device and a stable internet connection is all you need to participate in a free online course. Most students use computers, but many providers also have mobile apps so students can access classes and coursework on mobile phones or tablets. Whatever device you use, make sure it can handle streaming video content, downloading assignments, and playing audio. You may also want to invest in noise-canceling headphones to eliminate distractions. Check your syllabus to confirm if there are any other specific tech needs for your course.

How To Improve Your Career Outlook With Free Online Courses

Free online courses can positively impact your career outlook in a variety of ways.

Test-drive a new career

There are many factors to consider when contemplating a career change. Taking a free online course is an affordable, low-stakes way to explore a new field before committing to switching careers. You’ll get an idea of the work you’ll do and skills you’ll need for your new job. Also, if you need additional education, free online courses can give you a preview of what to expect if you return to school. All of this can help you make a more informed decision about your future.

Learn in-demand skills

In today’s rapidly shifting job markets, employees need to stay current on their skills and knowledge to be as marketable as possible. Workers who want to possess the qualities employers seek can take advantage of free online courses, which provide accessible upskilling or reskilling opportunities. This can mean taking courses in transferable skills like leadership, communication, or digital literacy, or learning hard skills in rapidly growing fields like data analysis, technology, marketing, and more.

Show employers you’re motivated and knowledgeable

According to Indeed.com , ambition, determination, and an eagerness to learn the qualities job candidates should exhibit. Participating in free online courses checks these, and other, boxes. By demonstrating your self-motivation and openness to new knowledge, you’re showing either potential employers that you’re right for the job or current employers that you deserve a raise or promotion. However, do keep in mind that some employers want to see a certificate of completion for online courses, which are typically only provided to paying students.

Grow your professional network

From getting professional support to finding new employment opportunities, the benefits of networking are plentiful and well-documented. Taking a free online course means you’ll have the opportunity to connect with people from a variety of different places and backgrounds — people you might not otherwise encounter. Although networking in an online course, like a MOOC, is different from in-person networking, peer reviews, discussion groups, and social media can help facilitate connections among students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the differences between free and paid online courses.

One of the main appeals of a free online class is that it has no financial obligation. This makes education accessible to students no matter what their financial situation is. It also minimizes the risk for students who are testing out a new area of study or might need more time to finish the course.

However, there are a few key disadvantages to free courses that students should be aware of, as listed below. We recommend carefully reading all course information and fine print before registering to ensure you’re signing up for the course that best suits your needs.

• Limited versus full access. Most course providers only grant paying students full access to all course features. These features may include quizzes and tests, hands-on projects, and graded assignments, which help students learn as much as possible from their courses.
• Length of access. Students in free courses typically only have limited-time access to course materials, usually for the length of the course itself. Meanwhile, students who pay tuition often get extended or unlimited access to course materials.
• Certificates. Generally, students only receive documentation of course completion if they’ve paid for the course. If students need a certificate to show current or potential employers, their best bet is to enroll in a paid course that provides certification when the class is completed.

Do free university online courses come with certificates?

No, free university online courses typically don’t include certificates. In most cases, if students want a certificate of completion, they have to pay for it. Online course providers usually clearly state that students must enroll in a paid course to receive a certificate. However, it’s also beneficial to read the fine print before to understand exactly what you’re getting. Most online course providers allow students to enroll in a course for free, then pay for the certificate when the course is complete. This can help minimize the financial risk for students if they’re unsure they’ll be able to finish the course.

Are the free Harvard online courses worth it?

Harvard University is one of the many institutions that offer free online courses through edX. Students can audit these courses for free. Auditing a course means students get access to all course materials, including videos, readings, and assignments, but won’t receive a grade, credit, or documentation of course completion. Students must pay for their Harvard course to fully participate and receive a completion certificate. Free Harvard online courses are worth it for students who are seeking an Ivy League-quality education experience but don’t need anything to verify that they finished the class.

Which online courses can I take for free?

Please visit their website for a complete list of all free courses offered by a specific provider. Below is a sampling of popular free courses from our top providers.

• CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science
• Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles
• Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
• Data Science: Machine Learning
• Fundamentals of Neuroscience Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron
• Indigenous Canada
• Financial Markets
• The Science of Well-Being
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics

FutureLearn

• An Introduction to Electronic Engineering
• Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to Life
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Preparing for Further Study in Mathematics
• Engaging in Activism for Social Change in Tech
• Learn JavaScript
• Python for Programmers
• Introduction to Game Development
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Web Tooling and Automation
• Front End Frameworks
• Website Performance Optimization
• What is Programming?
• Spanish (Mexican)
• Mandarin Chinese
• Basics of Scrum, Agile, and Project Delivery
• The Manager’s Guide to Effective One-on-One Meetings
• How to Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement
• Foundations of Business Strategy
• Introduction to Business Ownership

Interested in a degree instead?

Learn more about online degrees, their start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

20 Best Websites To Find Online Courses (Free & Paid)

We did our research to find the best online course websites. The list includes top-quality courses to learn new skills fast.

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Key learnings.

Online courses are a great way to build new skills in a relatively short period of time. They are less expensive than traditional classes and you can follow a course from the comfort of your own home.

In this guide, you’ll find the best online course websites covering a range of topics, including digital marketing, graphic design, coding, personal development, marketing, business, photography, and much more.

All courses are delivered online by accredited academies and online learning platforms. Together with the paid courses, the list includes some great free online courses that are definitely worth your time.

So, if you want to explore new career paths, build a new skill, start a new hobby or learn a new discipline, you’ll love this list. We’ve done our research and handpicked the best free and paid sites offering online training courses. All you have to do is find the best course for you and start learning!

These are the best online course websites to find high-quality online courses :

• Reliablesoft Academy
• MasterClass

Google Skillshop

• LinkedIn Learning
• HubSpot Academy
• Simplilearn
• Semrush Academy
• Google Digital Garage
• Meta Blueprint
• Harvard University (Online Courses)
• Microsoft Learn
• Alison (Free Online Courses)
• CXL Institute

1. Reliablesoft Academy

Founded in 2002, Reliablesoft Digital Marketing Academy is one of the most reliable training platforms to learn digital marketing. Through their online academy, they offer 13 courses covering all important areas of digital marketing, including:

• Facebook / Instagram Ads
• Google Analytics
• Content Marketing
• Keyword Research
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Affiliate Marketing
• Retargeting
• YouTube Marketing

Their most popular course is the Digital Marketing Full Course , which teaches students the secrets of online marketing through a series of videos and tutorials. Upon completing the course, you can get an SEO and Digital Marketing Certification.

Students can download the courses offline or follow the lessons using the online interface.

Reliablesoft courses are highly rated by students , affordable, and have a 60-day unconditional money-back guarantee (the best money-back from all online academies).

Currently, online courses are offered at an 80% discount . The offer is valid for a limited time only.

Explore Online Courses

Udemy is perhaps the most popular online learning platform. According to statistics provided by the company, they have more than 130K online courses in their database and a student base of 35 million people.

Udemy courses are grouped into several categories, the most popular are:

• Development
• IT and Software
• Personal Development
• Photography

Udemy courses are budget-friendly and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. In their library, besides paid courses, you’ll also find a number of free courses. Just type in “Free Courses” in their search bar, and you’ll get a list of more than 10,000 courses you can follow without paying.

To find the best courses on Udemy , choose one of the course categories from the top menu and then filter the results based on the number of ratings. You can also look for the ‘bestseller’ badge displayed in the description of popular courses.

If Udemy is not the right learning platform for you, there are great alternatives .

3. Coursera

Coursera offers online courses from world-class universities and reputable companies. It positions itself as a leading online learning platform for higher education. They claim to have more than 70M learners worldwide and partnerships with more than 200 universities and educators in different industries.

In their catalog, you’ll find a number of free courses, paid courses, specializations, certificates, and degree programs.

Their most popular course categories are:

• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Information Technology

University students can enroll in Coursera courses for free, provided their university is part of their partners’ program.

For non-university students, the cost varies per course, specialization, and certificate. For some courses, you can enroll for free and then pay for the certificate. For other courses, you can buy a monthly subscription and access a number of courses as long as you pay the monthly fee.

While Coursera offers great courses and accredited certifications from leading companies and universities, its refund policy is very strict.

So, I recommend reading their pricing fees and conditions before enrolling in a course to avoid any unpleasant surprises. You can also consider one of the Coursera Alternatives .

Udacity focuses on career advancement and provides the essential tools to succeed in landing the job of your dreams.  The website has a robust catalog that not only covers the skill but also provides classes on applying for jobs and interviewing.

Here are the training programs that are included:

• Programming and Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Autonomous Systems

Udacity is another free membership platform offering free and paid online courses. There is no monthly subscription requirement, but registering as a user is necessary in order to gain access to the catalog. Within the search features, it allows you to filter free courses so that you can browse if you’d like to try them before you buy.

This platform also offers career prep opportunities, including meeting with career coaches, resume reviews, LinkedIn reviews, and more. Just an added bonus to the Udacity platform and in line with their mission to train the world’s workforce in the careers of the future.

5. Skillshare

Jumping from the very techy world of coding, Skillshare was founded with creatives in mind. Skillshare seeks to not only help members get inspired and learn new skills but also allow instructors to share their expertise and earn money.

Founded in 2010, Skillshare has curated some of the best online classes to take for innovators and creators.

Here are just a few of the categories it offers:

• Illustration
• Freelancing

In order to access all Skillshare courses, you will need to create a Premium account which comes with a 7-day free trial. After the trial period, you can pay an annual fee of $99 or $19/mo. I even saw a 30% off special on their website, so be sure to look out for the deals!

What I find valuable about this membership is that you will receive access to ALL of the incredible online classes and workshops available on the platform. To help you narrow down your decision, here is a list of the best skillshare courses you can take this year.

You are able to follow your favorite instructors, keep a library of the classes that you want to take, check out your class history, and have more convenient and user-friendly features. It’s definitely one to check out.

6. MasterClass

If you’re into pop culture, you’ll love being a part of MasterClass . Ranging from industries such as acting, creative writing, sports, and beyond, popular celebrities and experts in the field are sharing their mastery with the everyday person.

The platform is fun and current but still packed with education.

Here are some of the course topics that are covered in MasterClass:

• Arts & Entertainment
• Sports & Gaming
• Science & Tech
• Design & Style

MasterClass is set up as a membership platform at $15/mo billed annually. Although they do not offer a free trial, they do extend a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

It’s very user-friendly allowing downloading to watch offline, the use of PDF workbooks for every class, and mobile-friendly. They add new classes every month so you are sure to have more to browse. If you are curious, MasterClass is for you.

Additional resources to find more online courses

• Best Digital Marketing Courses – 10 great courses to teach yourself digital marketing online.
• Best Social Media Marketing Courses – the top courses to learn social media marketing.
• Best Content Marketing Courses – free and paid courses to get started with content marketing.
• Best SEO Courses – a list of SEO courses with a certification to build your SEO skills and become an expert.
• Best eCommerce Courses – online courses to teach yourself eCommerce. The list includes both free and paid training courses.
• Best Free SEO Courses – the best free courses on search engine optimization. Take online or download offline.
• Best Google Ads Courses – the best courses to master the secrets of Google Ads.
• Best Free Online Marketing Courses – a list of the top courses on online marketing that are 100% free.
• Best WordPress Courses – the top courses to learn WordPress online.

7. Google Skillshop

It’s no surprise that many businesses are using Google as a platform to run, scale, and advertise their businesses. With a mission to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” it’s no wonder it has managed to turn its name into an action one can actually take.

Because of its usefulness in the digital marketing world, it’s worth checking out their free Google Skillshop center to learn more about using their platform. Through Skillshop you can achieve a number of free Google certifications in the following categories:

• Google for Education
• Google Marketing Platform
• Analytics Academy
• Google My Business
• Google Ad Manager
• Google Cloud
• Waze Academy
• Google AdMob
• Authorized Buyers
• Android Enterprise Academy

is a free learning center with lengthy and in-depth lessons. If you’re looking to move forward with Google Ads or use the Google platform in any way to market your business, Skillshop is definitely worth browsing.

8. LinkedIn Learning

As a platform that aims to connect professionals with one another, it’s a seamless transition to using LinkedIn as a professional development tool. LinkedIn Learning has over 16,000 of some of the top online courses in a wide range of industries.

The courses are broken down into the 3 main categories of business, creative, and technology.

Here are just some of the sub-categories available on the platform:

• Business Analysis and Strategy
• Career Development
• Finance and Accounting
• Leadership and Management
• Marketing Sales
• Audio and Music
• Graphic Design
• Web Development
• And so much more

LinkedIn Learning provides a mix of both paid and free courses with a monthly membership of $29/mo. You are able to try it for free for a full month on an individual plan. One of the unique features of this platform is that they offer team memberships when you fill out a form to connect with a sales consultant.

With industry experts teaching these online learning courses, it has been trusted by industry leaders such as Kellogg’s, Lego, MGM Resorts, Zillow, and more. If you have a goal to make the learning culture a part of your team, LinkedIn Learning is a top-notch option.

9. Codecademy

If you’re looking to uplevel your knowledge in an industry that is the way of the future, Codecademy has some of the best online courses available for coding. Codecademy is looking to rebuild the education system from the bottom up in creating the education that the world truly needs.

Here are the subjects that Codecademy courses offer:

• Developer Tools
• Machine Learning
• Code Foundations
• Game Development
• Mobile Development
• Data Visualization

There is also a wide range of coding languages that are offered such as Javascript, HTML & CSS, PHP, and more.

The pricing for Codecademy is a 3-tier membership. The good news here is that there is a free option, and although this option is limited in its content and real-world projects, it’s a great way to get some foundational training.

The Pro Tier is intended for the individual and is $19.99/mo paid annually or $29.99/mo if paid on a monthly basis. The 3rd tier is a team member which you can get a quote if you enter your email and company name. There is also a discount for college students!

Overall, if you want to add coding to your professional skills, Codeacademy is the place to start.

10. HubSpot Academy

Hubspot Academy offers everything from quick and practical courses to comprehensive certifications. They aim to help business professionals develop their skills regarding inbound sales, marketing, and customer support.

Hubspot is a reliable and credible platform which is one of the many reasons it’s one of the best places to educate yourself or your team.

Listed here are some of Hubspot’s course topics:

• Customer Service
• Advertising
• Hubspot Software

Even though you do have to create an account to get access to the Hubspot Academy courses, it is completely free. So if you are willing to invest your time in learning more about digital marketing, sales, and advertising, this is a great option for you.

If you are active on LinkedIn, the free certification courses will benefit you. Adding industry-recognized badges to your profile lets potential clients know that you are educated and willing to invest in your professional development. A little time and effort go a long way.

11. Simplilearn

Starting out in 2009 as a blog sharing project management tips, Simplilearn has grown into the world’s #1 online Bootcamp. This platform offers high-end classes for digital professionals from industry leaders.

Through individual courses, comprehensive certification programs, and partnerships with world-renowned universities, this platform provides work-ready skills for the ever-changing digital world.

Among these online courses are topics that cover:

• Project Management
• Cyber Security
• Business & Leadership
• Software Development
• Quality Management

Simplilearn is compiled of individual courses, so there is no membership requirement. If you are looking for higher education options and access to some of the best online classes in digital skills, this platform is worth browsing.

Some of the online boot camps offer both self-paced and live class recording options, and depending on the complexity and caliber of the course, it could range anywhere from $99-$3,000+.

I suggest thoroughly checking out the landing page of the course you are considering; watching the intro video, looking at the ratings, and reading the FAQs will help you avoid unrealistic expectations.

12. Semrush Academy

Semrush is all about online visibility, making its online courses on digital marketing top-notch. Not only does Semrush offer these courses, but they have an entire platform of SEO and digital marketing tools that are free for users. SEMRush Academy is a bonus feature.

Here are the categories that are included:

• Pay Per Click
• Social Media Management
• Competitive Research
• SEMRush Software

And everything they offer in the academy is 100% free. Once you are a registered SEMRush user, click on your desired category and start browsing, watching, and getting certified.

So, if getting more digital marketing knowledge is on your to-do list, check out these online learning courses.

What edX has to offer is higher education that’s accessible to anyone. Founded by Harvard and MIT, this platform has some of the best online courses from the most popular universities around the world.

There is a wide range of subjects on edX including:

• Agriculture
• Communication
• Engineering
• Food & Nutrition

edX provides free access to its catalog of both free and paid online courses. The unique feature of this platform is that they provide accessible college programs including online Master’s Degrees.

If you’re looking for continuing education in any form, but are a busy person needing online accessibility, these programs are the perfect opportunity for you.

14. Google Digital Garage

Google Digital Garage (now part of Google Skillshop) is unique in that, although it has its own set of courses, it has also curated courses from other online course platforms (some even on this list already!) Google Digital Garage also offers live classes that are streamed through YouTube.

Here are the 3 main categories that are included in this learning platform:

• Data & Tech

Google Digital Garage is free and very user-friendly. If you’re looking for the best place to learn more but not be overwhelmed, this is a great option for you. There are simple categories and filters so that you can narrow down your search.

Selections may take you off of the platform to another online course website, but you can simply click on the filter “Google” under course provider to make sure you are selecting one of the Google courses. There is even one free digital marketing certificatio n course available!

15. Meta Blueprint

Meta Blueprint is a social media marketing course library full of self-paced and step-by-step tutorials. Not only do they offer courses, but they also have advanced courses in Facebook advertising and certifications as well.

Some of the courses here include:

• How to Advertise on Instagram
• How to Create Ads on Facebook
• Get Started with Commerce Manager
• Map the Customer Journey

Again, Meta Blueprint is another free platform that allows you to uplevel your digital marketing skills with no risk. When logged in to Facebook, you are able to keep track of your course program and build your own library of active courses.

The certification program that it offers is a sure way to stand out on your resume and LinkedIn. You can take the blueprint courses, take practice exams, view a study guide, and then participate in the official certification exams. It’s worth the effort!

16. Harvard University (Online Courses)

Harvard University has an entire site dedicated to its online learning. Because of its resources, the subjects available range anywhere from art & design, to health & medicine, and then to programming.

Here is a list of more categories that Harvard University offers online:

• Education & Teaching
• Mathematics
• Social Science

These programs range anywhere from $0 to $50,000+. Although most of the classes offer certificates of completion, some can be completed as credit toward a degree. If you want some formal education in your field, Harvard University is the best place to be.

17. Microsoft Learn

Microsoft learning aims to encourage both beginners and experienced professionals to achieve their goals faster with self-paced learning. There are 3 ways to learn on this platform through online courses, certifications, and live and recorded events.

Rather than categories, Microsoft Learn breaks down the courses by role:

• Administrator
• AI Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Business User
• Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Database Administrator

Microsoft Learn is not the most user-friendly site, so I suggest using the “Discover Your Path” function to find the courses that are right for you.

The courses range from no cost up to $1,500+. If you head over to this platform, make sure to check out the “Learn TV” option for some valuable learning opportunities.

18. Alison (Free Online Courses)

Alison’s belief is that “free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. They are one of the world’s largest free learning platforms for education and skills training and offer a wide range of categories including:

As advertised in its mission statement, Alison provides all of its courses for absolutely free. Of course, the trade-off for that is that you will see ads throughout the platform, which seems like a good deal. But if you aren’t about that, you can pay a $7.99 monthly fee.

Another thing to know is that the courses are free, but the diplomas and certificates are not. So if you are looking to have certificates for your resume, be aware of that before getting started.

19. Upskillist

With 100+ courses to choose from, Upskillist offers a plethora of online courses. They believe it’s never too late to learn, so they make it easy for real qualifications that lead to success.

These online courses included categories like:

• Health & Wellness

Upskillist starts with a 4-week free trial. Then, you can select one of their premium subscription plans. The cost is $39/mo (for 3 months), $35/mo (for 6 months), and $19/mo (12 months).

Their courses offer certifications and have the bonus of being educator-supported, meaning you can get your questions answered, which is always helpful when navigating online courses.

20. CXL Institute

CXL Institute offers 100+ online courses covering different topics. The main areas include:

You can pay $249 monthly and get unlimited access to all courses or buy courses individually for $299. All CXL courses come with a Certification and a 7-day money-back guarantee.

All instructors are industry experts and the lessons are carefully crafted to keep learners engaged throughout the course.

Learning a new skill is easier these days with the plethora of online courses available on the Internet. You can go through a course at your own pace and without having to attend a physical class on campus.

Most courses listed above are on-demand and offer lifetime access, meaning that you can follow the course at any time and for as long as you want.

The cost varies per academy and type of course but it’s affordable for most people and less expensive than classroom-based learning.

You can also view our list of the best online courses with certificates to find high-quality online courses that come with a free certification.

Do you know of any great courses or online course providers missing from the list? Let me know in the comments below.

Alex Chris is a digital marketing consultant, author, and instructor. He has more than 18 years of practical experience with SEO and digital marketing. Alex holds an MSc Degree in eCommerce and has consulted with Fortune 500 companies in different industries. He blogs regularly about SEO and Digital marketing, and his work has been referenced by leading marketing websites. Connect with Alex on Twitter and LinkedIn .

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Excellent courses! Easy to understand and highly recommended.

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Thanks for commenting. Yes, they are great online courses to build new skills.

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14 Best Sites for Free (or Cheap) Online Courses That’ll Boost Your Skills

Are you looking to pick up a new skill, but don’t feel like you have the time? Do you want to go back to school but need to take some prereqs or background courses beforehand? Or do you want to change careers ? We’ve got the answer for all those problems: online classes.

They’re shorter than a college semester, they’re typically self-regulated, and they cover just about every skill, topic, or hobby you can possibly imagine.

SEARCH OPEN JOBS ON THE MUSE! See who’s hiring here , and you can even filter your search by benefits, company size, remote opportunities, and more. Then, sign up for our newsletter and we’ll deliver advice on landing the job right to you.

But with this luxury comes great responsibility—mainly, the task of finding a site that works best for you. Have no fear, we’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled the ultimate list of resources that offer quality classes for cheap—or free!—right here on the internet.

Now all you have to do is sign up!

Read More: An Online Course or Degree Can Help You Achieve Career Goals—Here’s How to Pick the Right One

ALISON has a large range of free, comprehensive classes on technology, languages, science, financial literacy, personal and soft skills , entrepreneurship, and then some. It targets all kinds of learners, from professionals and managers to teachers and freelancers. You can also search by the career you have or would like to have to find the courses most useful to you.

Udemy has plenty to offer for the learner on a budget, from completely free courses taught by experts, professors, entrepreneurs, and professionals, to frequent discounts and specials on its paid classes. In addition to classes in tech, business, design, and marketing, you can also explore options in productivity, health, hobbies, lifestyle, and the arts.

3. Coursera

If you want to take college-caliber courses without the high cost of college tuition , Coursera is the best stop. This website offers amazing classes in all kinds of fields—from professional development and job skills to psychology, history, and literature. And they’re all created and taught by professors at top institutions nationally and across the globe, including Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and plenty more. Coursera gives you the ability to audit thousands of classes for free or take the full class and earn a certificate starting at $29. If you want to earn one of their “specializations” or “professional certificates” you can do so for less than $50 a month.

Just like Coursera, edX offers anyone, anywhere the chance to take university classes in various departments—and get certified. Also like Coursera, auditing most classes is free, but to earn a certificate and complete assignments, it’s going to cost a bit more ($50 to $300). Some of edX’s big partners include Harvard, Berkeley, Dartmouth, Georgetown, and the University of Chicago.

Udacity focuses on software development, offering free courses in programming, data science , web development, and other areas of tech like product management, marketing, and cybersecurity. The website also offers a nanodegree program for individuals who want to master a skill set or pursue a full-time career in tech—albeit for a higher price.

6. LinkedIn Learning

By subscribing to LinkedIn Learning, you’ll have access to thousands of courses in business, design, art, education, and tech as well as career and personal development. You can display completed certificates right on your LinkedIn profile and gain insight into what others in your network are learning. Plus LinkedIn Learning offers a free one-month trial so you can test the waters!

7. General Assembly

As a coding bootcamp and technical education provider, General Assembly offers both online and in-person classes as well as full-time and part-time options. But these options are a bit pricey. What earns General Assembly a spot on this list is its free workshops —that give you an intro to topics like digital marketing , software engineering, data science and analytics, and design—and Dash , a free basic coding class, all of which can give you a taste of new skills before you commit to a longer course.

8. Skillshare

Skillshare provides “bite-sized” classes so you can learn something new even if you only have 15 minutes a day. It has more than 27,000 free and premium classes to choose from on topics such as film, writing, tech, visual arts, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Skillshare will give you a free seven-day trial (which is long enough to complete several short classes), and then costs about $14 a month.

9. Codecademy

Codecademy wants to teach you how to, well, code—often for free. It covers all kinds of programming, including JavaScript, Ruby, HTML, CSS, and Python.

10. Pluralsight

After subscribing to Pluralsight (or using its free trial!), you’ll be able to explore classes in software, 3D development, VFX, design, game design, web design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and CAD software among other topics.

Not sure how to use Photoshop or InDesign? Don’t worry, Adobe will walk you through its programs with its free Creative Cloud tutorials.

12. Google SkillShop

In a similar vein, Google Skillshop offers free certifications on Google’s many web, software, and hardware tools—including YouTube, Android, and Waze—for a range of careers like cybersecurity, marketing, design, teaching, and data analysis. There are also free courses on digital skills and growing your business.

13. FutureLearn

All of FutureLearn’s classes have a tier that’s completely free. You can find a range of course types taught by universities and special organizations, covering subjects like e business and management; creative arts and media; law; literature; IT and computer science; healthcare and medicine; science, engineering, and math; politics and society; psychology and mental health; study skills; and teaching.

14. Academic Earth

And if you’re looking solely for academic classes, this website is perfect for you. It has courses in the arts, science, humanities, economics, computer science, and more, all for free.

Still don’t know where to start? Try Class Central where you can narrow down your search to what you’re interested in learning and from whom. You’ll see results from Coursera, edX, and other entries on this list, making the process of taking an online course even easier!

Regina Borsellino also contributed writing, reporting, and/or advice to this article.

The 250 Best Free Online Courses of All Time – A Data-Driven Analysis [2021 Edition]

Every year Class Central releases a list of the Best Free Online Courses Of All Time , based on tens of thousands of user reviews.

This year, thanks to a growing number of reviews, I've expanded the list from 200 to 250 courses.

For close to ten years, well-known and well-respected universities like Stanford and MIT have been publishing free versions of their courses online.

At first, these “courses” consisted primarily of recorded audio from lecture halls and electronic documents with syllabuses and assignments.

Then, between 2011 and 2013, new platforms such as Coursera and edX began offering more interactive university courses, still totally online and free for anyone to use.

These university courses attracted so many learners – more than 1000,000 in some cases – that they picked up the name MOOCs, short for massive open online courses .

Each year, universities release more MOOCs are released, contributing to an ever-growing collection of university content that anyone can use for learning. While not all courses have remained free , all the courses on this list feature content that is free to access (though you will probably have to pay a fee if you wish to earn a certificate).

Fun fact: did you know there are now more than 15,000 MOOCs , from around 1,000 universities worldwide? With numbers like that, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the choices. That’s where this list comes in.

Whether you’re online learning curious, or a dedicated online learner with a dozen courses under your belt, there’s probably something in these 250 courses that you could learn. You can bookmark this list and share it with your friends.

Methodology and Summary Statistics

Now, for those keeping score:

This list is based on more than 170, 000 user reviews . To generate the list, we sorted the courses in our database by the Bayesian average of their ratings, then removed courses with fewer reviews and courses that have been discontinued.

• The Best of All Time rankings features courses from 100+ universities in 26 countries .
• Combined, these courses have accumulated over 48 million enrollments.
• The country with the most courses is the United States with 102 courses, followed by the UK with 27 courses.
• Here are the universities with the most courses Penn, University of Sheffield, HKUST – 9 courses MIT, Leeds, Universitat Politècnica de València – 8 courses University of Maryland, Stanford – 7 courses Princeton, University of Cape Town, Galileo University, University of Groningen – 6 courses
• Coursera is the top course platform with 100 courses, followed by edX (78) and FutureLearn (40).

If you're considering taking a MOOC,  the Class Central Help Center has answers to common questions. If you want to see all courses sorted by their ratings, visit the Best Online Courses collection page.

Alternatively, you can browse the courses below. These courses have been organized in the following categories:  

• Science (34 courses)

Business (34)

Humanities (38), health & medicine (24), personal development (17), social sciences (23), art & design (11), education & teaching (7), mathematics (11), engineering (9), technology (42), science (34).

Extinctions: Past and Present University of Cape Town via FutureLearn Discover the diversity of life on earth, the impacts of five past mass extinctions and the prospect of a sixth extinction today. ★★★★★ ( 217 ratings )

Mountains 101 University of Alberta via Coursera Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the world. ★★★★★ ( 567 ratings )

Introduction to Complexity Santa Fe Institute via Complexity Explorer In this course you’ll learn about the tools used by scientists to understand complex systems. The topics you’ll learn about include dynamics, chaos, fractals, information theory, self-organization, agent-based modeling, and networks. ★★★★★ ( 143 ratings )

Quantum Mechanics for Everyone Georgetown University via edX Learn the fundamental notions of quantum mechanics at a level that is accessible to everyone. This course is listed as one of the best online courses of all time by Class Central and was a finalist for the 2018 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning. ★★★★★ ( 98 ratings )

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology University of Alberta via Coursera Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. ★★★★★ ( 114 ratings )

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case. ★★★★★ ( 394 ratings )

The Science of the Solar System California Institute of Technology via Coursera Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand the latest from Mars, comprehend the outer solar system, ponder planets outside our solar system, and search for habitability in our neighborhood and beyond. ★★★★★ ( 49 ratings )

Sheep in the Land of Fire and Ice University of Iceland via edX What do sheep, volcanoes and glaciers have in common? Take this course to see how human land uses, like sheep grazing, over just a few centuries can be an equally strong driving force of landscapes as volcanoes and glaciers over millennia. ★★★★★ ( 51 ratings )

Introduction to Biology – The Secret of Life Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine. ★★★★★ ( 100 ratings )

Medical Neuroscience Duke University via Coursera In this course, you will discover the organization of the neural systems in the brain and spinal cord that mediate sensation, motivate bodily action, and integrate sensorimotor signals with memory, emotion and related faculties of cognition. ★★★★★ ( 46 ratings )

Molecular Biology – Part 1: DNA Replication and Repair Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX An in-depth adventure through DNA replication and repair to strengthen your scientific thinking and experimental design skills. ★★★★★ ( 86 ratings )

The Science of Everyday Thinking University of Queensland via edX Learn how to think better, argue better, and choose better. ★★★★★ ( 48 ratings )

Introduction to Animal Behaviour Wageningen University via edX Explore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially. ★★★★★ ( 79 ratings )

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life University of Edinburgh via Coursera Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth. ★★★★★ ( 33 ratings )

How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics University of Virginia via Coursera An introduction to physics in the context of everyday objects. ★★★★★ ( 28 ratings )

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life The University of Chicago via Coursera Learn how the nervous system produces behavior, how we use our brain every day, and how neuroscience can explain the common problems afflicting people today. We will study functional human neuroanatomy and neuronal communication, and then use this information to understand how we perceive the outside world, move our bodies voluntarily, stay alive, and play well with others. ★★★★★ ( 28 ratings )

Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome Wageningen University via edX Learn how you can impact your health by balancing your gut health; how your microbiome together with your diet can improve normal gut function. A balanced microbiome and nutritional intake can avoid disorders like IBS, obesity and diabetes. ★★★★☆ ( 507 ratings )

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation University of Leeds via FutureLearn Discover ecology and how we can protect wildlife and conserve the natural world. ★★★★★ ( 99 ratings )

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution Duke University via Coursera This course provides the basic biology you need to understand all of these issues better, tries to clarify some misconceptions, and tries to prepare students for future, more advanced coursework in Biology (and especially evolutionary genetics). ★★★★☆ ( 32 ratings )

The Science of Gastronomy The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application. ★★★★☆ ( 101 ratings )

Introductory Human Physiology Duke University via Coursera In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body’s nine organ systems. ★★★★☆ ( 29 ratings )

Medical Parasitology | 医学寄生虫学 Tsinghua University via edX Small bugs serious diseases, with knowledge they are seized. ★★★★★ ( 188 ratings )

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds University of Alberta via Coursera Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds. ★★★★★ ( 38 ratings )

Best Practices for Biomedical Research Data Management (HE) Harvard Medical School via Canvas Network With the increasing focus on research data, this course has been developed to address present and future researchers’ data management learning needs. ★★★★★ ( 49 ratings )

Industrial Pharmacy-I H.N.B Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar Garhwal via Swayam The course is one of the papers of Fifth semester of B. Pharmacy syllabi approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and is adopted uniformly by all the pharmacy institutions and Universities throughout the country. ★★★★★ ( 42 ratings )

Bacterial Genomes II: Accessing and Analysing Microbial Genome Data Using Artemis Wellcome Genome Campus via FutureLearn Learn more about how genomic data and computational tools can help us understand and track disease-causing bacteria. ★★★★★ ( 20 ratings )

Organic Chemistry 1 Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi via Swayam Students will be trained to improve their factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive knowledge. The scientific explanation given in the video contents makes use of the following components: Presentations, chemical structures, figures, tables, images, 3D-animations, white board demonstration, use of molecular models, paper 3D-models, mirrors etc. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

Introducción a la genética y la evolución Universidad Autónoma de Madrid via edX Conoce la genética y la evolución desde una aproximación accesible y entretenida. ★★★★★ ( 44 ratings )

Atmospheric Chemistry: Planets and Life Beyond Earth University of Leeds via FutureLearn Learn about the atmospheric chemistry of planets and celestial bodies and explore the possibility of finding life beyond Earth. ★★★★★ ( 47 ratings )

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron Harvard University via edX Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick. ★★★★★ ( 20 ratings )

Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space University of Arizona via Coursera This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no background in science. ★★★★★ ( 21 ratings )

Biochemistry: Biomolecules, Methods, and Mechanisms Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX Enhance your scientific thinking and data analysis skills with this in-depth adventure through biochemistry. ★★★★☆ ( 30 ratings )

Monitoring Volcanoes and Magma Movements University of Iceland via edX The course covers magma movements in volcanoes and how they can be inferred from ground based and satellite monitoring techniques, including studies of earthquakes, ground deformation, and volcanic gas release. Case studies are presented. ★★★★★ ( 19 ratings )

Zoologia University of Naples Federico II via edX Comprendere gli animali e i sistemi naturali, attraverso il filo conduttore dell’evoluzione. Un viaggio da percorrere con l’entusiasmo di un bambino e la professionalità di uno studioso. ★★★★★ ( 18 ratings )

Lean Production Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) via edX Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace. ★★★★★ ( 676 ratings )

Six Sigma: Define and Measure Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) via edX An introduction to the Six Sigma methodology and the DMAIC cycle for process improvement with a focus on the Define and Measure phases, including basic statistics for understanding sampling plans and calculating process capability. ★★★★★ ( 1090 ratings )

Presentation skills: Designing Presentation Slides Tomsk State University via Coursera The goal of this course is to change that by equipping learners with a set of tools to create simple, clear and aesthetic slides which improve the presentation of the speaker. ★★★★★ ( 777 ratings )

Preparing to Manage Human Resources University of Minnesota via Coursera 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. ★★★★★ ( 109 ratings )

Digital Marketing UGC via Swayam A course on Digital Marketing has been designed which aims to build the conceptual foundation of digital marketing and to develop the students’ skills to plan, implement and monitor digital marketing campaigns in a globalized environment. The target audience of this course is primarily students pursuing MBA and other management-related courses. ★★★★★ ( 187 ratings )

Excel: Fundamentos y herramientas Universitat Politècnica de València via edX En este curso aprenderás las herramientas más habituales de Microsoft Excel, desde lo más básico a los gráficos, funciones y tablas de datos. ★★★★★ ( 484 ratings )

Product Management Fundamentals University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Understand the keys to successfully navigating the roles and responsibilities of being a product manager to champion change with internal and external collaborators and influencers ★★★★★ ( 135 ratings )

Marketing in a Digital World University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via Coursera This course examines how digital tools, such as the Internet, smartphones, and 3D printing, are revolutionizing the world of marketing by shifting the balance of power from firms to consumers. ★★★★★ ( 169 ratings )

Introducción a la inversión bursátil Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Aprende las bases de la inversión en bolsa. Conoce los productos en que invertir, gráficos e indicadores que usan los gestores profesionales. ★★★★★ ( 349 ratings )

ODS en la Agenda 2030 de las Naciones Unidas: Retos de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Conoce los retos de los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la Agenda 2030 de la ONU en el panorama actual de la cooperación al desarrollo. ★★★★★ ( 95 ratings )

Marketing Digital: Content & Community Manager Galileo University via edX Aprende a crear estrategias de marketing de contenidos y domina Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter y más. Mide KPIs y obten resultados. ★★★★★ ( 213 ratings )

Análisis estadístico con Excel Galileo University via edX Este curso en línea entrega al estudiante los conocimientos fundamentales de estadística para el análisis de datos, tanto a nivel personal como empresarial. ★★★★★ ( 113 ratings )

Herramientas de la Inteligencia de Negocios Galileo University via edX Aprende el proceso de extraer y transformar data para generar insumos y tomar decisiones. Usa software, herramientas y sistemas de apoyo. ★★★★★ ( 235 ratings )

Competitive Strategy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München via Coursera In this six-module course, you will learn how businesses and organizations behave in situations in which strategic decisions are interdependent, i.e. where my actions affect my competitors’ profits and vice versa. Using the basic tools of game theory, we will analyse how businesses choose strategies to attain competitive advantage. ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Results-Based Project Management: Monitoring and Evaluation University of the Witwatersrand via edX Learn how to use a results-based approach to design and manage public sector programs that deliver tangible benefits and optimize the use of resources. ★★★★★ ( 56 ratings )

Introduction to Financial Accounting University of Pennsylvania via Coursera Master the technical skills needed to analyze financial statements and disclosures for use in financial analysis, and learn how accounting standards and managerial incentives affect the financial reporting process. ★★★★★ ( 65 ratings )

Sustainable Tourism: Society & Environmental Aspects Wageningen University via edX Wageningen University and Research invites you to this integral introduction of the exciting and complex phenomenon that is tourism. Ranked top 10 best online courses by Class Central, join us to gain an understanding of the scope next to the social and environmental implications of tourism. Take on the challenge of a more critical reflection of this industry, steeped in comfort and enjoyment, and help drive its sustainability! ★★★★★ ( 132 ratings )

Critical Perspectives on Management IE Business School via Coursera This course is designed for students of all backgrounds who have an interest in how firms are governed, the forces that have helped define modern management practice, and the outcomes of that practice not only for the firm itself, but also for the societies in which they operate. ★★★★★ ( 32 ratings )

Almacenamiento de energía Galileo University via edX Los sistemas de energía están evolucionando a un ritmo acelerado. Sistemas distribuidos de energía renovable de pequeña, mediana y gran escala son cada vez más comunes. ★★★★☆ ( 220 ratings )

Introducción a la gestión de proyectos Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Curso de introducción a la gestión de proyectos (project management) siguiendo la metodología del Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org). ★★★★☆ ( 178 ratings )

Applied Scrum for Agile Project Management University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Learn the project management processes, roles, mechanics, and philosophies behind Scrum, the simplest and most pure approach to managing work at the team level. ★★★★☆ ( 680 ratings )

Project Management: The Basics for Success University of California, Irvine via Coursera This course combines the essential elements of Project Management and Team Leadership into one course. Through class engagement and reflection, you will acquire further understanding of the responsibilities of leadership and become better prepared to apply this knowledge to the project environment. ★★★★☆ ( 25 ratings )

Introduction to Marketing University of Pennsylvania via Coursera Taught by three of Wharton’s top faculty in the marketing department, consistently ranked as the #1 marketing department in the world, this course covers three core topics in customer loyalty: branding, customer centricity, and practical, go-to-market strategies. ★★★★☆ ( 73 ratings )

Financial Markets Yale University via Coursera An overview of the ideas, methods, and institutions that permit human society to manage risks and foster enterprise. Emphasis on financially-savvy leadership skills. Description of practices today and analysis of prospects for the future ★★★★☆ ( 34 ratings )

Marketing Innovative Products and Services University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Learn essential marketing concepts and practical commercialization strategies to bring your new venture to market ★★★★★ ( 46 ratings )

Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation University of Cape Town via Coursera This free 6 week course is for anyone who wants to make a difference. Whether you are already familiar with the field of social innovation or social entrepreneurship, working for an organization that wants to increase its social impact, or just starting out, this course will take you on a journey of exploring the complex problems that surround us and how to start thinking about solutions. ★★★★★ ( 35 ratings )

Ideas for a Better World: Leading Change Through Policymaking British Council via FutureLearn Learn how to make effective change through policymaking and develop the skills you need to work in the sector. ★★★★★ ( 223 ratings )

Ingeniería de aeropuertos: diseño del lado aire según OACI (ICAO) Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Conoce en este curso en linea las bases del diseño de la parte aeronautica de los aeropuertos (lado aire) segun el Anexo 14 de la OACI, vigente en la mayor parte del mundo. Aprende a diseñar la pista, calles de rodaje y la plataforma de un aeropuerto. ★★★★★ ( 36 ratings )

FinTech Foundations and Overview The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera Our primary goal is to help you to understand FinTech and to become more confident and persuasive in your ability to analyze and make recommendations to executives within the finance industry regarding how to react to these changes. ★★★★★ ( 125 ratings )

Managing Conflicts on Projects with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Great program managers understand and heal bad communication habits and conflicts that arise within project teams and stakeholders. Learn how by leveraging emotional and cultural intelligence using the Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM). ★★★★★ ( 91 ratings )

Let’s Get Started: Building Self-Awareness University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Effective leaders know themselves well. They capitalize on their strengths and manage their weaknesses using self-awareness.Learn how self-aware you are and how you can use self-awareness to intentionally develop your management and leadership skills. ★★★★★ ( 47 ratings )

The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know University of Michigan via Coursera This engaging course is designed to help you achieve the success that you desire. Drawing on decades of scientific research, you will learn what the most successful people do differently than others, why IQ is not the most significant predictor of success (and can sometimes backfire), and why many commonly held beliefs hold people back from achieving their goals. ★★★★★ ( 20 ratings )

Modern Product Leadership University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Lead product teams and organizations to deliver winning solutions for customers while driving engagement and innovation across the enterprise ★★★★★ ( 33 ratings )

Financing Innovative Ventures University System of Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park via edX Demystify key financial concepts for creating a financial plan for your new venture to raise the right funding from the right partners at the right time ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”) University of Pennsylvania via Coursera During the 10 weeks of the course, you will be guided through poems, video discussions of each poem, and community discussions of each poem. And (unique among open online courses) we offer weekly, interactive live webcasts. ★★★★★ ( 190 ratings )

Introduction to Dutch University of Groningen via FutureLearn Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course. ★★★★★ ( 257 ratings )

HOPE: Human Odyssey to Political Existentialism Princeton University via edX What sets us apart, and brings us together, as humans? How can we live up to our humanity? Join us as we explore not only “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” but “death, freedom, and the pursuit of meaning.” ★★★★★ ( 237 ratings )

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment Indian School of Business via Coursera This course draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfillment. ★★★★★ ( 503 ratings )

Umano Digitale University of Urbino via Independent Digitale è uno degli aggettivi più usati di questo inizio di secolo. Non è un neologismo, ma ha assunto un significato che evoca le tecnologie informatiche, il progresso e l’innovazione. ★★★★★ ( 45 ratings )

The Bible’s Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future Emory University via Coursera With its walls razed to ground by Babylon’s armies, Jerusalem joined a long line of ancient vanquished cities—from Ur and Nineveh and Persepolis to Babylon itself. While some recovered from the destruction, others did not. ★★★★★ ( 35 ratings )

Tsinghua Chinese: Start Talking with 1.3 Billion People Tsinghua University via edX Beginners’ Chinese course from China’s top university. ★★★★★ ( 86 ratings )

English for the Workplace British Council via FutureLearn This course for learners of English helps you with the language you need to find a job and successfully function in the workplace. ★★★★★ ( 1308 ratings )

Literature of the English Country House The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn Take a journey through the literature of English country houses from the time of Thomas More to Oscar Wilde. ★★★★★ ( 191 ratings )

Comprendere la filosofia University of Naples Federico II via edX Un viaggio nella storia della filosofia tra passato e presente ★★★★★ ( 23 ratings )

Academic Writing UGC via Swayam This course aims to fill this gap by providing the fundamental knowledge required for effective and result oriented academic writing. It is a foundation course and the application of this knowledge completely depends on an individual learner and his or her area of research. ★★★★★ ( 1458 ratings )

Society and Media-2021 Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi via Swayam This course titled “Society and Media” primarily deals with understanding the two-way flow of how media as an institution has played a significant role in the shaping of the society and what are the important spheres of its change and similarly how with the evolution of society to a different stage has affected media as an institution and pushed for its development to newer forms. ★★★★★ ( 53 ratings )

Success: Practical Thinking Skills Hong Kong Polytechnic University via edX This award-winning, practical course helps you succeed in work and life. It empowers you with the positive values for a resilient life and equips you with powerful problem-solving skills, demonstrated with the success stories and case studies on how to excel in a job interview and study in higher education. The current version (2.1) contains new materials that show how people/businesses may adopt the creative thinking skills in addressing the new world challenges brought on by COVID-19. ★★★★★ ( 54 ratings )

Shakespeare Matters University of Adelaide via edX Learn about Shakespeare’s plays and their influence through a focus on emotions such as love, hate, and jealousy. ★★★★★ ( 49 ratings )

Perdón y reconciliación: cómo sanar heridas The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana via edX Aprende las herramientas básicas, teóricas y prácticas para perdonar y sanar heridas mediante la reconciliación. Este curso en línea ofrecerá propuestas de colaboración y dialogo entre actores enfrentados. ★★★★★ ( 23 ratings )

The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 University of Virginia via Coursera This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part One begins with the political and economic revolutions of the late 1700s and tracks the transformation of the world during the 1800s. Part One concludes as these bewildering changes seem to be running beyond the capacity of older institutions to handle them. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

Moralities of Everyday Life Yale University via Coursera How can we explain kindness and cruelty? Where does our sense of right and wrong come from? Why do people so often disagree about moral issues? This course explores the psychological foundations of our moral lives. ★★★★★ ( 42 ratings )

Food as Medicine Monash University via FutureLearn Explore the role of food in health. Apply nutrition science to guide you on using food as medicine for you and your family. ★★★★★ ( 113 ratings )

Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics Leiden University via Coursera There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different languages. ★★★★★ ( 78 ratings )

The Ancient Greeks Wesleyan University via Coursera This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of historical interpretation. ★★★★★ ( 30 ratings )

Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Learn Spanish and explore Spanish culture in this introductory language course, designed for English speakers. ★★★★☆ ( 357 ratings )

First Step Korean Yonsei University via Coursera This is an elementary-level Korean language course, and covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. ★★★★★ ( 124 ratings )

Introduction to Philosophy University of Edinburgh via Coursera This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise. ★★★★☆ ( 73 ratings )

Stanford Introduction to Food and Health Stanford University via Coursera This course will shift the focus away from reductionist discussions about nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. ★★★★☆ ( 42 ratings )

Arab-Islamic History: From Tribes to Empires Tel Aviv University via edX Learn about the history of the Arab and Muslim world during its first millennium, including political, social and cultural aspects. ★★★★★ ( 23 ratings )

Chinese for Beginners Peking University via Coursera This is an ABC Chinese course for beginners, including introduction of phonetics and daily expressions. After taking this class, learners can have a basic understanding of Chinese Mandarin and make basic conversations of daily living. ★★★★☆ ( 57 ratings )

L’Italiano nel mondo University of Naples Federico II via edX Impara a ragionare sulla competenza linguistica e sul modo in cui utilizzi la lingua italiana ★★★★★ ( 23 ratings )

A Scuola con Raffaello University of Urbino via Independent Nell’anno delle celebrazioni per il cinquecentenario dalla morte di Raffaello Sanzio, il corso ne ripercorre la vita e l’opera con l’aiuto di studiosi, ricercatori e professori universitari, per offrire alle scuole spunti e approfondimenti multidisciplinari. ★★★★★ ( 37 ratings )

Introduction to Research Ethics: Working with People University of Leeds via FutureLearn Find out how to conduct ethical research when working with people with this online course for academic researchers. ★★★★★ ( 36 ratings )

Exploring English: Food and Culture British Council via FutureLearn Improve your English language skills and learn how to cook some classic British dishes while exploring modern UK culture. ★★★★★ ( 48 ratings )

Academic Writing Made Easy Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) via edX Struggling with writing an academic text? This MOOC will ease the pain – and make your writing shine. ★★★★★ ( 39 ratings )

Multilingual Practices: Tackling Challenges and Creating Opportunities University of Groningen via FutureLearn Learn about central aspects of multilingualism in today’s globalised societies, such as cognition, policies and education. ★★★★★ ( 21 ratings )

The Emergence of the Modern Middle East – Part I Tel Aviv University via Coursera 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 Arab state system. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

Introduction to Frisian University of Groningen via FutureLearn Learn to speak, write and understand the second official language of the Netherlands with this free introductory language course. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

Greek and Roman Mythology University of Pennsylvania via Coursera This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and nations. We will also pay some attention to the way the Greeks and Romans themselves understood their own myths. Are myths subtle codes that contain some universal truth? ★★★★★ ( 21 ratings )

English for Career Development University of Pennsylvania via Coursera This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. You will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same process in your home country. ★★★★☆ ( 24 ratings )

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science University of Edinburgh via Coursera Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one of these approaches at the exclusion of others? Or, are they complementary or mutually supportive? ★★★★☆ ( 50 ratings )

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1) Wesleyan University via Coursera This course examines how the idea of “the modern” develops at the end of the 18th century in European philosophy and literature, and how being modern (or progressive, or hip) became one of the crucial criteria for understanding and evaluating cultural change. Are we still in modernity, or have we moved beyond the modern to the postmodern? ★★★★★ ( 21 ratings )

Understanding Dementia University of Tasmania via Independent This is a course about dementia looking at a broad range of topics including, basic brain anatomy, pathology, dementia research, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, medical management, living with dementia, progression and staging, palliation, behaviours and therapeutic approaches. ★★★★★ ( 10825 ratings )

Maintaining a Mindful Life Monash University via FutureLearn Learn how to apply mindfulness techniques, so you can improve your communication, relationships and emotional health. ★★★★★ ( 208 ratings )

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) University of Tasmania via Independent This course aims to improve understanding and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Members of the public will increase their knowledge of MS-related issues and those in the MS Community will be empowered to create and contribute to personalised MS management plans. ★★★★★ ( 664 ratings )

Preventing Dementia University of Tasmania via Independent Preventing Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest research in dementia risk and protective factors. ★★★★★ ( 5486 ratings )

Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance Monash University via FutureLearn Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this online course. ★★★★★ ( 209 ratings )

Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics University of Cape Town via Coursera If you’ve ever skipped over`the results section of a medical paper because terms like “confidence interval” or “p-value” go over your head, then you’re in the right place. ★★★★★ ( 651 ratings )

Discover Dentistry The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn An entertaining and illuminating course for everyone to explore the impact dentistry has on our lives. ★★★★★ ( 147 ratings )

Viruses & How to Beat Them: Cells, Immunity, Vaccines Tel Aviv University via edX Learn how our immune system fights viral disease and make better vaccination decisions with a clearer understanding of Cells, Viruses, and Immunity. ★★★★★ ( 28 ratings )

Medicine and the Arts: Humanising Healthcare University of Cape Town via FutureLearn Explore the field of medical humanities – the intersection of the arts, humanities and healthcare – with this free online course. ★★★★★ ( 92 ratings )

The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age Newcastle University via FutureLearn Demystify the ageing process and learn how our everyday behaviours are likely to affect our long-term musculoskeletal health. ★★★★★ ( 309 ratings )

Nutrition, Exercise and Sports Wageningen University via edX Learn about Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and understand how nutrition can support exercise and sports performance. ★★★★★ ( 962 ratings )

De-Mystifying Mindfulness Leiden University via Coursera But, what actually is mindfulness? Is it really good for you? Can anyone learn it? How can you recognize charlatans? Would you want to live in a mindful society, and would it smell like sandalwood? What does it feel like to be mindful? Are you mindful already, and how would you know? ★★★★★ ( 90 ratings )

Introducción a la Regulación Emocional basada en Mindfulness Universidad Autónoma de Madrid via edX Entrena la mente para traerla al momento presente, toma conciencia y gestiona un amplio espectro de emociones con amabilidad a través de la práctica de Mindfulness. ★★★★★ ( 86 ratings )

End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation University of Glasgow via FutureLearn Explore dying and palliative care practice around the world and evaluate new trends and ideas surrounding end of life care issues. ★★★★★ ( 123 ratings )

Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 Harvard University via edX This course will provide licensed medical professionals with an understanding of mechanical ventilation so they can support the critical care team caring for patients receiving mechanical ventilation during the COVID-19 pandemic. ★★★★★ ( 24 ratings )

Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research University of Leeds via FutureLearn On this free online course, find out how medical treatments are discovered, tested and evaluated to improve healthcare for all. ★★★★★ ( 61 ratings )

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur via Swayam This online course deals with health promoting nutritional factors and bioactive constituents, their potential health implications and mechanisms of action. ★★★★★ ( 70 ratings )

Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health The University of Sydney via Coursera In this course, we will explore different aspects of good mental health as well as provide an overview of the major kinds of mental disorders, their causes, treatments and how to seek help and support. ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Young People and Their Mental Health University of Cambridge via FutureLearn What are the most common mental health problems, what can you do about them and how do you improve your mental health? ★★★★★ ( 76 ratings )

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us University of Pennsylvania via Coursera The course is designed for a broad, general audience but will be particularly interesting for individuals working in healthcare, those considering a career as a healthcare professional, lay caregivers, those with an interest in personal health and fitness, or anyone who simply wants to understand how the body functions. ★★★★★ ( 49 ratings )

Buddhism and Modern Psychology Princeton University via Coursera The Dalai Lama has said that Buddhism and science are deeply compatible and has encouraged Western scholars to critically examine both the meditative practice and Buddhist ideas about the human mind. This course will examine how Buddhism is faring under this scrutiny. ★★★★★ ( 29 ratings )

Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong Yale University via Coursera How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the article isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on? ★★★★★ ( 363 ratings )

Bioseguridad y equipo de protección para la prevención de COVID-19 Galileo University via edX Aprende sobre la aplicaciòn de las normas internacionales de bioseguridad que garantizan un entorno laboral seguro. Seleccionando y usando correctamente el equipo de protecciòn personal para prevenir el COVID-19 u otra enfermedad infecciosa. ★★★★★ ( 97 ratings )

Anatomy: Know Your Abdomen University of Leeds via FutureLearn Discover the human abdomen and how it works. ★★★★☆ ( 94 ratings )

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects University of California, San Diego via Coursera This course gives you easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. We’ll learn about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. ★★★★★ ( 19507 ratings )

Aprender Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México via Coursera ¿Quieres conocer tus recursos y niveles de desempeño relacionadas con tu proceso de aprender? ¿Te interesa desarrollar habilidades para aprender más y mejor? ★★★★★ ( 106 ratings )

Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential McMaster University via Coursera Whatever your age or stage, Mindshift teaches you essentials such as how to get the most out of online learning and MOOCs, how to seek out and work with mentors, the secrets to avoiding career ruts (and catastrophes) and general ruts in life, and insights such as the value of selective ignorance over general competence. ★★★★★ ( 6620 ratings )

Improving Your Study Techniques University of Groningen via FutureLearn Improve your study skills and get better results by learning to use the ‘three-step study model’. ★★★★★ ( 127 ratings )

Learning How To Learn for Youth Arizona State University via Coursera Based on the most popular open online course in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. ★★★★★ ( 745 ratings )

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction University of Leeds via FutureLearn Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now. ★★★★★ ( 125 ratings )

The Future of Work: Preparing for Disruption Online Learning Campus – World Bank Group via edX Only MOOC to explore the 2019 World Development Report (WDR) and workforce of the future. Learn how A.I., automation, advanced technologies and new businesses are changing the world. ★★★★★ ( 243 ratings )

Happier Employees and Return-On-Investment Course The University of Texas at Austin via edX Happiness at work matters. For example, the happiest 20% of people earn 32% more than the least happy 20%! In this course, you’ll learn about things you can do to enhance both your own happiness and the happiness of your coworkers. ★★★★★ ( 33 ratings )

Know Thyself – The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life University of Edinburgh via Coursera According to legend, inscribed on walls of the temple on the sacred site of Delphi in Ancient Greece were two premier injunctions: NOTHING IN EXCESS, and KNOW THYSELF. This course will be an examination of the latter injunction in an effort to discover what self-knowledge is, why it might be valuable, and what, if any, limitations it might face. ★★★★★ ( 30 ratings )

Competencias para buscar, mantener y promocionar en un empleo Universidad Autónoma de Madrid via edX Mejora tu capacitación laboral a través del aprendizaje de competencias comunicativas, sociales y emocionales con este curso accesible e inclusivo. ★★★★★ ( 39 ratings )

Inglés básico: conversacional y networking Universidad Anáhuac via edX Cumple tu meta de aprender inglés básico para utilizarlo de forma estratégica en los negocios e incrementar tu éxito profesional. ★★★★★ ( 47 ratings )

Psychology of Personal Growth The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via edX Learn to understand personal growth from a comparative perspective. ★★★★★ ( 62 ratings )

Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Case Western Reserve University via Coursera Emotional intelligence, hope, mindfulness, and compassion help a person reverse the damage of chronic stress and build great leadership relationships. The Positive and Negative Emotional Attractors inspire sustained, desired change and learning at many levels. ★★★★☆ ( 23 ratings )

Career planning: resume/CV, cover letter, interview Tomsk State University via Coursera On average, a person will change 5-7 jobs during his professional career. About 30% of the workforce changes jobs once a year. Within 4 weeks, students will learn how to make a recruiter enjoy reading a resume, write motivational letters without errors, and prepare for an interview. The tips and examples presented in our course will help students, graduates and professionals. ★★★★★ ( 52 ratings )

How to Succeed at: Interviews The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place. ★★★★★ ( 407 ratings )

Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything via edX Do you spend too much time learning, with disappointing results? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? This course is for you! In Learn Like a Pro , beloved teacher of learning Dr. Barbara Oakley, and learning coach extraordinaire Olav Schewe lay out techniques that can help you master any material. Based on easy-to-understand but cutting-edge neuroscientific research, Learn Like a Pro is like no other course on learning—join us today! ★★★★★ ( 70 ratings )

Improving Communication Skills University of Pennsylvania via Coursera Learn how to communicate more effectively at work and achieve your goals. Taught by award-winning Wharton professor and best-selling author Maurice Schweitzer, Improving Communications Skills is an essential course designed to give you both the tools you need to improve your communication skills, and the most successful strategies for using them to your advantage. ★★★★★ ( 28 ratings )

Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn Understanding the nature and value of play through the course of our lives, across cultures and communities. ★★★★★ ( 133 ratings )

What is a Mind? University of Cape Town via FutureLearn Explore the most pertinent scientific and philosophical concepts for understanding our own minds with this free online course ★★★★★ ( 271 ratings )

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn Learn to recognise the signs of domestic violence and support domestic violence survivors as a health or social care worker. ★★★★★ ( 210 ratings )

Justice Harvard University via edX This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College. ★★★★★ ( 48 ratings )

Protecting Business Innovations via Patent The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera This course assumes no prior knowledge in law, business or engineering. However, students with backgrounds in all three areas will find useful concepts or ideas in the course on how to protect business innovations using patents. ★★★★★ ( 139 ratings )

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work! Leiden University via Coursera In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments. ★★★★★ ( 51 ratings )

Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion University of Cape Town via FutureLearn Discover ways to make education more inclusive, especially in areas where resources are limited.

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The Science of Well-Being Yale University via Coursera “The Science of Well-Being” taught by Professor Laurie Santos overviews what psychological science says about happiness. The purpose of the course is to not only learn what psychological research says about what makes us happy but also to put those strategies into practice. ★★★★★ ( 26 ratings )

Model Thinking University of Michigan via Coursera In this class, I present a starter kit of models: I start with models of tipping points. I move on to cover models explain the wisdom of crowds, models that show why some countries are rich and some are poor, and models that help unpack the strategic decisions of firm and politicians. ★★★★★ ( 66 ratings )

Social Psychology Wesleyan University via Coursera This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being. ★★★★★ ( 83 ratings )

Introduction to Psychology University of Toronto via Coursera This course will highlight the most interesting experiments within the field of psychology, discussing the implications of those studies for our understanding of the human mind and human behavior. We will explore the brain and some of the cognitive abilities it supports like memory, learning, attention, perception and consciousness. ★★★★★ ( 26 ratings )

AP® Microeconomics Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX An overview of introductory microeconomics. Learn the key principles of economics and how to apply them to the real world – and the AP® exam! ★★★★★ ( 35 ratings )

Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society The University of British Columbia via edX Gender & Sexuality shape work, life and play. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to engage with key issues through key concepts and perspectives. ★★★★★ ( 84 ratings )

Understanding the GDPR University of Groningen via FutureLearn Get to grips with the General Data Protection Regulation and take the first steps to ensuring that your organisation is compliant. ★★★★★ ( 41 ratings )

The Science of Happiness University of California, Berkeley via edX The first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life. ★★★★★ ( 33 ratings )

Direct Tax – Laws and Practice Tezpur University via Swayam This UG/PG Level 4 credit course is inter-disciplinary in nature and any graduate or anyone pursuing graduation, who wishes to learn about Indian income tax system, can enroll. ★★★★☆ ( 51 ratings )

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities Lund University via Coursera This course will explore sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. ★★★★★ ( 51 ratings )

Constitutional Interpretation Princeton University via edX Examine the most important and vexing questions in American constitutional interpretation. ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment? University of Leeds via FutureLearn Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending. ★★★★★ ( 106 ratings )

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice Leiden University via Coursera First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terrorism studies. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

Rethinking International Tax Law Leiden University via Coursera In recent years, the international tax planning strategies of multinationals have become a source of – often heated – debate. This course provides learners with the tools to become fully informed participants in the debate by explaining the foundations and practice of international tax law as well as addressing current developments and the ethical aspects of tax planning. ★★★★★ ( 26 ratings )

Psychological First Aid Johns Hopkins University via Coursera Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition. ★★★★☆ ( 49 ratings )

An Introduction to American Law University of Pennsylvania via Coursera This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches. ★★★★★ ( 19 ratings )

Introduction to Real-Time Audio Programming in ChucK California Institute of the Arts via Kadenze The course, lecture, and examples build on each other to teach the fundamentals of programming in general (logic, loops, functions, objects, classes) and also deals with advanced topics including multi-threading, events and signals. Throughout the course, students create meaningful and rewarding expressive digital “instruments” that make sound and music in direct response to program logic. The ChucK language provides precise high-level control over time, audio computation, and user interface elements (track pad, joysticks, etc.). ChucK is used (unknowingly in most cases, via SMule Apps) by millions of users throughout the world, and is the backbone of dozens of academic programs and laptop orchestras. Learning to program using ChucK, through the musical examples provided in this course, will prepare students to program in C++, Java, and other languages. There will be special guest lectures from creators of the ChucK language, Dr. Ge Wang (Stanford University) and Dr. Perry R. Cook (Princeton University). ★★★★★ ( 35 ratings )

Sound Production in Ableton Live for Musicians and Artists California Institute of the Arts via Kadenze This course provides hands-on experience in producing, mixing, and sound design with a digital audio workstation. Students will learn the fundamentals (physics) of sound and digital audio, proper gain staging, where and how distortion enters recordings and mixes, how to set levels and panning, effective sub group mixing, and an introduction to signal processing such as equalization, compression, delay, and reverb. In addition to core audio and mixing concepts, students will learn various production techniques, such as sequencing, arranging, automation, using virtual instruments (e.g. synths, samplers, and drum machine plugins), working with MIDI, plugin formats such as VST/Audio-Units, and mapping digital USB controllers for the studio and live performance.

The material covered in this course will range from the foundations of producing music and sound design, to more advanced topics such as Ableton “racks” (Audio Effect Racks, MIDI Effect Racks, Instrument Racks, and Drum Racks), multi-band effects processing, advanced modulation, warping, time-stretching, and mangling audio, as well as taking advantage of Live’s audio analysis tools for extracting grooves, melody, harmony, and drums from recorded sound.

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How to Write Your First Song The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn Get a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course

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Programming Max: Structuring Interactive Software for Digital Arts Stanford University via Kadenze Max is a powerful platform that accommodates and connects a wide variety of tools for sound, graphics, music and interactivity using a flexible patching and programming environment. Max allows most computer users to write a simple, meaningful program within a few minutes, even with limited programming knowledge. But to do something more substantial it’s necessary to approach Max as an actual programming language, by taking advantage of its various mechanisms for abstracting program elements into scalable, reusable components that can be combined in increasingly powerful ways.This class will not cover every single capability of the language, but instead will focus on key concepts and mechanisms that will allow for tremendous new freedom and possibilities in Max. The class will touch upon: sound and movie playback sound synthesis sound and video effects processing algorithmic composition cross-modal mappings (e.g., video affecting audio and vice versa) interactive control (e.g., from QWERTY keyboard, mouse, USB devices, Open Sound Control) Max programming, like most interesting topics, has deep aspects and shallow aspects. This course will largely focus on the deep aspects: principles, concepts, techniques, and theory. If you understand these underlying aspects, your capacity to create in Max will deepen exponentially.At the same time, this is not just a theory class. You will also create your own projects using Max. This course will teach the minimum you need to start working on assignments, but mostly I will teach you how to learn or look up the shallow knowledge on your own using Max’s built-in documentation, the Internet, and the Kadenze course forum, as well as how to program your own tests that answer specific questions or reveal potential bugs. Working in this way, you will also develop essential skills and habits that will develop confidence and self-sufficiency, and serve you in the future. ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Introduction to Classical Music Yale University via Coursera Using a simple and enjoyable teaching style, this course introduces the novice listener to the wonders of classical music, from Bach fugues to Mozart symphonies to Puccini operas. ★★★★★ ( 26 ratings )

Introduction to Graphic Illustration Cornish College of the Arts via Kadenze In today’s diverse consumer market, illustration exists through many forms of expression breaking with traditional roles of the illustrator. Through a series of projects, students will explore the translation, production and distribution of their visual ideas. Through the integration of design principles and drawing skills, students gain an opportunity to discover new possibilities for illustrated visual expression in the market.A student should have basic drawing skills, basic digital tool skills (Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop) and understanding in fundamental design theory, in order to take this class. ★★★★★ ( 24 ratings )

Gamification University of Pennsylvania via Coursera Gamification is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges. This course will teach you the mechanisms of gamification, why it has such tremendous potential, and how to use it effectively. ★★★★★ ( 58 ratings )

ANIMATIONs Banaras Hindu University via Swayam In this course we explore animation across a variety of platforms including film, television, advertising, web, motion capture and game design. This course will provide the opportunity for students to develop their transferable employability and professional skills through project-based assessment for Media & Entertainment industry. ★★★★★ ( 398 ratings )

Circular Fashion: Design, Science and Value in a Sustainable Clothing Industry Wageningen University via edX The fundamentals of circular fashion unraveled, learn about circularity in all steps of the fashion value chain. From new textile materials and circular design all the way to business modelling. ★★★★★ ( 43 ratings )

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics Berklee College of Music via Coursera There’s a songwriter lurking somewhere inside you, peeking around corners, wondering if it’s safe to come out. Now it is. This course is an invitation to let your inner songwriter step into the sunlight. All it takes is a simple “yes” and you’ll be climbing that windy hill, marveling at the view. ★★★★★ ( 24 ratings )

History of Rock, Part One University of Rochester via Coursera This course covers the music of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Phil Spector, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and many more artists, with an emphasis both on cultural context and on the music itself. We will also explore how developments in the music business and in technology helped shape the ways in which styles developed. ★★★★★ ( 18 ratings )

Educación de calidad para todos: equidad, inclusión y atención a la diversidad Universidad Autónoma de Madrid via edX Aprenderás cómo debería ser un sistema educativo que promueva la inclusión y la calidad sin renunciar a la excelencia ni a la equidad y cómo puedes llevarlo a la práctica. ★★★★★ ( 82 ratings )

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Instructional Design Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala via Swayam This course on Instructional Design helps the Learner to develop an understanding of history and evolution of Instructional Design, Principles and characteristics of the design and development of instructional material. ★★★★★ ( 32 ratings )

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Uncommon Sense Teaching via Coursera This is like no other course on teaching—it weaves late-breaking insights from neuroscience with personal insights from the classroom to provide unexpected, yet practical, new approaches. You’ll discover why you should help students use two different neural routes to help them be both flexible and fast in their learning. ★★★★★ ( 105 ratings )

Modelli di insegnamento nella ricerca educativa University of Naples Federico II via edX La pedagogia è una disciplina affascinante che riflette sull’educazione e sull’insegnamento. In questo corso si ripercorrono i modelli di formazione tradizionali e attuali, ed il concetto di educabilità. ★★★★★ ( 20 ratings )

Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera In this course, we learn the origin of the Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio, and derive a formula to compute any Fibonacci number from powers of the golden ratio. ★★★★★ ( 205 ratings )

Matrix Algebra for Engineers The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera This course is all about matrices, and concisely covers the linear algebra that an engineer should know. We define matrices and how to add and multiply them, and introduce some special types of matrices. ★★★★★ ( 440 ratings )

Introduction to Dynamical Systems and Chaos Santa Fe Institute via Complexity Explorer In this course you’ll gain an introduction to the modern study of dynamical systems, the interdisciplinary field of applied mathematics that studies systems that change over time. ★★★★★ ( 120 ratings )

Probability – The Science of Uncertainty and Data Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX Build foundational knowledge of data science with this introduction to probabilistic models, including random processes and the basic elements of statistical inference — Part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Statistics and Data Science. ★★★★★ ( 32 ratings )

Mathematical Economics Doon University, Dehradun via Swayam After completing this course, you will have learnt: # How to build models by expressing words in symbols, numbers and equations # New techniques to solve complex problems # To measure the effect of change and discover techniques to improve your decision-making process ★★★★★ ( 187 ratings )

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Introduction to Mathematical Thinking Stanford University via Coursera A key feature of mathematical thinking is thinking outside-the-box – a valuable ability in today’s world. This course helps to develop that crucial way of thinking. ★★★★☆ ( 52 ratings )

Estadística Aplicada a los Negocios Galileo University via edX Usa estadística descriptiva e inferencial en los negocios. Aprende a tomar decisiones con ayuda de estimadores, análisis regresional y más. ★★★★☆ ( 129 ratings )

Bases Matemáticas: Números y terminología Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Se repasan los conceptos básicos de conjuntos, la terminología básica y las propiedades fundamentales de los números (reales y complejos). ★★★★★ ( 81 ratings )

Fractals and Scaling Santa Fe Institute via Complexity Explorer This course is intended for anyone who is interested in an overview of how ideas from fractals and scaling are used to study complex systems. The course will make use of basic algebra, but potentially difficult topics will be reviewed, and help is available in the course discussion form. ★★★★★ ( 56 ratings )

Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials University of Padova via FutureLearn Explore advanced precalculus topics and gain the mathematical knowledge and skills required to take a first course in precalculus. ★★★★★ ( 38 ratings )

Technical Report Writing for Engineers The University of Sheffield via FutureLearn Get an introduction to technical report writing. Find out how to communicate your ideas through well-written engineering reports. ★★★★★ ( 141 ratings )

Cartography Esri via Independent Once, only cartographers made maps. Today anyone can. Still, cartographers can teach people to make better maps, just as chefs can show people how to cook better meals. With coaching from experienced cartographers and practical, hands-on exercises using ArcGIS Pro, you’ll become a smarter mapmaker, ready to go beyond the defaults and make better maps. ★★★★★ ( 159 ratings )

Introduction to Engineering Mechanics Georgia Institute of Technology via Coursera This course is an introduction to learning and applying the principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems. Concepts will be applied in this course from previous courses you have taken in basic math and physics. ★★★★★ ( 168 ratings )

Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps Esri via Independent This course will show you how to combine location and narrative in one application to better communicate and broadcast your story, create custom web applications that solve problems in your community, and build powerful native applications for iOS and Android devices without touching a piece of code. ★★★★★ ( 82 ratings )

Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading Georgia Institute of Technology via Coursera This course explores the topic of solid objects subjected to stress and strain. The methods taught in the course are used to predict the response of engineering structures to various types of loading, and to analyze the vulnerability of these structures to various failure modes. ★★★★★ ( 110 ratings )

Circuits and Electronics 1: Basic Circuit Analysis Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX Learn techniques that are foundational to the design of microchips used in smartphones, self-driving cars, computers, and the Internet. ★★★★★ ( 55 ratings )

The Art of Structural Engineering: Vaults Princeton University via edX Learn about the design of classic and contemporary vaults and discover how structural engineering is a creative discipline and art form. ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Introduction to Indoor Air Quality The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera This course provides a basic knowledge of an emerging area – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings. Learners will realize the importance of maintaining proper IAQ. ★★★★★ ( 69 ratings )

Introducción a los encofrados y las cimbras en obra civil y edificación Universitat Politècnica de València via edX Aprende sobre la construcción de obras civiles y de edificación con encofrados y cimbras. ★★★★★ ( 56 ratings )

An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1) Rice University via Coursera In this course, get introduced the basic elements of programming (such as expressions, conditionals, and functions) and then use these elements to create simple interactive applications such as a digital stopwatch. ★★★★★ ( 3305 ratings )

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python) University of Michigan via Coursera This course aims to teach everyone the basics of programming computers using Python. We cover the basics of how one constructs a program from a series of simple instructions in Python. ★★★★★ ( 31982 ratings )

Introduction to Programming with MATLAB Vanderbilt University via Coursera This course teaches computer programming to those with little to no previous experience. It uses the programming system and language called MATLAB to do so because it is easy to learn, versatile and very useful for engineers and other professionals. ★★★★★ ( 207 ratings )

Computing in Python I: Fundamentals and Procedural Programming Georgia Institute of Technology via edX Learn the fundamentals of computing in Python, including variables, operators, and writing and debugging your own programs. ★★★★★ ( 185 ratings )

Learn to Program: The Fundamentals University of Toronto via Coursera Behind every mouse click and touch-screen tap, there is a computer program that makes things happen. This course introduces the fundamental building blocks of programming and teaches you how to write fun and useful programs using the Python language. ★★★★★ ( 108 ratings )

Programming Languages, Part A University of Washington via Coursera This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of programming languages, with a strong emphasis on functional programming. The course uses the languages ML, Racket, and Ruby as vehicles for teaching the concepts, but the real intent is to teach enough about how any language “fits together” to make you more effective programming in any language — and in learning new ones. ★★★★★ ( 27 ratings )

Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera Due to python’s simplicity and high readability, it is gaining its importance in the financial industry. The course combines both python coding and statistical concepts and applies into analyzing financial data, such as stock data. ★★★★☆ ( 293 ratings )

Introduction to HTML5 University of Michigan via Coursera This course will appeal to a wide variety of people, but specifically those who would like a step-by-step description of the basics. There are no prerequisites for this course and it is assumed that students have no prior programming skills or IT experience. ★★★★☆ ( 47 ratings )

Exploratory Data Analysis with MATLAB MathWorks via Coursera In this course, you will learn to think like a data scientist and ask questions of your data. By the end of this course, you will be able to load data into MATLAB, prepare it for analysis, visualize it, perform basic computations, and communicate your results to others. ★★★★★ ( 29 ratings )

Design Patterns University of Alberta via Coursera This course extends object-oriented analysis and design by incorporating design patterns to create interactive applications. Through a survey of established design patterns, you will gain a foundation for more complex software applications. Finally, you will identify problematic software designs by referencing a catalog of code smells. ★★★★★ ( 21 ratings )

Introducción a la programación orientada a objetos en Java Universidad de los Andes via Coursera El propósito de este curso es ofrecerle un ambiente interactivo orientado a construir aprendizajes sobre el lenguaje de la programación en Java para la creación y manipulación de objetos. La estrategia pedagógica empleada es el aprendizaje activo basado en casos. ★★★★★ ( 18 ratings )

HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers Johns Hopkins University via Coursera In this course, we will learn the basic tools that every web page coder needs to know. We will start from the ground up by learning how to implement modern web pages with HTML and CSS. We will then advance to learning how to code our pages such that its components rearrange and resize themselves automatically based on the size of the user’s screen. ★★★★★ ( 19 ratings )

Elements of AI University of Helsinki via Independent The elements of AI is a free online course for everyone interested in learning what AI is, what is possible (and not possible) with AI, and how it affects our lives – with no complicated math or programming required. ★★★★★ ( 672 ratings )

Unlocking Information Security I: From Cryptography to Buffer Overflows Tel Aviv University via edX Learn how systems are hacked and defended. ★★★★★ ( 252 ratings )

Machine Learning Stanford University via Coursera Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed. This course provides a broad introduction to machine learning, datamining, and statistical pattern recognition. ★★★★★ ( 374 ratings )

Machine Learning for Musicians and Artists Goldsmiths, University of London via Kadenze Have you ever wanted to build a new musical instrument that responded to your gestures by making sound? Or create live visuals to accompany a dancer? Or create an interactive art installation that reacts to the movements or actions of an audience? If so, take this course!

In this course, students will learn fundamental machine learning techniques that can be used to make sense of human gesture, musical audio, and other real-time data. The focus will be on learning about algorithms, software tools, and best practices that can be immediately employed in creating new real-time systems in the arts.

Specific topics of discussion include:

• What is machine learning?

• Common types of machine learning for making sense of human actions and sensor data, with a focus on classification, regression, and segmentation

• The “machine learning pipeline”: understanding how signals, features, algorithms, and models fit together, and how to select and configure each part of this pipeline to get good analysis results

• Off-the-shelf tools for machine learning (e.g., Wekinator, Weka, GestureFollower)

• Feature extraction and analysis techniques that are well-suited for music, dance, gaming, and visual art, especially for human motion analysis and audio analysis

• How to connect your machine learning tools to common digital arts tools such as Max/MSP, PD, ChucK, Processing, Unity 3D, SuperCollider, OpenFrameworks

• Introduction to cheap & easy sensing technologies that can be used as inputs to machine learning systems (e.g., Kinect, computer vision, hardware sensors, gaming controllers)

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Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course) Hebrew University of Jerusalem via Coursera In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning University of Alberta via Coursera Reinforcement Learning is a subfield of Machine Learning, but is also a general purpose formalism for automated decision-making and AI. This course introduces you to statistical learning techniques where an agent explicitly takes actions and interacts with the world. ★★★★★ ( 24 ratings )

Transport Systems: Global Issues and Future Innovations University of Leeds via FutureLearn Discover how the transport sector can develop infrastructures that meet the needs of a 21st century population. ★★★★★ ( 68 ratings )

Computational Social Science Methods University of California, Davis via Coursera This course gives you an overview of the current opportunities and the omnipresent reach of computational social science. The results are all around us, every day, reaching from the services provided by the world’s most valuable companies, over the hidden influence of governmental agencies, to the power of social and political movements. ★★★★★ ( 83 ratings )

Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms Stanford University via Coursera The primary topics in this part of the specialization are: asymptotic (“Big-oh”) notation, sorting and searching, divide and conquer (master method, integer and matrix multiplication, closest pair), and randomized algorithms (QuickSort, contraction algorithm for min cuts). ★★★★★ ( 67 ratings )

Cybersecurity Fundamentals Rochester Institute of Technology via edX Learn cybersecurity fundamentals, including how to detect threats, protect systems and networks, and anticipate potential cyber attacks. ★★★★★ ( 24 ratings )

Cyber Security UGC via Swayam Any Post Graduate Level Student, Working Professionals and those who are interested in Cyber Security are eligible to attend the course. For those who wish to further specialize in Cyber Security and would like to become certified Professionals, it is an ideal course for a good beginning. ★★★★★ ( 297 ratings )

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Internet History, Technology, and Security University of Michigan via Coursera This course will open up the Internet and show you how it was created, who created it and how it works. Along the way we will meet many of the innovators who developed the Internet and Web technologies that we use today. ★★★★★ ( 41 ratings )

Functional Programming Principles in Scala École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne via Coursera In this course you will discover the elements of the functional programming style and learn how to apply them usefully in your daily programming tasks. ★★★★★ ( 66 ratings )

CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science Harvard University via edX An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming. ★★★★★ ( 108 ratings )

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX An introduction to computer science as a tool to solve real-world analytical problems using Python 3.5. ★★★★☆ ( 126 ratings )

Algorithms, Part I Princeton University via Coursera This course covers the essential information that every serious programmer needs to know about algorithms and data structures, with emphasis on applications and scientific performance analysis of Java implementations. Part I covers elementary data structures, sorting, and searching algorithms. Part II focuses on graph- and string-processing algorithms. ★★★★★ ( 59 ratings )

Introduction to Cyber Security IGNOU via Swayam This foundation program is geared towards generating and enhancing awareness about cyber security challenges and the concepts of cyber security and cyber ethics among the stake holders to help them become responsible cyber citizens and participate safely and securely in the rapidly evolving information-age society. ★★★★★ ( 232 ratings )

AI and Big Data in Global Health Improvement Tapei Medical University via FutureLearn In this course, you’ll explore the benefits and challenges of sharing healthcare data globally. With support from industry experts, you’ll consider topics like the future of medical development, improving care, healthcare accessibility, and more. You’ll also discover the strategies used by governments, funding bodies, institutions, and publishers to get access to datasets. ★★★★★ ( 44 ratings )

Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology via Coursera In the course you will explore risks of information systems, and how to mitigate the risks by proper IS Controls. You will also get familiar with the IS Audit procedures and how they are applied during the IS development throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). ★★★★★ ( 229 ratings )

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies Princeton University via Coursera After this course, you’ll know everything you need to be able to separate fact from fiction when reading claims about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. You’ll have the conceptual foundations you need to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network. And you’ll be able to integrate ideas from Bitcoin in your own projects. ★★★★☆ ( 27 ratings )

Web Security Fundamentals KU Leuven University via edX Essential knowledge for every web developer, discover important principles of modern web security, and learn about current security best practices. ★★★★☆ ( 22 ratings )

Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach University of Washington via Coursera In this course, you will get hands-on experience with machine learning from a series of practical case-studies. At the end of the first course you will have studied how to predict house prices based on house-level features, analyze sentiment from user reviews, retrieve documents of interest, recommend products, and search for images. ★★★★☆ ( 40 ratings )

The Nature of Code Processing Foundation via Kadenze Can we capture the unpredictable evolutionary and emergent properties of nature in software? Can understanding the mathematical principles behind our physical world help us to create digital worlds? This class focuses on the programming strategies and techniques behind computer simulations of natural systems. We explore topics ranging from basic mathematics and physics concepts to more advanced simulations of complex systems. Subjects covered include physics simulation, trigonometry, fractals, cellular automata, self-organization, and genetic algorithms. Examples are demonstrated using the p5.js environment with a focus on object oriented programming.

Video featuring original artwork in P5.js by:Particle Equalizer #1 by Sehyun KimLook at me! by Muqing NiuDancing Spring by Yue HuFireWork by Yue HuNature Of Code final at ITP by Joe_MangoNature of Code – midterm by Marcela NowakSound And Motion Coding by Marcela Nowak ★★★★★ ( 18 ratings )

Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes – tools and applications Technical University of Denmark (DTU) via Coursera This course will cover the topic of Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of bacterial genomes which is becoming more and more relevant for the medical sector. ★★★★★ ( 22 ratings )

Python for Data Science University of California, San Diego via edX Learn to use powerful, open-source, Python tools, including Pandas, Git and Matplotlib, to manipulate, analyze, and visualize complex datasets. ★★★★☆ ( 47 ratings )

Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology via edX 6.00.2x is an introduction to using computation to understand real-world phenomena. ★★★★☆ ( 31 ratings )

Python for Data Science Indian Institute of Technology Madras via Swayam The course aims at equipping participants to be able to use python programming for solving data science problems. ★★★★☆ ( 42 ratings )

Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos con Python Universidad Anáhuac via edX En este curso, aprenderás los conceptos generales de la ciencia de datos utilizando el lenguaje de programación Python. Serás capaz de recolectar contenido en la web, limpiar los datos y prepararlos para su visualización y gestión. ★★★★★ ( 45 ratings )

Mining Massive Datasets Stanford University via edX The course is based on the text Mining of Massive Datasets by Jure Leskovec, Anand Rajaraman, and Jeff Ullman, who by coincidence are also the instructors for the course. ★★★★★ ( 25 ratings )

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Whether business and leadership, photography, cooking, writing, acting, music, sports, or more, MasterClass provides access to a world-class curriculum anytime and anywhere. You can access video lessons on your computer, smartphone, Apple TV, and FireTV streaming media players.

As a member of MasterClass, you’ll have access to an impressive catalog of over 180 classes, each with around 20 video lessons that average around 10 minutes. Additionally, each class has an in-depth workbook, allowing you to apply what you learn in the lessons to real-world situations.

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6) Skillshare

Skillshare is an online platform that focused on education. It includes numerous topics related to graphics design, data science, e-commerce, analytics, etc. This website helps you to find classes that are designed for real life.

The classes in Skillshare are taught by real creators. You can join the courses to learn from any device. It helps you to achieve your business growth without any hassle.

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Memrise is educational websites for adults that offers a personalized learning experience. The website can be accessed in various languages, including English, Arabic, American, and Dutch.

This place has categories like art, literature, mathematics, science, history, and more. Memrise can be accessible from iOS and Android devices.

The website includes challenges that increase your learning experience. You can easily signup into this site in order to access the course and materials.

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8) LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a website that offers video courses that are taught by experts. You can use this website to access up to 15,000 courses in more than seven languages available both for free and with a subscription.

LinkedIn free courses give you a chance to learn from industry experts without spending a dime. These LinkedIn training courses are perfect for beginners, intermediate learners, and experts. LinkedIn Learning courses with certificates are available in various categories such as business, personal development, entrepreneurship, design & tech online courses.

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

Alison is a free online learning site that provides that offers certification on completing the course. The subjects this site offers are business, technology, health, and more.

Alison helps you to study, learn, and certify through online training. It provides various courses related to specific languages like English, Spanish, German, French, and Arabic.

The site enables you to choose three types of courses certificate courses, diploma courses, and learning paths (creating self-learning experiences). You can also learn your favorite subject from Alison’s mobile application.

Link: https://alison.com/

10) Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a study website. It offers in-depth subjects. This site is useful to match your learning goals. You choose this site to personalize your learning experience.

This free online course platform can be used for learners and teachers. It includes lots of learning exercises. The resources of this site are available online as well as the app.

The content of Khan Academy is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and more. It offers built-in video lectures which are hosted on YouTube.

Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/

11) MIT OpenCourseWare

MIT OpenCourseWare is a learning website that offers various courses. It provides high-quality teaching and learning material that is available in easy accessible format.

The website offers free notes of lectures, videos, and exams. This platform can be accessed with login. You can find courses by department and topics.

MIT OpenCourseWare can be accessed without any registration. The videos can be viewed online as well as offline. Such clips are accessible from Youtube and iTune.

Link: https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm

12) Open culture

Open culture is the best education website that offers free online classes for fun. You can choose this website to learn philosophy and literature, history, biology, and physics.

The subject materials of this site are available in audio, video, and ebooks. It contains more than 800 ebooks, 200 e-books, and 300+ language lessons.

Link: http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses

13) Connections Academy

Connections Academy is the best online course website that helps students to learn from home. The courses of this platform is designed for elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Connections Academy provides a personalized performance learning experience that helps teachers to improve their skills. This place enables you to easily meet teachers and classmates in the virtual classroom.

Link: https://www.connectionsacademy.com/

14) Academic Earth

Academic Earth is a top online learning site that offers many courses from various schools. In this website, you can explore numerous topics. It enables you to search the course outline by specific subjects.

The subjects of Academic Earth are design in a way that suits your personal and professional needs. The platform has varieties of courses related to computer and IT, business, education, and health. These courses can be learned for free.

Link: https://academicearth.org/

15) iTunes U Free Courses

iTunes U Free Courses is a place for free online education.

It integrates with any apple smartphone or iPod. Users can search for learning materials in many different ways, including categories and topics.

Courses of this site contain contents and videos. It has a wide variety of subjects like arts and humanities, childhood and youth, education, languages, and more. The site enables you to apply for the job you are interested in.

Link: https://projects.kmi.open.ac.uk/itunesu/

16) Stanford Online

Stanford Online is a study site that provides learning opportunities via free online degrees, online courses, e-learning, and more. You can learn a wide range of subjects including, computer science, AI, health and medicine, arts, and data science.

The platform offers certification after completing the program. You can enroll in courses to learn new skills, get a job, and to create a new future. It has a collection of free e-books, webinars, videos, etc.

Link: https://online.stanford.edu/

17) Harvard Extension

Harvard Extension is the best online learning site that provides free online education courses from Harvard University. It enables students to search for courses by professional certificate.

Harvard Extension offers various subject areas like art and design, business, data science, health, and much more. It allows you to search for various subjects using the start date and duration. Courses of this place have three difficulty levels introductory, intermediate, and advanced.

Link: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free

18) Open Yale Courses

Open Yale Courses is the best online learning site website that offers free and open access to introductory courses that are taught by teachers and scholars. Lectures available on this website are recorded in Yale College classrooms.

This website offers learning through audio, text transcript, and video media format. You can access these materials without any registration.

Open Yale Courses provides courses like chemistry, economics, history, arts, English, and philosophy. It includes exams, suggested readings, and problem-solving.

Link: https://oyc.yale.edu/

19) UC San Diego Podcast Lecture

UC San Diego Podcast Lecture is an educational technology service. It offers free audio recordings of lectures that can be downloaded onto a PC or music player.

You can listen to the lectures available in UC San Diego Podcast Lecture just by selecting a specific class. It has features like recent podcasts, lecture progress, and modify the playback speed. This website enables you to play video lectures without any effort. You do not require any plugins to view the lectures.

Link: https://podcast.ucsd.edu/default.aspx

The code is a learning resource. It helps students to enroll in the courses related to biology, algebra, and chemistry.

This platform for online learning provides jobs. It provides classes with weekly challenges. The website is available in two languages Spanish and English. Code.org offers a one-hour tutorial specially designed for people of all ages in more than 45 languages.

Link: https://code.org/

21) University of the People

University of the People is an educational service provider. It offers varieties of degree programs, including business administration, health, and computer science. This place provides students the necessary skill sets that are important to thrive in taking academic degrees.

University of the People site does not charge anyone for enrolling in any course. It enables you to access all the books and other course materials without any hassle. Students who are graduate and undergraduate both can apply on this website.

Link: https://www.uopeople.edu/

22) University of Oxford Podcasts

University of Oxford Podcasts a place where you can find public lectures, interviews, teaching materials, and more.

The content on this is added on a regular basis regularly. You can use lectures and a series of talks in the document, audio, and video format.

This site has over 633 series. The curriculum is available for biology, philosophy, depression, etc. You can view your interested course by categories like social sciences division, mathematical, physical and life sciences, medical sciences division, and more.

Link: https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/

TED-Ed is a platform that provides free online courses for adults. The material of this website can be used by the people of all age groups.

Educators of TED-ED can customize the lessons. Teachers can share the lessons with students online and track the result. It offers a program that helps you to talk and share their ideas. This site is easy to browse TED-Ed animations and TED talks based on specific subject areas.

Link: https://ed.ted.com/

24) LessonPaths

LessonPaths is a website that provides the best free online classes. This site has a series of online lessons. Teachers can add text, file videos to make learning documents. It enables you to share knowledge with others.

LessonPaths includes various categories like health, food, drug, finance, law, etc. It can be used for the learning guides for specific topics. This place offers a linear flow of resources.

Link: https://www.lessonpaths.com/

CodeHS is a comprehensive learning platform that helps students to learn computer science. It offers teacher tools and resources, web-based curriculum, and professional development.

This one of the best online learning sites provides lesson plans where you can access various resources to learn the subject. It enables you to choose a wide range of activities made by experienced teachers.

CodeHS offers a progress tracking facility for teachers. It provides offline handouts and various interesting activities.

Link: https://codehs.com/

26) Aquent Gymnasium

Aquent Gymnasium is education site that offers free and courses for digital and creative professionals. The courses of this site are designed in a way that gives you knowledge that applied to any project or job.

This site helps you to increase your skills and meet the demand of the current market. It can also help you to boost your talent and fill the gap in which you are lacking.

Link: https://www.thegymnasium.com/

27) Apple Developer Site

Apple Developer Site is a website for application programming interfaces, software development tools, and technical materials. This online platform has resources to help developers to develop software for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more.

This place has API reference, sample codes, and a wide range of articles to build software. Users can join the developer program in order to access these resources. It has a forum to discuss development related topics.

Link: https://developer.apple.com/

28) Canvas Network

Canvas Network is an online education site that offers various courses from the leading universities. The entry in this site is open for all the learners around the globe. The learning management system provided by this platform makes teaching and learning easier.

Canvas has help faculty and student to get succeed in the modern learning environment. It has an easy enrollment process. You can also get certification for participation. You can access available material in this site once the course is started.

Link: https://www.canvas.net/

29) Open UW

Open UW is an education site. It offers all master-level courses that are open for employee development or training.

This website offers master degree programs like coastal and marine management, and marine innovation. It also provides distance learning education that can learn using remote technology or from the internet.

Open UW has an online library containing e-journals, encyclopedias, e-books collections, and many more. Students can access these materials without any hassle.

Link: https://www.uw.is/en/admissions/guest-studies-at-uw/guest-studies-as-free-mover

30) Open Learning Initiative

Open Learning Initiative is an organization that offers innovative online courses to the people who like to teach or learn. The website has high-quality courses that help you to improve learning.

Open Learning Initiative website enables you to teach remotely with ease. The courses provide by this website are computer science, programming, art, mathematics, and life science.

OLI has numerous college-level courses that enable that can boost your learning experience. You can edit the course of this site or develop your own.

Link: https://oli.cmu.edu/

31) Open Edu

Open Edu is a website for learning from the Open University. This platform provides access to various course materials and opinions of experts.

This online platform for learning offers free digital publication of high-quality educational material. It includes many subjects like money and business, education, development, and sports. This site helps you to explore new topics and increase personal knowledge of anyone. It has more than 900 short courses, articles, quizzes, videos, and audios.

Link: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses

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AI can bump up your salary up to a staggering 47% increase

If you're looking for a faster way to boost your salary in 2024, look no further than AI.

Employers are willing to pay a premium—up to a staggering 47% salary increase on average—for technical employees who possess AI skills, a new Amazon Web Services (AWS) study of 3,297 employees and 1,340 organizations in the U.S. across multiple industries found.

However, the benefits of AI on one's salary is not merely for roles within tech. Employers agreed they would give workers a pay bump of 43% within sales and marketing, 42% for workers in the finance department, 41% for those in operations, 37% for legal, regulatory, and compliance employees, and 35% extra for employees within the human resources department, per the study.

In a time when salaries are barely enough to match the cost of living, the impact of AI and skills-building on salaries solves at least part of the problem perfectly. Professionals who wish to bump up their pay checks can now do so thanks to AI, through gaining in-demand AI skills.

While skills building can undertake several forms and does not always need to be certified or accredited, it certainly helps when you have that extra stamp of approval from an established body.

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One of the most important features you should look out for when upskilling with a course, and in this case, with an AI course, is a certification. Completion of a certificate speaks volumes to employers, indicating that you are serious about your role, and you are committed to your personal and professional growth. It also appears more crisp and official.

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To get you started, here are six free AI certifications you should consider completing this year so you can increase your value in the job market and get paid what you're worth...and then some.

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) by IBM (you can get it free if you are facing financial difficulty, through Coursera)
• AI for Everyone by DeepLearning.AI
• Introduction to Generative AI by Google Cloud
• Generative AI with Large Language Models by AWS, via Coursera
• Generative AI Fundamentals, by Databricks (gives you a badge to put on LinkedIn and resume upon completion)
• Machine Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng, Stanford University (offered for free via Coursera)

Here are some other AI courses that teach you in-demand, high-income skills for AI. These courses vary slightly to the list above because they are free to complete, but you may need to pay to purchase a certification.

• CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python, by Harvard University
• Getting Started with Python for Data Science, by Codeacademy

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12 best web design courses of 2024 (free + paid)

Find the best web design courses, free and paid, to sharpen your skills as a web designer and visual developer.

From 101 to advanced, learn how to build sites in Webflow with over 100 lessons — including the basics of HTML and CSS.

So you want to be a web designer? Great! But how do you learn the basics, and turn your designs into functional websites?

The internet is full of introductory web design courses — but which is right for you?

What to look for in online web design courses

There are thousands of web design courses online — it can be hard to know which is right for you! When shopping around for a course, there are a few considerations to keep in mind: 

• Curriculum : Ensure the course covers fundamental and advanced topics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, UX/UI principles, and relevant tools.
• Hands-on projects : Look for courses with practical assignments and projects so you can build a strong portfolio while learning.
• Industry-relevant skills : Check to see if the course teaches current industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep you up-to-date with the evolving field of web design.
• Experienced instructors : Opt for courses led by instructors with a background in web design or related fields.
• Flexibility : Choose a course that accommodates your schedule, whether it's a self-paced program or one with flexible class timings.
• Interactive and community-based learning : Seek courses that incorporate interactive elements such as forums, discussions, and Q&A sessions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Feedback and support : Choose a course that provides constructive feedback on your work.
• Real-world applications : Look for courses that emphasize real-world applications, teaching you how to solve practical design challenges encountered in professional settings.

In this blog, we’ll list the top 12 best web design courses for beginners, including some of their most notable features and offerings. From UX fundamental classes to learning to design with Webflow, this article will help you choose the right online web design course for you.

12 web design courses for beginners (free + paid)

1. webflow university .

Platforms like Webflow University make it incredibly easy to learn web design . Webflow’s free web design training and masterclasses offers self-paced learning for crucial concepts like typography, page design, and UI design — and how they all work together.

One of the most comprehensive courses, Webflow’s Ultimate web design course boasts over 100 videos. Starting with beginner concepts like HTML basics and CSS classes and subclasses, the course leads to more advanced design concepts like sophisticated animations and interactions.

By the end of the course, you will be able to construct a page design with elements like containers, divs, flexboxes, and grids, as well as use Webflow's most powerful feature — the CMS — to create dynamic blogs.

Along with these fundamental web design skills , you’ll also learn about SEO: how organic and paid searches work, how to set up Google Analytics, and how to optimize your website for search engines.

Even if you know nothing about HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, Webflow gives you everything you need to create responsive websites. Webflow University courses break down the basics with step-by-step instructions that will transform you into the designer you always wanted to be.

2. Creating a Clean & Simple Website with Webflow

Jan Losert, a talented Czech designer, has put together a comprehensive online web design course with Creating a Clean & Simple Website with Webflow .

This class teaches the basics through a step-by-step guide to designing and building a startup community website — and makes the entire website available to clone, for free. This hands-on project lets you see how various elements come together in a page design, making the concepts much easier to understand and learn. 

These lessons cover the important design principles everyone should know, including building navigation, creating calls to action (CTAs), using div blocks, and understanding SEO and responsive web design. 

Completely free and perfect for both beginners and more knowledgeable web designers, Jan’s Creating a Clean & Simple Website with Webflow offers a straightforward project for learning new skills and developing others.

3. The Webflow Masterclass

Ran Segall, founder of Flux Academy, embodies all that it means to be an independent web designer. Ran, someone who knows visual design, what it takes to work with clients, and run the business side of things, brings both experience and expertise to the course. His premium Webflow Masterclass synthesizes all of his smarts for a course that’s both enlightening and inspiring for any aspiring web developer.

The entrepreneurial spirit is the underlying thread running through this coursework. Developing the skills to create customized websites not only makes you a better designer, it also makes you someone who can charge a premium for what you do. Along with tutorials on web design and Webflow, Ran teaches the fundamentals of running a freelance business, like understanding how to price your own work. 

This mix of design skills and other aspects of the web design career makes this a well-rounded course — no matter where you are in your journey.

4. Memorisely

User experience (UX) shapes someone’s general experience on a website, while user interface (UI) involves the controls and pathways to maneuver through it. Both disciplines take the raw materials of a page design and structure them to create a positive user experience — and you can learn both with Memorisely .

Memorisely offers several multi-week self-paced and live boot camps. The live bootcamps, one of their more popular offerings, offer access to a community of other enrolled students through Slack as well as the opportunity for project feedback from peer groups. 

Trusted by over 500,000 designers and developers, Memorisely is a great fit for those who want to learn the basics, launch careers in UX design , or just gain some web design inspiration from other community members and mentors.

5. Design + Code

There is no shortage of interesting web design classes on Design+Code . Whether you want to learn React, Vue, After Effects, or Webflow , there’s something for you on this platform. There are a ton of educational materials to help you learn some of the best web design tools . Plus, the platform offers several exciting classes for mastering other creative skills like sound design, video editing, app design, and game creation. 

For those who just want to learn how to build a website, their free Webflow class is a comprehensive course that takes you through building a functional website with fully fleshed-out web design, multiple pages, CMS data, and payment processing. The class provides students with Webflow lessons which makes it easy to follow and learn.

This online course puts extra emphasis on conversions. It teaches how content, CTAs, and customer feedback can enhance the user experience — all of which web designers often overlook. 

6. Design. Build. Launch.

There’s a lot to love about Caler Edwards’ Design. Build. Launch YouTube series about designing with Webflow. Not only do users learn the fundamentals of web design like navigation and responsive web design, they also end up with their own portfolio website. 

One of the strongest features of this web series is that it begins the design process with the free-to-download Adobe XD app. Once you download the app, Caler teaches you how to wireframe as well as some of the basics of UX and UI design. Then, Caler touches on SEO, how to use Webflow to add title tags, meta descriptions, and how open graph systems work for social media.

7. Learn UI/UX ‍

Learnux.io offers a range of web design courses. The HTML/CSS lessons in particular are well-suited for new designers who want to understand and apply the complexities of CSS.

From the basics of UX, usability, and prototyping, to the final handoff, these classes teach every part of the design process so you can leave feeling confident in creating your first website.

Build completely custom, production-ready websites — or ultra-high-fidelity prototypes — without writing a line of code. Only with Webflow.

Udemy offers a wide range of self-paced web design courses catering to various skill levels, from beginners to advanced users. The platform offers dozens of courses on subjects like responsive web design, WordPress, Figma, and even Webflow websites. 

Perfect for beginners, Udemy includes practical exercises and projects to help learners build their skills in web design, no matter what kind of web design they're interested in. Courses on Udemy are often priced affordably, making them accessible to all budgets. Plus, when users purchase a course on Udemy, they typically get lifetime access to the course content. This access means you can revisit the material, get updates, and review lessons whenever you need to, even after completing the course.

9. LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning provides high-quality courses on a variety of topics, including web design. The courses are created by industry experts and professionals, ensuring that the content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with industry standards.

The platform offers a diverse range of self-paced and flexible web design courses suitable for different skill levels, from beginners to advanced users. Topics range from Adobe XD training to Webflow training, so users can become experts no matter what kind of web design they are interested in.

One of the unique benefits of LinkedIn learning is its integration with personal LinkedIn profiles. As you complete courses, you can showcase your certifications on your LinkedIn profile, enhancing your professional credibility. Plus, LinkedIn Learning provides opportunities for community engagement. Learners can participate in discussions, connect with other professionals, and expand their network within the web design community.

10. Skillshare

Skillshare is an affordable subscription-based learning platform that emphasizes project-based learning, allowing learners to apply teachings and concepts to real projects. This platform offers a diverse range of web design from the fundamentals of UX design to learning how to create a Webflow website. Skillshare’s entry-level course on Webflow is a great option for new web designers who want a hands-on approach to designing and launching a website.

One of the unique benefits of Skillshare is the platform’s huge community. Enrolled students get access to class discussions and can interact with instructors and fellow students to share insights and receive feedback, creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

11. Udacity

Udacity courses are great tools for beginners, and are packed with interactive quizzes and assessments so users can track and monitor their progress. Their course, Web Design for Beginners: Real World Coding in HTML & CSS, is specifically beneficial for beginners and focuses on the fundamentals of HTML and CSS. The course includes interactive quizzes and projects to reinforce concepts and provide hands-on experience. Users can also learn Javascript, UX design, and how to design rest APIs.

Udacity’s hands-on approach ensures that beginners not only understand the concepts but also gain practical skills in coding and designing web pages.

EdX offers dozens of beginner-friendly web design courses, including courses for learning JavaScript to enhance the interactivity of websites and create dynamic content. The course includes hands-on labs for practical application.

Like other web design courses, edX courses are affordable, online, and self-paced so anyone can learn web design on their own time. Plus, their course offerings are far ranging and diverse, so web designer beginners can not only learn the basics, but progress to a more advanced level right within the platform.

Become a web designer with Webflow 

Learning the basics of web design — like UI and UX, CSS, HTML5, responsive web design, and more — can be overwhelming. But with the right courses, anyone can become a master of website design. 

With Webflow , anyone — beginner or advanced — can customize and launch their own website. With self-paced, in-depth courses, users can access a community of over 85,000 other aspiring web designers, and learn everything they need to craft and publish a complete digital experience like a pro. 

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• Connecting Strategy, Activities, and KPIs
• Execution Challenges

How to Formulate a Successful Business Strategy

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Felix Oberholzer-Gee Business Strategy

Dates & eligibility.

No current course offerings for this selection.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course.

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Business Strategy FAQs

What are the learning requirements in order to successfully complete the course, and how are grades assigned.

Participants in Business Strategy are eligible for a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Business School Online.

Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in a thoughtful and timely manner. This will mean meeting each week’s course module deadlines and fully answering questions posed therein. This helps ensure your cohort proceeds through the course at a similar pace and can take full advantage of social learning opportunities. In addition to module and assignment completion, we expect participation in the social learning elements of the course by offering feedback on others’ reflections and contributing to conversations on the platform. Participants who fail to complete the course requirements will not receive a certificate and will not be eligible to retake the course.

More detailed information on course requirements will be communicated at the start of the course. No grades are assigned for Business Strategy. Participants will either be evaluated as complete or not complete.

What materials will I have access to after completing Business Strategy?

You will have access to the materials in every prior module as you progress through the program. Access to course materials and the course platform ends 60 days after the final deadline in the program.

How should I list my certificate on my resume?

Once you've earned your Certificate of Completion, list it on your resume along with the date of completion:

Harvard Business School Online Certificate in Business Strategy [Cohort Start Month and Year]

List your certificate on your LinkedIn profile under "Education" with the language from the Credential Verification page:

School: Harvard Business School Online Dates Attended: [The year you participated in the program] Degree: Other; Certificate in Business Strategy Field of Study: Leave blank Grade: "Complete" Activities and Societies: Leave blank

Description: Business Strategy is a 6-week, 30-35 hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Business Strategy equips professionals with a simplified framework they can immediately apply to create value for customers, employees, and suppliers while maximizing returns and an organization’s competitive edge. Participants learn to evaluate trade-offs and align, prioritize, and formulate strategic initiatives for the greatest business impact.

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