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Certificate Course

Software Development Fundamentals

University of Pennsylvania

Software developers are in high demand in the current job market, and computer programming is a prerequisite skill for success in this field. Start your journey toward becoming a professional software developer by learning Java, one of the industry’s most commonly used programming languages. This course, part of the CS Essentials for Software Development Professional Certificate program, will quickly cover Java syntax and keywords and then explore features of object-oriented programming including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. You will learn how to apply these concepts to programmatic problem solving by investigating class modeling techniques and relationships such as aggregation, realization, and generalization. In addition to programming, you will learn about software testing techniques that help us find problems in our code, and you will use modern development environments and tools for tasks like debugging and unit testing. We will introduce Eclipse, the eclipse debugger and Junit (a unit testing framework). After completing this course, you will be able to design, develop, and test large applications in Java and understand and apply core principles of professional software development.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Modeling and simulation of multibody systems

UniversitÃ© catholique de Louvain

This course aims at acquainting you with the modeling and simulation of complex articulated mechanical systems, denoted as multibody systems, such as vehicles, merry-go-rounds, bicycles, cranes, human bodies, suspensions, robot manipulators, mechanical transmissions, etc. This course is based on 1 video clips focusing on the main theoretical background and concepts, 2 well-illustrated written sections giving more details about the mathematical formulation, and 3 questions, exercises and modeling projects. Despite the intrinsic complexity of such systems in terms of morphology and motions, basic skills in Newtonian mechanics, linear algebra and numerical methods are sufficient to model them, provided that the endless and tedious computation related to their internal kinematics and dynamics are at our disposal. This is the purpose of the symbolic program ROBOTRAN, which can be used with this course and can automatically generate the full set of equations of motion of MBS, in a symbolic manner, i.e. exactly as if you were writing them by hand, whatever the size and their morphological complexity of the application. Hence, this course will instead teach you how to intervene upstream and downstream of this generation step. Upstream the latter you will learn how to translate the real system, e.g. a car suspension, into a virtual multibody model comprising bodies, joints, springs, sensors, constraints, external forces and torquesâ€¦ with a level of refinement that will be dictated by the original issue: for example, what is the minimum tire ground force when the car suspension is excited by a shaker? Downstream the symbolic generation, your intervention will consist in: Completing the symbolic model with features that are indispensable for/specific to your system, e.g. a tire force model, a data look-up-table interpolation or the tuning of a motion controller, among other things; Selecting and implementing under the form of a program in Python, Matlab, or C the suitable numerical method to solve the differential equations of motion, given the original question: an equilibrium solution can give you the static forces and the system deflection, a time simulation can compute any transient motion of the system submitted to forces and torques, a modal analysis will provide you with the eigenmodes that inform you about the system stability and damping characteristics. Selecting the most suitable results, including self-explanatory - and sometimes funny - video animations of your multibody system in motion. In sum, this course, based on the use of the ROBOTRAN* symbolic generator, will allow you to focus on the most interesting aspects of the multibody modeling process, by entirely mastering your computer model from the input data to the results, instead of using a black-box multibody program that clearly goes against the educational objective of such a course. Enjoy Multibody Dynamics! Note: The course was built to teach modeling and simulation of multibody systems, and not to teach any specific software. Some results of system modeling and simulation are provided with Robotran software. Thus, the use of the multibody software of your choice is possible but will not be subject to the monitoring of the teachers of this course. This course is provided in collaboration with Polytechnique MontrÃ©al.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Industry 4.0: How to Revolutionize your Business

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

We have witnessed the power of mechanization in the early nineteen century, automation in the seventies, information and the internet in the last decades. But now, the adaptation of connected intelligence into the business and social fabrics is advancing at an astonishing speed, which will completely change the way we conduct business. In this course,we will discuss changes/predictions we forsee in the future, such as: The credit card business will fade out gradually All currency will be bitcoin Whereas traditional internet gives rise to digital divide, the mobile internet will narrow the wealth gap Most e-business models will become obsolete, leaving customer to factory C2F No more talents to hide except partners Mobile phones will be outdated and replaced by augmented virtual reality AVR Big corporates will transform to big platforms The birth of real Internet economics The death of global manufacturing to networked and dispersed manufacturing This course will explain how these changes will be brought about by the extensive use of digital intelligence, which will be available on mobile, internet, and pervasive computing as homes, offices and factories become a well knitted cyber-physical system. Enabling tools such as Cloud Computing, Big Data, Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems are introduced. Automation, intelligence and collaborations are also discussed with particular reference to smart manufacturing, smart products/services and smart cities, and their opportunities and challenges. This is not a technical course; instead part of the focus is on organizational readiness, skills gaps and competencies for knowledge workers to fully leverage the power of Industry 4.0. Suitable for learners from all disciplines and interested in the mega changes to our society.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Reliability in Engineering Design

Purdue University

The course is aimed at providing an engineering view (as opposed to a purely statistical view or a management view) of reliability analysis as well as reliable product design. The goal is to make the student familiar with both the statistical tools as well as the failure physics that enable one to model time to failure of products and to use such models during design phase to ensure reliable product designs.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Global Water Use and Climate Change

Queenâ€™s University

Humans are vast users of water. From large-scale agriculture to individual domestic use, water resources are being consumed at a tremendous rate. This course investigates the use of water by humans across the globe. The use of water and the impact of that use on existing water resources will be investigated. Climate change is rapidly affecting our understanding of current water resources. This is even more profound when human health is impacted. This course will also look at our changing understanding of water resources and how this is playing a role in the impact of water-resources on human health.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Design Thinking Fundamentals

Rochester Institute of Technology

This course provides an introduction to the foundational activities related to design thinking: a flexible, yet systematic process to define and solve problems. A common misconception is that design thinking requires artistry, but it is not centered on artistic principles. Design thinking is a strategy and mindset that can be applied to any industry to solve problems. As part of the Design Thinking MicroMasters program, this course will explore methods used to evaluate problems, develop ideas, and create innovative solutions with the user in mind. Focusing on the importance of user understanding and the development of desirable, feasible, and viable ideas, this course will provide an overview of the design thinking process from end to end.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging: Ultrasounds, X-ray, positron emission tomography PET and applications

Ã‰cole polytechnique fÃ©dÃ©rale de Lausanne

This physics course covers the physical principles of major in vivo bio-imaging modalities and the different imaging techniques. After a short study of ultrasound imaging, you will learn about the different X-ray imaging techniques. The understanding of the interaction of X-rays with tissue will lead to the study of three different techniques: Computed Tomography CT Emission Tomography Positron Emission Tomography PET This course shows how existing physical principles transcend into bio-imaging and establish an important link into life sciences, illustrating the contributions physics can make to life sciences. Practical examples will be shown to illustrate the respective imaging modality, its use, premise and limitations, and biological safety will be touched upon. During this course, you will develop a good understanding of the mechanisms leading to tissue contrast of the bio-imaging modalities covered in this course, including the inner workings of the scanner and how they define the range of possible biomedical applications. You will be able to judge which imaging modality is adequate for specific life science needs and to understand the limits and promises of each modality. To learn more about biomedical imaging, join us in the second part of this course Biomedical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI .

Level: Advanced

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Certificate Course

Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies

The Linux Foundation

Explore open source networking projects, from The Linux Foundation and beyond, that are shaping the future of networking and telecoms. Designed for open source enthusiasts, university students,network architects and engineers, security architects and engineers, and systems engineers, this course offers a great introduction to open source networking. This course covers the open networking stack from top to bottom; starting from networking hardware disaggregation and modern 100G and 400G switches, through network operating systems, network controllers, virtualization,and orchestration. Develop an understanding of the use cases and technical options for modern open networking in enterprises, service providers, and cloud providers. Become familiar with the following open source networking projects and their use cases: Open Compute Project, ONIE, Akraino FD.io, OVS, IO Visor, DPDK, Open Dataplane, P4 OpenSwitch , Open Network Linux , FRR, DANOS, SONIC, FBOSS OpenDayLight, Tungsten Fabric OpenContrail , ONOS, CORD, Open Security Controller ONAP, OPNFV PNDA, SNAS.

Level: Introductory

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Professional Certificate

C Programming with Linux

Dartmouth_IMTx,Dartmouth College,IMT

In this C Programming with Linux Professional Certificate program of seven short courses, you will learn how to write, read and debug computer programs in the C programming language while also becoming familiar with the Linux operating system. Beginners, even those without any programming experience, will be able to immediately start coding in C through our new coding tools within the web browser. No need to install anything! Why learn C and not another programming language? Did you know that smartphones, your carâ€™s navigation system, robots, drones, trains, and almost all electronic devices have some C-code running under the hood? C is used in any circumstance where speed and flexibility are important, such as in embedded systems or high-performance computing. C is a foundational programming language taught at engineering schools around the world, and represents one of the building blocks of modern computer information technology. Invented in the 1970â€™s. It is still one of the most stable and popular programming languages in the world. Along with the C programming language comes Linux, an essential operating system used by most computer scientists and developers. Linux powers almost all supercomputers and most of the servers worldwide as well as all android devices and most internet of things devices. This Professional Certificate Program will introduce the Linux command line and Linux tools for C programmers; both of which are must-have skills in todayâ€™s tech industries. You will practice through guided exercises and short coding demonstrations, as well as more elaborate assignments. Our dedicated international course team is excited to introduce you to the world of coding and guide you along your path to becoming a skilled C programmer and help you pursue a career in computer engineering. This course has received financial support from the Patrick and Lina Drahi Foundation.

Level: All Level

Certificate Course

The Multi-scale brain

Ã‰cole polytechnique fÃ©dÃ©rale de Lausanne

Understanding the brain requires an integrated understanding of different scales of organisation of the brain. This means studying the role that genes, channels, cells, microcircuits, and even whole brain regions have in different types of behaviour: From perception to action, while asleep or when being awake. This coursewill take the you through the latest data, models and techniques for investigating the different levels of the brain. We will show how we can put the pieces together and attain new insights and derive new theories. With contributions from more than 10 international neuroscientists from six different research institutions, the MOOC gives a broad overview of the latest tools and techniques for neuroinformatics, analysis, modelling and simulation. At the same time, several different tutorials on available data and data tools, such as those from the Allen Institute for Brain Science, provide you with in-depth knowledge on brain atlases, gene expression data and modeling neurons. These tutorials will be followed by exercises that give you the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to use the tools and data for your own research.

Level: Advanced

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Certificate Course

Software Engineering: Introduction

University of British Columbia

This course, part of the Software Development MicroMasters Program, introduces how teams design, build, and test multi-version software systems. You will learn software engineering principles that are applicable to the breadth of large-scale software systems. The course explores topics such as agile development, REST and Async programming, software specification, design, refactoring, information security, and more. By the end of this course, learners will work in teams, applying an agile software development process to specify, design, and test multiple versions of complex software systems. Learners who enroll in the Verified track will receive staff grading and increased interaction with the instructor and staff.

Level: Advanced

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Certificate Course

Marketing Analytics: Competitive Analysis and Market Segmentation

University of California, Berkeley

In this marketing course, you will learn about competitive analysis and market segmentation, including how to analyze and structure industries and markets to transform your marketing efforts from vague, generic attempts to laser-guided precision. You will learn how to predict what your competitors will do next, plus how to segment markets for greater customer satisfaction and company profitability. This course is taught by Stephan Sorger who has held leadership roles in marketing and product development at companies such as Oracle, 3Com and NASA. He has also taught for over a decade at UC Berkeley Extension and is the author of two widely adopted marketing textbooks. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to immediately see practical benefits in the workplace. Analytics-based marketing is increasingly important in determining a company’s spending and ROI. Many entry-level positions in marketing now require some basic level of knowledge in this rapidly growing field.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone

The University of California, San Diego

Building a fully-fledged algorithm to assemble genomes from DNA fragments on a real dataset is an enormous challenge with major demand in the multi-billion dollar biotech industry. In this capstone project, we will take the training wheels off and let you design your own optimized software program for genome sequencing. This big data challenge will cover the entire MicroMasters program. After a brief introduction to the steps required to build a genome assembler, we will let you take steps on your own to start working with real data taken from a sequencing machine and see if you can design genome assembly software that can compete with popular software used in hundreds of sequencing labs around the world every day.

Level: Intermediate

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Professional Certificate

Foundations of AI

IBM

The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. Instead, it is rapidly permeating across all industries and impacting every aspect of our daily-life. Whether you are an industry professional, an executive, an entrepreneur or a student â€“ developing a foundational understanding of AI and its impact on your organization and our society is of paramount importance and will transform your career. This program is meant for those with little or no background in AI, computer science, or data science and does not require any programming skills. Each course is designed to provide a relevant and applicable comprehension of the basic concepts of AI and its many applications and use cases across various industries. You will also be introduced to terms like machine learning, deep learning, neural networks and natural language processing. As you journey through the series you will also be introduced to IBM Watson AI services that enable any business to easily deploy pre-built AI smarts to across your business. When you are ready you can build up to more complex topics in our full 6-course Applied AI Professional Certificate program where you be able to develop and deploy AI powered applications. Through hands-on interactions with several AI environments and applications you will also learn about creating intelligent virtual assistants and how they can be leveraged in different scenarios in your current job or as a way to jumpstart your next career.

Level: Introductory

Certificate Course

AWS Developer: Deploying on AWS

Amazon Web Services

In this course, part of the AWS Developer Series, you will learn how to use DevOps methodologies and tools. You will build and test your application using AWS Cloud9, and deploy to your cloud-based infrastructure with AWS Elastic Beanstalk. You will create a continuous integration/continous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline using AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeCommit, and AWS CodePipeline. You will monitor your application and deployment using Amazon Cloudwatch, and create dashboards using Amazon Elasticsearch and Kibana to gather and catalog performance metrics. This course has a significant hands-on component. Throughout the class, you will perform exercises using the AWS services covered. Class discussions provide an opportunity for you to interact with fellow students as well as AWS training staff.

Level: Advanced

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Nano Degree

Data Visualization

Udacity

You will start by building data visualizations and dashboards, considering your audiences to be as effective as possible. Then, youÃƒâ€¢ll move into drafting presentations using storytelling techniques, visualizations, and animations to provide data-driven recommendations.

Level: Introductory

MicroMasters

Data Science

The University of California, San Diego

Excel in Data Science, one of the hottest fields in tech today. Learn how to gain new insights from big data by asking the right questions, manipulating data sets and visualizing your findings in compelling ways. In this MicroMasters program, you will develop a well-rounded understanding of the mathematical and computational tools that form the basis of data science and how to use those tools to make data-driven business recommendations. This MicroMasters program encompasses two sides of data science learning: the mathematical and the applied. Mathematical courses cover probability, statistics, and machine learning. The applied courses cover the use of specific toolkit and languages such as Python, Numpy, Matplotlib, pandas and Scipy, the Jupyter notebook environment and Apache Spark to delve into real world data. You will learn how to collect, clean and analyse big data using popular open source software will allow you to perform large-scale data analysis and present your findings in a convincing, visual way. When combined with expertise in a particular type of business, it will make you a highly desirable employee.

Level: All Level

Nano Degree

Intro to Machine Learning with PyTorch

Udacity

Learn foundational machine learning techniques -- from data manipulation to unsupervised and supervised algorithms.

Level: Introductory

Nano Degree

Data Structures and Algorithms

Udacity

Get hands-on practice with over 80 data structures and algorithm exercises and guidance from a dedicated mentor to help prepare you for interviews and on-the-job scenarios.

Level: Intermediate

Executive Program

Data Science for Business Leaders

Udacity

This course provides business leaders and managers with strategies and guidelines for how best to solve the human capital, technological, and management challenges of building data science into the business. Students will gain skills in identifying opportunities for data science across many functional areas of the business, as well as learn the tools to prioritize and execute on those opportunities as part of a data science initiative.

Level: All Level

Nano Degree

Computer Vision

Udacity

Write programs to analyze images, implement feature extraction, and recognize objects using deep learning models.

Level: Advanced

Nano Degree

Deep Learning

Udacity

Become an expert in neural networks, and learn to implement them using the deep learning framework PyTorch

Level: Intermediate

Nano Degree

Intro to Machine Learning with Tensorflow

Udacity

Learn foundational machine learning techniques - from data manipulation to unsupervised and supervised algorithms.

Level: Introductory

Part Course

Growth Product Manager Course 1: Growth and Acquisition Strategy

Udacity

Hone specialized Product Management skills in growth and acquisition strategy by learning how to build an agile acquisition plan with market-based measurable KPIs which fits well into the overall growth strategy.

Level: Intermediate

Nano Degree

Growth Product Manager

Udacity

Early Access to the upcoming Growth Product Manager Nanodegree program with the first course from the program, Growth and Acquisition Strategy. You will learn the fundamentals of acquisition funnels and growth loops, measuring and optimizing acquisition performance, defining target audiences and key acquisition channels, and A/B testing at scale to expand the user base of your product.

Level: Intermediate

Nano Degree

Digital Marketing

Udacity

Gain real-world experience running live campaigns as you learn from top experts in the field. Launch your career with a 360-degree understanding of digital marketing.

Level: Introductory

Nano Degree

Product Manager

Udacity

Envision and lead the product strategy of industry-defining products, and learn to successfully bring them to market. Influence the execution of product development as a Product Manager, one of the most highly-coveted roles in technology.

Level: Introductory

Part Course

Growth Product Manager Course 2: Activation and Retention

Udacity

Guide users through the activation funnel as fast as possible, so they reach your productÃƒâ€¢s aha-moment. Deploy experiments to improve customer lifetime value and decrease churn rate.

Level: Intermediate

Nano Degree

Marketing Analytics

Udacity

Gain an in-depth understanding of Google Analytics and marketing analytics. Analyze data and build models with Excel, Data Studio, and create informative data visualizations with Tableau.

Level: Introductory

Part Course

Growth Product Manager Course 2: Monetization Strategy

Udacity

Hone specialized Product Management skills in monetization strategy by learning how to implement strategies to drive profitable growth for your business. Build and test pricing plans, target the right personas, and harness their full lifetime value.

Level: Intermediate

Certificate Course

Social Media: How Media Got Social

Curtin University

Social media and online communication dominate our daily lives in an unprecedented manner. Wireless connectivity, mobile devices and wearable technologies mean that social media is always on, always part of everyday life for billions of people across the world. While the term 'social media' is barely a decade old, the story of how people started using the internet in a social manner is a much longer and more interesting one. This course willincrease learners' understanding of social media by looking at the ways networked connectivity let users become 'social', how this was amplified with the emergence of the web, and how social media became the default mode of the mobile web we use today.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Sign Language: Factors Contributing to Natural Learning

Georgetown University

In this course, we will look at how multiple, varying factors can account for language-learning patterns. Age, for example, is a key factor that predicts fluency. Another topic of particular importance to signed languages is the mind. Knowing that spoken language primarily activates the left hemisphere, in this course we will explore how signed languages also primarily activate the left hemisphere.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Sign Language: Factors Contributing to Natural Change

Georgetown University

In this course, we will explore how language changes over time. We know from documentation that early ASL does not look the same as it does today. The earliest indications suggest that it originated as gesture, but thatâ€™s not what people learn today. Thatâ€™s because, as it was passed down, it evolved and changed. In this course, we will look at the historical data and discuss how the language changed.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870-1920

Columbia University

As we see American women coming into positions of economic and political influence, we start to wonder: why now? The Women Have Always Worked MOOC, offered in four parts, explores the history of women in America and introduces students to historians’ work to uncover the place of women and gender in America’s past. Part two of this series departs from the Civil War, examining how gender shaped women's work outside the home in the late 19th century and how gender influenced the shape of the labor force. We will explore simultaneous efforts to affirm domesticity and provide women with paths to independence during this period, and will uncover how the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution impacted women’s political organizing and participation.The lives of women in the garment industry at the turn of the 20th century, and their involvement in unions, consumer's leagues, and coalitions, take center stage as we work to understand how women made efforts to improve the lives of industrial workers. Using an Intersectional approach, we demonstrate how women with different interests and identities formed alliances around legal and social causes in the early 20th Century, and how this culminated in women's fight for the vote in the early 20th century.

Level: Intermediate

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Certificate Course

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

Harvard University

Where is Giza? How were the Pyramids built? How did the cemeteries and hundreds of decorated tombs around them develop? What was Gizaâ€™s contribution to this first great age of ancient Egyptian civilization, the Old Kingdom? The Giza Plateau and its cemeteries â€” including the majestic Pyramids and the Great Sphinx â€” are stirring examples of ancient Egyptian architecture and culture. They provide windows into ancient Egyptian society, but also contain mysteries waiting to be solved. The Egyptian Pyramids at Giza provide an opportunity to explore the history of archaeology and to learn about some of the modern methods shaping the discipline today. This introductory course will explore the art, archaeology, and history surrounding the Giza Pyramids. We will learn about Egyptian pharaohs and high officials of the Pyramid Age, follow in the footsteps of the great 20th-century expeditions, and discover how cutting-edge digital tools like 3D-modeling are reshaping the discipline of Egyptology. Join us on this online journey to ancient Egyptâ€™s most famous archaeological site as we uncover the history and significance of Giza, and use new digital techniques to unravel the mysteries of its ancient tombs and temples.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Introduction To Music Theory

Berklee College of Music

Do you have a passion for music and want to learn more about how it works? Are you a musician who learned by ear and has no formal training? Would you like to study music but are unsure of where to begin? Then this music theory course is for you. This course includes six lessons that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to understand basic music theory. Youâ€™ll learn from Berklee College of Music professor George W. Russell, Jr. and from Berklee students who share their musical journey and offer advice for those wanting to study music. Above all, the course is designed to impart the joy of creating music and sharing it with others.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Language Revival: Securing the Future of Endangered Languages

University of Adelaide

Language is an integral part of society. Wherever we come from, the words we use and the way in which we use them are fundamental to our cultural identity. In todayâ€™s increasingly globalised world, however, â€˜linguicideâ€™ â€“ the loss of a language â€“ is becoming all too common. But there is hope. The language revival movement has emerged as an important and effective response, and this course will introduce you to its key principles and techniques. After discussing powerful answers to the question of why languages should be revived, weâ€™ll investigate how. Far more than just a simple process of recovering literacy and lost letters, language revival involves a deep and complex engagement with history, human rights, identity and wellbeing. You will also learn whatâ€™s being done around the world right now, and how effective these techniques have been.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

Global China: From the Mongols to the Ming

Harvard University

In the 13th century, by force of arms, the Mongols created the greatest empire in human history. Yet by the end of the Ming dynasty in the late 16th century, a new global economy emerged. New World silver brought together the Americas, Europe, and East Asia, and the intellectuals of East and West began to speak to each other directly. The founding of the Ming and the growth of the global silver trade spurred changes in social and political spheres, and the late Ming period brought new literature, philosophies, and religions, with shifting roles for women. This course, part of a collection on the history and culture of China, will cover the Mongolâ€™s large, multi-ethnic empire and the social, political, and cultural changes during the Ming dynasty. From early Mongol life at Chinaâ€™s northern border to the rise of Genghis Khan, weâ€™ll take a deep dive into the territorial expansion of these traditionally nomadic people. The establishment of a truly global China set the stage for even greater changes in the modern era. Enroll now to understand the context for these changes, and how the economic and political realities of todayâ€™s China originated in the region centuries ago.

Level: Introductory

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Certificate Course

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Tsinghua University

Are you finding it difficult to start the conversation, or find the right words when communicating in English? Do you know how to start and end conversations in a polite way? Do you want to learn more about American, British, Canadian, Australian, South Korean, Colombian, and Chinese cultures? If so, youâ€™ve come to the right course! è¯è¨€æœ€é‡è¦çš„åŠŸèƒ½å°±æ˜¯äº¤æµã€‚åœ¨äº¤æµä¸æˆ‘ä»¬è¦çŸ¥é“å¦‚ä½•å¼€å§‹ä¸€ä¸ªå¯¹æ–¹æ„Ÿå…´è¶£çš„è¯é¢˜ï¼Œå›žç”åˆ«äººçš„æé—®ï¼Œè‡ªç„¶ã€æµç•…åœ°å®Œæˆä¸€ä¸ªå¯¹è¯ã€‚æœ¬è¯¾ç¨‹é€‰å–äº†8ä¸ªä¸»é¢˜ï¼Œç”±50å¤šä½æ¥è‡ªç¾Žå›½ã€è‹±å›½ã€åŠ æ‹¿å¤§ã€æ¾³å¤§åˆ©äºšã€å“¥ä¼¦æ¯”äºšã€ä¸å›½çš„è€å¸ˆåŠå„ä¸ªå¹´é¾„æ®µçš„å¦ç”Ÿï¼Œåœ¨çœŸå®žçš„åœºæ™¯ä¸ï¼Œç”¨æœ€åœ°é“çš„è¡¨è¾¾å’Œæœ€çº¯æ£çš„è‹±è¯ï¼Œå¸¦ä½ è°ˆè®ºæ—¥å¸¸ç”Ÿæ´»ã€å¦ä¹ çš„æ–¹æ–¹é¢é¢ã€‚ æœ¬è¯¾ç¨‹åˆ†ä¸ºå…«ä¸ªå•å…ƒï¼Œæ¯ä¸ªå•å…ƒæœ‰ä¸€ä¸ªä¸»é¢˜ï¼Œåˆ†åˆ«æ˜¯ï¼š 1ã€ä¸ªäººä¿¡æ¯çš„ä»‹ç»ä¸Žäº¤æ¢ 2ã€æˆ‘ä»¬çš„å®¶äººå’Œæœ‹å‹ 3ã€é¥®é£Ÿä¸Žç”¨é¤ 4ã€è‹±è¯å¦ä¹ çš„ç›®çš„å’Œæ–¹æ³• 5ã€å‡æ—¥æ´»åŠ¨å’Œéš¾å¿˜çš„ç»åŽ† 6ã€å…´è¶£çˆ±å¥½ 7ã€æƒ…æ„Ÿè¡¨è¾¾ 8ã€ä¿æŒå¥åº· æ¯ä¸ªä¸»é¢˜ç”±åä½™ç»„å¯¹è¯å’Œå°ç»„è®¨è®ºï¼Œå¤–ç±è€å¸ˆçš„ä¸è¥¿æ–¹æ–‡åŒ–å·®å¼‚ä»‹ç»ï¼Œä¸å›½è€å¸ˆçš„é‡ç‚¹è¯æ±‡ã€å¥åž‹è®²è§£ï¼Œå¬åŠ›ç†è§£ç»ƒä¹ å’Œå£è¯æµ‹è¯•æž„æˆã€‚é€šè¿‡å¦ä¹ å’Œç»ƒä¹ ï¼Œä½ å°†å¯ä»¥å’Œè®²è‹±è¯çš„æœ‹å‹ä»¬è‡ªå¦‚åœ°äº¤è°ˆã€è®¨è®ºä¸Žä¸»é¢˜ç›¸å…³çš„ä»»ä½•é—®é¢˜ã€‚æœ¬è¯¾ç¨‹çš„å¦ä¹ æ–¹æ³•æœ‰å¾ˆå¤šã€‚è‹±è¯å¦ä¹ è€…å¯ä»¥åœ¨åå¤åœ°å¬å’Œè·Ÿè¯»å¯¹è¯çš„è¿‡ç¨‹ä¸ï¼Œä¸æ–ç§¯ç´¯è¯è¨€ç´ æï¼Œå’Œä½ èº«è¾¹çš„æœ‹å‹æˆ–åŒè¯¾ç¨‹çš„å¦ä¹ è€…è¿›è¡Œå¯¹è¯ç»ƒä¹ ï¼›è‹±è¯æ•™å¸ˆå¯ä»¥é€‰ç”¨æœ¬è¯¾ç¨‹ä¸é€‚åˆçš„ä¸»é¢˜ï¼Œç»„ç»‡å¦ç”Ÿè¿›è¡Œå¬è¯´è®ç»ƒï¼Œç»„ç»‡é«˜æ•ˆè¯¾å ‚ã€‚ä¹Ÿè®¸ä½ ä¸èƒ½ç†è§£æ¯æ®µå¯¹è¯çš„å…¨éƒ¨å†…å®¹ï¼Œåªéœ€å¬æ‡‚å¤§æ„ï¼Œéšç€è¯¾ç¨‹çš„è¿›å±•ï¼Œä½ å¬æ‡‚çš„å†…å®¹ä¼šè¶Šæ¥è¶Šå¤šã€‚è®©æˆ‘ä»¬ä¸€èµ·å®žçŽ°ä¸€æ¬¡è‹±è¯å¬è¯´çš„é£žè·ƒå§ã€‚ æœ¬é—¨è¯¾ç¨‹åœ¨åˆ¶ä½œè¿‡ç¨‹ä¸å¾—åˆ°äº†é¦™æ¸¯ä¼Ÿæ–°æ•™è‚²åŸºé‡‘å’ŒGoogleå…¬å¸çš„èµ„åŠ©ï¼Œç‰¹æ¤é¸£è°¢ã€‚

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Attending a Networking Event

University of Washington

In this course, youâ€™ll focus on two key parts of networking. In the first part, you will focus on an elevator pitch, a short speech to highlight the qualities that are important to finding a job or making a connection. Youâ€™ll practice giving your speech and get feedback on your content, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The second part of the course is about networking events. These are informal meetings to make connections with people in a certain area. Youâ€™ll practicemaking â€œsmall talkâ€ andyouâ€™ll get better at making conversation and endingconversations. Youâ€™ll also know how to dress for success and attend your own networking event. Weâ€™re sure your network will grow after you take these steps.

Level: Introductory

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English for Business Networking

University of Washington

Networking is important for job hunters, people changing or entering careers, entrepreneurs, and people in all areas of business. This four-course, 16-week program provides learners with English grammar and vocabulary to identify and expand their social networks. Learners will explore their current network, write emails, create an â€œelevator speech,â€ prepare for and attend a networking event, as well as conduct informational interviews to strengthen their job skills. This program is appropriate for an audience who speaks English as an additional language at the intermediate level.

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Sign Language: Factors Contributing to Natural Structure

Georgetown University

In this course, we will look at how people make sign language workâ€”and to understand this, we have to analyze the actual language. In this course, Professor Ted Supalla will walk you through examples of how alterations within a sign can change its meaning and how this can affect word order in a sentence. This is discussed under the broad term â€œstructureâ€, because a number of things can influence signed language grammar. Many factors have to be considered, which is why we have to take a layered, cumulative approach here.

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Basic Spanish 2: One Step Further

Universitat PolitÃ¨cnica de Valencia

Â¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas! (Welcome!) In this Spanish course, you will learn basic vocabulary to talk about yourself and your everyday life, in the present and in the past, in simple and brief communication situations, as well as about plans for an immediate future. At the end of the course you will be able to communicate in everyday situations according to the A1 proficiency level as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL, Council of Europe). The course, which is designed for English speakers, offers a variety of exercises after going through the stages of content presentation, comprehension and production. You have videos, small texts and audios to improve your pronunciation, glossaries, activities for oral practice with other course students, quizzes, grammar cards and recommendations on external Internet resources to continue learning more and more Spanish. The topics on which the activities revolve are work life, family life, city life and outdoor life. As you can see, a bit of everything to be able talk about yourself and to engage in everyday communication. We hope you like our menu. Â¡Buen provecho! (Bon appÃ©tit!)

Level: Introductory

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Basic Spanish 3: Getting there

Universitat PolitÃ¨cnica de Valencia

Â¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas! (Welcome!) In this Spanish course, you will learn basic vocabulary to talk about yourself and your everyday life, in the present, in the future and in the past, in simple and brief communication situations. You will learn expressions of time, how to express things that will happen in the future, vocabulary related to the shopping list, how to express an opinion, talking about your health, and about experiences and activities that happened in the past. At the end of the course you will be able to communicate in everyday situations according to the A2 proficiency level (elementary) as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages â€‹â€‹(CEFRL, Council of Europe). The course, which is designed for English speakers, offers a variety of exercises after going through the stages of content presentation, comprehension and production. You have videos, small texts and audios to improve your pronunciation, glossaries, activities for oral practice with other course students, quizzes, grammar cards and recommendations on external Internet resources to continue learning more and more Spanish. The topics on which the activities revolve are work life, family life, city life and outdoor life. As you can see, a bit of everything to be able talk about yourself and to engage in everyday communication. We hope you like our menu. Â¡Buen provecho! (Bon appÃ©tit!)

Level: Introductory

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Mandarin Communication

MandarinX

This certificate program is an in-depth introduction to the Chinese language. In Essentials in Chinese, learners will be introduced to Mandarin Chinese in 5 parts. In Basic Level 1, learners will learn basic language skills to talk about eating, shopping, and getting around in Mandarin speaking countries. In Basic Level 2, learners will expand extensively on vocabulary for describing people and objects, making comparisons, and speaking about opinions. In Basic Level 3, learners will further advance their Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and repertoire of sentence structures based on dynamic scenarios. In Business Chinese, learners will be equipped with daily business communication skills, and learn how to react in several scenarios. Participants will not only learn at their own pace, but will also have a chance to practice speaking and listening with professional language teachers. We will focus on important topics for business issues and career development. Participants will have to take a 30-minute oral training class which will be focused on diagnosing their language proficiency level and strengthening the learning outcome. Overall, the program includes 5 Mandarin Chinese courses, 5.5 hours of one-on-one oral training sessions, a 30-minute diagnosed oral training lesson, as well as certifications. Completed Learning Flows: Essentials in Chinese A 30-minute Diagnosed Oral Training Lesson Basic Mandarin Level 1 â†’ 1.5 hours Oral Training Basic Mandarin Level 2 â†’ 1.5 hours Oral Training Basic Mandarin Level 3 â†’ 1.5 hours Oral Training Business Chinese â†’ 1 hour Oral Training Completion and obtaining of the certificate, including an edX Professional Certificate and MandarinX Oral Training Program Certificate.

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English for Doing Business in Asia â€“ Speaking

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The use of English for doing business in multinational settings is a fact of life for many business people. As Asian economies expand and become more involved in the global economy, a lingua franca â€“ a language used to communicate among groups of people who do not share a mother tongue â€“ is needed to exchange information. This course has two goals. The first is to introduce non-native speakers of English to methods for developing spoken English language and communication skills for doing business in Asia. The second is to examine the impact of interculturality and globalization on English communications. By exploring and participating in a business simulation set in Asia, you will develop the principal skills for effective communication in English when conducting business in China and other Asian countries. This course is part of a series developed by the same instructors. Enroll in EBA102x English for Doing Business in Asia â€“ Writing to continue developing your English language and written communication skills. Learn about business writing format, audience, culture, purpose, grammar, style and more.

Level: Introductory

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UX Design

HEC MontrÃ©al

Brainstorm, brainstorm! UX Design is not just about having ideas! The user-centred approach fuels innovation in ways that support incremental, radical and disruptive innovations towards great user experience like no other. User experience design helps the team hone down on a new concept, on general interactions, on desired experiences, before jumping into user interface design (the next MOOC!). Learn divergent ideation methods to bring creativity to problem-solving, whether you are called upon for a simple redesign or a major change in a digital offering. Use convergent ideation methods to anchor a new concept within your business context, seeking win-win innovation for all parties involved, within the project team, across the organisation including external end-users. Thinking through innovation helps position even the smallest change into a long-term perspective. No wonder Design Thinking is a highly valued method. No previous knowledge needed. Join us in the journey to master the divergent and convergent ideation methods. Unlock their potential, through the UX Design and Evaluation MicroMasters, or as an individual course.

Level: Intermediate

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What do Architects and Urban Planners do?

Wits University

Are you interested in studying architecture or urban planning? This course will help you understand what spatial design professionals really do, so you can decide if this is the right profession for you. First, weâ€™ll learn about the built environment, and the kinds of challenges and opportunities that architects and planners grapple with. Then weâ€™ll discuss five short examples based on real projects. In each example, we will focus on the role played by different spatial design professionals, including urban planners, urban designers, landscape architects, architects and interior architects. Youâ€™ll gain a good understanding of what each spatial design profession does, so you can make an informed choice about what to study. The course will also be useful for anyone who needs to interact with spatial design professionals, and would like an insight into their different roles.

Level: Introductory

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Monozukuri: Making Things

Tokyo Institute of Technology

This course introduces fundamental topics related to Monozukuri covering engineering topics such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, design, and dynamics of machinery. This is a new type of course in which learners not only view video lectures and answer quizzes but also learn while actually engaging in their own hands-on learn-by-doing project. You will learn about propulsion mechanism related to a small pop-pop heat powered steamboat. By introducing monozukuri the art of manufacturing or preparing tangible objects which is a philosophy of how to make things with precision that work extremely well. The principle standing behind Japanese high quality manufactured goods will be revealed. Interviews with craftsmen and student organizations that design and make things including the all Japan university competition on human-powered aircraft will be given as an example. This course is recommended course for learners who want to learn engineering principles and about making things in Japan. This course is a revision of the previous course on the same topic and was revised taking into account learner feedback. It also contains materials on experiental learning, which is the learning process by which one learns via their experiences. Furthermore, building a milk-carton boat out of an aluminum can was added in case wood and copper tubing are not available.

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Designing and Creating Skirts

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Designing and creating skirts will teach learners how to design and make clothing by recording measurements from a person, and creating unique designs and made to measure garments. Learners will understand how to record body measurements used to create skirts, and develop the knowledge and skills to adapt the basic blocks into unique designs, with activities to create different waistbands, pockets, openings, pleats, gathers and different skirt shapes and designs. Learners will develop the skills to create skirt patterns, adapting patterns to individual designs by use of fullness and manipulation techniques, and create specification sheets for commercial patterns and manufacturing. With tutorials in pattern making and sewing techniques learners will develop the skills to hand or machine sew garments to fit their own body shape, to develop the skills and knowledge to manufacture clothing, including fit analysis and adjusting the fit of clothing to fit the body shape and size. Gaining valuable knowledge in the art of made to measure clothing, and how to obtain a perfect fit of a garment. Learners will gain appreciation of the history of design, fashion styles and design elements, to be able to design their own unique range of skirts for a specific body shape and size. This course will prepare learners for a career within the fashion industry, gaining a foundation of knowledge to complete an undergraduate programme, or work within the fashion industry as a designer, pattern cutter, merchandiser or fit technologist. The skills obtained in this course will provide a foundation of core skills used within the fashion industry.

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IoT Programming and Big Data

Curtin University

The Internet of Things is creating massive quantities of data, and managing and analysing it requires a unique approach to programming and statistics for distributed data sources. This course will teach introductory programming concepts that allow connection to, and implementation of some functionality on, IoT devices, using the Python programming language. In addition, students will learn how to use Python to process text log files, such as those generated automatically by IoT sensors and other network-connected systems. Learners do not need prior programming experience to undertake this course, and will not learn a specific programming language - however Python will be used for demonstrations. This course will focus on learning by working through realistic examples.

Level: Introductory

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Internationalization: Creating Digital Content for the World

University of Washington

Want to learn how to create a digital product that is truly ready for the world? One that can be released in many markets and for different languages without any alterations to its code? This is the course for you! It shows you everything a developer or PM needs to know to keep in mind when working on software or websites that will be consumed across different markets. This course is an introduction to internationalization, the process of developing the core of a digital product whose features and design are not solely based on a single language or locale. You will learn how to cater for different writing systems, regional formats and even directionality of scripts like the Arabic one. You will also learn about design requirements around localizability that need to be met before you can even start with translating your product into other languages. And you will get a glimpse at the challenges of creating products that donâ€™t offend foreign markets because they are culturally or politically insensitive. This course will show what needs to be done to ensure the best user experience in international markets even before localizing.

Level: Advanced

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UX Management

HEC MontrÃ©al

For UX maturity to settle in an organization, there needs to be UX leadership. In this MOOC you will learn the specifics needed to manage a UX project, from managing UX professionals to talking about user experience to higher-ups, and advocating for users in your organization. You will learn to relay UX strategy to the strategy team, present measurable proof of the value of UX, organize user-centered design activities, and staff UX teams with the appropriate talent. HEC Montrealâ€™s expertise in business and management brings depth to this MOOC, making sure you will earn a strong business-oriented approach to UX management. This way, you will be able to maintain a high degree of UX maturity in your organization. No previous knowledge needed. Join us in the journey to become a UX advocate, through the UX Design and Evaluation MicroMasters, or as an individual course.

Level: Intermediate

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Data Science for Construction, Architecture and Engineering

The National University of Singapore

The building industry is exploding with data sources that impact the energy performance of the built environment and health and well-being of occupants. Spreadsheets just donâ€™t cut it anymore as the sole analytics tool for professionals in this field. Participating in mainstream data science courses might provide skills such as programming and statistics, however the applied context to buildings is missing, which is the most important part for beginners. This course focuses on the development of data science skills for professionals specifically in the built environment sector. It targets architects, engineers, construction and facilities managers with little or no previous programming experience. An introduction to data science skills is given in the context of the building life cycle phases. Participants will use large, open data sets from the design, construction, and operations of buildings to learn and practice data science techniques. Essentially this course is designed to add new tools and skills to supplement spreadsheets. Major technical topics include data loading, processing, visualization, and basic machine learning using the Python programming language, the Pandas data analytics and sci-kit learn machine learning libraries, and the web-based Colaboratory environment. In addition, the course will provide numerous learning paths for various built environment-related tasks to facilitate further growth.

Level: Introductory

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Experience The Fastest, Easiest Path Towards Balancing Your Chakras & Your Life

Anodea Judith

Embark On A Transformational Journey That Re-Aligns All Aspects Of Your Being Ã¢â‚¬â€ Mind, Body & Spirit Ã¢â‚¬â€ So You Can Awaken Your Fullest Creation Power.

Level: All Level

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How to Tune Into Your Spiritual Energy to Empower Your Ã¢â‚¬Å“Real WorldÃ¢â‚¬Â and Live in Duality

Vishen Lakhiani

Learn FOUR Powerful Yet Simple Energy Techniques To Tap Into Your Spiritual Body So You Can Easily Fine Tune Your Physical World For More Health, Wealth, Love, Inner Peace and Clarity.

Level: All Level

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Discover A Breakthrough Method To Rise Above Any Adversity And Engineer Outstanding Levels Of Happiness - In 45 Days Or Less

Srikumar Rao

Based On A Transformational Curriculum Once Only Available To Select MBA Students At Columbia Business School, London Business School & UC Berkeley - And Now Made Public For The First Time Ever.

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Awaken The Species

Neale Donald Walsch

Use Neale Donald WalschÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Unique Process to Uncover Your Divinity in 16 Key Areas of Life So You Can Become a Highly Evolved Being

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Hero Genius Legend

Robin Sharma

Equip Yourself With Key Habits, Techniques And Skills To Turn Yourself Into A Super Performer At Life

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Duality with Jeffrey Allen

Jeffrey Allen

Discover How To Tap Into Your Energy To Get Answers, Attract Synchronicities, Raise Your Vibrations, And Make An Impact On The World

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Money EQ Program

Ken Honda

Transform Your Relationship With Money, And Open The Floodgates To A Life Of Free-Flowing Wealth & Prosperity

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Mastering Authentic Networking

Keith Ferrazzi

Transform Your Career & Life With The Power Of Authentic Relationships

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