United States Courses & Certifications

Systems Biology

This course provides an introduction to cellular and population-level systems biology with an emphasis on synthetic biology, modeling of genetic networks, cell-cell interactions, and evolutionary dynamics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 32 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Multicore Programming Primer

The course serves as an introductory course in parallel programming. It offers a series of lectures on parallel programming concepts as well as a group project providing hands-on experience with parallel programming.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Atomic and Optical Physics I

This course is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 34 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Teaching and Assessing Clinical Skills

810 ratings at Coursera

The purpose of this course is to improve feedback, clinical teaching, and assessment of clinical skills.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Space, Time and Einstein

5 reviews

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

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Algorithmic Lower Bounds: Fun with Hardness Proofs

The class focuses on reductions and techniques for proving problems are computationally hard for a variety of complexity classes.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 31 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Statistical Mechanics II: Statistical Physics of Fields

Basic principles are examined in this class, such as the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 35 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Research in Global Settings

2 reviews

Explore ethical principles for biomedical research in global settings, focusing on low- and middle-income countries. Learn to adapt standards, consent processes, and address post-trial obligations.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Sports and Society

9 reviews

Explore the complex interplay between sports and society, examining issues of money, politics, race, gender, and culture through an interdisciplinary lens. Gain fresh perspectives on popular and niche sports alike.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Effective Field Theory

Effective field theory is a fundamental framework to describe physical systems with quantum field theory.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 36 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Win at Texas Hold'em Poker

This short course covers the poker concepts, math concepts, and general concepts needed to play the game of Texas Hold'em on a professional level.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Graph Theory and Additive Combinatorics

This course examines classical and modern developments in graph theory and additive combinatorics, with a focus on topics and themes that connect the two subjects.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 34 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

15 reviews

Discover the art of crafting compelling plots, from structure and scene-building to character development and revision techniques. Enhance your storytelling skills and bring your narratives to life.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

D-Lab: Energy (Spring 2011)

Project-based approach that engages students in understanding and addressing the applications of small-scale, sustainable energy technology in developing countries where compact, robust, low-cost systems for generating power are required.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Becoming the Next Bill Nye: Writing and Hosting the Educational Show (January IAP 2015)

Becoming the Next Bill Nye is about using video production techniques to develop your ability to engagingly convey your passions for science, technology, engineering, and / or math.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video