People & Society Courses and Certifications

Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

This course is open to professionals interested in learning more about leadership in higher education for a changing demographic or interested in developing their own leadership skills. The very idea that individuals can be taught to lead is not without…

• Coursera
• 14 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Using Public Policy for Social Change

Explore public policy's role in addressing societal challenges, focusing on social inequalities. Learn policy design, analysis, and advocacy skills to create positive change across various sectors.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

Learn to address climate change through individual, community, and political actions. Explore food, energy, transportation, and urban design strategies. Develop a personal climate action plan and gain empowerment for ongoing impact.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

Explore survey data collection methods, their impact on data quality, and tradeoffs between error sources. Learn about classic and emerging modes, interviewing techniques, and alternative data sources.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

Explore technological innovations in mobility, focusing on electrification and automation. Analyze social impacts and envision a safer, cleaner, more equitable future of transportation.

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

Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

Explore LXD fundamentals, from design processes to inclusive practices. Gain insights into technology's role, career paths, and real-world applications through expert perspectives and hands-on activities.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

Explore learning experience design fundamentals, tools, and contemporary issues. Gain insights from professionals, engage in immersive design scenarios, and establish career pathways in this comprehensive introduction.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Generative AI: Governance, Policy, and Emerging Regulation

Explore governance, policy, and regulation for responsible generative AI deployment. Gain insights on data management, transparency, risk assessment, and current regulatory landscapes.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

Develop data analysis skills for public sector decision-making, focusing on policy analysis techniques, statistical methods, and R programming to support efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in policymaking.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

Learn real estate development fundamentals, including project stages, feasibility, social impact, and financial modeling. Gain skills to invest in your community through immersive experiences and practical knowledge.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

Develop adaptable teaching strategies for fluctuating conditions, focusing on the relationship between learning goals, activities, and environments to create flexible and resilient educational experiences.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

Explore learning theories, taxonomies, and design frameworks to create effective educational experiences. Develop learner personas, define outcomes, and use conceptual tools for ideation and course planning.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

Explore how technology and policy intersect with social equity, examining biases in AI, climate change impacts, and community concerns. Learn to build and govern technology more equitably.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

Explore multimedia design principles, assessment types, and evaluation frameworks to create engaging learning experiences. Develop skills in content creation, rubric design, and portfolio building for professional growth.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

Explore the power of art in addressing social justice and gender equality, focusing on women's work erasure. Learn to critique art history, develop creative projects, and examine real-world examples of socially conscious art.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course