People & Society Courses and Certifications

Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

Explore the history, impact, and systemic issues of police violence in the US. Learn about community responses, activism strategies, and develop an action plan for positive change.

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

Series Orientation: Transforming Education

Series Orientation welcomes learners to the Transforming Education series, introduces Self-Directed/Community-Supported Learning as our core instructional design, and positions learners for success as aspiring change agents.

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

Exploratory Data Analysis for the Public Sector with ggplot

Develop data visualization skills using R and ggplot2 for public sector analysis. Learn to create informative charts, explore distributions, and apply best practices in data presentation for public administration.

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

Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

Explore evidence-based strategies for preventing firearm injuries among youth, covering topics like suicide, violence, and unintentional harm. Learn from experts about research, policies, and future directions in this critical field.

• Coursera
• 1 day 16 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Social Impact & Public Policy

Explore how public policy, social work, community organizing, and sustainability leadership drive social change, building skills in advocacy, equity, and leadership for beginners.

• Coursera
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

Explore the process of transforming scientific discoveries into potential health applications, focusing on drug discovery, animal studies, and the role of government in supporting translational research.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Envisioning Educational Transformation

Empowering change agents to reimagine education through global insights, national policy analysis, and local system transformation. Develop shared ambitions for improved access, quality, and equity in your context.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Environmental Justice

Explore the complex intersection of environmental burdens, social justice, and systemic change while examining historical events, legislative victories, and emerging work in environmental equity and rights.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

Explore the concept of socially just universities, examining challenges, changes, and strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive higher education institutions.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Black Performance as Social Protest

Explore Black performance as a powerful tool for social protest, from slavery to modern movements. Analyze historical and contemporary artistic expressions of resistance, and create a manifesto for racial equity.

• Coursera
• 1 day 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Russia-Ukraine War: One Year Later Teach-Out

Explore the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict's impact on global policy, NATO relations, and Ukrainian life. Gain insights from diverse perspectives and learn how to support those affected by the war.

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

Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

Explore the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ban on race-based affirmative action in college admissions, its historical context, and strategies for promoting diversity and equity in higher education.

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

Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

Examine factors behind the US student loan debt crisis, explore forgiveness legislation, and consider economic impacts. Learn about repayment options, alternative education paths, and resources for managing student debt.

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

Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

3 ratings

This course will cover the mathematical theory and analysis of simple games without chance moves.

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

Assessment for Learning

4 ratings

Explore current debates on testing, assessment approaches, and emerging technologies in education. Gain insights into data mining, learning analytics, and evaluation processes for improved learning outcomes.

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