People & Society Courses and Certifications

Paradoxes of War

13 ratings

The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are.

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

BYU

Creative Writing

24 ratings

I'm Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers. Learn about plot, wordbuilding, short stories, character, and publishing.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CrashCourse

Linguistics by CrashCourse

16 ratings

In 16 episodes, Taylor Behnke teaches you linguistics! The content is based on an introductory university-level curriculum, curated by a team of linguists: Lauren Gawne, Jessi Grieser, and Gretchen McCulloch.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

11 ratings

Explore the constitutional challenges in Muslim-majority countries, examining historical contexts, political movements, and the interplay between religion and governance in shaping modern Muslim societies.

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

HILT Conference - Making Peer Learning Effective

16 ratings

Explore research-backed strategies for effective peer learning, examining collaborative projects, inquiry methods, and student-centered approaches in higher education.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Academic English: Writing

23065 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential academic writing skills, from grammar to research, culminating in a capstone project where you'll craft a scholarly paper on a topic of your choice.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Learning to Teach Online

9 ratings

Develop effective online teaching strategies, design engaging activities, and create impactful assessments. Learn to leverage technology for enhanced learning experiences and student engagement.

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

English Composition I

19 ratings

You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

8 ratings

This is the last course in the Academic Writing specialization before the capstone project. By the end of this course, you will be able to complete all the steps in planning a research paper.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Writing

7 ratings

After completing this course, you will be able to plan and write a more sophisticated argument essay.

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

Welcome to Game Theory

16 ratings

Explore game theory's key concepts like equilibrium and rationality, and their applications across disciplines. Gain a conceptual understanding of strategic decision-making in various contexts.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Improve Your English Communication Skills

27207 ratings at Coursera

Enhance professional English communication for business success. Focus on emails, meetings, presentations, and networking. Develop skills for career advancement and effective interactions in various professional contexts.

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

Introduction to child psychology

10 ratings

Childhood is a time of rapid growth and development, and studying these changes is endlessly stimulating. In this free course, Introduction to child psychology, you will be introduced to the ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

12 ratings

Want your workplace writing to make a positive impression? At the end of this course, you will be a more confident writer, able to create higher quality professional documents more quickly.

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

Justice with Michael Sandel

17 ratings

Explore fundamental ethical questions with renowned philosopher Michael Sandel, examining justice, equality, and citizenship through thought-provoking scenarios and real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 13 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video