People & Society Courses and Certifications

Sustainable Cities Case Studies

Analyze real-world urban sustainability strategies through case studies of Maui, Washington DC, Copenhagen, and Singapore. Develop practical solutions for resilient cities.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

Explore policy and technology innovations for sustainable urban development. Gain strategies to implement resilience policies, evaluate opportunities, and create a vision for carbon-free smart cities using expert insights and case studies.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

Explore interactive simulations to enhance K-2 math teaching, focusing on number sense, counting, and place value. Learn strategies for diverse learners and create engaging, effective lessons using PhET tools.

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

Description Design for Interactive Learning Resources

Innovative framework for designing descriptions of interactive learning resources, focusing on accessibility for visually impaired learners. Covers state and responsive descriptions, design patterns, and evaluation methods.

• Coursera
• 1 day 17 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

Explore ethical challenges in tech leadership, focusing on navigating gray areas, decision-making drivers, and potential pitfalls. Gain insights to enhance ethical awareness and decision-making skills.

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

Our World and How to Accept It

Explore strategies for effective DEI initiatives in organizations, from inclusive recruiting to employee retention. Learn to develop, implement, and measure success of DEI plans that advance business goals and foster collaboration.

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

Teaching for Justice and Inclusivity In Challenging Times

Practical strategies for inclusive teaching in challenging times, addressing cultural diversity, student rights, and family engagement while navigating contentious educational landscapes.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Baseball and Americanism

Explore baseball's role in shaping American identity, culture, and history from the Civil War to the Korean War, examining its impact on society and national ideals.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Power of Sport in American Culture

Explore how sports shape American values, from religious-like fandom to political battlegrounds, while analyzing cultural myths, media influence, and power dynamics in athletics.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Baseball into the Millennium

Explore baseball's recent history through economics, culture, and societal events. Examine iconic players, labor issues, and the sport's response to major historical moments.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution

Explore the fascinating world of ombudsman roles and discover how these dispute resolution professionals build fairness, trust, and effective communication across institutions globally.

• Coursera
• 2 days 4 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Gangster Fiction: Rise of an American Antihero

Explore the American gangster novel as a distinctive literary genre through W.R. Burnett's foundational "Little Caesar," examining antiheroes, moral complexity, and cultural identity.

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

Fractions for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

Discover interactive teaching strategies using PhET simulations to enhance fraction learning for grades 3-5, including lesson creation and peer collaboration.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Gangster Fiction: The Gangster American Dream

Explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby* as gangster fiction, analyzing character, symbolism, language, and the American Dream through close reading and literary analysis.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Requirements Writing

Welcome to "Requirements Writing". As the title indicates, over the next four weeks, we will be looking at the important task of writing of text-based requirement statements.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course