STEM Courses and Certifications

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Diversity in Music Technology - Initiatives and Insights From Music Information Retrieval

Explore diversity initiatives in music technology, focusing on ISMIR and WiMIR efforts to promote inclusivity. Gain insights for designing effective diversity programs in tech communities.

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

Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

7 ratings

The Origins course tracks the origin of all things – from the Big Bang to the origin of the Solar System and the Earth. The course follows the evolution of life on our planet through deep geological time to present life forms.

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

Career Certificate

OAD: Associates of Applied Science in Drafting and Design

2690 ratings at VDCI

Master CAD and BIM skills for AEC careers through comprehensive training in AutoCAD, Revit, blueprint reading, and design fundamentals with hands-on projects.

• VDCI
• 117 hours
• Self-Paced
• $9,999.00

Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy

6 ratings

The course introduces the three key spectroscopic methods used by chemists and biochemists to analyse the molecular and electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

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

Gain comprehensive construction industry knowledge, from fundamentals to project management, blueprint reading, and professional skills needed to excel in modern construction roles.

• VDCI
• 250 hours
• Self-Paced
• $2,399.00

Career Certificate

Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating Certification

1913 ratings at VDCI

The Blueprint Reading & Estimating Fundamentals Bundle consists of three courses to develop your blueprint reading skills and understand the fundamentals of cost estimating.

• VDCI
• 180 hours
• Self-Paced
• $1,499.00

Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating

1913 ratings at CreativeLive

Blueprint Reading & Construction Estimating Course (Self-Paced)

• CreativeLive
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

From Sea to Changing Sea - Marine Life and Ocean Conservation

12 ratings

Experts discuss marine life challenges, including climate change impacts, coral reef health, and ocean acoustics, offering insights into conservation and research efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Residential Interior Design

1141 ratings at CreativeLive

Master residential interior design using AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite to create floor plans, 3D models, and polished visual presentations for stunning living spaces.

• CreativeLive
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learning to Code with Python

Engaging Python series for kids 11-14, covering basics to game creation. Hands-on approach with turtle graphics, variables, loops, functions, and simple game development.

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

The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

5 ratings

Comprehensive introduction to finite element methods for physics and engineering, covering mathematical foundations and practical coding implementation using open-source tools for various PDEs and physical phenomena.

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

General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application

5 ratings

This course will cover the topics of a full year, two semester General Chemistry course. We will use a free on-line textbook, Concept Development Studies in Chemistry, available via Rice’s Connexions project.

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

Construction Project Management

7408 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of construction project management, covering industry fundamentals, project delivery methods, lean principles, sustainability, safety, BIM, and planning techniques for effective project execution.

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

Introduction to Statistics

4293 ratings at Coursera

You will gain the foundational skills that prepare you to pursue more advanced topics in statistical thinking and machine learning.

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

Maximum Entropy Methods

10 ratings

In this tutorial, Simon DeDeo introduces MaxEnt through a series of examples, taking students from the basics of the subject up to its applications in science and engineering

• Complexity Explorer
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate