STEM Courses and Certifications

Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

34 ratings

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

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

• Best of All Time

Opening Schools to STEM Careers

Explore strategies to promote STEM careers in schools, address gender stereotypes, and create pathways for students to pursue science and technology fields.

• Independent
• 9 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Opening Minds to STEM Careers

Explore diverse STEM career pathways, tackle gender stereotypes, and learn effective strategies for guiding students towards exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• Independent
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

STEM Is Everywhere!

Discover practical strategies to integrate real-world problems into STEM teaching, enhancing student engagement and career interest through interdisciplinary approaches and collaborative learning.

• Independent
• 5-6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Indoor Air Quality

128 ratings

This course provides a basic knowledge of an emerging area – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings. Learners will realize the importance of maintaining proper IAQ.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

276 ratings

In this course, we learn the origin of the Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio, and derive a formula to compute any Fibonacci number from powers of the golden ratio.

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

• Best of All Time

The Science of Gastronomy

203 ratings

This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Vector Calculus for Engineers

268 ratings

This course is about vector calculus, and covers material that all engineers should know.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Matrix Algebra for Engineers

895 ratings

This course is all about matrices, and concisely covers the linear algebra that an engineer should know. We define matrices and how to add and multiply them, and introduce some special types of matrices.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Numerical Methods for Engineers

76 ratings

Explore essential numerical methods for engineers using MATLAB, covering root finding, matrix algebra, integration, interpolation, and differential equations. Gain practical skills through hands-on programming projects and quizzes.

• Coursera
• 1 day 16 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Differential Equations for Engineers

386 ratings

This course is about differential equations and covers material that all engineers should know. Both basic theory and applications are taught.

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

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

178 ratings

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs.

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

• Best of All Time

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

54 ratings

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of bird…

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

• Best of All Time

Mountains 101

630 ratings

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the wo…

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

• Best of All Time

The Science of the Solar System

53 ratings

Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

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

• Best of All Time