English Courses

Probabilistic Systems Analysis and Applied Probability

This course introduces students to the modeling, quantification, and analysis of uncertainty.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 32 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physical Chemistry

3 reviews

This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics for use by chemists. Emphasis is on creating and building confidence in the use of intuitive pictures.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 31 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Algorithms (SMA 5503)

3 reviews

This course teaches techniques for the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, emphasizing methods useful in practice.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Theory of City Form

3 reviews

This course covers theories about the form that settlements should take and attempts a distinction between descriptive and normative theory by examining examples of various theories of city form over time.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 35 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Data Structures & Algorithms IV: Pattern Matching, Dijkstra’s, MST, and Dynamic Programming Algorithms

6 reviews

Explore advanced graph algorithms, pattern matching, and dynamic programming techniques. Gain practical skills in implementing efficient solutions for complex computational problems.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 9-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Queuing Theory: from Markov Chains to Multi-Server Systems

13 reviews

Learn key mathematical tools necessary to anticipate the performance levels of queueing systems and understand the behavior of other systems that evolve randomly over time.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Community Change in Public Health

10 reviews

Explore community-based approaches to public health, focusing on understanding community structures, promoting participation, and implementing sustainable interventions for positive change.

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

Fundamentals of Physics

8 reviews

This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves.

• YouTube
• 1 day 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sustainable Finance and Investment

Unlock ESG investing strategies, data analytics, and portfolio management techniques to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into financial decisions.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 6 hours a week
• 15th Apr, 2026
• Paid Course

Computing for Data Analysis

6 reviews

A hands-on introduction to basic programming principles and practice relevant to modern data analysis, data mining, and machine learning.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

20 reviews

This course will cover the topic of Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of bacterial genomes which is becoming more and more relevant for the medical sector.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Deciphering Secrets: Unlocking the Manuscripts of Medieval Toledo (Spain)

12 reviews

Explore the medieval city of Toledo (Spain) and assess its history of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious and cultural coexistence.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Easy Interview Coding Practice in Python

4 reviews

Master Python coding fundamentals through hands-on practice with string manipulation, list operations, math algorithms, and recursion - perfect for building interview confidence and problem-solving skills.

• CodeSignal
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Paradoxes of War

13 reviews

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

Top 10 Social Issues for the President’s First 100 Days

Collaborate with Penn faculty and fellow learners to identify the Top 10 Social Policy Issues facing the newly elected US President and Congress.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)