Economic Systems Courses and Certifications

Capitalism vs. Socialism: Comparing Economic Systems

108 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Professor Emeritus Edward F. Stuart takes you across three centuries to chart the history of modern economic thought and practice around the world.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

David Shapiro ~ AI

I Was the Bottleneck, Not the AI - Exploring AGI and Post-Labor Economics

Explore the concept of human bottlenecks in AI development, AGI implications, and post-labor economics in this thought-provoking discussion by David Shapiro.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

W. Brian Arthur on The History of Complexity Economics

Explore complexity economics, a paradigm shift in economic thinking that borrows insights from ecology and evolutionary biology to understand markets, technologies, and economic systems as dynamic, out-of-equilibrium entities.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Shapiro ~ AI

Post-Labor Economics: Bridging the Gap - Lecture 5 (2025 Update)

Explore strategies for transitioning to a post-labor economy, examining how to bridge the gap between current economic systems and future automated paradigms.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Wealth Supremacy - How the Extractive Economy and Capitalism Drive Today's Crises

Explore how wealth inequality and biased capitalism drive economic injustice and environmental crises, and discover potential solutions through democratized ownership and non-extractive economic models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Wealth Supremacy - How the Extractive Economy and Capitalism Drive Today's Crises

Explore how wealth inequality and biased capitalism drive economic injustice and environmental crises, and discover potential solutions through democratized ownership and non-extractive economic models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Hacking, Monopoly, Justice and Joy - Toward a New Capitalism

Explore economic concepts like hacking, monopoly, justice, and joy in this thought-provoking discussion on reimagining capitalism for a more equitable future.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Management

Go global with confidence! Develop the skills to navigate international markets, manage diverse teams, and drive success in today's interconnected world.

• OpenLearning
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

政治经济学

Delve into Marxist political economy principles, analyzing capitalist and socialist economic systems while mastering theoretical foundations for understanding modern economic practices and development trends.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Circular Economy: An Introduction

34 ratings at edX

Ready to make a difference? Learn how to contribute to a sustainable economic system by implementing novel business and design approaches!

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

African development – from the past to the present

60 ratings at Coursera

Explore Africa's economic history, from pre-colonial times to modern challenges, gaining insights into the continent's development, limitations, and opportunities for the future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Macroeconomics - The Basics

14 ratings at edX

Explore macroeconomics and its current and future trends. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 10-18 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding the Business Environment

An introduction to the business environment. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intro to Anthropology: Help and Review

Comprehensive anthropology overview covering biological, cultural, and archaeological aspects. Supplement lectures with video lessons and quizzes to enhance understanding of human evolution, culture, and societies.

• Study.com
• 2 days 16 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

HiSET Social Studies: Prep and Practice

Comprehensive preparation for HiSET Social Studies exam, covering history, government, economics, and geography through engaging video lessons and self-assessments to solidify understanding of key topics.

• Study.com
• 3 days 7 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course