Humanities Courses and Certifications

Crisis Day

Explore high-stakes crisis management through real-life scenarios: hostage negotiation, space emergency, and 9/11. Learn from experts about leadership, resilience, and decision-making under extreme pressure.

• MasterClass
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Following a full tasting menu of recipes, learn how to elevate your techniques, minimize waste, and turn vegetarian dishes into works of art.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Dominique Ansel Teaches French Pastry Fundamentals

Learn baking and more with his precise methods, add classic recipes to your repertoire, and explore texture and flavor inspirations to delight friends and family

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Thomas Keller Teaches Cooking Techniques Meats Stocks And Sauces

Learn to sauté, pan and oven roast, braise, fry, and grill, and how to select the best cut of meat for each technique with confidence. Then, learn to make the stocks and sauces that are essentials in Chef Keller’s restaurant kitchens.

• MasterClass
• 6 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Thomas Keller Teaches Cooking Techniques

Teaches Cooking Techniques I: Vegetables, Pasta, and Eggs

• MasterClass
• 6 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Niki Nakayama Teaches Modern Japanese Cooking

Niki will teach you techniques for preparing sashimi, tempura, perfect rice, and more. Learn how to make dishes that honor fresh ingredients as Niki shows you how to cook with care and gratitude.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Yotam Ottolenghi Teaches Modern Middle Eastern Cooking

Learn how to make generous platters—mezze and brunch spreads to homemade condiments, stunning stand-alones, and delicious vegetables—so you can entertain with ease.

• MasterClass
• 5 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Gabriela Camara Teaches Mexican Cooking

Learn step-by-step recipes—for dishes of her own design, like tuna tostadas, and staples like tacos al pastor, salsa, and tortillas—and delight loved ones with your own delicious renditions of Mexican favorites.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Massimo Bottura Teaches Modern Italian Cooking

Learn how to make rich, flavorful tagliatelle al ragù, pumpkin risotto, and a MasterClass-exclusive Emilia Burger recipe. Develop your palate and embark on a culinary adventure.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

N K Jemisin Teaches Fantasy And Science Fiction Writing

The acclaimed science fiction and fantasy writer is teaching you how to create a world from scratch, develop compelling characters, and get published.

• MasterClass
• 4 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Aprende 30 recetas auténticas de la mano de Madhur Jaffrey, la mayor autoridad en cocina india. Descubre cómo combinar y tostar especias, preparar platos vegetarianos, carnes del sur de Asia, panes y más.

• MasterClass
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Explore traditional and reimagined Southern cooking with James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey. Learn techniques and recipes for dishes like succotash, pork shank, seafood middlin, and gumbo, while discovering the rich history behind each meal.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Learn Danish

Discover Danish fundamentals through basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, progressing from greetings to conversations about work, family, and daily life.

• Babbel
• 35-45 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Learn Indonesian

Master basic Indonesian vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through practical conversations covering greetings, directions, shopping, dining, and travel essentials.

• Babbel
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Masterpieces of World Literature

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Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of World Literature.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 5-7 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)