Humanities Courses and Certifications

Chess.com

Everything You Need to Know About Chess

14 ratings

This playlist includes four videos, designed to give every aspiring chess player the "one chess lesson of their life" if they were only to get one. Start with the Openings video, move onto Tactics & Strategy, lean about Endgames, and then Bring it All To…

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Become a Journalist: Report the News!

1702 ratings at Coursera

Develop professional journalism skills, from newsgathering to reporting, while exploring ethical standards, societal impact, and diverse career opportunities in the field.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Hinduism Through Its Scriptures.

31 ratings at edX

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

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

Disaster Response - A Decade of Lessons Learned Post-9/11 - The Forum at HSPH

9 ratings

Examining disaster response progress since 9/11, focusing on health risks, roles of survivors and agencies, and measures for recovery. Experts discuss leadership, firefighters' health, and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

359 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science of food cravings, learn mindful eating and self-compassion, and develop strategies to rebuild a healthy relationship with food in our changing food environment.

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

Shakespeare’s Othello: The Moor

16 ratings at edX

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare's Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello's story in new forms and contexts today.

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

Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

415 ratings at Coursera

Learn to evaluate deductive arguments using truth tables and Venn diagrams. Master propositional and categorical logic to analyze validity in reasoning, with practical exercises to reinforce your skills.

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

Introduction To Food & Health

3 ratings

Explore innovative strategies to address global health crises through practical approaches to healthy eating, nutritional practices, and overcoming barriers to sustainable dietary changes.

• edX
• 1 week, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

826 ratings at Coursera

Explore theories of the unconscious mind, from Freud to modern psychology. Examine its influence on behavior, dreams, and decision-making. Discover surprising insights about your own mental processes.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought | 中国哲学思想中的人类与自然观

7 ratings

Think along with Classical Chinese masters as they explore and debate how and where we can find ethical guidance in nature. 与中国古代哲学大师们一道思索和讨论人类如何从自然界发现道德准则

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Learn Turkish for Beginners

13 ratings

Comprehensive introduction to Turkish language basics, covering essential phrases, vocabulary, and conversation skills for everyday situations like shopping and doctor visits.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Business English: Basics

1220 ratings at Coursera

This course aims to improve your Business English language skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills and your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods.

• Coursera
• 1 day 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

1426 ratings at Coursera

Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations.

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

Game Developers and Esports Organizations

214 ratings at Coursera

Explore game developers' role in esports, qualities of successful esports games, and the business aspects of professional esports organizations, including branding and player management.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cooking for Busy Healthy People

172 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create healthy, delicious meals with flexible recipes and smart ingredient choices. Discover time-saving techniques, plant-based options, and comfort food adaptations from home cooks and professional chefs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course