People & Society Courses and Certifications

Moral Problems and the Good Life

Explore ethical challenges through a rigorous examination of well-being, objectivity, historical approaches, and moral obligations to others.

• MITx Online
• 10 weeks, 5-7 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Political Economy and Economic Development

Explore why political institutions affect economic development, applying theories to real-world examples from voting and corruption to media influence.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Problems of Philosophy

Explore the big questions of philosophy, from God's existence to free will, morality, knowledge, and life's meaning through critical thinking and argument assessment.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Resolving Renewable Energy Siting Disputes

Gain insights into resolving renewable energy siting conflicts through stakeholder assessment, community engagement, and consensus-building techniques to overcome opposition and foster successful project implementation.

• MITx Online
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Socially-Responsible Real Estate Development

Explore socially-responsible real estate development, focusing on impact assessment, public consultation, and creating value for all stakeholders.

• MITx Online
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Challenges of Global Poverty

Explore the complexities of global poverty, examining economic approaches to challenges like health, education, credit, and institutions in developing countries.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Tools for Academic Engagement in Public Policy

Gain insights into effective policy engagement for scientists and engineers, with practical tips for impacting public policy and connecting with key stakeholders.

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

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: International Development

Explore the economic and political dimensions of global poverty through data-driven approaches, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: Public Policy

Gain insights into evaluating policy effectiveness using data and evidence, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT or other universities.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

French 101 Phonetics (Live Online)

Unlock the secrets of French pronunciation with a comprehensive workshop focused on mastering phonetics.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $48.00

French 101 Grammar (Live Online)

Gain a solid understanding of fundamental French grammar in this focused workshop.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $48.00

Chinese Level 3: Intermediate Low (HSK 3) (Live Online)

Advance your Mandarin skills with a course tailored for intermediate learners.

• CourseHorse
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• $148.00

Chinese Level 1: Absolute Beginner (HSK 1) (Live Online)

Embark on your journey to mastering Mandarin with a course designed for absolute beginners.

• CourseHorse
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• $148.00

Jane Austen (Live Online)

Dive into the captivating world of Jane Austen, starting with her early works and journeying through her major novels to her later writings.

• CourseHorse
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• $75.00

Spanish Advanced Beginner (60 Minutes) (Live Online)

Refine your Spanish speaking abilities through focused pronunciation and grammar practice.

• CourseHorse
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• $210.00