People & Society Courses and Certifications

Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

504 ratings at Coursera

Explore indigenous knowledge systems and their potential benefits for all learners. Examine historical, social, and cultural aspects of Aboriginal education to inform professional practices across various fields.

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

Psychological research, obedience and ethics

8 ratings

In this free course, Psychological research, obedience and ethics, you will learn about the importance of ethics in research that is undertaken by psychologists. You will read about the famous ...

• OpenLearn
• 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

4760 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential skills for university success: efficient information search, critical evaluation of sources, ethical use of information, and effective digital communication and networking.

• Coursera
• 1 day 12 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Business English: Basics

1228 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

Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

448 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities in this new era.

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

University of Pennsylvania;  Unicef

Social Norms, Social Change I

2078 ratings at Coursera

Explore social norms' impact on societies, learn to diagnose and measure them, and discover strategies for creating beneficial norms or eliminating harmful ones in various contexts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Project: Writing a Research Paper

510 ratings at Coursera

Welcome to the capstone project for the Academic English: Writing Specialization! This project lets you apply everything you’ve learned and gives you the practice you need for college classes by having you write a research paper.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Research Proposal: Initiating Research

949 ratings at Coursera

Learn foundational market research skills, from defining research types to crafting professional proposals. Gain practical insights into data collection, analysis, and presenting valuable findings to clients.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Getting started with French 1

8 ratings

Whether you want to visit, work or live in a French-speaking environment, you will get more out of the experience if you can communicate effectively with people. In this short course you will begin...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

1434 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

Career Certificate

Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability

1380 ratings at Coursera

Explore economic concepts, policies, and global interactions to analyze current events, understand international trade, and make informed business and investment decisions.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Writing and Editing: Revising

410 ratings at Coursera

This fourth and final course in the “Good with Words: Writing and Editing” series will help you master perhaps the most important step in the writing process: revising. You’ll learn about the difference between editing and proofreading.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Business English: Making Presentations

788 ratings at Coursera

This course teaches you language and techniques that will help you make effective presentations in English.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Patent Law

325 ratings at Coursera

Explore patentability, scope, and enforcement in the US patent system. Gain insights into patent claims, infringement strategies, and the impact on modern business and innovation.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Community Organizing for Social Justice

327 ratings at Coursera

Strategies for community organizing, fostering diversity, and creating social change. Learn practical steps to set goals, assess needs, develop action plans, and build support for implementation.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course