People & Society Courses and Certifications

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

10 ratings

Explore advanced game theory concepts including social choice, mechanism design, and auctions. Learn to design strategic interactions for optimal social outcomes in various scenarios.

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

High-Impact Business Writing

8 ratings

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Economics of Money and Banking

6 ratings

Explore the modern monetary system, focusing on the intertwining of capital and money markets, global financial dynamics, and the role of derivative contracts in shaping economic landscapes.

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

BYU

Creative Writing

24 ratings

I'm Brandon Sanderson, and I write stories of the fantastic: fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers. Learn about plot, wordbuilding, short stories, character, and publishing.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CrashCourse

Linguistics by CrashCourse

16 ratings

In 16 episodes, Taylor Behnke teaches you linguistics! The content is based on an introductory university-level curriculum, curated by a team of linguists: Lauren Gawne, Jessi Grieser, and Gretchen McCulloch.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wonders of Ancient Egypt

5 ratings

Join Dr. David Silverman, Professor of Egyptology at Penn, Curator in Charge of the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum, and curator of the Tutankhamun exhibitions on a guided tour of the mysteries and wonders of this ancient land.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

More Chinese for Beginners

8 ratings

This is an advanced course for Chinese for beginners. Learners will expand vocabularies about personal information, daily life, food and drink, healthy, and common expressions.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Søren Kierkegaard - Subjectivity, Irony and the Crisis of Modernity

12 ratings

Explore Kierkegaard's analysis of modern existential issues through the lens of Socratic philosophy. Gain insights into subjectivity, irony, and faith relevant to contemporary life.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Kennedy Half Century

11 ratings

Explore JFK's presidency, assassination, and enduring legacy. Understand his influence on subsequent presidents and modern politics. Analyze the lasting impact of his words and actions.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Academic English: Writing

23087 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential academic writing skills, from grammar to research, culminating in a capstone project where you'll craft a scholarly paper on a topic of your choice.

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

Learning to Teach Online

9 ratings

Develop effective online teaching strategies, design engaging activities, and create impactful assessments. Learn to leverage technology for enhanced learning experiences and student engagement.

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

Understanding Financial Markets

5 ratings

Explore major financial markets, investment strategies, and economic impacts. Learn to assess risks, measure performance, and build efficient portfolios with insights from industry experts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Perfect Tenses and Modals

6 ratings

In this course, you will learn about important intermediate verb tenses, including present perfect, present perfect progressive, past perfect, and past perfect progressive. You will also learn about common modal verbs used in English.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

9 ratings

Explore ancient Greek philosophy, from Presocratic thinkers to Aristotle and Hellenistic schools. Examine fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and human happiness through key philosophical doctrines.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

8 ratings

This is the last course in the Academic Writing specialization before the capstone project. By the end of this course, you will be able to complete all the steps in planning a research paper.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course