STEM Courses and Certifications

Putting The Arts in STEM Education

27 ratings at edX

Putting the Arts in STEM is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators use the skills that can be learned through the arts and transferred to other STEM fields

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

STEM Outside

11 ratings at edX

Outdoor Education in STEM is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators use the skills that can be learned from outside, in nature and in the community and transferred to other STEM fields.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

STEM & Sustainability

Empower teachers to integrate sustainability into STEM curricula through engaging, budget-friendly activities that foster student agency and inquiry-based learning on environmental topics.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

91 ratings at Coursera

Explore interactive STEM simulations, learn to integrate them into your curriculum, and create an equitable, active learning environment for all students using PhET's powerful educational tools.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

43 ratings at Coursera

Learn to design engaging STEM activities using PhET simulations. Create effective activity sheets, develop challenge prompts, and integrate simulations into lessons for active, student-centered learning experiences.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project

14 ratings at edX

Enhance STEM teaching through deep reflection on equity and inclusion. Develop awareness and skills to create inclusive learning environments across institutional contexts.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

22 ratings at Coursera

Learn to design and implement effective STEM lessons using PhET simulations. Create inquiry-based activities, integrate them into your teaching, and reflect on their impact in the classroom.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

23 ratings at Coursera

Strategies for using PhET simulations in whole-class settings, including inquiry-based learning, interactive demonstrations, and concept questions to enhance STEM education.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

Enhance STEM teaching with PhET's interactive simulations. Learn active learning strategies, design effective activities, and implement virtual labs to boost student engagement and learning outcomes in math and science.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

Enhance STEM teaching with PhET's free virtual labs. Learn active learning strategies, design simulation-based lessons, and evaluate their effectiveness in your classroom.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Introducción a las tecnologías para la Educación

64 reviews

Aprenderás a sacar partido de las nuevas tecnologías en tu labor docente para crear una experiencia de aprendizaje nueva y enriquecedora.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching

Equip future STEM faculty with evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student learning. Covers learning principles, objectives, assessment, active learning, inclusive teaching, and lesson planning.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching

Explore evidence-based strategies for active learning, expert thinking, collaborative environments, and innovative approaches in STEM education to enhance teaching effectiveness.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teachers College, Columbia University

Innovating Instruction: Learning Design in the STEM Classroom

Have you always wanted to design exciting STEM or STEAM projects for your K-12 classroom?

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Returning to STEM

16 ratings at OpenLearn

This free badged course, Returning to STEM, offers useful skills and solutions to help you get back into a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate