Columbia University Courses

Crisis Resource Management

50 ratings

Learn the skills critical for effective teamwork in a crisis situation with focus on preparation, decision-making, and reflection across multidisciplinary teams.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Frontiers of Science: Climate & Us

23 ratings

Explore Earth's climate system, from astronomical factors to greenhouse gases, using scientific tools to analyze past, present, and future climate trends, and understand human impact on global warming.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Age of Sustainable Development

14 ratings

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

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

Navigating HOT Moments in the Classroom - Teaching Strategies and Response Framework

14 ratings

Master effective strategies for handling heated, offensive, and tense classroom situations through a comprehensive framework covering preparation, immediate response, and follow-up approaches for educators.

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

The Civil War and Reconstruction – 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution

8 ratings

Examine the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War, the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy.

• edX
• 18 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom

6 ratings

Learn about the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy and the Civil War’s long-term economic and intellectual impact.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1850-1861: A House Divided

20 ratings at edX

Discover how the issue of slavery came to dominate American politics, and how political leaders struggled and failed to resolve the growing crisis in the nation.

• edX
• 20 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

2248 ratings at Coursera

Learn construction cost estimation, from conceptual to detailed design phases. Master cost control methods, including Earned Value Method. Explore project closeout, procurement, and technology trends in cost management.

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

Pediatric HIV

3 ratings

Learn pediatric HIV care and treatment according to up-to-date World Health Organization clinical guidelines.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Construction Project Management

7384 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of construction project management, covering industry fundamentals, project delivery methods, lean principles, sustainability, safety, BIM, and planning techniques for effective project execution.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Corporate Finance

75 ratings at edX

Learn key financial concepts for evaluating and valuing investment opportunities, including how to value stocks and bonds.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

143 ratings at Coursera

Explore health informatics innovations for administrative and IT roles in healthcare, covering topics like data analytics, value-based care, and interoperability to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

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

Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870-1920

1 rating

Explore women's economic and political influence in America from 1870-1920, examining labor, domesticity, constitutional amendments, and the fight for suffrage through an intersectional lens.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Seeking Women’s Rights: Colonial Period to the Civil War

1 rating

Explore women's experiences in Colonial America and early 19th century, from enslaved and indentured servants to rural housewives, as they sought individual rights and entered the workforce during industrialization.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)