Duke University Courses

How the Digital Revolution Upended Journalism - Charles Whitaker, Hayek Lecture Series

2 reviews

Explore the digital revolution's impact on journalism, democracy, and society. Whitaker examines the democratization of content, echo chambers, local news decline, and potential solutions for the future.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

312 ratings at Coursera

Explore leading DeFi protocols in credit, lending, exchanges, derivatives, and tokenization. Gain practical insights into mechanics and applications of key platforms like MakerDAO, Uniswap, and Synthetix.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Excel to MySQL: Analytic Techniques for Business

15295 ratings at Coursera

Learn to analyze data, create forecasts, design visualizations, and communicate insights using Excel, Tableau, and MySQL. Apply skills to optimize real-world business processes in a capstone project.

• Coursera
• 24 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Startup Valuation Methods

751 ratings at Coursera

Learn startup valuation methods, including discounted cashflow analysis, and explore different investor perspectives. Gain practical skills for evaluating investment opportunities and understanding various financing options for new ventures.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

134 ratings at Coursera

Explore the forces behind 9/11, modern terrorism, al Qai'da ideology, and radicalization. Examine pre-9/11 counterterrorism, policy changes post-attack, and current threats to US interests from emerging actors like ISIS.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Linear Regression and Modeling

1785 ratings at Coursera

Explore simple and multiple linear regression models using R. Learn to fit, examine, and utilize regression for analyzing relationships between variables and making predictions.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Machine Learning

3812 ratings at Coursera

Foundational understanding of machine learning models, hands-on implementation with PyTorch, and applications across industries from medical diagnostics to image recognition and text prediction.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Coming Youth Wave? Mobilizing Young Voters in a Polarized Political Environment

1 review

Evaluates barriers and opportunities for mobilizing young voters in 2020 and beyond, examining youth activism, turnout rates, and strategies to increase civic participation among younger Americans.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Property - Intro to Political Economy

1 review

Explore the foundations of political economy, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Examine the moral and ethical implications of markets, property rights, and economic theories through historical and contemporary perspectives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reimagining Reagan - Conservatives and the End of the Cold War - Marcus Witcher, Hayek Lecture Series

1 review

Challenging conservative myths about Reagan's role in ending the Cold War, exploring his compromises and policy shifts that frustrated conservatives but ultimately led to peaceful relations with the USSR.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rethinking Market Liberalism in a Dirigiste Age

1 review

Explore how market liberalism faces challenges in an era of increasing state intervention, examining strategies to defend free market principles through broader societal arguments beyond economics.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

FinTech Law and Policy

895 ratings at Coursera

Explore legal and regulatory challenges in FinTech, covering cryptocurrencies, lending, payments, and wealth management. Learn how U.S. agencies adapt to emerging financial technologies and new banking options.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

459 ratings at Coursera

Learn to analyze inductive arguments, causal reasoning, and probability for better decision-making in everyday life. Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence, assess explanations, and make informed choices.

• Coursera
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Blockchain Business Models

393 ratings at Coursera

Explore blockchain's disruptive potential, applications, and business value. Learn to evaluate blockchain technologies, deploy them effectively, and understand associated risks and regulatory challenges.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics

244 ratings at Coursera

Harness data analytics to boost real estate management profits through MySQL, Excel, and Tableau. Learn to extract insights, create financial models, and present recommendations to executives.

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