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Current On-Demand Learning Options
General Courses
Computational Thinking for Problem Solving
Learn about the pillars of computational thinking, how computer scientists develop and analyze algorithms, and how solutions can be realized on a computer using the Python programming language.
- 4 Weeks
- 3 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructors: Chris Murphy and Susan Davidson
- Hosted on Coursera
Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes
Learn to integrate the scientific and technological principles that are necessary to assess and implement small-scale renewable energy schemes.
- 6 Weeks
- 3 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Jorge Santiago-Aviles
- Hosted on Coursera
Urban Transit for Livable Cities
Learn to develop customized urban transit plans and improve city mobility by bridging technical knowledge with practical application.
- 8 Weeks
- 3-6 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Vukan Vuchic
- Hosted on edX
Programming Courses
Earn a specialization certificate by completing the four courses listed here and paying the certificate fee.
Introduction to Python Programming
Explore core programming concepts like data structures, conditionals, loops, variables, and functions. This course will get you ready to code at a fast pace.
- 4 Weeks
- 6 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
- Hosted on Coursera
Data Analysis Using Python
Discover core concepts like Data Frames and joining data, and learn how to use data analysis libraries like pandas, numpy, and matplotlib. You’ll also get an overview of loading, inspecting, and querying real-world data.
- 3 Weeks
- 6 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
- Hosted on Coursera
Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming
Learn how to write custom Java classes and methods, and how to test code using unit testing and test-driven development. Topics include basic data structures like Arrays and ArrayLists and overloading methods.
- 3 Weeks
- 6 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
- Hosted on Coursera
Inheritance and Data Structures in Java
Get a comprehensive look at Java inheritance, including access modifiers and overriding methods. Explore abstract classes and learn how to read and write to files, use regular expressions for parsing text, and how to leverage complex data structures like collections and maps.
- 4 Weeks
- 6 Hours per Week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
- Hosted on Coursera
AI and Machine Learning Courses
Earn a specialization certificate by completing the four courses listed here and paying the certificate fee.
Artificial Intelligence Essentials
Take a look at artificial intelligence through philosophical and science fiction lenses, and review Python basics. Then explore AI algorithms through studying rational agents and common search algorithms like A* search. Complete short coding assignments in Python.
- 4 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Chris Callison-Burch
Statistics Essentials
Review the basics of discrete math and probability before enhancing your probability skills and learning how to interpret data with tools such as the central limit theorem, confidence intervals and more. Complete short weekly mathematical assignments.
- 4 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Hamed Hassani
Machine Learning Essentials
Use statistical learning techniques like linear regression and classification to solve common machine learning problems. Complete short coding assignments in Python.
- 4 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Victor Preciado
Deep Learning Essentials
Delve into the history of deep learning, and explore neural networks like the perceptron, how they function, and what architectures underpin them. Complete short coding assignments in Python.
- 4 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Pratik Chaudhari
How To Use Data
Earn a specialization certificate by completing the three courses listed here and paying the certificate fee.
Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python
Discover the fundamentals of data analytics in this introductory course that covers data wrangling with SQL and exploratory data analysis (EDA) using Python. Learn to define problems, query databases, and visualize data to uncover meaningful insights—all while mastering essential tools like SQL, pandas, and matplotlib.
- 3 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
Intro to Predictive Analytics Using Python
Develop your predictive analytics expertise by building and evaluating models like linear and logistic regression, decision trees, and random forests. Gain practical experience with supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, empowering you to solve real-world problems with Python.
- 3 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
Data Viz Using Tableau & Presenting With Storytelling
Build a strong foundation in data visualization and storytelling while gaining practical experience with Tableau. Learn to create clear and effective visualizations, apply best practices in data presentation, and craft compelling narratives to communicate insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- 3 weeks
- 8 hours per week
- Self-paced
- Instructor: Brandon Krakowsky
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