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Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2-The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows

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Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows Certification Course is a 12-week long online course that educates learners on the advanced aspects of fluid mechanics with a special focus on Navier-Stokes equations. The course is taught by subject experts at the School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows Training will be provided on the online platform of edX. The mode of delivery includes video lectures, demonstrations, problem sets, and practice problems. After completing the course lessons and the assessments, learners will receive the Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows Certification by edX and Stanford University.

Edx has 2 tracks, one is the audit track and the other is the verified track which are self-paced versions. One track offers limited free access to the course materials but no certificate after completion whereas the verified track is the upgraded version of the same course that gives unlimited but paid access to the course materials.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Introduction to Jenkins

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Introduction to Jenkins

Have you just started using Jenkins as your CD/CI tool? Is automating your software deliveries what you’re looking for? Then the Introduction to Jenkins course by edX is an ideal choice, as it will teach you to do these, along with the necessary guidelines for setting up CI/CD workflows through the Jenkins automation server. You will also learn about CI/CD essentials and how to transform the overall software delivery procedure efficiently.

The ten-week Introduction to Jenkins certification syllabus will familiarise you thoroughly with the Jenkins automation server. You will obtain in-depth instructions to set up and use your CD/CI workflow and know about Jenkins’ role in a software developer’s life cycle. Moreover, you will also acquire holistic insights about installing Jenkins servers, building its software, and managing third-party plugins/integrations. You will master securing and scaling Jenkins.

The Introduction to Jenkins programme is an introductory, self-paced course, part of edX’s Professional Certificate. Offered by the Linux Foundation, this curriculum also offers two options - free auditing or paid certification which is the verified track. The verified track also offers unlimited access to the materials of the programme while the audit track gives limited but free access.

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Software development skills

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Art and Design in the Digital Age

Traditionally, art and technology were considered separate entities. However, due to the development of technology in the digital age, art and technology are now influencing each other. In the Art and Design in the Digital Age online course, you will learn about how contemporary artists and designers use technology to create imaginative art. These applications include image processing, social networks, flash mobs, immersive virtual environments, and much more. 

Art and Design in the Digital Age by edX is a 12-week training programme that has been created and produced by Shenkar- EngineeringDesignArt. The course instructor is Dr. Lee Weinberg from IsraelX. To complete this course, you need to devote about 4-5 hours per week. This is an intermediate course. So while there aren’t any prerequisites, a degree in relevant fields like Art History, Art, Design, etc., will be helpful. 

Art and Design in the Digital Age is a certification course. You can earn a digital certificate by completing the course materials and following the instructor-led schedule. 

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Digital Tools Knowledge of history

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Natural Resources for Sustainable Development

The Natural Resources for Sustainable Development course has been scrupulously designed to thoroughly guide the candidates on how to utilize the available resources without destroying the planet. Produced by the National Resource Governance Institute itself, the course is quite apt for all sustainable development practitioners as it meticulously covers all the theoretical aspects related to sustainable development in a very concise manner within a span of 12 weeks. 

The course thoroughly describes why communication between various industries, governments & citizens is critical to sustainable natural resource management. The course neatly describes the history & advent of all the major natural resources such as oil, and coal. It also explains the whole funnel regarding the extraction of a natural resource up to it being used as a finished product or with a finished product e.g. Petroleum as fuel in various industries & through various methods of extraction. It slightly covers the legal aspects as well, which might prove to be very beneficial.

The course offers two different tracks to join it; the paid and free modes. In the paid mode, the learners will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion whereas in the free audit mode, they will have access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Certificate

Crisis Resource Management

Columbia University collaborates with edX platform in the form of ColumbiaX to provide the beginner level certificate course on Crisis Resource Management. This course is framed with the intention to impart much-required non-technical or soft skills that are critical for decision-making and managing teams. This course will cover real-life case study examples and simulations for medical professionals and healthcare workers dealing with crisis situations. This programme is based on the learnings from the aviation industry where it focuses on helping teams to manage as well as prevent a crisis. 

The concepts taught in this programme are accessible where it creates a context for every real-life experience or simulation in the medical field. It provides an interactive pattern of approach to explore the influencers of culture on the principles of crisis management. The course also has three esteemed faculty members from Columbia University who are stalwarts in their fields and they help to explore many aspects of the subject through their discussion of real-life examples.

This is a self-paced programme and it can be taken by the learners in two modes; paid and free. In the paid mode, the students will be given unlimited access to the course whereas in the free audit mode, they will be provided with access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Human Resource Management

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KU Leuven, Leuven via Edx
Certificate

Existential Well-being Counseling: A Person-centered Experiential Approach

The KU Leuven designed Existential Well-being Counseling: A Person-centered Experiential Approach certification course is offered with a Humanities approach for the candidate to explore and learn about how to nurture personal well-being for oneself and others.  The course will be focusing on designing and deciding what matters in life for them. 

The course will address both professional and personal themes for counselling at many stages. The course will pay attention to the talents possessed by the individual and address the constraints and difficulties in life processes. The course is person-centric by nature and uses several role-play examples and videos to illustrate the well-being approach to life through various contexts. The course is offered with a high level of flexibility and requires the student to take part in the course of the entire length for 12 weeks. The student needs to only give his or her dedication every week for 6 to 8 hours.

Candidates can enrol in the programme in the paid and free modes. In the paid mode, the learners will be given a certificate of completion and unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be provided access for only a limited period. 

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12 Weeks
Beginner
May 31 - June,14 2023
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Psychology
Online Marketing Strategies

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Online Marketing Strategies

The Online Marketing Strategies programme is designed to provide students with the fundamentals in e-marketing and strategies related to the domain of online business. This course will ensure that every candidate gets exposure to real-world online marketing challenges. During the Online Marketing Strategies certification course, the learner will evaluate the product and will focus on its distribution and pricing.

The Certification course in Online Marketing Strategies by edX will introduce students to the various marketing strategies used in the online world. The course will highlight the difference between marketing in an offline environment and on an e-platform. The programme will help to identify the marketing opportunity available on social media platforms such as Twitter, Google, and Facebook. This course has a limited period of access to the audit track of the self-paced mode but in the verified track, the candidate will be getting unlimited access.

This Online Marketing Strategies program will provide an opportunity for every candidate to develop skills in the genre of online marketing. During the course students will be guided- to analyze the digital trends to evaluate and strategize, using all the possible opportunities. The function and role of social media in online marketing will be discussed in detail throughout the course.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Digital marketing skills

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Reading Religious Conversion

The course Reading Religious Conversion, served by edx aims to make us learn about the functions of religious communities. In this course, we will go through each section every week, starting from an introduction to the world of conversion. Women 's conversion, conversions between religions, what are the myths associated with conversions.

 All these will be covered under a time period of 12 weeks, where each pursuer needs to dedicate their 4-8 hours of every week to advance efficiently and quickly. You can also cap the timings according to your will and flexible time. Any graduate-level student or professional who has a clear knowledge and understanding of historical events can opt-in for this course. And after successful completion of the course, every student will receive an official certificate which will help to increase your job prospects. Certificates provided to the candidates will be signed by the instructors and there will be a logo of the institution.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Strategic Brand Management

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Strategic Brand Management

In this course, the students will learn many concepts of branding, marketing, and advertising which will help them to measure, build, and run their brand. 

The course duration is 12 weeks which means that students will be able to gain complete knowledge about brand management in a short span. It also provides flexible learning such that students will study at their own comfortable pace without any rush. This course also offers a verified certificate by edx. 

This course is also associated with the CurtinX MicroMasters Credential in Marketing in a Digital World which is specially designed by professionals. It teaches many critical and management skills that will help students to survive and become successful in this field. 

It is an instructor-led course which means that students will have a great learning experience. The lectures are also provided with English video transcripts which makes it much simpler for students to follow and understand the concepts. This course is highly beneficial for those people who are into brand management.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Networking Advertising skills Communication skills Marketing skills Brand Management

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics

The data revolution in medicine is hauled by three prime innovations that the medical industry vouches for which are electronic medical records comprising the use of machine learning techniques to mine huge datasets of medical records, next-generation sequencing which effectuates the ability to sequence individual genomes at lower costs, and wearable devices incorporating crowdsourcing and social networks.

Backed by the educational experience of edX, the Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course trains learners to participate in the revolution by providing training on topics that are not generally taught in a medical school. The course has been formulated by a decade of intensive effort between clinicians from Sheba Medical Center and researchers from the computational biology program at Bar-Ilan University in Israel and is duly endorsed by the Israeli Ministry of Health and Medicine Association.

The syllabus deals with the study of different methods used to extract phenotypic and genotypic medical data, the use of machine learning and AI tools for medical database mining included in electronic medical records, analysis of biological molecules and proteins through bioinformatics computational tools, and a systematic insight into medical conditions and biological systems. During both the tracks, Verified and Audit the stduents get access to course material but in the case of Audit mode the access is for a limited period. In the case of the Verfiifed track, the candidates get access for an unlimited period.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Sex from molecules to elephants

The Sex from molecules to Elephants course is being imparted by edX and IsraelX. This course will provide the learners with knowledge about sexual reproduction amongst different organisms, from animals, corals, fish, insects, and spiders to birds and mammals. Participants will be given tools to understand sexual reproduction and its mysteries. 

Participants will be introduced to the organisms in their native habitats such as the ancient bacteria living in thermal geysers in Yellowstone National Park and the great mammals roaming in the African savannah. They will also learn about the history of life on Earth and its present state. This course covers the concepts of meiosis, heredity, the fundamental molecular event that is regarded as the basis of sex, the fertility cycle, germ cell development amongst males and females, the variability of sex determination amongst the animal kingdom, and fertilization. They will also understand primitive plants, plant evolution, and their influence on animal development and the environment. 

The candidates are allowed to select any one track from the Verified or Audit tracks. The main difference between the 2 tracks is that in the Audit mode, the candidates will be getting limited access to the course materials whereas in the case of the Verified track, the candidates will get unlimited access.

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology

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University of Naples Federico II via Edx
Certificate

Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control

The study of robotics lies at the intersection of signal processing, computing, mechanics, mathematics, electronics, and control engineering. Modelling and control play an immense role in the success of a robotic machine and its applications. The Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control course by edX deals with robotics foundations, particularly planning and control.

The programme is the second of a two-part series on robotics by the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. The Robotics Foundation II online programme explores the scope of robotics through modules like interpolation techniques, motion control strategies, inverse dynamics, etc. The course concludes by presenting kinematic models of simple vehicles. 

This edX course has a duration of 12 weeks and follows a self-paced learning module. Candidates can complete the Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control online course by studying a minimum of eight hours per week. Moreover, an optional certification is also available, and candidates can purchase this after course completion. However, while auditing in the free mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Robotic skills
Solar Energy Photovoltaic Energy Conversion

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Delft University of Technology via Edx
Certificate

Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion

The edX Solar Energy online course explains the basics of photovoltaic aspects, solar energy, and conduction physics. Through this course, learners can design solar cells and understand the optics needed to do so. Spread over 12 weeks, the course is set at an advanced level and covers engineering subjects.

The Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion course is taught by professors from the  Delft University of Technology or TU Delft. The programme requires an effort of at least ten hours each week to complete it successfully. Learners can access the course materials with limited tests and discussions to augment their learning process. 

Moreover, by paying a fee to receive a verified certificate, students also receive tools for experimentation and have unlimited access to materials and graded tests. The video transcripts are scheduled for the Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion course by edX and are in English. Corporate packages are also available for enterprises. The course provides two enrollment modes; paid and free. In the paid mode, the candidates will have unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion whereas in the free audit mode, they will be given access only for a limited period. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
October 10 - November,28 2023
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1 Fundamentals

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Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals online course allows learners to delve deep into the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics. Students can learn about several of its connections with continuum mechanics like hydrostatics, buoyancy, inviscid flow, rigid body accelerations, and the application of Bernoulli's theorem.

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals certification course is spread over 12 weeks and is instructed by the top instructors from MITx. This instructor-led program has a fixed schedule. It is the first out of the three-course sequence in the incompressible fluid mechanics course. This series enhances students' abilities in the application of equations and analysis of complex models of fluid physics phenomena. 

Furthermore, the Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals certification syllabus is based on MIT's class 2.25 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals, a fairly popular graduate program in MIT's mechanical engineering department. Learners get access to high-quality materials that are incredibly relevant to engineers and scientists from a wide range of chemical, mechanical, and process industries.  

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Thermodynamics-1

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Thermodynamics

The Thermodynamics engineering course at edX is designed to teach basic concepts of thermodynamics to mechanical engineering students or learners who are curious about the topic. It will acquaint you with important ideas and terms related to thermodynamics along with their precise definitions. You will also study the properties of materials and derive several practical relations.

The edX Thermodynamics online course focuses on problem-solving as you will have to spend substantial effort on solving assignments. You will learn the three laws of thermodynamics – first, zeroth, and second law, thoroughly. You will explore topics such as work interaction and equations of state in detail.

Furthermore, you will learn energy transfer according to the classification of heat type and work type through the Thermodynamics program. The core concepts at the heart of thermodynamics, namely heat, entropy, and temperature are included in the course. Other topics covered include open thermodynamic systems, properties of liquids and gases, and relations between properties. It is a program developed by IIT Bombay and has a self-directed learning model.

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Developmental Psychology: A Journey of Growth within Relationships

This course in Developmental psychology: A Journey of Growth Within Relationships training by edX takes you on a journey into children’s social, emotional, and cognitive experiences. You will learn about the developmental processes and the impact relationships have on children during early childhood. Moreover, you will discover how infanthood relationships continue to affect our intimate relationships, our work styles, and our parenting styles, and shape our personalities as adults.

Developmental psychology is one of the core academic courses, which can be found in the first and second-year curriculums of many different study fields. It is also recognised as a professional development course by the Ministry of Education. That’s why Development Psychology training is recommended to the public and anyone interested in issues, processes, and dilemmas associated with child development and parenting.

This Development Psychology: A Journey of Growth Within Relationships certification course runs for 12 weeks and is offered by IsraelX. Being an instructor-led, scheduled course on social sciences, you will have to negotiate the course modules at a given timeline. Once you’ve completed the programme, you can also purchase the certificate and attest your knowledge with an official document by paying the prescribed fee. However, you can also audit the course without paying a single penny for a limited period. 

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12 Weeks
Beginner
December 05 - March,01 2024
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Psychology
Certificate

Using Python for Research

Using Python for Research certification course by edX is being offered to teach the learners how to use Python 3 for their research. This course aims to fill the gap between introductory and advanced courses in Python. Also, it has been designed in collaboration with the experienced faculty of Harvard University.

Participants of this course will be able to use their Python skills for their research work. Participants will first go through the basic concepts of Python 3 and then they shall learn about the tools and techniques such as NumPy and Scipy, which are used in research settings. The course also includes a new module about statistical learning using the sci-kit-learn library. This Using Python for Research training course is a blend of guided introduction and independent in-depth exploration. Participants will be trained in various Python skills using various case studies selected for their scientific breadth and their inclusion of different features of Python.

There are 2 modes of study - Audit and Verified Track that can be selected by the candidates to complete their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, the candidates will get a particular time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, the candidates will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python Knowledge of Numpy
Certificate

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification by Edx and Columbia university gives the learners a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification course will teach various concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in real-world problems, building smart computer systems and application of AI to practical problems, etc. This course covers the history of AI, intelligent agents, uninformed and heuristic search, logical agents, state-space problem representations, game playing, and constraint satisfaction problems. 

Participants will be given the requisite practical experience by building a basic search agent. They will understand the various aspects of adversarial search by creating a game, constraint satisfaction problems, Markov decision processes, and the basics of machine learning including working on linear regression. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification by Edx enables the participants to plunge into Python while resolving AI problems and learning its applications.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
Certificate

Machine Learning

Machine learning certification course by edX primary stage starts from the core development of computer programs that can acquire data and use it to learn for themselves. The course served by edx will guide the candidate through various topics that include, matrix factorization, classification and regression, topic modelling,  sequential models, clustering methods, and model selection. In the first half of the course, we will cover guided learning techniques for regression and classification. 

We will explore several fundamental methods which will be essential for performing this task and optimizing it with algorithms. In the second half of the Machine learning training course, we will shift to unguided learning techniques, where the end output will be more unpredictable based on a corresponding input. Any student or professional with knowledge of undergraduate probability, statistics, linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistical concepts can enroll in this course. The course has a tenure of 12 weeks, where only 8-10 hours per week can push the candidate towards excellence. Under the guidance of ColumbiaX (Columbia University) after successful completion, every student will get a verified certificate with the institution's logo.

Also Read: Machine Learning Practical Applications

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Machine learning
Certificate

Animation and CGI Motion

The candidates who are willing to participate in the programme of Animation and CGI Motion certification by edX will gain hands-on experience in how to produce and build animations that are realistic, keeping in mind the technical features of CGI animation. Students will gain expertise about the procedure to create physically based animation by learning about studio approaches for the same. 

The Animation and CGI Motion certification course from Edx to create characters or films that society believes in. They will be provided with advice about how to predict as well as improve the mobility of their workpiece. This course, designed by Columbia University will run for a tenure of 12 weeks, where the students will gain the appropriate knowledge required to apply for higher posts. The Animation and CGI Motion certification course is an advanced-level course, and the candidates can easily complete it by putting in 8 to 10 hours of hard work per week.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Animation skills
Digital Technology and Innovation

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Digital Technology and Innovation

The programme of Digital Technology and Innovation presented by edX is a great learning opportunity for all who want to learn about the technology and processes related to it. The course offered here is a 100 per cent online programme. 

The candidate should invest 8-10 each week to pursue this course. The course provided by the platform of edX is in association with Indiana University. The course on Digital Technology and Innovation is included in the micro master's programme of the edX platform. The students learning from this course curriculum can gain verified certificates after paying a fee as per the rules of the platform. This instructor-paced course can be pursued either in paid or in free mode. In the paid mode, the candidates will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion whereas in the free mode, they will have access only for a limited duration. 

This course helps and prepares the learners to develop the skills which are required for both business and technology. The students can learn about the techniques of how to adopt, manage and implement as well as diffuse the area of technology and business. This course will create an environment for learners where they can think about business and technology homogeneously.

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Digital Ecosystem Infrastructure

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Digital Ecosystem Infrastructure

The course is about cloud computing which is a foundational capability for the success of business information systems. Cloud computing will fulfill the needs that the businesses need to adapt in the digital world such as scale, operating flexibility, and agility. 

Under this course, the candidates will explore components of virtualization, deployment on the cloud, network architecture, cloud computing models, and the Internet of Things. They will also learn the impact that cloud computing has on information technology and the advantages of cloud computing in a business environment.

The course Digital Ecosystem Infrastructure is for 12 weeks and will require the candidates to put in an effort of 8-10 hours a week and is an instructor-led course on a schedule. As it is an introductory level course the candidates will need no prior knowledge to enrol for this course. Candidates can either choose to audit the course without a certificate or via verified track by paying a fee which makes them eligible for the course certificate. 

Candidates doing this course by the verified track will have to purchase a textbook to complete the course successfully.

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of cloud computing Knowledge of IT industry
Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare

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Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare

Traditionally, research has been viewed as a purely academic undertaking, especially in resource-limited healthcare systems. Not all countries can afford clinical trials. As such, the findings and results of studies conducted in the United States and other Western and developed countries are generalised. The Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare course shines a light on why there is a need for localised research. 

The Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare programme aims to position research and data at the centre of all healthcare operations. It is an introduction and a survey of all the data science tools that are used in healthcare. The Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare syllabus includes numerous exercises and hands-on workshops to highlight the significance of a multi-disciplinary approach to data science in healthcare. 

Ideally, clinicians and engineers/computer scientists should take the Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare course together, as a team. This Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare classes on data analysis is brought to you by members of the MIT Critical Data team and is a 12-week long free online course. This self-paced programme can be taken either in the paid mode or in the free audit mode. The paid mode will provide unlimited access to the course as well as a certificate of completion whereas the free audit mode will give access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Machine learning Data science knowledge Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
Foundations of Modern Finance I

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Foundations of Modern Finance I

The Foundations of Modern Finance I online course is the first of a two-part series. Also, it is a part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. It introduces the fundamentals of modern finance and how they apply to business decisions such as investment, valuation, and other corporate financial decisions. 

Completing the Foundations of Modern Finance I training programme by edX will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the role of a financial advisor, financial analyst, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or Vice President for Finance, among others.

In any productive economy, be it a developing country, or an industrialised country, finance plays a central role, by providing a mechanism for saving, investing, and liquidity. The mathematically rigorous framework of the online Foundations of Modern Finance I course will teach learners all they need to know about financial markets. Moreover, the instructors are MIT professors who will deliver data-driven insights throughout the programme. This course also provides a suitable primer if you are preparing for any CFA exams.

You can also get a certificate after completing the programme by paying additional fees. This is an instructor-led programme and can be taken in the paid mode with a certificate of completion and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
Mechanics of deformable Structures Part 1

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Mechanics of Deformable Structures Part 1

The course is a foundation course of the intermediate level for engineering students who want to build a stronghold on the basics of Mechanical engineering, including concepts of the strength of materials and the deformability of various structures and the constituent materials. The candidates will learn to predict the failure and the deformation in structures used to build mechanical structures, like elastic, viscoelastic and plastic elements.

The candidates will be taught the ways of analyzing structural assemblages of various types, using the equations of geometric compatibility, static equilibrium, and constitutive material response. The Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 1 programme is the second course of a series having three parts, and this part is specially designed to give an introduction to the behaviour of viscoelasticity of a deformable structure, i.e. over the course of time. 

The objective of the programme also covers the pattern in which a structure changes if the load applied exceeds the permissible ability of the elastic limit, known as the plasticity of the material. In the end, a candidate will be able to apply analytical methods and perform calculations related to the subject.

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Certificate

AP® Italian Language and Culture

The AP® Italian Language and Culture certificate course has been designed by edX and the experienced faculty of Wellesley College. It is being imparted to enable the learners to strengthen their language skills and knowledge about contemporary Italian culture.

This course aims to provide the intermediate/advanced level learners of Italian, an interactive learning experience combining the high academic standards with language proficiency.

Through this course, the participants will improve their language skills and learn more about contemporary Italian society. They will learn the various aspects of contemporary Italian culture. They will learn Italian grammar from basic to advanced level. It will help the high school students prepare for the AP Italian exam independently at their own pace. Along with this, Wellesley College also offers an online live class to enable the participants to practice the language regularly. They will be given a certificate from Wellesley College with a letter grade for the same.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Financial Accounting

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Financial Accounting

Working knowledge of Financial Accounting is a must for anyone who wants to understand how business works. Corporate finance decisions and valuation models also rely on information delivered by financial statements. Candidates can learn all that and more in just 12 short weeks with the Financial Accounting online course by edX.

The Financial Accounting course is also a part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. This advanced-level programme introduces all the principles of financial accounting and explains them in extensive and rigorous detail. Candidates will learn how to prepare and analyse financial statements. They will also learn about the process of recording transactions and the basic structure of financial reports.

This course will also cover how financial statements provide inputs for valuation models and corporate finance decisions. They will learn how investors, creditors, and other users of financial statements, analyse these statements to evaluate corporate performance. This programme is instructor-paced and it can be pursued either in paid or free audit mode. While taking the course in the paid mode, the learners will have unlimited access and in the free audit mode, they will have access only for a limited period. 

Anyone preparing for the CFA exam will find the Financial Accounting programme useful for their preparation. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
Derivatives Markets Advanced Modeling and Strategies

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Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies

In the global capital market, financial derivatives are ubiquitous. The Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies online training will familiarise learners with derivative instruments and markets. They will get to learn about valuation methods, quantification tools, speculation, hedging, and other aspects of the derivatives market.

This course is part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. The curriculum of the Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies course covers: futures, forwards, options, real options, exotic options, fixed income and commodity markets, credit risk, the yield curve, securitization, duration, and convexity.

By taking the Derivatives Markets: Advanced Modeling and Strategies course, learners can acquire all the skills and knowledge that every well-trained financial practitioner must possess, and that too, completely free of cost. All they need to do is dedicate 10-14 hours to the programme, every week for 12 weeks. Students planning to take the CFA exam will find this course especially useful. There are two modes to pursue this online programme; paid with a certificate and free without the certificate. In the paid mode, the learners will be given unlimited access while in the free audit mode, they will be provided with access for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
Foundations of Modern Finance II

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Foundations of Modern Finance II

The Foundations of Modern Finance II online programme is the second course of the MicroMasters Programme for finance in the foundations of modern finance series. As we know, uncertainty is part of several crucial financial decisions, and this course provides you with all-inclusive information about the science that follows decision-making under uncertainty.

In the beginning, the Foundations of Modern Finance II training focuses on the primary set of fundamental principles. And later, educates on how to develop a strong framework for financial judgements related to personal and business financial planning. 

Candidates will know how analytics and models are developed to measure the risk and value of financial assets. Application of valuation models to financial safekeeping inclusive of bonds and stocks, and capital budgeting, as well as projection valuation, will be introduced. 

Candidates who are planning on taking the CFA exams will benefit from the Foundations of Modern Finance II certification course. The course is 12 weeks long and requires an effort of 10-14 hours per week. Students can start taking the online course either in the paid track with unlimited access and the certificate or in the free audit track. In the latter track, the students will be provided access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial Management
Designing and Running Randomized Evaluations

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Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations

The course on Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by MITx is a part of the MicroMasters track. During the course, you will get graduate-level knowledge of randomised controlled trials (RCT), including step-by-step training in how to design and implement an RCT in the field. Using this policy-relevant study, you can boost your ability to draw causal inferences and conduct impact evaluations.

The Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations MicroMasters programme comes under the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Data, Economics and Development Policy (DEDP) department. The curriculum uses material from MIT’s JPAL lab, used by social science researchers from all over the world. 

Besides, Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by edX provides a professional and academic credential to candidates who complete this course. You can use this credential to gain an accelerated and cheaper Master’s degree from MIT or add it as a professional qualification to your CV. Learn from esteemed Nobel Laureates through an intensive approach involving quizzes, lectures, case studies and exams in this course. 

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Statistical skills

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