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Silicon Photonics Design, Fabrication and Data Analysis

Spread across six weeks, the Silicon Photonics Design, Fabrication, and Data Analysis by edX briefly deals with designing circuits and integrated optical devices using a proactive method with the knowledge of commercial tools. The state-of-the-art technology worth $5M is used to fabricate designs. The focus of this intermediate-level program is a design project that is guided by lectures, activities, and tutorials. 

The Silicon Photonics Design, Fabrication, and Data Analysis program can be utilized by learners to obtain practical, hands-on experience with integrated topics. For instance, students need to obtain experimental data to get the design fabricated. An automated optical probe station will then measure the designs. The data obtained through this process is analyzed.  

Developed by the University of British Columbia's top instructors, the Silicon Photonics Design, Fabrication, and Data Analysis certification course offerings include training with commercial software tool licenses provided in courses like MATLAB and Lumerical Solutions. Besides, some open-source alternatives are also offered. The certification signed by the University of British Columbia instructors upon the completion of the program will be given by the learners who opted for the paid mode and it can be shared on LinkedIn to develop a successful career in the industry with ease. The candidates who chose the free mode can also audit the programme for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
40,757
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia via Edx
Certificate

Introduction to Video Game Development with Unity

The increasing popularity of mobile gaming has revolutionised the video game market. There are more platforms available for game developers now than there ever were. But choosing between all these platforms can be a challenge for developers. You can overcome this challenge by using a gaming engine, and at present, the most popular gaming engine in the market is Unity.

Now you can learn how to use Unity in just six weeks, with the Introduction to Video Game Development with Unity programme by edX. There are many reasons behind Unity’s popularity, including its ability to generate games that are compatible with over 20 different platforms, its powerful tools and hundreds of third-party add-ons that it supports. The learning curve associated with Unity is also excellent.

After completing the Introduction to Video Game Development with Unity training programme, you will be able to take advantage of all these incredible features. The Introduction to Video Game Development with Unity certification course is an intermediate-level computer science programme, brought to you by the Universitat Politècnica de València.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Game designing skills

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Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia via Edx
Certificate

Dynamics and Control

The participants in the Dynamics and Control by edX will get to explore the fundamentals and basic principles related to - system and control. They will also be learning about the impact of these two topics on the activities of the human world. The candidates will be working on many devices during the program to find out the difference between human-made and natural devices. 

The students in the course will also be evaluating the dynamic behaviour of the system and at the same time measure the performance of the system and then design new controlled systems for fulfilling the requirements. The participants during the Dynamics and Control program will further be dealing with the new applicants and at the same time will also develop modern scenarios with the help of a micro-system level, whole universe, and common systems. In the Dynamics and Control Certification course the students will also be grouping the system behaviour in various categories for better functioning of the applications. The course has two different modes to join the course by paying the fee or free of cost. While taking the course free of cost, the learners will get access to the programme only for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Certificate

Ancient Masterpieces of World Literature

The Ancient Masterpieces in World Literature online programme, offered by Harvard University, is a short and introductory-level course in Literature. It aims to teach the candidates how the ancient civilisations and cultures defined themselves through literature. It also examines how these literary representations help us understand the cultures and civilisations of the ancient world. 

In the Ancient Masterpieces in World Literature course by edX, the candidates will learn about how myths and foundational histories found their way into people's lives through generations. It will examine how oral storytelling and new writing technologies made these texts immortal in cities, nations, and empires. It also talks about how heroic travellers would be interested in these epics, novels, and story collections.

The Ancient Masterpieces in World Literature certification programme traces the developments in language, literature and writing and its evolution through generations. It covers the legendary accounts of ancient kings, modern court histories, and early-modern exploration. The course is available online and contains video lectures with subtitles in English. It is a six-week programme. There are two options to join the course, free audit and paid certificate modes. In the free audit mode, the learners will be provided with limited access to the course whereas in the paid mode, they will be given a certificate of completion and unlimited access. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Certificate

How to Write a Novel Edit & Revise

edX is a platform for providing education to learners worldwide, improving online teaching, and enhancing learning through research. How to Write a Novel: Edit & Revise course is being offered by edX in collaboration with the University of British Columbia. This course aims to teach the learners the techniques of revision and paying attention to details to build a good story. Through this course, the participants will undergo a rigorous revision and self-editing process and the different stages of manuscript development. They will develop the requisite skills to polish their novel and position themselves better in today's competitive publishing marketplace. They will understand the editorial process from scratch. 

By analyzing the three journeys every novel undertakes (internal, external, aesthetic) and the choices associated with prose style, learners will sharpen their critical skills and build a rewriting plan designed to meet the needs of their projects. Participants will develop an independent writing practice and connect with a community of individuals familiar with the issues of novel writing. Candidates will find two tracks to finish off the course hence if the candidates choose the Audit track, they will only be able to access the course for a specified period. Whereas in the case of Verified track selection, they will be receiving access for an unlimited period.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
24,537
Skills Covered:
Writing skills

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Certificate

The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture

With his course of The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture programme, the candidates will be acquainted with the evolution of superheroes throughout history and their rise as well as their impact on the current society. The candidates will come to know about how the Greek, Roman and Egyptian myths about ancient gods have been moulded, such that in the current world, they possess superpowers. The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture Course will also cover information regarding superheroes such as Hulk, Spiderman, Superman, and the Avengers, along with how they came into their current versions evolving through different folktales and myths. 

The candidates will learn historical facts about superheroes such as the reason behind their rise during World War II in 1938, referred to as the golden age. The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture Online Certification is brought to the students by one of the best in the industry, that is Smithsonian. The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture Programme will be running for six weeks. The course can be accessed for a limited period if the candidates choose the audit track. In case the stduents choose the verified track they can access the course for a lifetime.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Certificate

Introduction to the Music Business

The consumption of music is increasing by the day. Along with that, the cost of music production is decreasing, and the number of artists is expanding. This change will undoubtedly lead to the generation of never-before-seen revenues that will surpass anything that the music industry has achieved in the past. edX has designed the Introduction to the Music Business online programme to help you understand this revolution in the music industry.

The Introduction to the Music Business course by edX has been designed to provide you with the latest information and knowledge on the best way for consumers, facilitators, and creators to navigate the revival of the world’s most exciting industries, aka the music industry. The course is taught by John Kellogg - an administrator, educator, performer, and entertainment lawyer.

Along with the fundamentals and nuances of the music business, the Introduction to the Music Business training programme also provides you with a chance to earn a course completion certificate. To get the certificate, you will have to pay additional fees. You can also share the certificate on your LinkedIn account or attach it to your resume. While taking the course free of cost, the learners will have access to the course only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Music
Certificate

Music Technology Foundations

Sprawling across six weeks, the Music and Technology Foundations course by edX touches upon new technologies that use both browser-based apps and freeware for one’s creative practices. It draws on world-class expertise from Adelaide in making electronic music.

Developed by the University of Adelaide, one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, this online course includes the history, theory, and practice of music technology. Students are exposed to core principles of audio, effects, MIDI, and sound sequencing of music technology.

The Music Technology Foundations training course provides a great foundation for any learner to develop a career in music and use technology in creative ways. Additionally, this course offers hands-on practice with contemporary digital tools for music-making. This introductory course in Computer Science is self-paced with recorded video lectures. The candidates will get two tracks to finish off their course. One is the audit track which offers limited access to the materials of the course and the other one is the verified track which gives unlimited course access to all those who have paid the desired fees.

On completing the course, learners of the Music and Technology Foundations online programme can avail of a verified certificate that validates their newly acquired expertise and acquired skills. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Music

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KU Leuven, Leuven via Edx
Certificate

Vaccines: from Smallpox to Technologies of the Future

This Course vaccine: From Small Pox to Technologies of the Future Will surely help you to broaden your knowledge on vaccinology, it will also help you to gain a balanced introduction to the varied aspects of the vaccine field.

Apart from Providing the history of vaccines and its  impact on mankind, a module will be provided about vaccine immunology that will help you to gain sufficient knowledge about vaccine immunology

You will also get the opportunity to learn more about different stages in vaccine development, you will learn to handle the troublesome obstacles, this course will also help you to tackle the challenges including the recent vaccine hesitancy that might lead to a worrisome reduction in vaccine rates.

A novel vaccine platform technology namely PLLAV will also be highlighted in this course.

This Course aims at all stakeholders including parents, students, scientists, NGOs, politicians and many more in the vaccine field.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Impacting the Opioid Crisis Prevention Education and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

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Certificate

Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

Impacting the Opioid Crisis programme is a six-week edX course. The training informs students about the opioid epidemic and gives information and research related to evidence-based strategies that target education, intervention, policy, or prevention. The University of Michigan’s Medical School develops the programme.

Impacting the Opioid Crisis by edX is an open-learning course. The training has been primarily designed for non-prescribing dental, behavioural, healthcare, and social health professionals, as well as graduate-level fields in this area. Other professionals, such as physicians and educators, can also sign up for this course.

Students can also receive Continuing Education (CCE) for licensure upon successful completion of the course content of Impacting the Opioid Crisis certification by paying the fee specified by EdX. The students can also audit the programme for a limited duration without a fee. Additionally, learners are allowed to select any or all of the topics and modules that interest them in this course and complete it in a linear or non-linear structure as per their preferred viewing order. Experts from intervention, opioid prevention, policy, and treatment fields teach the course.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology
Certificate

Fighting HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy: Implementing the Treat-All Approach

Scientists have come up with antiretroviral therapy or ART for the global HIV epidemic through years of research. Fighting HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy: Implementing the Treat-All Approach course by edX is your gateway to understanding HIV treatment and prevention with antiretroviral therapies. The programme is specially curated for healthcare practitioners and other medical workers.

Fighting HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy online course highlights the WHO guidelines of 2016 for using ART drugs to fight against HIV. Antiretroviral drugs suppress HIV and prevent its transmission and progression. You will acquire the skills to use and administer these drugs for treating your HIV patients using the current guidelines.

Additionally, the Fighting HIV with Antiretroviral Therapy course curriculum is taught by clinical experts. They hold specialisations in HIV and global health. Moreover, you have the flexibility of taking this training at your own pace and has a duration of six weeks only. It offers free enrolment to all those who satisfy its eligibility criteria.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of epidemiology
Mechanics, Part 1

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Certificate

Mechanics, Part 1

Mechanics is one of Physics’s significant areas that deals with the study of motion and displacement. This subject has extreme practical importance as it is used in our day-to-day lives and activities. The Mechanics, Part 1 online course, explores the fundamentals of Mechanics and problem-solving skills required in STEM fields. 

The edX Mechanics, Part 1 certification syllabus covers complex Physics topics such as kinematics, velocity, and acceleration, and how they can be connected through calculus. This calculus-based curriculum further discusses Newton’s laws of motion and the concept of energy and momentum, which is another quantity of motion. 

A Rice University offers, the Mechanics, Part 1 program is a self-paced studying avenue that will facilitate you to learn at your speed and convenience. It has been developed in association with Rice University and will be taught by its faculty. The course will use video lectures as a medium of teaching and will help you prepare for the on-campus programme at Rice on Mechanics. 

The candidates are given the option of choosing from any of the two tracks available so that the course learning can be completed. Both the course tracks are self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode that is free of cost. Again, in the case of the verified track, the candidates will be able to access the course materials for an unlimited period of time.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mechanical skills Knowledge of physics
Risk Management and Credit Principles

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New York Institute of Finance, New York via Edx
Certificate

Risk Management and Credit Principles

The Risk Management and Credit Principles online course is part I of NYIF’s Credit and Credit Risk Analysis Professional Certificate programme. The programme begins with an introduction to risk credit principles and risk management. You will understand and review credit risk, the goals of credit analysis, and credit exposure. Moreover, topics like the purpose of debt, debt vs equity, and debt forms are also covered.

With the Risk Management and Credit Principles training, you will gain a deeper understanding of various principles of credit risk, like default, exposure, expected loss, default probability. Furthermore, other crucial concepts will be covered, which will enable you to assess industry and business risk, market competition, company business models, and the impact risks have on company performance.

As a bonus, you’ll also review how companies mitigate and measure these risks and apply your learnings on a dedicated hands-on risk analysis assessment. There’s also a certificate option available that can help you widen your employment opportunities by showcasing your skills to industry recruiters. However, if you only wish to learn, you can audit the Risk Management and Credit Principles course for free.

The participants will have the option of selecting any of the two self-paced tracks namely the verified and the audit tracks. During the audit track, the candidates will have limited course material access but can enroll for free. Whereas during the verified track, access is unlimited but is chargeable.

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6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial Management

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Certificate

Credit Risk Management in Banking

In the Credit Risk Management in Banking online course, you will learn the essentials of credit risk management used by banks. It is a great curriculum for bankers who want to become Credit underwriters or Credit analysts. It will equip you with the knowledge of credit risk management’s aspects and build your confidence. Since it is an intermediate-level course, prior knowledge of the credit risk management basics is sufficient to understand the syllabus.

Credit Risk Management in Banking certification syllabus will dive into significant domains regarding credit risk management. These include using financial management tools like cash flow analysis, ratio analysis, and fund flow analysis, selecting a borrower, and reading financial statements. It will also talk about the income earned through credit.

The Credit Risk Management in Banking programme will be taught by the State Bank of India’s expert faculty. It is a 6-week training programme and offers a verified certification. You can audit the training without any fee payment or choose additional benefits with the paid track.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial Management

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Design Theory

This IsraelX certificate course Design Theory is the first of its kind in being a pioneer for exploring theories of design. The course aims to impart the key concepts and fundamental knowledge behind Design Theory and elucidates its relation with culture, arts and economics. In this course, the candidate will gain an understanding of the scope of design and the role it plays in everyday life. It is a six-week program and the student needs to dedicate his or her effort for 3 to 4 hours a week. It is a self-paced course taught in English at an intermediate difficulty level. Design Theory certification course helps the student to gain an in-depth understanding of these discourses and key issues in design theory and the analytical tools employed for proceeding towards it. The designers globally are redefining the meaning of design and how well it is constructed in relation to the dynamics of politics, society and economics.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Design Thinking Empathizing to Understand the Problem

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Design Thinking Empathizing to Understand the Problem

The Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification programme is a programme which enhances the design thinking of the candidates. The aim of this course is to make the candidate think outside of the box to uncover the points and to innovate from regular thinking.

Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course also focuses on the MicroMasters programme to teach the candidates how to use simple methodologies for research which includes active listening. Active listening helps the candidate to understand the target audience in order to identify their needs. Special importance is given to observation and interviewing as they are the key methods to understand the user’s viewpoint and experience.

Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem course is a certification programme where a verified and shareable certificate is provided. The logo of the institution and the signature of the instructor are carried on the certificate. This certificate adds a glow to the candidates’ curriculum vitae. This will bring them a great job opportunity. Candidates who are willing to start or restart their career can benefit from Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem certification. Scholarships are also provided to eligible candidates. 

EdX provides two varied enrolment options; verified mode by paying the fee and audit track for free of cost. In the audit track, the students will have access to the course only for a limited period of time. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Design thinking
Design Thinking Fundamentals

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Design Thinking Fundamentals

Design Thinking is a systematic yet flexible process for defining and solving problems. The Design Thinking Fundamentals program offers an introduction to the elementary activities related to the design thinking process. A common misconception about design thinking is that it requires artistry, but does not revolve around artistic principles. It is not just a strategy, but a mindset that you can apply to solve any industry problems.

The Design Thinking Fundamentals certification syllabus will help you explore various methods for developing better ideas, evaluating complex problems, and establishing innovative solutions with a user’s requirements in mind. It provides an end-to-end overview of the design thinking process, focusing on the significance of understanding the user and developing viable, feasible, and desirable ideas.

The Design Thinking Fundamentals certification is a component of the Design Thinking MicroMasters course, offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). You can complete this course comfortably within six short weeks if you study around six to eight hours/week. The self-paced programme can be pursued by the learners either by paying the fee or free of cost. When enrolled in the free audit mode, the learners can get a limited duration of access to the course. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Design thinking
Design Thinking Ideation Iteration and Communication

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Design Thinking: Ideation, Iteration, and Communication

Ideation and iteration are critical steps in the design thinking process. They are what differentiates design thinking from linear and traditional problem-solving techniques. The Design Thinking: Ideation, Iteration, and Communication certification syllabus will cover all the useful ideation techniques including brainstorming, role-playing, storyboarding, mind mapping, model making, strategic idea mapping, and concept sketching.

To design an innovative and successful solution, you need to think of creative ideas and iterate them. And after the ideation stage, you need to select the best solution(s) to address the problem, and present/communicate it to stakeholders. The Design Thinking: Ideation, Iteration, and Communication program will introduce you to the best practices for analyzing and selecting solutions, and common mistakes that people make while communicating these solutions to clients.

The Design Thinking: Ideation, Iteration, and Communication certification course is brought to you by the Rochester Institute of Technology, and it is part of their MicroMasters in Design Thinking. If candidates wish to receive a course completion certificate at the end, they can do so by paying a nominal fee. They can also share the certificate on their LinkedIn account, or attach it to their resume or portfolio. While taking the course in the free mode, the learners can audit it for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Design thinking
Design Thinking Prototyping and User Testing

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Design Thinking: Prototyping and User Testing

After proposing a solution, the first thing you need to do to put it into action is to create a prototype. Prototyping and user testing are critical elements of the design-thinking process, and you can learn about them in the Design Thinking: Prototyping and User Testing certification course. It houses video lectures and English transcripts to allow for self-paced learning. 

Prototyping is an iterative process, and you will appreciate it better by examining the case studies that are a part of the curriculum. In the Design Thinking: Prototyping and User Testing programme, you will learn how to implement user testing and evaluate the results obtained from it. You can complete the programme comfortably in six weeks if you study eight to twelve hours a week.

Design Thinking: Prototyping and User Testing training is an intermediate-level programme. Surveys, focus groups, interviews, and other methods, tools, and best practices for assessing solutions are part of this online course. Moreover, this course is part of the Design Thinking MicroMasters programme offered by the Rochester Institute of Technology. EdX offers two different enrolment options to join the programme; paid and free mode. In the paid mode, the learners will get unlimited access and a certificate whereas in the free mode, they can get only limited access to the programme. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Design thinking
Design Thinking Capstone

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Design Thinking Capstone

Design Thinking Capstone online course is an intermediate course in Business and Management. It is six weeks long, shareable, and a part of the MicroMasters Design Thinking series available on the edX website. This course will provide candidates with a cumulative experience of all the aspects of end-to-end design thinking processes.

The Rochester Institute of Technology developed the Design Thinking Capstone program. It is an instructor-led course taught by Dean Emerita Lorraine Justice, Professor of Design at RIT. This course emphasizes practical problem-solving methods, allowing students to better understand the course material. Towards the end of the program, candidates will demonstrate their understanding by submitting a final project and documentation that support their findings. 

Design Thinking Capstone by edX requires a weekly effort of eight to twelve hours. Post-training completion and fee payment, a verified and shareable certificate is obtainable. The certification includes the Rochester Institute of Technology logo and is signed by the instructor. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Design thinking
DNA Biologys Genetic Code

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Certificate

DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code

RICE University in collaboration with edX education environment has designed a special course on defining DNA and its importance. The course will explore the role of DNA possessing its code and carrying genetic information. The course will explore the importance of DNA by its identification as well as the mechanisms programmed in the code discovered to date. The course will progress towards the discovery and growth of biological sciences owing to DNA starting as the fundamental unit. 

The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code course will explore the structure of DNA along with its mode of packaging, replication and manipulation mechanisms. The course will cover several offerings such as video lectures, case studies, molecular models and research articles along with assessment requirements such as homework and a final exam for completion. The DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code certification course is planned as an intermediate course requiring prerequisites from the candidate such as high school-level biology and chemistry and will run for a duration of 6 weeks. The self-paced programme provides two enrolment options; paid and free. In the paid mode, the learners will be provided with a certificate and unlimited access. In the free mode, they will be given access only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Genetic Models for Animal Breeding

With the WageningenX educational platform, the certificate programme Genetic Models for Animal Breeding is designed to help the candidate understand the genetics and statistics that help in animal breeding. The course also lists the process required to set up a programme for breeding independents. 

Animal breeding will involve the selective breeding of livestock animals with those desirable qualities for generational development. The steps that are used in the programme are done so as to increase productivity and create as well as maintain a strong population of animal livestock. 

The student will learn how the animal breeder balances the desired qualities with diversity as well as long-term sustainability. The scientific concepts of genetics applied also involve the models and computational methods. The programme runs for a duration of 6 weeks and is instructed by 5 faculty members. The student needs to dedicate 4 to 6 hours every week to a self-paced mode of learning. The learners can enrol in this programme either in paid or free mode. While opting for the free mode, the candidates will have only limited access to the programme. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics
Certificate

Human Reproduction

The Human Reproduction course offered by edX will help the candidates get better insights on the topic in an easy way. Different terminologies of human reproduction such as birth, placenta, trimester etc. have been covered in the course.

Through this foundational course, the participant would explore the topics of biology and the latest changes in the field of medicine. All the new advancements have been covered as subtopics in the module. The team of experts from Robinson Research Institute will be dealing with all your doubts, and concerns and making you a pro by the end of the course. Best teaching methods shall be incorporated through the human reproduction course offered by edX.

After the successful completion of the program, the candidates shall be awarded a certification duly signed by the instructor. The certification would also have a logo of the institution added to it, to make it more powerful and help you get better rankings or jobs in this area. By sharing this certificate on LinkedIn, you can get yourself into any of the higher positions at any organization. This is a self-paced course and it has two modes for enrolment; paid and free modes. The learner who opts for the free mode can audit the course and will get access to the course for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology

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Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen via Edx
Certificate

Introduction to Animal Behaviour

The course Introduction to Animal Behaviour presents a basic overview of the nature of animals and the reason why they act the way that they do. Candidates who want to broaden their understanding of how animals learn, find food, communicate, find and exploit resources, avoid predators, and other related areas are recommended to apply to this course. This programme requires no prerequisite knowledge, just enthusiasm, and curiosity to learn more about the creatures that coexist with us. This course will be taught to the students by three of the top researchers working at Wageningen University so that every concept is clear in the minds of the candidates. 

The course will be giving out helpful course handouts, downloadable transcripts, and reading materials for the ease of the students. By working for a minimum of 6 hours every week, the students can excel in this course and complete it within the given time. The course is self-paced but the time given to complete the course is limited when the selection of the audit mode is made, the access to the course will be limited. In case the choice of the track is verified, the candidates will get unlimited period access to the course materials.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Edx
Certificate

Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The Certification course on Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Online Course is taught by Rolf Gruetter, Professor, EPFL. This physics course introduces the Vivo bio-imaging modalities and the candidate learns about the physical principles of major in the same, focusing on the magnetic resonance imaging, popularly called an MRI.

In the initial part of Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging, professors diligently describe the dynamic of spins as well explained through a magnetic field. This explanation leads to significant notions of magnetic resonance (MR), relaxation, and excitation. Further in this stage, the basic mechanisms of functional MRI, image reconstruction and MR spectroscopy will be discussed.

The next stage of Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging: Training establishes an important link to life sciences. This is shown by theoretical and practical examples which exemplify how physics contributes towards life sciences and by learning how the prevailing physical principles surpass bio-imaging. Further, the student will learn the practicality of respective imaging modalities, their premise, use, limitations, and biological safety. EdX offers two varied tracks to pursue the self-paced programme; verified and free audit. In the verified mode, the students will be provided with unlimited access to the course and a certificate. In the free mode, the candidates will be allowed to audit the course for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of biomedical sciences
Certificate

Basic Analytical Chemistry

Analytical chemistry has played a significant role in the advancement of experimental science. It is used to study the fundamentals of nature as well as its industry and clinical applications. The Basic Analytical Chemistry online course fundamentally covers the analytical and experimental methods in the field to help us understand the role of chemistry in our everyday lives. 

Besides, the Basic Analytical Chemistry certification syllabus gives us an insight into the principles of analytical chemistry. It helps us learn how these principles can be applied to other disciplines like geochemistry, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The course is not only theoretical but also emphasizes the practical aspects of the field.

Offered by the University of Tokyo, Basic Analytical Chemistry by edx is taught by two eminent professors - Takeaki Ozawa and Liang-da Chiu from the Analytical Chemistry department. The course is excellent in helping the students develop independent and critical reasoning for the numerous problems in the field of Chemistry. Elementary knowledge of inorganic chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry is imperative for admission.  The learners can pursue the programme either by paying the fee or free of cost. In the paid mode, they will have unlimited access to the course whereas in the free mode, they will get access only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Statistical skills Knowledge of Chemistry
Global Housing Design

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Delft University of Technology via Edx
Certificate

Global Housing Design

Adequate housing facilities, inclusive dwelling environments, and sustainable living setups are the need of the hour across societies. Understand and master the key design strategies for facilitating environment-friendly urban development with the Global Housing Design course. The six-week training requires candidates to put in 4-5 hours of work every week. Students learn through interviews with residents and practitioners, case studies, videos, and feedback sessions.

More than a billion people currently dwell in slums and improving the living conditions for a populace growing by the minute is a challenge. Every location, region, city, and country demands definite residential models and prototypes.  With the Global Housing Design certification programme students will gain in-depth knowledge about the varying housing design needs. 

The edX Global Housing Design online course extensively covers the range of economic, environmental, and social factors instrumental in designing housing settlements. The programme allows learners to examine the aspects of community, environment, and time through specific design approaches, including clustering, typological mix, and incrementality. The Delft University of Technology in partnership with Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) offers this instructor-led training.

The self-paced programme offers two tracks, namely, paid certificate and free. In the former mode, the candidates will have unlimited access and in the latter track, they will have access only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
Certificate

Introduction to Land Management

The Introduction to Land Management programme has been structured to provide the students with a detailed insight into the world of land management techniques tools and methods. In the programme, the students will be dealing with various challenges, tasks and terms that are related to the land issues.

The six week session will be covering the important domain of “engineering” and the Introduction to Land Management syllabus has incorporated important topics like-land worth, land tenure, land laws and others. Throughout the course, the students will be dealing with the various demographic issues and the globalization challenges related to land.

The enrolled candidates will be taught the value of land and they will be encouraged to take part in the various activities for developing land policies. The Introduction to Land Management by edX programme will introduce the students with the basics of land management and will guide them for sustainable development.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Intercultural Communication at Work-Land the Job and do it Well

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Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well

The Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the Job and Do It Well course by edX helps the candidates to seek knowledge in soft skills like presentation, communication skills, crafting a resume, cover letters other skills required to lay the foundation for the career as the employers seek candidates not only with the technical knowledge but also with the soft skills. Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well Certification aims at teaching the fundamentals of professional communication in a workspace.

Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well training also aims at making the candidate develop qualities required in the workspace such as teamwork, presentation skills, and conflict management. These qualities will give the candidates the confidence to sustain and shine in the workspace. Candidates can also apply for scholarships and financial assistance for the course.

On successful completion of the Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the Job and Do It Well course, the candidates will be awarded a verified certificate. This certificate also consists of the logo of the institution and signatures of the instructors from the National University of Singapore. The self-paced course can be taken either in verified by paying the fee or audit free of cost. In the audit mode, the candidates will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills

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