23 Courses and Certifications

RIT Courses & Certifications 2024

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Best Practices for Project Management Success

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Certificate

Best Practices for Project Management Success

Best Practices for Project Management Success certification course is one of the best in the market for practical management of business projects. As the title suggests, the Best Practices for Project Management Success certification aims to deliver success in project management endeavours. In this course, you will learn how to use principles in practice and successfully employ them in one’s business settings.  This course will help project managers deliver faster results to their customers. It also explores the challenges of different types of projects and the requirements for better project management.

Best Practices for Project Management Success online course is a part of the RIT Project Management MicroMasters Programme. Here, the importance of organization and leadership characteristics is emphasized. To qualify for the MicroMasters credential, the candidates will have to pass each of the three courses to earn a verified Certificate and also have to pass the capstone exam. The course is verified by the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Post completing the Best Practices for Project Management Success training, the candidates will have practical tools for the corporate culture and effective organizing strategies. The verified certificate will place the candidate in a good position in the corporate sector. Another benefit of the certificate is that it is shareable on online platforms and is easily accessible. To get the certificate, the learners must have opted for the verified tracks by paying the fee. In the free mode, the students can audit the course for a limited duration. 

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11 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Project management
International Project Management

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Certificate

International Project Management

The course International Project Management by edX provides potential solutions to candidates for controlling worldwide international Projects of present distinctive challenges. The programme addresses an understanding, expertness, and way of acting for accomplishing project management to fully extend business native boundaries and societal differences.

The International Project Management certification course examines an influence on project management in various business environments like legal practices, political contexts, technology penetration, temporal orientation, political contexts, etc. This course provides various methods to meet international project challenges through the systematic and well-structured use of operations and technology. The International Project Management training course will provide candidates with help in improving the skills required to acknowledge and promote victorious global project management

The duration of the course is 9 weeks and it requires 8-12 hours of weekly effort. The candidate will know the advanced level of business management and can access the course for free for a limited period of time but to get an institutional certificate candidates must upgrade their current programme by paying the course fee. The course is self-paced and candidates can go through the course according to their own schedule time. The mode of learning is online and candidates will be provided with a shareable certificate on completion of the programme which can be shared on LinkedIn.

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9 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Project management
Cybersecurity Risk Management

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Certificate

Cybersecurity Risk Management

The Cyber Security Risk Management online course which is provided by edX imparts skills and wisdom to all the learners in the concepts like qualitative risk assessment, framework, case studies, automatic metric calculations, risk mitigation, risk assessment, quantitative risk assessment, risk analysis, analysis techniques, tools, life cycle, information security metrics, and risk management methodologies.

This Cyber security Risk Management certification programme helps the candidate to understand the evolution of information security. The participant will explore big data, artificial intelligence and information security through this course. Various industry-related case studies are also discussed in this programme. The principles and frameworks of cyber security are also taught through this online course.

The Cyber Security Risk Management classes course by edX certification adds value to the curriculum vitae and resume of the learner. The certificate can also be posted to the LinkedIn profile of the candidate. Certificates are provided to all successful participants of the verified programme. The certificate has the logo of the institution and the signature of the instructor. 

This particular course on edX has 2 tracks namely audit and verified which may be opted by a candidate for enrolling. Both the tracks have a self-paced mode but the audit track offers no certification thereby allowing only limited access to the course materials without any cost. The verified track offers unlimited access to the programme thereby offering a certification provided the candidates are interested in paying some money.

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Capstone

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Certificate

Cybersecurity Capstone

Cybersecurity Capstone certification course provides advanced knowledge of cybersecurity and how to detect anomalies. This online course dives deep into cyberspace and provides handy and practical tools. The Cybersecurity Capstone online course by edX recommends its participants to be well-equipped with a laptop or computer, a good internet connection and a java-enabled browser. Case studies of real-world cyber investigations will be a part of the Cybersecurity Capstone certification syllabus.

This course will have assessment questions within the course. Cybersecurity Capstone training is verified by the Rochester Institute of Technology. It is an instructor-paced course. The candidates will be carefully guided through online instructor scheduled classes. It is one of the courses on the MicroMasters programme. The candidates who are willing to enrol for this course are asked to complete other courses listed in the MicroMasters programme as well. 

The certificate given to the candidates on successful completion of the Cybersecurity Capstone programme can be used for all purposes. It can be used for gaining the MicroMasters credential. It can be used to gain new connections on Linkedin. Since Cybersecurity Capstone training is a performance-based course, it will prove to be beneficial in one’s professional goals.

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Certificate

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

The Cybersecurity fundamentals by edX help candidates get detailed about the field of security in the world of computing. The candidates will be given an overview of how different branches of security have got a major role to play in computing. 

The threat involved and experienced in the field of computing is one of the dangerous things today. The candidates will gain insight on how to tackle it. The aspirants will have the platform to explore their knowledge and play with it to the best of their potential.

The course assignments, tasks, projects, and quizzes. The candidates will also be awarded the certification at the end of the Cybersecurity fundamentals online course. This motivates them for better performance and helps them get better jobs, salary hikes, and promotions in their career. Cybersecurity fundamentals certification also opens opportunities for candidates to enter the field of cybersecurity. The students have the option to select any one track from either the audit track or the verified track which are both self-paced. The audit track is free but course material access is limited to a certain period. Similarly, the verified track offers paid and unlimited access the course materials.

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Computer Forensics

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Certificate

Computer Forensics

Computer Forensics is a part of the RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters Computer Forensics programme. It deals with digital forensics. Digital forensics interprets cyber crimes. It is based on real-life implications. It is designed to impart knowledge of court admissibility. The usage of Linux/Unix and Windows for performing computer forensics is emphasised. The course has graded quizzes included in the Computer Forensics certification syllabus for the candidates. 

Computer Forensics training course by edX is one of the courses of the MicroMasters programme which ensures MicroMasters credential. It is an instructor-paced course. It will provide timely interaction with the instructor. Computer Forensics certification will be obtained after completing this online course, which eventually will fetch direct admission into the professional market. The Computer Forensics certification is shareable on all platforms such as Linkedin. It can also be downloaded and printed for a CV or resume. 

The certificate will push the candidates one step ahead in gaining the MicroMasters credential. edX offers both audit and verified tracks into which the candidates may enroll to learn this particular course. The verified track will help the candidates to learn about this course for a limited period whereas the audit track will allow free access to the course materials but that too for a limited period.

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Linux
Network Security

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Certificate

Network Security

The Network Security course thoroughly covers all the aspects of network security such as network auditing, intrusion detection, evidence collection, and even contingency planning against attacks. The meticulously designed course content very lucidly explains how to prepare for network attacks using numerous pattern-proof strategies and also teaches how to defend against network attacks from a wider perspective.

Network Security by edX very thoroughly discusses various vulnerabilities in networks and systems. Through this course, candidates get to understand how to identify when attacks are happening inside the networks using strategically presented course material and lectures. The 8-week self-paced Network Security training empowers the candidates with ample time and opportunity to thoroughly understand various topics and aspects of network security, its impact, and various guidelines related to it. The candidates also get to explore the concepts and principles of wireless and wired data network security. The Network Security programme also discusses physical layer mechanisms, applications, filters, and encryption. 

There are 2 tracks namely the audit and the verified track offered by edX which are self-paced. The candidates may choose any of these tracks that can be enrolled. The main differences between these 2 tracks are the access timing for the course materials and obtaining the certificate of participation. During the audit track, the access is limited and no certification is given whereas during the verified track, access is unlimited and a certification is also offered.

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care

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Certificate

Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care

The Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care course is a composite course created for learners of different levels of understanding and with multi-discipline backgrounds. Big data has transformed the way the healthcare industry functions. With factors like improvement of quality, reducing costs and patient engagement being key objectives to focus on, the techniques used for analysis, processing and even collecting health care data have seen a massive advancement. This Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care certification course will teach candidates the use of Data Analytics in the healthcare sector and its implications on the organization. 

The Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care online course will help candidates in creating a foundation that helps in creating a data analytics program designed specifically for the healthcare domain which tackles the most burning question of the industry and provides a visual solution for deeper and more impactful answers to the applicants. Students can enrol in the course either by paying the fee or free of cost. While taking the programme for free, the learners will get access only for a limited duration. 

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8 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Data science knowledge
Design Thinking Empathizing to Understand the Problem

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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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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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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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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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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
Video Game Design and Balance

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Certificate

Video Game Design and Balance

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Data Representation and Visualization in Tableau

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Data Representation and Visualization in Tableau

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Data Literacy Foundations

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Certificate

Data Literacy Foundations

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Data Processing and Analysis with Excel

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Data Processing and Analysis with Excel

4 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Visual Presentation

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Visual Presentation

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Teamwork and Collaboration

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Teamwork & Collaboration

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Storytelling in the Workplace

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Storytelling in the Workplace

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Project Management MicroMasters Capstone Exam

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RIT via Edx
Certificate

Project Management MicroMasters Capstone Exam

1 Weeks
Expert
Free

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