49 Courses and Certifications

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Courses & Certifications 2024

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Water Quality and the Biogeochemical Engine

The Water Quality and the Biogeochemical Engine course by Edx is an introductory course to environmental sciences. This course imparts knowledge to the candidate in concepts like urban metabolism, soil formation, water quality, heavy metals, atmosphere, rainwater, photosynthesis, and anoxic environments. 

In this programme, the candidate would learn about various biotic and abiotic mechanisms that control the quality of water that is used for industrial and drinking purposes. This course also talks about the role of microorganisms and soil in the maintenance of biogeochemical cycles. Case studies and real-time examples are also provided for better understanding. This course also speaks about the breakdown of mountains to the soil from where the civilization began.

The certificate provided at the end of the course is signed by instructors and verified by the institution. The certificate adds value to the resume of the candidate and it can be shared on LinkedIn. By pursuing this course, the candidates would gain intelligence in the natural water treatment process, biogeochemical cycling, microbial metabolisms, and aquatic chemistry equilibrium. 

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14 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Environmental Science
Certificate

Groundscape Architecture Design Lab, re-thinking cities underground

As an emerging field of research, the programme on Groundscape Architecture Design Lab, re-thinking cities underground by Edx investigates and explores the possibilities that lie beneath cities' surface. This 11- week intermediate course is supported by architectural studies and provides candidates with a verified certificate on successful completion. 

The concept of Groundscape in Edx's course on Groundscape Architecture Design Lab, re-thinking cities underground offers aesthetic, durable, and responsible responses to urban challenges through underground solutions. Learners can also participate in an Underground Design Studio – a design-oriented studio, where they acquire skills and conceptualize their underground project.

Moreover, the medium of instruction is English, and learners can also opt for video transcripts in the same language. A self-paced course, the Groundscape Architecture Design Lab, re-thinking cities underground course by Edx is taught by the faculty of Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL). 

Mr. Dominique Perrault, Mr. Juan Fernandez-Andrino, Mr. Ignacio Ferrer Rizzo, and Mr. Richard Nguyen are the course instructors.

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

Plasma Physics: Applications

The Plasma Physics: Applications training conducted by globe specialists in the area, will give you an overview of developments of plasma physics. From the observation of remote astrophysical phenomena to complex uses in manufacturing and medicine to the eventual aim of the successful production of nuclear fusion energy.

During the first part of a Plasma Physics: Applications certification course, you must discover how fusion energy drives the sun and the planets of the galaxy. They will investigate the cyclical variation of both the sun's behaviour. The second section of the course explores the main function of plasma applications in industry and introduces the new field of plasma medicine. One can understand in-depth how plasmas are produced and preserved in the electromagnetic current. 

Throughout the third and most detailed section of this course, you will hear about the alternative ideas to fusion energy. Ultimately, in the fourth section of this course, you can hear about laser-created plasmas and the relationship between plasmas and high-powered laser pulses. The self-paced course can be pursued by the student by paying the fee or free of cost. The students who join the programme in the free mode can audit the programme for a limited period. 

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10 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics
Certificate

Teaching Science and Engineering

Doctoral teaching assistants are often entrusted with imparting skills to students of university-level programs. However, not every person is skilled enough to teach adequately, even though they might know the content material. This is where the Teaching Science and Engineering by edX steps in. You will be learning skills to maximize the learning outcomes by emphasising the challenges students face.

The Teaching Science and Engineering certification syllabus will take you through strategies that will help you evaluate and plan your teaching. You will gain hands-on experience by completing this training course. This online course consists of activities for each week and runs for eight weeks. You will learn via instructor-led training sessions.

Apart from video lectures and instructor-led sessions, there will be notes, quizzes, and forum prompts. Teaching Science and Engineering online courses provides you with the opportunity to interact with other course participants. It is an offering of École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. There are 2 tracks namely the audit and the verified track which are self-paced and can be enrolled in to learn the course completely. The main differences between these 2 tracks are access to the course materials and 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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10 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Certificate

Programming Reactive Systems

The importance and demand of the Programming Reactive Systems programme is building high these days, everybody wants that in order to increase their efficiency. So, here is the course by edx in this field that can make you learn about Programming Reactive Systems by edx in the best effective way.

Reactive programming is a collection of strategies for the development of flexible, robust and responsive programs. The fundamental building block of such systems is the event handlers. This course teaches how to apply Scala's reactive structures by utilizing high-level event-handler abstractions.

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9 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Certificate

Cellular Mechanisms Of Brain Function

The Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function programme by edX provides intelligence to the learners in the concepts of brain functions which include membrane potential, cable properties, ion channels, action potential, whole-cell recordings, voltage-gaining kinetics, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitter release, electron microscopy, presynaptic dynamics, glutamate receptors, synaptic plasticity, benzodiazepines, and dendritic spines.

This programme helps the candidate to understand the fundamental concepts of neuroscience which are related to the functions of the mammalian brain. Cellular Mechanisms of Brain Function course also provides an outline of the biophysical mechanisms of signalling in the neurons. The candidate will also learn about various receptors in the brain. The brain functions are studied through various biophysical mechanisms using mice. Various modern methods are also discussed in this programme to study the workings of the mammalian brain.

The verified and shareable certificate is provided to all the candidates on completion of this programme. The certificate can be easily shared to a resume or CV. It can also be shared with the LinkedIn profile of the learner. There are two varied options for candidates to enrol in the programme; free or by paying the prescribed fee. When enrolling for free, the learners will get access only for a limited period. 

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Certificate

Plasma Physics- Introduction

The certification course on Plasma Physics – Introduction allows students to gain a basic understanding of plasma physics, and a detailed introduction to the state of Plasma using a description of models right from single particle to fluid, and kinetic to study its dynamics. Students will learn about plasma waves and their mathematical description. They will also learn to control Plasma through magnetic fields, and the use of its complicated and fascinating behaviour in the simulation of the most powerful supercomputers of today's age.

Plasma being the fourth form of matter is found abundantly in the universe. Plasma portrays different behaviour from other forms of value that are usually known. Therefore, to understand this behaviour of Plasma, meticulous and precise study is needed, which is essential to explain important occurrences that are astrophysical and the optimization of many medical and industrial applications and achieve fusion energy on planet Earth.

After completing the course on Plasma Physics – Introduction certification, students can pursue Plasma Physics - Applications for which this course becomes a prerequisite. Full of quizzes and assignments, this course is just the way to start an exciting career in Plasma Physics. The candidates can join the programme either by paying the fee or free of cost. While joining by paying the fee, the learners will be given unlimited access to the course and the certificate and while taking in the free mode, they will be given access for a limited period. 

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of MATLAB Knowledge of physics
Certificate

The Multi-Scale Brain

The course offered by the platform of edX provides amazing information about the different processes related to the brain. Multi-Scale Brain by edX has been created in partnership with EPFL. Candidates can study in the program online mode only. Students who are willing to study in this course can avail themselves of this course at no extra cost. The duration of The Multi-Scale Brain program is 7 weeks. Participants can manage their schedule easily while pursuing this Multi-Scale Brain online course as this course is a self-paced learning course. Each week learners need to spend 4-6 hours to achieve the required knowledge. 

The certification is available after the curriculum is completed. Candidates can achieve the verified certification after paying the fees according to the guidelines given by the platform. Aspirants will learn about the concepts related to the subject of life sciences and biology. Participants may gain valuable practical exposure to being successful in the area. The Multi-Scale Brain certification syllabus offered here is an advanced-level programme. Candidates can learn at their own pace but with limited access if they have selected the audit mode. If the candidates have chosen the verified track, they will be able to receive unlimited access to the course materials.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics
Certificate

Nature in Code: Biology in JavaScript

The Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript programme emitting principles on- natural selection, epidemic, genetics and others with the help of programming specified to JavaScript. The Nature in Code: Biology in JavaScript syllabus does not require any prior knowledge in programming and hence provides opportunity for students belonging from a diverse background. In the course, the enrolled candidates will learn about the key concepts that revolve around biological science. 

The syllabus has been structured as “intermediate” to help students further enhance their information. With only basic biological and mathematical concepts students will receive a professional level of certificate. With the help of JavaScript, the students will be implementing biological concepts and formulas. The seven week Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript course will throughout be guided by experts and professionals. Emphasis will be laid on the subject of “Computer science” and students will learn about the rules that govern and rules the world of biology.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics
Certificate

Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging: Ultrasounds, X-ray, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Applications

The Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging training is a short-term programme of seven weeks, where you can study at your own pace. Moreover, it lies in the engineering domain, and the principles significantly contribute to biology and medicine. Also, this course is being offered by EPFL in collaboration with edX.

Additionally, the lessons’ video transcripts are also available to maximize the learning benefits. While you can undertake the programme at no cost, you will have to pay the required amount if you wish to get certified for it. Furthermore, this is an advanced-level programme that enhances your existing knowledge about biomedical imaging.

Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging certification syllabus covers topics ranging from imaging techniques used to produce a biomedical image, imaging concepts, SNR, CNR, principles of ultrasound, X-ray, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Computed Tomography (CT), Emission Tomography, SPECT, factors that limit the imaging quality to the description and the analysis of typical applications. Besides, this edX course has a self-directed training model but offers only limited access during the audit track and unlimited access to the course materials when the verified track is selected.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of medical technology
Certificate

Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance

The Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance by edX is offered by the École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) - one of Europe’s renowned institutions for science and technology. It explores the concept behind magnetic resonance applications such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This online course with English as the language of instruction lasts for seven weeks.

Learners will develop an understanding of the applications, principles, and methods employed in this field. The Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance certification syllabus communicates the protein’s three-dimensional structures, crystallization, molecular synthesis, and extraction from algae and plants. Students who know chemistry, chemical kinetics, elementary reactions, and molecular structures are eligible for the program.

The Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance online course supports self-learning for candidates through video recordings and transcripts, available in English and French. Rooted in Chemistry, this intermediate-level MOOC is instructed by professors and scientists from the EPFL, who have expertise in the domain. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry
Certificate

A Resilient Future Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction

The aspirants enrolling in A Resilient Future: Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction by edX will learn how science, technology, and innovation can help us save the risk of disaster on a large scale. The course involves citing real-life examples for the aspirants to learn in a comprehensive way.

The candidates will have a wide exposure to putting their ideas from paper to real-world applications. The overall aim of sustainable development has been well brought up during the course. Assignments, quizzes, discussions, and projects help candidates know more and learn in a better way. 

The different challenges have been cleared out for the candidates to come up with innovative ideas in the best possible way. Once the candidates complete the entire course, they shall receive a certification if they enrolled by paying the fee. During the course, the aspirants can ask their queries to the team of experts held responsible for conducting the course. The candidates can also audit the self-paced course for free for a limited duration. 

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7 Weeks
Expert
20,777
Skills Covered:
Disaster Management
Certificate

Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS)

Mobile phones are the most prevalent and widely-known application of modern, miniaturized systems that are part of our daily lives. Other examples can include computer chips and medical devices that make use of microfabrication and nanofabrication for the manufacturing process. And, these concepts are covered in the Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) course by edX.

What’s better than learning through practical examples! This Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) online course will take you through the minutest detail of the nano- and microfabrication processes. Video sequences will let you take a closer look at what goes down during these procedures and their equipment. The program curriculum will cover the fundamentals of each fabrication.

The Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) by edX is a course of seven weeks. Faculty members of École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne will be instructing the course curriculum. You will get to learn in a self-paced manner. In other words, you will have the flexibility of studying at your convenience. Also, the video lectures for this program are in the English language. However, you will have transcripts in English and French. This edX course has a self-directed training model but offers only limited access during the audit track and unlimited access to the course materials when the verified track is selected.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Certificate

Launching New Ventures

The Launching New Ventures is an amateur-level program that aims to transform any individual who is seeking an opportunity in entrepreneurship and create a venture. The candidate will learn how to do a concept proposal and launch that as a business venture. The candidate will learn about the key steps involved in the process of venture creation including marketing, fundraising, and feasibility analysis. The candidate will learn about the examples of several entrepreneurs who are successful all around the world through animated lectures and inspiring interviews. 

The student will be able to gain an overview of the strategy involved in entrepreneurship with insights and how they can apply it to their own entrepreneurship ventures regardless of the industry, level, or location of the enterprise proposed. The Launching New Ventures course is developed as a seven-week program and is self-placed for student comfort. The students need to put in an effort of 2 to 3 hours a week in order to complete the coursework comfortably for the verified certificate.

The candidates can enrol in the self-paced course in two different modes; verified and audit. The audit mode is free of cost and provides only a limited duration of access to the programme. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Creativity Entrepreneurial skills
Certificate

Neuronal Dynamics

Neuronal Dynamics certification will serve as an introduction to the domain of computational and theoretical neuroscience. Neuronal Dynamics training will primarily focusing on the various models of single neurons. The students in the Online Neuronal Dynamics training will be learning about various mathematical tools namely- differential equations, calculus, and others to find the workings of the neurons in the body. 

The method of analyzing the neuron-encoded information will also be taught to students in the Neuronal Dynamics program. Neuronal Dynamics online course in vivid detail explains the activity of neurons inside the brain. It will also be telling about the various codes used by these neurons. Neuronal Dynamics by edX will continue for seven weeks during which the students study the Hodgkin-Huxley models, the two-dimensional models, and the variability of spike trains in a comprehensive manner. The Neuronal Dynamics course will train the students in “Computer Science”. 

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of AWS Technology
Certificate

Intro to Traffic Flow Modeling and Intelligent Transport Systems

Commuters in the Metros and other large cities face a lot of traffic congestion during their daily trips to their workplace or home. The development of infrastructure through the expansion of roads does not prove to be a long-lasting remedy to curb this urban congestion. This course of Intro to Traffic Flow Modeling and Intelligent Transport Systems focuses on understanding the congestion of the traffic and exploring new ways to improve commuters' transit or mobility through schemes of traffic management.

The course Intro to Traffic Flow Modeling and Intelligent Transport Systems introduces the fundamentals of traffic flow theory while describing different traffic flow models at micro and macro levels. This course introduces network-level aggregation modelling and control approaches based on the concept of Macroscopic Fundamental Design (MFD). The course also teaches advanced schemes for traffic management such as ramp metering, adaptive traffic signal control, variable limits of speed, etc. The course also introduces user equilibrium analysis through the application of the choice of departure and route timings. The course offers related reading material, real data sets, and exercises. The students can audit the programme free of cost and get a limited duration of access. They can also join the course by paying the fee and access it for an unlimited period.  

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
Certificate

Introduction to Discrete Choice Models

The program will help the applicants to learn in detail about the theoretical foundations that pertain to choice modelling and at the same time describe all the steps that are involved in operational modeling. 

The rudimentary focus of this course is on the various methods that are involved in the process of prediction of behaviour using the existing mathematical models and functions. In the Online Certification Programme on Introduction to Discrete Choice Models by edX, the students will be exploring the choices present in modelling in order to retain disaggregate demand models. The exercise that is incorporated in the program has to be solved using the software- “Biogeme”. The studies further will deal with case study modules for creating a stronger and more concrete base.  The program will emphasize more on- the `logit model” will look over the specifications of the said model and also estimate its parameters and the process of this validation. 

EdX provides two options to join the course, namely, by paying the fee and free of cost. While taking it free of cost, the learners will be given access to the course only for a limited duration.  

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Certificate

Introduction to Astrophysics

Introduction to Astrophysics is an introductory level online programme offered by edX. The online programme will guide the learners through astronomical objects and the physical occurrences that take place in them. The online certification course is provided by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFLx). 

Administered by edX, the Introduction to Astrophysics Certification introduces the learners to the fundamentals of physics with the help of mathematical development of gravity, gravitational lensing, and interaction between matter and radiation. Plus, the Introduction to Astrophysics Certification Syllabus will enable the student to connect the theoretical assumptions with the observation in astrophysics. 

The Introduction to Astrophysics Certification by EPFLx provides two methods of enrolment, namely, the verified track and the audit track. The online course can be taken by learners who know about physics and math of bachelors and will be held for 3-4 hours per week. For free access, students may choose the limited audit track and for unlimited access, they must choose the paid verified track.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
12 August 2024 - 31 December 2024
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics Knowledge of Astronomy
Certificate

IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

Internet of things and design thinking is the developing technology that is creating a lot of opportunities for the budding and experienced people of the domain. IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking course are provided by EdX for learners who are keen to learn this technology and wish to upgrade their skill sets. This is the online self-paced course available on the EdX portal. The course aims to generate minds that will prove to be an asset to the domain of IoT. 

IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking training will be delivered by industry experts who will help the learner strengthen their foundational knowledge of IoT. The duration of the course is 7 weeks and the learner must give at least 3-4 hours per week to complete the course on time. This online course comprises self-paced videos, assignments, and group discussions for the overall development of the learner. The candidate shall also receive IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking certification by EdX after the completion of the course if one has opted for a verified track learning mode. In the free mode, the students can audit the self-paced programme only for a limited period of time. 

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Certificate

Image Processing and Analysis for Life Scientists

The Image Processing and Analysis for Life Scientists program have been meticulously created considering the indispensability of image-based methods for life scientists. The Image Processing and Analysis for Life Scientists certification course thoroughly explains analysis methods using all the open-source solutions, leaving the candidates with the freedom of choosing commercial solutions as per their choice and convenience. Considering the evolution of light microscopy from sketched-out raw observations from the eye to high throughput multi-channel, multi-plane, multimode and multi-position acquisitions, which produce information-rich images easily quantifiable for answerability of biological questions, the course thoroughly teaches the learners how to adapt to all the rapid changes occurring and to maintain a sustainable workflow environment. 

The Image Processing and Analysis for Life Scientists online course thoroughly teaches the candidates the good practices and typical pitfalls that exist in the field of image analysis and empowers the candidates with a rigorous first-hand experience in image analysis through its carefully designed content. The candidates can take the course in verified or audit track. The audit track is free of cost and provides a limited period of access. 

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Digital Tools
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

Find the Right Markets for Your Innovation A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators for Choosing Which Markets to Play in

The main part of entrepreneurship is innovation. Find the right markets for your innovation - A tool for entrepreneurs and innovators for choosing which markets to play in the course by edX planned by experts equips students with several key strategies and market opportunities by using a three-step tool called the Market Opportunity Navigator.

This course centers around likelihood which is helpful to follow a predetermined information appropriation. Understudies speak to genuine occasions utilizing factors such as strategising smartly, searching broadly, and assessing deeply. They figure out how to apply the framework for identifying, focusing, and evaluating the right market opportunities that are appropriate utilizing these factors. 

The span of the course is 6 weeks which is separated into 3-4 hours out of each week. After the fruition of the course, edX gives authentication of fulfilment which is an official and verified certification. It is a self-guided course that allows the understudies to students at their own agreeable speed. The edX has this course relationship with EPFL Institution which is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. 

By and large, this course sustains the understudies and changes them into experts in Business Management. The candidates can take the programme either free of cost or by paying the course fee. While taking it free, the candidates will be provided with access to the course only for a limited time duration. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Marketing skills
Certificate

Optimization Principles and Algorithms - Unconstrained Nonlinear Optimization

The online program offered by edX imparts wisdom to the participants in the concepts like preconditioning, linearity, newton's local method, modeling, transformations, solving equations, newton's method, descent methods, optimality conditions, formulation, convexity, differentiability, one variable, several variables, inexact line search, preconditioned the steepest descent, conditioning, and quadratic functions.

The certificate is offered to the successful participants on course completion. The certificate has the signature of the instructor and it is verified by the institution. The Optimization: principles and algorithms - Unconstrained nonlinear optimization online course is offered by edX in association with EPFL. The candidates can easily complete the Optimization: principles and algorithms - Unconstrained nonlinear optimization certification course with only 6 to 8 hours of effort needed on a weekly basis.

Optimization: principles and algorithms - Unconstrained nonlinear optimization training is a self-paced course, meaning that it allows its candidates to learn and grow at their own pace and time. The introductory level course also includes the facility of financial aid so that any candidate’s financial instability doesn't come in their way to a promising career.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Certificate

Computational Neuroscience: Neuronal Dynamics of Cognition

If you have questions such as how the mechanism of memory is maintained in our nervous systems or why some objects appear strangely distorted even if they are simple objects, then the course of Computational Neuroscience: Neuronal Dynamics of Cognition will be best suited to you. This course imparts knowledge about a broad range of topics ranging from the study of computational and mathematical models that are employed to resolve problems arising in the field of theoretical neuroscience. Not only the knowledge of theoretical topics like nonlinear differential equations and mean-field theory but the candidates will learn the methods of resolution of practical problems, arising in the real world.  

Computational Neuroscience: Neuronal Dynamics of Cognition certification course is an advanced level course which provides information on complex topics and extends over a duration of six weeks. The candidates are to watch 5-8 educational videos per week and do at least 90 minutes of self-study in a week to get through the course easily. There are two options for learners to join the programme, namely, the paid and free mode. In the free mode, the candidates can audit the programme for a limited duration of time. 

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6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics
Certificate

Simulation Neuroscience

Simulation neuroscience is an up and coming new technique that consolidates all the knowledge spread out throughout the vast field of neuroscience. Therefore, edX designed the online Simulation Neuroscience course to help interested candidates get savvy with this emerging approach. The course aims to imbue you with adequate knowledge to help you understand the brain’s biological mechanisms.

A multi-disciplinary team of renowned neuroscientists helms this one-of-a-kind MOOC in Simulation Neuroscience. With this course, you will gain sufficient knowledge and skills to create simulations of biological synapses and neurons. This programme is part of a broader three-part course, designed to teach you how to use the HBP Brain Simulation Platform.

Moreover, after completing the six-week Simulation Neuroscience training course, you can also get a course completion certificate. However, the certificate is purchasable and doesn’t come with free training. You can also use this certificate to boost your employment opportunities by either attaching it to your CV/Resume or linking it to your LinkedIn account. There are 2 tracks namely the audit and the verified track which are self-paced and can be enrolled in to learn the course completely. The main differences between these 2 tracks are access to the course materials and 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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6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of science
Certificate

Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials

The Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials by edX is a six-week program created by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne to educate students about cement chemistry and sustainability. This course is designed for students with prior knowledge of chemistry, physics, crystallography, or all three or a bachelor’s degree in material science. This course comes under physics. 

Moreover, the Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials certification syllabus covers topics like the hydration of cement, procedures to measure cement characteristics, etc. Furthermore, the course will be instructed online, and video transcripts of the lessons will be provided to the students.

Also, the lectures for Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials online course will be self-paced, and individuals will be able to learn according to their schedule, comfort, and time. Besides, this is an intermediate-level course that requires a prior understanding of the subject matter at hand. Verified certificates for the course can be availed of by the students after course completion by paying the fee. Without the fee, the students can also audit the programme for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry Knowledge of physics
Certificate

Functional Programming Principles in Scala

Coursera offers the Functional Programming Principles in Scala online course in association with EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) which is a renowned research university in Lausanne, Switzerland. The instructor for this course is Professor Martin Odersky, who has devoted most of his career to programming languages. Learn from Prof. Martin and get the best educational experience in the field of functional programming.

The Functional Programming Principles in Scala course has modules spread out over 6 weeks; the course can be completed in approximately 45 hours. Discover the components of functional programming style with this comprehensive curriculum and apply them practically. 

Besides, the Functional Programming Principles in Scala certification course also promotes interaction and improvement of one’s core abilities in a fun and relaxed way. Enjoy intermittent programming assignments to get a grip on the practical aspect of the course. Coursera will award you a certificate upon successful completion of this course, allowing you to share your skills and specialization.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
4,115
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Certificate

Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version)

Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) is a 45-hour long online certification programme offered by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).  The intermediate-level course will provide you with a sheer glance into functional programming.  Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) Certification Course will guide the learners on various aspects of functional programming, the elements of the functional programming style, Scala, and the like. 

The learners of the Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) Training should have a minimum of one year of programming experience. Likewise, the knowledge and experience in the programming languages of  JavaC#Ruby,  C/C++, Python, or Javascript are also highly recommended for the ideal candidates for the programme.  Functional Programming Principles in Scala (Scala 2 version) Certification by Coursera, offered by Coursera, is open to the global learning community as they can learn it in the languages Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Serbian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Russian, Turkish, English and  Spanish using the subtitles. Through the scala programming course, the learners will also be equipped with practical exposure through hands-on functional programming examples. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
Certificate

Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development

By enrolling in the Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development training the candidates can learn about the different methodologies and ways for developing impactful innovations. A team of experts will be taking the course. The course involves practical knowledge, where the candidates will be able to learn about the deployment of ideas starting from scratch.

The course comprises projects, assignments, exams, and quizzes for the candidates at every level of learning. This helps them know more about the course and their domain. The project does not only involve ideas but it also involves an approach on a large scale. The candidates can tackle their queries in a well-planned manner with the help they get from the faculty.

Once the candidate successfully completes the Technology Innovation for Sustainable Development online course they shall get a certificate if they pursue the course by paying the fee. The certificate will be mailed to the candidates or they can ask the administration. The learners can also audit the programme for a limited period at no cost. 

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Free
Skills Covered:
Technology skills
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Optimization: Principles and Algorithms - Linear Optimization

Optimization: principles and algorithms - Linear optimization course can act as the perfect opportunity for all the candidates who want to explore various concepts related to linear optimisation, duality & the simplex method. The content has been designed in a very carefully planned manner, to get the candidates thoroughly comfortable with the simplex method, its impact, and various applications. Optimization: principles and algorithms - Linear optimization program meticulously covers the conditions required for an optimal solution, which are necessary & contribute significantly to the swiftness of the operations and the overall learning of the course. 

Optimization: principles and algorithms - Linear optimization training course heavily relies on the concepts of linear algebra such as rank, matrices, pivoting, etc., and adding up on those concepts, further the theoretical knowledge and the real-world applications of the concepts. The 5-week self-paced course thoroughly covers all the basics, keeping the focus on the practical usage of the concepts and methods being mentioned as part of the course. Though the course is self-paced, the unlimited paid access to the course materials shall only be offered if the chosen track is verified. If the chosen track is audit the participants will get free course access for a limited time.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill

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