149 Courses and Certifications

UM–Ann Arbor Courses & Certifications 2026

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Finance for Everyone Smart Tools for Decision Making

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Finance for Everyone Smart Tools for Decision Making

The Finance for Everyone: Smart Tools for Decision-Making program is an introductory course on Finance and explores its multiple applications in everyday life. 

Through the Finance for Everyone course by EdX, candidates will understand how the financial world works and learn to appreciate the numerous applications of finance. They will learn through real-world examples and gain the ability to analyze various personal and professional financial decisions we confront daily. And gain proficiency in crucial finance topics like the time value of money. 

The University of Michigan offers the Finance for Everyone program, while Professor Gautam Kaul, a Professor in Finance at the Ross School of Business, instructs it. This is a 100% online course and comprises weekly lectures that are delivered via video tutorials. 

There will be 5-6 hours of classes every week. The course will take you approximately six weeks to complete. A shareable certificate of completion will also be available to candidates who opt for the certification option by paying the fee. But, in the free mode, the learners can audit the programme for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Decision making skills Financial knowledge
Django Features and Libraries

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Django Features and Libraries

6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
ChatGPT Teach Out

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ChatGPT Teach Out

ChatGPT Teach-Out certification is an online self-paced programme on ChatGPT. The online training will help the learners to learn everything they need to know about ChatGPT including its mode of functioning, legal implications and merits and demerits. Coursera offers online training in association with the University of Michigan and Teach-Out Experts.

ChatGPT Teach-Out online course will help the learner explore artificial intelligence in general and chatbots in particular. Further, it will discuss the impact of ChatGPT on the economy, law, healthcare and the like. ChatGPT Teach-Out Certification by Coursera has a duration of 6 hours and learners can complete it in three weeks devoting 2 hours per week.

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6 Weeks
Enquire
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
Injury Prevention for Children and Teens

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Injury Prevention for Children & Teens

5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Understanding User Needs

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Understanding User Needs

The Understanding User Needs certification course focuses on techniques essential to interact with existing or potential users, and retrieve information about – what is it they do currently, love, hate, need, and more. 

The objective of the certification course is to examine and understand human behaviour and capabilities, as they relate to UX design. That is a crucial part of the process because to design effective interactive systems; you need to gauge the capabilities of the people who will be using these systems.

The Understanding User Needs training course is part of the User Experience Research and Design specialization programme being  offered by the University of Michigan. It is the second of six courses in this series. Learners can complete the this online course in approximately ten hours, after which they can buy the course completion certificate and attach it to their CV/Resume. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Securing Digital Democracy

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Securing Digital Democracy

The certificate course called Securing Digital Democracy by Coursera prepares every citizen about the true potential of electronic and internet voting aspects in the future. It teaches you everything that you must know about the true risks and security issues in our times. This course takes a look at the different times of past, the present, and future aspects of conducting elections and the various technologies involved in elections. This course will teach candidates about exploring the different subsets intersected by the factors involved in the process like Including the use of computers, human factors, Cybersecurity and its threats, public policy, and other related factors.

This course is rightly titled securing digital democracy since it deals with the most important aspect of democracy, the elections. The course teaches in detail the entire electoral process and the challenges one can encounter and hence prepare for in the future course of elections. With insights from the past with a detailed history of voting, this course is curated with a very structured format that is easy to grasp and allows an understanding of every candidate from different backgrounds. For candidates from public policy, cybersecurity, and software testing this course will develop an understanding of the electoral process and its changing dynamics that will better help them develop tools for the elections of the future.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams

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Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams

The Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams online course is taught by the mentors from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in collaboration with the National Arts Strategies. Course learners are equipped with crucial leadership skills to inspire better employee behaviour and motivate people to embrace change. 

Through the Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams certification course, candidates will learn how to communicate their teams' shared vision effectively. They will also learn to set goals and expectations efficiently and productively. 

Candidates taking the Inspiring and Motivating Arts and Culture Teams training programme are encouraged to delve deep into understanding different cultures and aligning their behavioural actions with empathy. 

Since motivation remains a massive challenge for many organizations, this online course provides a useful approach for teams to always stay inspired, and successfully achieve the team objectives.  

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Leadership Motivation Business Management
Design Computing 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript

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Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript

Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript certification is taught for just 5 weeks provided by both Futurelarn, EIT Food, University of Turin, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, where candidates can decide for themselves how, and when they want to invest their time in learning. This course is intended for people who want to learn to code for designing. 

Today’s world is affected by the ardent use of algorithms, and the people who are designing should be capable of creating programs of design computing. The Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript certification syllabus has been structured in such a way that fundamental design’s problems can be solved using Python syntax, and its design. 

The Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript training will help students understand the application of geometrically focused lessons of design and its exercises. The content is taught by an esteemed professor of Michigan University who has been into research for nearly 200 years.

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5 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Designing skills
Introduction to CSS3

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Introduction to CSS3

The Introduction to CSS3 by Coursera is the second course in the specialisation of “Web Design for Everybody.” It is structured to help you get familiarised with the basics of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3). The course curriculum focuses on how CSS3 is used to stylize websites through unique layouts, fonts, and customised shades. It will teach you mainly about writing CSS rules, how you can test codes, and establishing professional programming habits. 

The Introduction to CSS3 by Coursera has been designed in association with the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Industry-expert instructors will teach you the core concepts such as styling with CSS3, pseudo-classes, transitions, and more. These will help you gain fluency in evaluating web pages, sketching designs, and implementing those using CSS. The programme will teach you how CSS is used in web development to enhance the styling of web pages and ensure that they do not create barriers for viewers with physical and cognitive disabilities. 

Furthermore, the Introduction to CSS3 certification course features free enrolment, fully online learning, pre-recorded course content, and flexible deadlines. They allow you to learn the concepts at your own pace. After completing the course, you will receive the certificate. 

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Web application development skills
Using JavaScript JQuery and JSON in Django

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Using JavaScript, JQuery, and JSON in Django

5 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Using Databases with Python

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Using Databases with Python

Coursera is offering a programme namely Using Databases with Python with collaboration with the University of Michigan. The course can be enrolled for free and has a future for databases with Python. Therefore, candidates enrolling in this programme can prosper their career in this field with enhancement to the modern world and technology. With a large amount of data to store in a secured manner, this programme comes as a rescue to help professionals and students as well. 

With a large number of technical enhancements in the engaging world, everyone is looking for storing data that is too secure so that the data can be only accessed by certain members. Data stored in the database can be accessed by only a particular language called SQL (Structured query language) with that type of query language the data in the database will be accessed by particular authorization only. 

The course is offered by Coursera for free so that course materials and assignments can be accessed free of cost. Coursera strives to give the student the best type of learning experience so that they can increase their growth career in their desired field.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
SQL knowledge Database Management Knowledge of Data Visualization Knowledge of Python
Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

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Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

The Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries certification course by Coursera introduces user-defined functions and the dictionary data structure. In the curriculum, you will learn about global and local variables, optional and keyword parameter-passing, lambda expressions, named functions, and Python’s sorting function as well. You will also learn how to pass in another function as an input, to control the sorting order. 

The course also includes a final project, where you will have to read social media data from a file, write out .csv files, and compute sentiment scores. The course covers chapters 10 to 16 of the ‘Fundamentals of Python Programming’ textbook, which is available for free as the programme’s accompanying text.

Suppose you have already taken up the Python Basics course, and want to expand your knowledge of Python. In that case, the Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries training is ideal for you. Both these courses are geared towards new students of Python programming. Those who have had some exposure to Python, need a refresher, or wish to dive deeper into it, will also get benefitted from this course.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
3,369
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python
Storytelling for Social Change

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Storytelling for Social Change

The message of social change must be communicated effectively to the people, to bring about a necessary change in society. Stories have the power to influence people and even shape their attitudes. When the viewers or listeners connect with the protagonist, the artist, or the storytellers, the audience receives the message. The Storytelling for Social Change Course by Edx explores how you can trigger social change through the art of storytelling.

Furthermore, the Edx Storytelling for Social Change Course discusses how a well-crafted story can create empathy in a listener that can help them see world issues from a new perspective. The course will help budding writers and writing enthusiasts learn valuable writing skills and create a change in the social structure through storytelling. 

Besides, the Course on Storytelling for Social Change is a self-paced programme in which students shall learn through video interviews and performances. The free course includes professionals working for non-profit organisations as well as social activists and community workers. Candidates can choose their path when they look forward to enrolment. They can choose either the audit track or the verified track. In the case of the audit track, the candidates will only be able to access the course for a limited period whereas in the case of the verified track, the course access is unlimited.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Writing skills Storytelling
Anatomy Gastrointestinal Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

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Anatomy Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

The University of Michigan and edX education platform is offering this course on Anatomy Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems for students in learning about various systems in the human body from the anatomy point of view. This anatomy course is a part of anatomy X-series where the students will learn about the endocrine, digestive and reproductive organs along with their functions. 

The students will be taking a lot of the clinical correlations and vignettes that are used to understand the importance of the anatomic structures and their relations for student enlightenment. Anatomy Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems course is served as an amateur level programme which spans for a duration of 5 weeks it requires a minimal student a part of 2 to 3 hours a week and will be provided in the English language. The students will need to know basic biology knowledge and will be able to complete the course at their own pace of learning.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Public Library Marketing and Public Relations

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Public Library Marketing and Public Relations

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained

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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained certification is 4 weeks of online course that is curated mainly by the University of Michigan who has associated itself with the provider FutureLearn. This course is an ExpertTrack course that comes under the course category of Business and Management. The sudden evolution of the Bitcoin value gave rise to cryptocurrencies for payment.

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained certification syllabus will help candidates find out more about the Blockchain technology that powers Bitcoin as a transformative technology. Learners will also unwind the key concepts in blockchains like consensus algorithms, and decentralization.

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Explained training will teach how to use blockchain technology to give solutions to the business, and also review Blockchain as assets in the dynamic cryptocurrency markets. With this certification, candidates are ready to take on the job market with the relevant skills.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cryptocurrency Knowledge of Blockchain
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained is a beginner-level online course that will provide a sheer glance at blockchain and cryptocurrency. The online programme is offered by the University of Michigan. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained Certification Syllabus will walk the learners through the blockchain as an asset, the dynamics of cryptocurrency, the blockchain as a business solution and the concepts of decentralization and consensus algorithms. 

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained Certification Course, offered by Coursera, is the second course in the four programmes of the Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations Specialization. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained Certification by Coursera is designed in a way that can be taken by you at your own pace and schedule and can be completed within about 8 hours. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
1,699
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cryptocurrency Knowledge of Blockchain Business skills
Innovations in Investment Technology Artificial Intelligence

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Innovations in Investment Technology Artificial Intelligence

Managing, and investing wealth in the online sector was never trustworthy, but with taking control has made it easier. Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence certification course will teach candidates how AI investments work, and what challenges can be faced while using this technology. This course gives an idea of how investing money has changed all these years with the intervention of technology. 

Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence certification by Futurelearn and the University of Michigan is a one-month long course. The University of Michigan is the number 1 university for public research in the United States. This course gives an idea of how investing money has changed all these years with the intervention of technology. With this course, students will learn about the successful Robo-advisors and online wealth management platforms that are driven by AI

Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence online course will permit the students to make use of artificial intelligence, and machine learning while making decisions related to trading. Also, the candidates will identify the ability of artificial intelligence in investment-related decisions. 

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Big Data Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
Leading Teams

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Leading Teams

The ‘Leading Team’ course is offered by Future Learn in collaboration with Michigan University in online mode. The course is a four weeks programme in which candidates will learn about the process of building an effective and coordinated team, working collaboratively, and improving the overall performance of a team. This course is not only designed for freshers but also for professionals such as entrepreneurs, team leaders, and managers, etc. The ‘Leading Team’ course helps working professionals to improve their skills and approach towards the team and make them better team leaders. All the ‘Leading Team’ training programme classes will be conducted in online mode on the future learn portal.  

The course will be taught by Scott DeRue and Maxim Sytch, Michigan University in online mode with English as a medium used for teaching. This is self-paced online learning and investing 3 hours every week to complete course topics on time. To get all details related to this course, candidates are advised to go through the article given below. 

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Leadership Managerial skill Teamwork
Influencing People

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Influencing People

In order for your voice to be heard and appreciated at work, you must have influence. It's also a motivator for you and your team to work together more successfully. These four-week Influencing People online courses will help candidates develop abilities in influencing methods to aid communication and acquire influence at work.

Candidates will begin by studying particular techniques for acquiring power and influencing others that have been proved to work. The Influencing People training by the University of Michigan teaches how to create, grow, and sustain a power base in an organization, as well as how to influence individuals in situations when official authority isn't available.

Students will study the strategies needed to influence consumers to promote sales by discovering how to propose company ideas to their superiors and develop alliances across partners. This Influencing People syllabus will teach students how to tell the difference between manipulation and influence and so they can be more persuasive while working with their peers, managers, and direct reports.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Leadership Negotiation skills
Managing Talent

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Managing Talent

The Managing Talent course is offered by Future Learn in collaboration with Michigan University in online mode for all aspiring candidates. The duration of the course is four weeks, wherein investing three hours per week will help to complete the course on time. In this course, candidates will learn about measuring performance and evaluating the performance of the employees working in the organisation. Also, understand the cycle of managing and recruiting new talent for different departments of the company. From this course, candidates will learn about Managing Talents and how the recruitment process takes place. Also, they will learn to develop new skills and strategies to bring success to their organisation. 

The Managing Talent training programme will be instructed by Cheri Alexander, Scott DeRue, and Maxim Sytch, University of Michigan, USA. The course syllabus is divided into four weeks wherein each week will help the candidates with developing different skill sets. . For all the details related to the course, please go through the article below.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Leadership Managerial skill
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

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Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

This four-week program will prepare you how to establish common goals, increase team interaction, and dig deeper into performance indicators to better comprehend your team's requirements. The Inspiring and Motivating Individuals online course teaches how to develop a common vision and how to successfully convey it to the team for ensuring that everyone is working toward the same goals. The course provider FutureLearn offers a fully online mode of learning.

Setting realistic objectives and expectations is critical for the team to reach a common goal. The Inspiring and Motivating Individuals training offered by the University of Michigan discovers how to get your team to work together toward a similar goal. The course explores how to link rewards with desirable behaviours to inspire the team to reach common goals. The Inspiring and Motivating Individuals syllabus provides an overview of the most critical needs and performance drivers across cultures to see what motivates the team.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Leadership
Leading Diverse Teams and Organizations

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Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

4 Weeks
Beginner
Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries

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