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KU Leuven, Leuven via Edx
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As above so below An introduction to Soils, Ecosystems and Livelihoods in the Tropics

KU Leuven has developed this certificate programme on As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics. This course will explore the variability of nature in soil properties for the sustainable form of management in farms and ecosystems. This course will help in understanding the soil properties that vary in different tropical landscapes and ecosystems. This will help the candidate understand the properties are affecting both livelihood and biodiversity. 

The candidate will be exposed to learn how to use the soils in a healthier way with basic knowledge of Lifesciences. The virtual form of excursions exposes the soils in five types and uses real-life examples using videos and appropriate case studies. As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics certification course spans a duration of 7 weeks with inputs from 3 instructors. With a required student dedication of just 4 to 6 weeks, the candidate will be able to complete the coursework with an intermediate difficulty level.  This self-paced course offers two options for learners to enrol in the course, paid with certificate and free without the certificate. In the free mode, the learners will have access only for a limited period. 

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of ecosystem
Certificate

Making Sense of Climate Science Denial

The Making Sense of Climate Science Denial course enriches the communication arena and dives deep into climate change, the psychology of denial, climate controversy, global warming, and future impediments. The myths regarding climate change, its causes, factors and the reactions of the public to scientific data are included in the Making Sense of Climate Science Denial course.

This course is structured in a way so that the learners can easily understand, comprehend, critically analyse and learn to debunk climate myths. This course is verified by the University of Queensland. The instructors in this course have years of observant experience in this field. The course is packed with lecture series, quizzes, Assignments, readings, activities, video interviews and interactive sessions with peers. This is a self-paced online programme. The learners can avail financial assistance if it is needed.

The certificate gained through this course is of high value.  The certificate will have a logo of the verified institution and will be signed by its instructors. The course is free but for certification, a certain amount needs to be paid. The certificate is easily shareable on online platforms such as Linkedin. If learners want only to audit through the free mode, they will have access to the course only for a limited period. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Geography
Certificate

Useful Genetics Part 1: How Our Genes Shape Us

The ‘Useful Genetics Part 1: How Our Genes Shape Us’ online training is organized for the students to enable them to gain insights on the various aspects of genetics and to study the effects of DNA transformation and inheriting genes in our personal and societal dimensions. This certification course is provided by the Edx online education portal and the course curriculum is designed and offered by the University of British Columbia. The students can complete the course modules in an estimated time of seven weeks with spending six to eight hours per week in the self-paced online learning program.

The instructor for this medicine course is the zoology professor, Rosemary Redfield who will guide the students into acquiring theoretical and practical perspectives of the genetic concepts. The ‘Useful Genetics Part 1: How Our Genes Shape Us’ certification course ensures the participants of the program receive a course certificate at the end of the program after finishing the study, graded assessments, and the final exam.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of genetics Knowledge of Microbiology

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Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology

The Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology programme explains how Star Trek, which was initially a failed series, became supremely influential. Today, this cult favourite encompasses additional television series, feature films, and a world of fan memorabilia and conventions. Undertaking this seven-week course, you will understand why people resonate with Star Trek, how it has inspired generations to ask essential questions about their identity and relation with their surrounding world. 

Through the Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology certification syllabus, you will explore how Star Trek’s motion pictures and live-action tv shows impacted audiences globally. Offered by the Smithsonian Institution - the curriculum features trained instructors to explain the relationships between Star Trek and culture, History, society, and technology. The training also includes clips from the films and shows, experts’ opinions, and debate sessions with fellow fans. 

EdX’s Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology course is an introductory free programme under the ‘History’ category. It features no enrolment prerequisites, a self-direct schedule, and a purchasable e-certificate. The institute offers this curriculum under the CBS Consumer Products’ license. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Introduction to Numerical Analysis

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Introduction to Numerical Analysis

The coursework of the Introduction to numerical analysis course by Coursera has been structured to give the learners an insight into the various concepts of Numerical analysis and to help them develop their career in that direction. This course aims at enabling the candidates to have a detailed understanding of the process of numerical computing which requires assembling building blocks into computational pipelines and a basic understanding of its numerical methods, their strengths, limitations, failure modes and weaknesses. 

Through this coursework, the participants will be trained to analyze and develop the primary characteristics of numerical algorithms. They will be able to represent them with diverse classic problems in numerical mathematics. The process of implementing constructions into working prototypes of numerical code will also be taught. This course is being instructed by Evgeni Burovski who is an assistant professor at the School of Applied Mathematics at HSE.  The instructor ensures to deliver the programme in an interactive manner by including discussion forums, projects, e-learning videos and practice exercises as a part of conducting classes. This course is being offered by the National Research University Higher School of Economics on Coursera.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Certificate

Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up

Harvard University is offering the Fat Chance: Probability from the Ground Up course in partnership with edX. It is a seven-week programme that will cover probability and statistics up to the college level. Thorough video lectures support the programme curriculum. It will enable you to have a deep understanding of what lies at the core of quantitative reasoning.

By taking the Fat Chance online training programme, you will rise over learning through rote formulae and term memorisation. You will hone your basic counting skills, along with their application to probability problems. The curriculum of the programme will also take you through the concepts of expected value, normal distribution, and variance. 

The probability from the Ground Up course by edX will train you to solve even the most complex problems based on stats and probability. Being a self-directed trainer, you can take your time to practice and learn the concepts as per your schedule. Also, as Harvard University is offering the course, the instructors will belong to the premier institution. The programme has two enrolment options; paid certificate mode and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the students can get access to the programme only for a limited duration. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
Automata Theory

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Automata Theory

The Automata Theory online course is an advanced computer science course developed by Stanford University. It covers finite automata, regular languages, regular expressions, non-deterministic and deterministic automata. Your instructors will also discuss closure properties, decision properties, and pumping lemma for regular and context-free languages.

The Automata Theory certification syllabus covers the Tuning machine. It is a kind of automaton that defines recursively enumerable languages (languages defined reasonably by a computing device of any sort). The curriculum then moves on to the theory of intractability. You will gain expertise in NP-complete problems, a class of intractable problems, as well.

The video lectures are delivered in English, and to help learners follow along, English transcripts are also available. Though it is a self-paced learning programme, you should ideally be dedicating five-to-ten hours to the Automata Theory training. After completing the seven-week training, you can purchase a shareable completion certificate from edX. It will help you highlight all your achievements and increase your employability. Edx has 2 tracks namely the verified track and the audit track which allows the students to finish off the course. During the verified track, the candidates will get unlimited but paid access to the course materials. In the audit track, the candidates will be getting limited but free access to the course materials. 

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Programming skills
A-level Mathematics for Year 13-Course 2

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A-level Mathematics for Year 13 - Course 2: General Motion, Moments and Equilibrium, The Normal Distribution, Vectors, Differentiation Methods, Integration Methods and Differential Equations

Learn about the fundamental mathematical concepts of kinematics, calculus, projectile motion, trigonometric functions, vector calculations, and much more, in the A-level Mathematics for Year 13 Course 2 certification course. The Imperial College of London has designed this course to help you succeed in an A-level maths exam with an A* grade. 

The A-level Mathematics for Year 13 Course 2 syllabus delves deeply into topics like general motion, projectile motion, integration and differentiation methods, graphs, diagrams, mathematical symbols, equilibrium, and more, to polish your skills and make you fully prepared to pursue STEM degrees. This is a comprehensive training program that lasts for seven weeks. 

During the A-level Mathematics for Year 13 Course 2 online course, candidates will acquire 360-degree theoretical knowledge and develop skills like problem-solving, fluency, and confidence. Created by the Imperial College, this course is available on edX for free. Candidates can also opt for certification at the end of the programme. The course is self-paced but there is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit mode. But in the case of the verified track, the candidates will have unlimited access but they need to pay some amount.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill
A level Mathematics for Year 12 Course 1 Algebraic Methods Graphs and Applied Mathematics Methods

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A-level Mathematics for Year 12 - Course 1: Algebraic Methods, Graphs and Applied Mathematics Methods

The A-Level Mathematics for Year 12 online course is designed and provided by edX in partnership with Imperial College London.  The program aims to provide you with enough skills to help you ace your A-level maths examinations. Aside from the examination perspective, the course will also encourage you to apply your mathematical learnings to the wider mathematical world.

The A-Level Mathematics for Year 12 certification syllabus is divided into seven modules. These modules cover coordinate geometry, inequalities, polynomial theorems, statistics, graphs, curves, and much more. They are designed to imbue you with mathematical fluency and confidence, along with the ability to construct a well-reasoned mathematical argument and problem-solving prowess.

After completing the A-Level Mathematics for Year 12 by edX, you will have a deeper understanding of the techniques and skills you can apply during your A-level study. What’s more, you also have a chance to earn a course completion certificate at the end of the course. All you have to do is pay a minimal fee, and you’ll get a shareable, verified document that you can showcase to the world and improve your job prospects. Students may enroll in any of the tracks namely verified and audit tracks which may help the candidates learn the prgramme. During the audit track, learning is free for a limited time period whereas during the paid verified track learning can be done for an unlimited period of time.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill Statistical skills

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Edx
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
Statistics for Business-I

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Statistics for Business -I

EdX’s course on Statistics for business-I is ideal for the aspirants who want to build a fruitful career in business management and who wish to learn deeply about the concepts of business statistics. It is provided to the students in association with the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore (IIMB) and the classes are taken by their experienced faculty, Shankar Venkatgiri. This intermediate course in business statistics is the first course in the series of 4-part courses on Business statistics. The course can be switched to a verified account with access to complete benefits like full-time access to the course, certification, and graded assessments.

This short program mainly focuses on giving a detailed Introduction and in-depth study on Business statistics to the students in which it is taught how data is examined from different perspectives and how it's applied to make better business decisions along with key concepts like descriptive statistics, summarizing variables, visualization techniques, numerical data and so on. 

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7 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Statistical skills
Certificate

Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) certification is a 7 weeks long course that is developed by the Hanken School of Economics, and the certification is provided by FutureLearn. The United Nations’ sustainable development goals have been to eradicate issues such as protecting the planet, climate issues, ending poverty, and people maintain the action and peace towards sustainability. To achieve these goals there is a necessity to rethink a society’s action including government, and businesses and this course addresses all things required towards sustainable development.

In this Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) training, candidates will be able to explore the 3 w’s i.e. what, why and how of the 17 sustainable development goals. It will also help know about the key global challenges that will remain while there is work going on towards a sustainable future world.

Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) certification syllabus is made up of courses that are divided week wise, and includes activities, and steps, that learners can complete depending on their own pace.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics
Certificate

Archaeoastronomy

The Archaeoastronomy course is a ‘science of stars and stones’ developed by the scientific-technological university called the Politecnico Di Milano and provided by the online educational platform Coursera. The online course is scheduled for the candidates to learn for a period of seven weeks and the Archaeoastronomy syllabus will take an estimated time of seven hours to complete entirely. 

This online training course is a study about the interdisciplinary domain that will interest the learners with the ideologies and science of architecture, astronomy, and archaeology. 

The participants of this programme will have an opportunity to understand the connection between age-old monuments and the sky and the conception of the architects in ancient times and their meaning with the religious and symbolic world. 

The hands-on teaching methodologies will provide a wholesome learning experience with the theoretical concepts and facts. The subtitles in various languages such as Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish will help the students from various linguistic backgrounds to understand the concepts and course materials.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history Knowledge of religion Knowledge of Astronomy

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Edx
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
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics Knowledge of Astronomy

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Edx
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

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Catholic University of Louvain via Edx
Certificate

Respiration in the Human Body

Breathing is a vital body process that keeps living beings alive. But not everyone is familiar with the purpose of the lungs or the function of oxygen in living creatures. One can understand the multiple aspects of respiration and its processes by taking the Respiration in the Human Body programme by edX.  Medical experts, professors, and healthcare students will instruct you throughout the course.

The edX Respiration in the Human Body online course is an introductory-level training. You will get to learn about respiration at high altitudes, during exercise, and other day-to-day events. The course curriculum will also cover respiratory issues, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and hyperventilation. It may be a self-paced learning course, but the curriculum can be completed within seven weeks.

Moreover, the course instructors will discuss practical topics like understanding a patient’s oxygenation, administering oxygen, physical volumes, and gasses’ pressures. The Respiration in the Human Body course is an offering of the Université Catholique de Louvain. By completing the training, you will have the opportunity to claim the course completion certificate. The certificate will add significant value to your resume.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Certificate

Preparing for University

FutureLearn Preparing for University is an online course with options available for additional benefits at a fee. Students can either opt for an upgraded course at $49 or an unlimited one at $279.99 per year. By learning this course, students can also study for A-level, BTECS, foundation, and other 16 courses.

As a part of the ‘Study UK Campaign’, the Preparing for University course by FutureLearn is designed by the University of East Anglia, a renowned University on the global ground for its cultural, social, and academic facilitation. 

Students will learn with Dr. Harriet Jones. She is a Senior lecturer and fellow at the University of East Anglia and the Higher Education Academy respectively. She is also the Director and National Teaching Fellow of the PreUniversity Skills Programme. 

With a rating of 4.6, the course is assigned six weeks of study with a weekly study time of 3 hours. The course is ready for immediate joining, and students may join as and when they like.

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7 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Research skills

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Davidson College, Davidson via Edx
Certificate

Teaching With Davidson Next

Teaching with Davidson Next is a program that is taught by Davidson Next. The course is aimed at improving teaching skills. AP courses are advanced placement courses that require rigorous teaching methods. Teaching with Davidson Next certification also has real-life examples that will help in understanding how other AP teachers have used Davidson Next modules in leveraging their skills and helps in blended learning for best practices. The certification course will help and support the learner in co-teaching methods.

Teaching with Davidson Next helps AP teachers across the world in creating a classroom experience that will help students in understanding the topic better. The course makes it easier for the learner to understand and use Davidson Next modules in everyday teaching. An AP aligned content with this module makes it easy to integrate the learning process which will not only expand the options for a teacher but also help students learn new concepts and master them easily.

Teaching with Davidson Next program will also help the learner in connecting with other teachers who have joined this course. It also provides plenty of opportunities to implement the Davidson Next module in various ways.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Teaching skills
Prepare for government exams by Learning Quantitative Aptitude

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Learning Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative aptitude is an integral part of the syllabus for any government examination. It checks the quantitative and logical reasoning skills of the candidate. The internet is flooded with different kinds of books with multiple authors. This often confuses the aspirant because of less time for preparation and many concepts to grab for the preparation. To ease this the course of Learning Quantitative Aptitude is provided by TCS iON. The course shall help the candidates in learning the concepts of quantitative aptitude and also guide them with the frequently asked questions.

The Learning Quantitative Aptitude training will be beneficial for the aspirants giving exams for SSC, RRB, IBPS, RBI to grab and polish their quantitative aptitude with the convenience of time and place.  In addition to this, the Learning Quantitative Aptitude syllabus has assessments at the end of each module for self-tracking and practising the topics which are part of the exam. The duration of the course is 7 weeks in which the learner must commit to 6-8 hours per day to complete the course in time. The course is a self-paced online course that is available on the TCS iON portal. The learning portal of TCS is trusted by more than 3 lakh students and is reliable for the best content.

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7 Weeks
3,000
Certificate

Gender Representation in the Media

This course by Future Learn will set in motion the idea of observing the key gender issues in society. You will gradually study the involvement of women or female representation in sectors such as news, sports, films, shows, etc., and also discover that still the involvements are far more suppressed. 

The topics that will be covered in this course are first, key concepts and definitions about various topics, to bring the things to your pace and media monitoring in terms of facts and fiction. With advancement, you will learn and explore politics, violence, sports, sexualization & body image, feminist media, where women play a critical part in everyday life.

The course is focused to unearth the relationship between the media & gender, in parallel shadows of inequalities such as race, age, sexuality, and disability. Anyone who wants to pursue Media Science or anyone with interests in gender inequality, female media representation, media studies, feminist activism, and feminist analysis. You may start the course right now, and after completion, you will have a clear knowledge of analysing, supervising, monitoring & investigating the media sector through a gendered lens and equality mindset. The course is developed by the University of Strathclyde.

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7 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of gender studies

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Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability

The Feeding a Hungry Planet certification programme is a seven-week-long online curriculum curated by the SDG Academy. It will focus on teaching you about the impact of malnutrition and food security worldwide. During the programme, you will understand how cultivating food from present natural resources without destroying them is necessary for sustainable feeding.

With the learnings of the  Feeding a Hungry Planet online course, you will study the idea of building a sustainable and healthy diet for the increasing world population. Along with that, you will explore how ecosystems are managed that provide food resources. An e-certificate is also attainable after programme completion, only if you purchase it. For free, the learners can audit the course for a limited period. They can upgrade it by paying the prescribed course fee. 

The Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability certification syllabus are comprehensive. EdX has systematically divided it into seven modules for a thorough and comfortable understanding of concepts. Faculty from distinguished institutes such as John Hopkins University, Tufts University, Cornell University, Rothamsted Research and Wageningen University and Research will deliver this course.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Agricultural practices Knowledge of nutrition
Your Body in the World Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure

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Your Body in the World: Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure

Your Body in the World: Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure Course is an open online course offered on the edX platform provided by Stanford University. This is an introductory level course without any prerequisites and it focuses on the coping methods of the human body during extreme climatic conditions.

Your Body in the World: Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure Certification Course is a self-paced course that allows students to learn at their own speed. The course explores in detail the response mechanism and capabilities of your body against worldly changes through interesting video lectures and real-time adventure stories.

After the completion of Your Body in the World: Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure Training Course, students will be aware of the complexity and adaptability of the human body across different conditions. The science course exposes the fundamentals of environmental physiology with the help of a team comprising professors, students, storytellers and video producers. EdX provides two different modes to join the programme, namely, verified and free audit tracks. In the former mode, the learners will have unlimited access and in the latter, they will get access only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Physiology
Certificate

Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks

Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks certification is a brief online course for 6 weeks on Biosecurity that has been developed, and certified by 3 institutions namely Biosecure, University of Bath, and Futurelearn. Biosecurity means that certain measures are adopted so that agents of the laboratory do not come out by mistake to cause any harm to the people inside or outside. This course is the ideal one to teach this subject of Biosecurity to the students. 

Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks certification syllabus whose centre of attention is biological threats, its mutations, and the resistance of antibiotic incase of newly developed diseases. The people working in the lab are taught safety protocols and biothreats that can be countered in their work areas. 

Next Generation Biosecurity: Responding to 21st Century Biorisks training will help the candidates to respond properly to any changes in the biological context of the society. The candidates can learn, and try solving different issues that arise while they are working in the laboratory.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
DNA Biologys Genetic Code

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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
Journey to Birth

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Journey to birth

Journey to birth certification course is administered both by Trinity College Dublin and FutureLearn. With this course, candidates will be able to prepare their mind, and body for birth so that their birth experience is comfortable and safe. Since giving birth is one of the many natural things that happen to female bodies, they often do not find occasions to feel trustworthy. Thus we have these online courses which provide effective strategies for labour induced pain.

Journey to birth certification syllabus guides one through the different stages of pregnancy till birth so that when women face labour pain they can calm themselves down, and get relief from anxiety. People will also be able to detect the stages of pregnancy right from getting pregnant to giving birth to a baby.

This Journey to birth training is based on both Healthcare, and Medicine as it teaches pregnant women the Psychology behind stress management. This will in turn help them to manage the stress caused by advanced labour pain. Candidates will also be suggested to exercise along with diet before they are giving birth so that they learn how important it is to prepare mentally and physically for birth.

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6 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences

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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

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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
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
Certificate

Animal Biotechnology

The Animal biotechnology certification course takes the candidates through the fundamentals of Animal biotechnology. The course equips the candidates with the latest knowledge in animal biotechnology. It is a field within biotechnology in which professionals use applications of molecular biology to genetically engineer animals in order to enhance their suitability for applications in agriculture and pharmaceutical industries. 

The Animal biotechnology certification by Swayam and Mercy College, Palakkad aims to get the students familiarized with the scientific methods involved in animal biotechnology. The course offers practical sessions along with theory on biotechnology as part of Professionalization. The online course is ideal for teachers, students as well as anyone who wishes to delve into different aspects of molecular biology. 

The Animal biotechnology online course takes the candidates through the latest advancements in gene expression, sequencing animal genomes, and metabolic profiling of animal cells. The candidates will learn about Genome editing technologies (CRISPR-Cas systems, TALENS, Zinc Finger Nucleases) which can develop genetic variations in animals. These applications can create healthier animals, enhance agricultural production, and prevent diseases. The course in a nutshell is ideal for those who want to specialize in the field of biotechnology.

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6 Weeks
19 January 2025 - 15 April 2025
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
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

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