Edx Free Courses & Certifications

You ever wondered how it would feel like to live in the time of dinosaurs? If yes, the Dinosaur Ecosystem programme is for you. The course will take you on a journey to the Gobi Desert, international institutions, and museums to determine how dinosaur ecosystems are reconstructed. This introductory course in biology and life sciences focuses on the knowledge you can gain from studying plants and animals.

The Dinosaur Ecosystem course syllabus covers topics like dinosaurs’ biology, appearance, diet, and classification. You will take a closer look at the meat-eating theropods, along with plant-eating dinosaurs – ornithischians and sauropodomorphs. By the end of the course, you will be an expert in how paleontologists utilise modern evidence and fossils to reconstruct dinosaur ecosystems.

The Dinosaurs Ecosystem online course was brought to life by award-winning paleoartist Julius T. Csotonyi. The course is free to enroll in if you don’t want a certificate. However, you can go the extra mile and opt for the certificate experience, using which you can showcase your expertise and advance in your career. The course materials are to be learned at one's speed since it is a self-paced programme. Out of the 2 tracks available on Edx, the learners who want free and limited access should enroll in the audit track, but those who want unlimited access must upgrade and pay for the verified track.

The Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables course has been formulated by the experts to provide the details of mathematical probability about data science as a domain. The programme will further help students to carve out a career in the field of data science and as actuarial scientists. 

The course contains- sample space, Bayes theorem, expected values, CDFs, conditional probability, and many more. The Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables online course discusses important models with respect o]to probability distribution models including- binomial distributions, Bernoulli theorem, negative binomial distribution, geometric distribution, possession distribution, and uniform distribution. The Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables training will introduce the enrolled applications with probability mass functions and joint distribution methods so that they can learn about mathematical probability in detail meet their expected career goals and gather more information in the area of science and computers.

This course is self-paced which means the students will be able to access the course content in their own preferred time. The candidates will only be getting a limited period to view and learn the course content in the audit mode whereas the verified track offers unlimited course access along with a certification of completion.

Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables Online Course helps candidates to learn about the different models involved in this field. It acts as an information booster for all the participants who want to brush up their skills and build their careers in the information sector. Different models have been given importance as this is the area where candidates find it difficult to understand the programme.

The experts will be guiding the candidates throughout the Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables Training. Assignments, projects, and quizzes are part of the learning which helps participants to know their learning and clear their doubts. The interconnection between the distribution has been well discussed in the Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables Certificate.

The Course also has an add-on where certificates will be given after they complete Probability: Basic Concepts and Discrete Random Variables certification. The certificate can be used in the future for better jobs and salary hikes. The participants shall have confidence in themselves for sharing their learning in the course. Edx offers two different tracks, out of which one may be chosen to finish the course. The audit access will be offered if the candidates want to finish the course for free, and that too without a certificate. On the other hand, the candidates who want unlimited access to te course content must pay for the verified track access, and get a certificate after course completion.

Calculus and differential equations make up the most essential concepts in engineering. The Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations certification syllabus will help you understand the ways to find out voltages and currents in connected network components or how an exploratory probe is launched by flight engineers.

Furthermore, the Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations course by Edx touches upon the fundamentals of single-variable calculus and ordinary differential equations. The course is application-oriented and helps in applying mathematical skills to solve real-world engineering problems. It will also help you control and monitor a system as per your needs.

The Engineering Calculus and Differential Equations online course is offered by the University of Hong Kong. The online course faculty includes professors Kwok Wing Chow and Kai Man Tsang, with experience in mathematics and mechanical engineering. The program also equips you with the skills to construct a simple model of change and to arrive at consequences. 

The candidates may enroll in this course for free or by paying a certain amount of money. There are 2 tracks namely verified or audit track which offers direct access to the course materials. If the candidates opt for the verified mode they are entitled to unlimited access and if they opt for the audit access, they are going to receive only limited access to the course materials.

Mathematics as a subject can be challenging for many students who often develop a negative view of the subject. However, a different approach towards math can help students learn it better and more efficiently. The How to Learn Math: For Students, an online course by edX aims to introduce a new approach towards learning maths effectively. 

The How to Learn Math certification is well-curated, boasting an information-rich curriculum covering various misconceptions often associated with mathematics. You will learn new learning techniques and strategies to help you form a positive view of the subject. 

edX's How to Learn Math program features several videos specially designed for interactive and engaging learning. This online course is free, and you do not require any prior knowledge to enroll. The prestigious Stanford University has been developed and will help you change your mindset towards maths. Besides, you can cover the How to Learn Math syllabus in a span of six weeks by putting in at least 1-3 hours of weekly study. 

The course is a foundation course of the intermediate level for engineering students who want to build a stronghold on the basics of Mechanical engineering, including concepts of the strength of materials and the deformability of various structures and the constituent materials. The candidates will learn to predict the failure and the deformation in structures used to build mechanical structures, like elastic, viscoelastic and plastic elements.

The candidates will be taught the ways of analyzing structural assemblages of various types, using the equations of geometric compatibility, static equilibrium, and constitutive material response. The Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 1 programme is the second course of a series having three parts, and this part is specially designed to give an introduction to the behaviour of viscoelasticity of a deformable structure, i.e. over the course of time. 

The objective of the programme also covers the pattern in which a structure changes if the load applied exceeds the permissible ability of the elastic limit, known as the plasticity of the material. In the end, a candidate will be able to apply analytical methods and perform calculations related to the subject.

The Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations programme is problem-based, and candidates will learn by doing. They will be using a powerful and versatile tool from ANSYS, Inc. to perform engineering simulations. They will be using a common approach to solve problems that involve different branches of Physics (structural mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics). The programme focuses on moving beyond garbage-in, and garbage-out, and understanding what is under the black-box.

Learners will be solving textbook examples to understand the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics and finite-element analysis. They will then put these principles into practice and simulate real-world examples (a wind turbine rotor and a bolted rocket assembly).

By working with real-world examples and using a leading simulation tool used by professionals, the Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations training will help learners move beyond button pushing and encourage them to start thinking like experts. Cornell University developed the Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations online course in collaboration with the ANSYS Corporation. Therefore, all learners will be able to download and use ANSYS Student for free.

Learners may enroll in the self-paced course for free or pay a small amount. If they want to learn the course for free they may opt for the audit track where limited access is given. On the other hand, if they want unlimited course access they may get admission using the verified track for which they may have to pay a small amount. 

Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure certification course serve as an introduction to the topic of mechanical behavior of materials that are related both to an atomistic and continuum point of view.  At the atomistic level, the students will learn about the various mechanical properties related to materials and at the continuum level the participants will be exploring the displacement and forces that are translated to strain and stress distributions insisted on the material. In the course, the examples are drawn from- biomaterials, glasses, ceramic, polymers, cellular materials, and composites. In the Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure by edX the students will be covering viscosity, creep in crystalline materials, plasticity, fatigue, and brittle fracture in detail. A continuation of the series, this program by edX will be helping the students to study more about- dynamic mechanical measurement and hardening mechanisms in a comprehensive manner in the six-week-long Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Part 3: Time-Dependent Behavior and Failure online course.

The Mechanics, Part 2 Training Course is an intermediate-level course that covers every aspect of physics through a calculus-based learning structure. The course is offered by RICEx, a collaboration of Rice University with the edX learning platform.

Through the Mechanics, Part 2 Certification Course, learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of mechanics and physics required to excel in all STEM fields. The course will be instructed by Jason Hafner, Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry at Rice University.

Mechanics, Part 2 Live Course is a self-paced course that the learners can progress at their own speed. The course will include graded assignments and exams as the criteria for evaluation for attaining the final certificate.

The Fundamentals of Mechanics for Engineering Certification Course is an introductory level online course that discusses the fundamental concepts of mechanics for engineering. The course is provided in collaboration with edX and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). The physics course will be taught in Spanish in a self-paced manner that allows candidates to progress at their speed.

The Fundamentals of Mechanics for Engineering Training will be provided by expert tutors through video lectures and other course materials. The mode of assessment for the course includes graded assignments and exams. Once the assessments are complete and the candidate is qualified, they will get a Fundamentals of Mechanics for Engineering Certification by edX and UPV.

Edx has both audit tracks and the other is the verified track. One track offers limited but free access to the course materials but no certificate after completion whereas the verified track is the upgraded version of the same course that gives unlimited but paid access to the course materials. 

The world is brimming with musical creativity; the music industry explosion can be attributed to the variety of emerging technologies changing the way people create music. The Vocal Recording Technology online course familiarises you with technological processes that allow recording music through tablets, laptops, and mobile phones. Berklee College of Music’s online extension wing, Berkley Online delivers the program.

Whether you are a music producer, vocalist, audio engineer, singer, or someone interested in creating music with vocals, the industry requires know-how of varying vocal technologies used in music production. The Vocal Recording Technology certification syllabus trains you in enhancing your music quality by creating gripping vocal tracks. The six-week introductory course from the engineering domain entails no prerequisites.

The Vocal Recording Technology by edX offers an insightful tour into the recording environment, voice, microphones, compressors, equalization, listening environment, and more. Candidates learn about A-D-A conversion, natural widening, human perception, artificial widening, delay, reverb, etc. Prince Charles Alexander, Grammy-award winning producer and expert educator from Berklee College of Music’s department of Music Production and Engineering teaches students. 

Learners can choose any of the two tracks - audit or the verified track to finish studying the programme. Both these tracks are self-paced and can be completed at their own pace. The verified track offers paid but unlimited access and on the other hand, the audit track offers free but limited course access to the candidates.

The Introduction To Music Theory Certification Course is a self-paced course offered on the edX platform. The course will focus on the nuanced approaches used in contemporary music under the guidance of Professor George W. Russell, Jr. from the Berklee College of Music.

Through the Introduction To Music Theory Classes, learners will get a comprehensive understanding of basic music theory. The introductory level course can be opted by anyone who has a deep passion for learning music and enjoying the real essence of it.

The Introduction To Music Theory Live Course will be covered in six weeks duration and delivered in the medium of English. The course will proceed with the help of online study materials and will be assessed on the basis of graded assignments. After completing the course, all learners will receive a shareable course certificate from edX if they have joined it by paying the course fee. They can audit the self-paced programme for a limited duration free of cost. 

The Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks Certification Course is an open online course that deals with the role of neurons and the complex functioning of the nervous system. The course will explore the ways in which neurons communicate and the formation of chemical signals derived from electrical signals in the brain.

The Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks Training Course is an introductory level course. The course instructor is David Cox, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Computer Science, at Harvard University. The course will make use of virtual media and animated content to convey the concepts clearly.

The Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks Online Course offered on the edX platform is taught over 6 weeks. The course will help learners thoroughly explore the richness and complexity of the brain and its functions using informative and interesting content. The course is suitable for students who wish to pursue their studies in Biology and Life Science. EdX gives two varied options to enrol in the self-paced programme; paid and free. In the paid verified mode, the learners will get unlimited duration as well as a certificate of completion and in the free audit mode, they will have a limited duration of access. 

The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics online course by edX imparts intelligence to the participants in the concepts like nuclear fission, neutron field, functions in the neutron field, slowing down of neutrons, neutron spectrum, thermalization of neutrons, and multi-group method. The course duration is 6 weeks. The candidates must spend at least 2 to 3 hours a week to gain deep knowledge of the concepts. The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics by edX is self-paced. 

The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification course also covers concepts like diffusion theory, solutions of the diffusion equation in multiplying medium, interactions of neutrons, and solutions of the diffusion equation in the diffusion equation. The candidate will learn the concepts and ideas behind the reactors through this course. The  Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification program focuses on the physical theories of nuclear reactors and the experiments in the neutron field.

The Nuclear Reactor Physics Basics certification is provided to the candidates on the successful completion of the program. The candidates can share them to their CV and resume. It can also be shared on LinkedIn. 

The Understanding Nuclear Energy online course provides extensive knowledge of nuclear science and technology. The course will cover topics like nuclear reactions, nuclear energy economics, radiation, nuclear reactors, radioactivity, etc. You will get to know the underlying physics concepts of nuclear science.

With the help of the Understanding Nuclear Energy course, you will understand nuclear energy from a wider perspective. From the elemental reactions happening on an atomic scale to the operation of a full-fledged nuclear power plant, the course covers it all. It also acquaints you on key issues like nuclear energy costs and sustainable nuclear energy methods.

The Understanding Nuclear Energy training also familiarises you with the life cycle of nuclear fuel and nuclear fission. The course touches on the safe operation of reactors to prevent any harm to the environment and the public. It will also consider the future of nuclear energy and its effects on the economic system and society. The candidates can enrol in the programme in two modes, namely, verified and audit modes. In the audit modes, the learners can access the programme for a limited duration. 

The Clinical Reasoning Process programme is designed to teach the clinical reasoning process in a stepwise manner. This process is utilised by clinicians belonging to a host of different healthcare disciplines such as dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, medicine, and nursing. Learners will gain an extensive understanding of the process through a detailed explanation.

The Clinical Reasoning Process training is based on research carried out by six clinicians from Université de Montréal, Canada. These faculty members of Medicine examined and modelled the clinical reasoning procedure and published its results in the Medical Education journal in 2012. 

With the help of this programme, learners will comprehend the constituent phases of the clinical reasoning process. The Clinical Reasoning Process certification course aims to elucidate the sophisticated process and help the students implement it effectively. 

Moreover, this programme also uses real-life clinical examples and allegorical representations of the clinical reasoning process for a holistic understanding. The instructor-paced course can be taken by paying the prescribed fee and getting unlimited access and a certificate of completion. They can also audit the programme for a limited period for free. 

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. 

The Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures certification course will go on for six weeks. The program has been developed by the University of Tokyo and provided at the intermediate level. Moreover, the lessons are delivered online. A student can study the course at his/her pace and schedule, time, and comfort. There are no time-related restrictions.

Furthermore, the Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures certification syllabus is specially designed to help you understand the different molecular structure methods. You will get to know about molecular spectroscopy and gas electron diffraction. Besides, you will also learn about molecular vibrations, quantization of molecules, and electron scattering. 

The Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures program by edX supports a free enrolment process, so anyone interested can audit the course without paying a fee for a limited period of time. However, a student must pay a certification fee if they want to acquire a course certificate. The University of Tokyo and edX will verify the certificate.

The Quantum Mechanics for Everyone Certification Course is a 6 week-long massive open online course that puts forward the concepts of quantum mechanics in a way that is understandable by all. The course is considered to be one of the finest online courses by Class Central and was the finalist for the 2018 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to Online Teaching and Learning.

The Quantum Mechanics for Everyone Training is done by James Freericks, Professor of Georgetown University. The course is taught in an instructor-paced manner and introduces learners to the world of quantum mechanics. After completing all course lessons, graded assignments, and exams, learners will get a Quantum Mechanics for Everyone Certification by edX and the University of Tokyo upon successful completion.

The Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures Certification Course is an intermediate-level online course that discusses the geometrical structure of molecules. The course offered by the UTokyoX institution introduces learners to the methods of determining the geometrical structure of molecules along with the topics of electron scattering and molecular vibration. The course can be easily accessed on the edX learning platform.

The Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures Training is led by Kaoru Yamanouchi, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Tokyo. The course helps learners progress in a self-paced manner and provides them with specialized course materials. The course also offers a Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures Certification by edX and the University of Tokyo upon successful completion.

Portfolio Management, Governance, & the PMO programme is an online course of six weeks. The training curriculum will take you through the details of portfolio management. Your instructors will teach you the strategies to successfully build, maintain, and close a PMO. You will be learning monitoring techniques as well. It will allow you to ensure the success of your projects.

The University of Washington is providing Portfolio Management, Governance, & the PMO certification course by edX. Your programme instructor will be from the university itself; so, rest assured you will acquire a quality education. It is an introductory level course with an all-encompassing curriculum. You will learn approaches to control and monitor the delivery of programmes and projects. 

Portfolio Management, Governance, & the PMO training focuses on the working of PMOs. You can access the course by simply registering on edX’s website. It is a free-to-enroll programme but offers limited access during the audit track but provides no certificate. Besides that, you can earn a valuable course completion certificate while learning at your own pace only if you choose the verified mode. 

Strategic Applications of IT Project and Program Management certification course by edX is offered by the University of Washington- one of the pre-eminent public research universities, which runs for six weeks.  Topics of study include project management applications, roles, methods, and lifestyles within an organisational culture. 

Those who opt to learn from the course will study the effectiveness of each methodology used to deliver business value. Students will understand the relationship between portfolios, projects, and programme in the IT field. Replete with video modules and transcripts for learning, the Strategic Applications of IT Project and Program Management course caters to its students' learning at their own pace.

This introductory course in Business and Management comes with an associated programme in IT Project Management that can be pursued if the candidate is interested. Debra Hildebrand, an expert instructor of Project Management at the University of Washington, teaches the Strategic Applications of IT Project and Program Management training programme. Additionally, students can add in a completion certificate that verifies the student's learning process and expertise. The learners can opt for any of the enrolment options, namely, verified and audit tracks. In the audit mode, the learners can pursue the programme free of cost but get access to the programme only for a limited duration. During the verified track, the candidates will be able to pursue the course for an unlimited period of time.

No matter the career you choose to pursue, you will require some degree of proficiency in Project Management. Project Management skills prove useful not just for work but also in daily life. To that end, the Introduction to Project Management certification course by edX is an ideal place for you to start your Project Management journey. 

If you do not have any instruction or formal training in Project Management, but still need to manage projects at work, or even at home, the Introduction to Project Management training programme is perfect for you. You will learn about planning, scoping, scheduling, costing, and managing projects, one step at a time. You will also develop communication, leadership, and other people management skills.

The University of Adelaide along with edX developed the six-week Introduction to Project Management certification course. The programme is self-paced, which means that you can learn whenever you find the time. Even if you study just two to three hours a week, you can complete the course comfortably within six weeks.

Learners may enroll themselves in the program for free or pay a small amount. If they want to learn the course for free they may opt for the audit track which offers limited access to the course materials. On the other hand, if they want unlimited course access they must seek admission using the verified track for which they will have to pay a small amount.

After completing the ‘Talk to Me’: Improving Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Young Adults training program, you will feel better prepared to have a conversation about mental health with young and impressionable people in your life. You will be able to identify concerning behaviors, and then ask the right questions to help someone who may be facing the risk of self-harm, or even suicide. 

The ‘Talk to Me’: Improving Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Young Adults certification course aims to provide young adults, and the people around them with the information, knowledge, skills, and understanding to recognize and identify mental health challenges, and respond accordingly. You could use this information to help yourself or someone else suffering.

Curtin University developed the ‘Talk to Me’: Improving Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Young Adults online course with contribution and support from the following: Healthway Western Australia, Curtin University Teaching Excellence Fund, the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators, Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme - Universities Australia. If you study two to three hours/week, you can comfortably complete this online course in six weeks. Edx does offer 2 tracks, one is the audit track, and the other is the verified track. The audit track is free but it offers limited access to the course whereas the verified track is chargeable but gives unlimited access to the course materials.

Work-related stress has become a significant issue in many workplaces around the world. While employers are constantly looking for productive employees, they must also ensure that their employees can deal with the daily stress. According to reports, more than 50% of the employees working in the EU suffer from work-related stress. The PsyHealth worXs! programme aims to shed light on the concept of psychosocial risks. The course also discusses the procedures that organisations can use to deal with psychosocial risks.

The PsyHealth worXs! course curriculum will explore how organisations can conduct psychosocial risk assessments. Ultimately, every company and organisation should strive to make their workplace healthier. The programme has been created with the help of experts in Social Psychology and Occupational Health Psychology. It has been made available for all as an online learning MOOC by the edX platform. 

Furthermore, you can finish the PsyHealth worXs! online course in six weeks and add a verified certificate to showcase your accomplishment by enrolling in the verified track which offers unlimited access. edX also allows you to learn the course for free through the audit track that gives limited period access to study the course materials. 

Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids certification by Imperial College London via edX is a 6-week online course. The course explores the challenges of variable output renewables to achieve a reliable and stable electricity system and how these challenges can be addressed and at what costs. The Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids online course from Imperial College London via edX also discusses the existing technologies, policies and operating processes to accomplish a flexible, stable, reliable electricity system with a high penetration of renewables like wind and solar.

The Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids certification syllabus comprises a variety of country and context-specific examples to demonstrate the concepts. This introductory training course in renewable energy will be delivered by leading academics from Imperial College London, with technical input and contributions from the National Energy Renewable Lab (Golden, Colorado). Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids certification course is the third in a series of courses of the Clean Power Hub. Participants can enroll in the free audit track with limited access or upgrade to the paid verified track directly.

The Fundamentals of Communication Acoustics online course results from a collaboration between two of Europe’s leading technical universities, the RWTH Aachen University and the Technical University of Munich (TUM). You will learn about how sound originates from a source, travels through a channel, and makes its way to a receiver. The instructor-led training in communication will run on a timetable.

The Fundamentals of Communication Acoustics training will take you through all the different system components without which acoustic communication would be impossible. These components include those between humans, between machines, and between humans and machines. Seven experts in the field of communication acoustics will lead the training.

In just six short weeks, the instructors will share their expertise with you and get you up to speed with the most current research trends in the field of communication acoustics. The Fundamentals of Communication Acoustics certification syllabus includes topics like the human auditory system, hearing acoustics, speech acoustics, electroacoustics, and digital audio processing methods. The program also has a corporate package for business teams.

If you want to learn how to analyse medical data but do not know where to begin, the Introduction to Applied Biostatistics programme is for you. It provides an introduction to all the essential statistics and reasoning concepts used in medicine. The curriculum will introduce each topic using examples published in clinical research papers. You will work with real-life datasets in your homework assignments for practice in hands-on data analysis.

The Introduction to Applied Biostatistics certification syllabus covers basic epidemiological concepts, including study designs and sample size computation. Open-source software like R Commander and PS Sample Size, which are easy to download and install, are used in training.

The six-week Introduction to Applied Biostatistics training is an Osaka University (Japan) offering, aimed towards an intermediate-level. Learners can watch the video lectures at their own pace and follow English transcripts. The weekly effort required on their part is just three to five hours.