Edx Free Courses & Certifications

The Thermodynamics engineering course at edX is designed to teach basic concepts of thermodynamics to mechanical engineering students or learners who are curious about the topic. It will acquaint you with important ideas and terms related to thermodynamics along with their precise definitions. You will also study the properties of materials and derive several practical relations.

The edX Thermodynamics online course focuses on problem-solving as you will have to spend substantial effort on solving assignments. You will learn the three laws of thermodynamics – first, zeroth, and second law, thoroughly. You will explore topics such as work interaction and equations of state in detail.

Furthermore, you will learn energy transfer according to the classification of heat type and work type through the Thermodynamics program. The core concepts at the heart of thermodynamics, namely heat, entropy, and temperature are included in the course. Other topics covered include open thermodynamic systems, properties of liquids and gases, and relations between properties. It is a program developed by IIT Bombay and has a self-directed learning model.

Using Python for Research certification course by edX is being offered to teach the learners how to use Python 3 for their research. This course aims to fill the gap between introductory and advanced courses in Python. Also, it has been designed in collaboration with the experienced faculty of Harvard University.

Participants of this course will be able to use their Python skills for their research work. Participants will first go through the basic concepts of Python 3 and then they shall learn about the tools and techniques such as NumPy and Scipy, which are used in research settings. The course also includes a new module about statistical learning using the sci-kit-learn library. This Using Python for Research training course is a blend of guided introduction and independent in-depth exploration. Participants will be trained in various Python skills using various case studies selected for their scientific breadth and their inclusion of different features of Python.

There are 2 modes of study - Audit and Verified Track that can be selected by the candidates to complete their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, the candidates will get a particular time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, the candidates will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

Traditionally, art and technology were considered separate entities. However, due to the development of technology in the digital age, art and technology are now influencing each other. In the Art and Design in the Digital Age online course, you will learn about how contemporary artists and designers use technology to create imaginative art. These applications include image processing, social networks, flash mobs, immersive virtual environments, and much more. 

Art and Design in the Digital Age by edX is a 12-week training programme that has been created and produced by Shenkar- Engineering, Design, Art. The course instructor is Dr. Lee Weinberg from IsraelX. To complete this course, you need to devote about 4-5 hours per week. This is an intermediate course. So while there aren’t any prerequisites, a degree in relevant fields like Art History, Art, Design, etc., will be helpful. 

Art and Design in the Digital Age is a certification course. You can earn a digital certificate by completing the course materials and following the instructor-led schedule. 

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification by Edx and Columbia university gives the learners a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification course will teach various concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application in real-world problems, building smart computer systems and application of AI to practical problems, etc. This course covers the history of AI, intelligent agents, uninformed and heuristic search, logical agents, state-space problem representations, game playing, and constraint satisfaction problems. 

Participants will be given the requisite practical experience by building a basic search agent. They will understand the various aspects of adversarial search by creating a game, constraint satisfaction problems, Markov decision processes, and the basics of machine learning including working on linear regression. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification by Edx enables the participants to plunge into Python while resolving AI problems and learning its applications.

The Online Marketing Strategies programme is designed to provide students with the fundamentals in e-marketing and strategies related to the domain of online business. This course will ensure that every candidate gets exposure to real-world online marketing challenges. During the Online Marketing Strategies certification course, the learner will evaluate the product and will focus on its distribution and pricing.

The Certification course in Online Marketing Strategies by edX will introduce students to the various marketing strategies used in the online world. The course will highlight the difference between marketing in an offline environment and on an e-platform. The programme will help to identify the marketing opportunity available on social media platforms such as Twitter, Google, and Facebook. This course has a limited period of access to the audit track of the self-paced mode but in the verified track, the candidate will be getting unlimited access.

This Online Marketing Strategies program will provide an opportunity for every candidate to develop skills in the genre of online marketing. During the course students will be guided- to analyze the digital trends to evaluate and strategize, using all the possible opportunities. The function and role of social media in online marketing will be discussed in detail throughout the course.

This course will help the candidates in understanding how consumers purchase, select, use, and dispose of products and services, for any marketer knowing this is necessary for managing the marketing function in a successful manner. The concepts covered under this course are from different disciplines such as economics, anthropology, and psychology and these concepts will be examined in this course.

The course Behaviour and Analysis Buyer is developed by Curtin University and is an instructor-led course. The contents covered under this course are consumer behaviour, market segmentation, e-commerce buying behaviour, online technologies in modern marketing, consumer decision making, product positioning, consumer perception process, sensory marketing, motivational drivers influencing behaviour, Persuasion techniques, Gender stereotypes, Ideals of beauty, cultural and social environments affect on behaviour.

The candidates will learn the decision-making processes under consumption behaviour in various buying situations while will help the candidates to develop their ability to use marketing processes at an advanced level. Candidates will have to complete MKT1x and MKT2x before applying for this course.

This course is a part of Curtin X MicroMasters Credential in Marketing in the Digital world designed to teach the critical skills required to grow in this field. The candidates will have to successfully complete all five courses and get certified to be able to qualify for the MicroMasters Credential.

The course on Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by MITx is a part of the MicroMasters track. During the course, you will get graduate-level knowledge of randomised controlled trials (RCT), including step-by-step training in how to design and implement an RCT in the field. Using this policy-relevant study, you can boost your ability to draw causal inferences and conduct impact evaluations.

The Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations MicroMasters programme comes under the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Data, Economics and Development Policy (DEDP) department. The curriculum uses material from MIT’s JPAL lab, used by social science researchers from all over the world. 

Besides, Designing and Running Randomised Evaluations by edX provides a professional and academic credential to candidates who complete this course. You can use this credential to gain an accelerated and cheaper Master’s degree from MIT or add it as a professional qualification to your CV. Learn from esteemed Nobel Laureates through an intensive approach involving quizzes, lectures, case studies and exams in this course. 

Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course by edX is part of an XSeries Program focused on the exploration of China’s history. This course enables candidates to see China’s awakening in the 19th century through the 21st-century intellect. It gives information about China’s history, neo-Confucianism, the imperial period, and the exam system government. 

The course also lets the participants explore the 8th and 11th-century resources available in China along with urbanization & the state atrocities, China’s reconfiguration of vigor. Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China focus on imparting information relating to the rich culture and prized moral autonomy of the Chinese. It teaches what changes Tang-Sang brought to China and how a new kind of Confucianism took place.

Hence, this course allows candidates to gain an alternative and exciting worldview and global awareness. It teaches how the key to knowing China today is by unlocking ancient China. There are 2 tracks for this course when opting for enrollment. One is Verified Track which offers unlimited access. The other is Audit Track, the price of which is free but this self-paced version is only accessible for a limited period.

The AP® Italian Language and Culture certificate course has been designed by edX and the experienced faculty of Wellesley College. It is being imparted to enable the learners to strengthen their language skills and knowledge about contemporary Italian culture.

This course aims to provide the intermediate/advanced level learners of Italian, an interactive learning experience combining the high academic standards with language proficiency.

Through this course, the participants will improve their language skills and learn more about contemporary Italian society. They will learn the various aspects of contemporary Italian culture. They will learn Italian grammar from basic to advanced level. It will help the high school students prepare for the AP Italian exam independently at their own pace. Along with this, Wellesley College also offers an online live class to enable the participants to practice the language regularly. They will be given a certificate from Wellesley College with a letter grade for the same.

This course by edX basically teaches accounting data to help a candidate solve complex problems easily in professional life. A student in this course will learn to prepare financial statements, the significance of budgeting, how financial information is used in decision making and pricing, how accounting information can be used and misused in the process of making decisions. 

The course taker will also be able to understand the influence direct and overhead costs have upon inventory, the calculation and accounting of goods sold under financial reporting, evaluating managerial performance through standard costing and variance analysis and much more. 

It helps a candidate to analyze accounting information in such a way that it gives the best internal decisions because ultimately a firm decision leads to the success of the organization. They teach various methods of managerial accounting like costing products, services, customers, planning and controlling, etc. 

This course gives a basic understanding of cash flows in making budgeting decisions. It is a twelve-week, advanced-level course free of cost but a certain amount is to be paid for obtaining the certificate for it. 

The candidates who are willing to participate in the programme of Animation and CGI Motion certification by edX will gain hands-on experience in how to produce and build animations that are realistic, keeping in mind the technical features of CGI animation. Students will gain expertise about the procedure to create physically based animation by learning about studio approaches for the same. 

The Animation and CGI Motion certification course from Edx to create characters or films that society believes in. They will be provided with advice about how to predict as well as improve the mobility of their workpiece. This course, designed by Columbia University will run for a tenure of 12 weeks, where the students will gain the appropriate knowledge required to apply for higher posts. The Animation and CGI Motion certification course is an advanced-level course, and the candidates can easily complete it by putting in 8 to 10 hours of hard work per week.

The Sex from molecules to Elephants course is being imparted by edX and IsraelX. This course will provide the learners with knowledge about sexual reproduction amongst different organisms, from animals, corals, fish, insects, and spiders to birds and mammals. Participants will be given tools to understand sexual reproduction and its mysteries. 

Participants will be introduced to the organisms in their native habitats such as the ancient bacteria living in thermal geysers in Yellowstone National Park and the great mammals roaming in the African savannah. They will also learn about the history of life on Earth and its present state. This course covers the concepts of meiosis, heredity, the fundamental molecular event that is regarded as the basis of sex, the fertility cycle, germ cell development amongst males and females, the variability of sex determination amongst the animal kingdom, and fertilization. They will also understand primitive plants, plant evolution, and their influence on animal development and the environment. 

The candidates are allowed to select any one track from the Verified or Audit tracks. The main difference between the 2 tracks is that in the Audit mode, the candidates will be getting limited access to the course materials whereas in the case of the Verified track, the candidates will get unlimited access.

The course gives in-depth knowledge regarding biomedical imaging technologies and the information they give to medical professionals. The candidates will understand how these technologies are complementing each other. This course is taught by faculty at the University of Queensland and offered by edx.

These days imaging technologies are forming an important component of all developed economies' health budgets, the need for these advanced imaging technologies such as CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays during people’s lives is increasing. The course Introduction to Biomedical Imaging provides a basic understanding of modern imaging modalities and biomedical imaging. The course is self-paced for both the Audit and Verified Track chosen by the candidates. The basic difference between these 2 modes is that during the Audit mode, the candidates will get limited period access whereas in the Verified mode, the access is unlimited.

 It also talks about the basic scientific principles under each modality; and their key applications from cancers to neurological diseases. This course covers both general topics which are designed specifically for the general public and also covers advanced topics that would help the development of professionals in engineering, IT, and health industries.   

Through this course, the candidates will also learn the clinical applications and technology, and hardware used in computerised tomography, X-rays, PET and SPECT, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. The candidates will have to take up quizzes which will help them learn the key points. 

The data revolution in medicine is hauled by three prime innovations that the medical industry vouches for which are electronic medical records comprising the use of machine learning techniques to mine huge datasets of medical records, next-generation sequencing which effectuates the ability to sequence individual genomes at lower costs, and wearable devices incorporating crowdsourcing and social networks.

Backed by the educational experience of edX, the Essentials of Genomics and Biomedical Informatics Certification Course trains learners to participate in the revolution by providing training on topics that are not generally taught in a medical school. The course has been formulated by a decade of intensive effort between clinicians from Sheba Medical Center and researchers from the computational biology program at Bar-Ilan University in Israel and is duly endorsed by the Israeli Ministry of Health and Medicine Association.

The syllabus deals with the study of different methods used to extract phenotypic and genotypic medical data, the use of machine learning and AI tools for medical database mining included in electronic medical records, analysis of biological molecules and proteins through bioinformatics computational tools, and a systematic insight into medical conditions and biological systems. During both the tracks, Verified and Audit the stduents get access to course material but in the case of Audit mode the access is for a limited period. In the case of the Verfiifed track, the candidates get access for an unlimited period.

Data, Models, and Decisions in Business Analytics, a certification course by edX, brings the ability to know, optimize, and alter the ways of business operations, marketing, transportation, and finance. In this course, the candidate will cover various topics and learn more in-depth about the various skills associated with each topic. Starting from introduction to Probability, where the candidate will go through random variables; Normal, Binomial, Exponential distributions with their various applications. Then the candidate will move up to estimation, where they will learn about Sampling, confidence intervals & hypothesis testing. Advancing further, the candidate will also learn about Regression, Linear Optimization & Dynamic Optimization. 

Any student or professional with knowledge of undergraduate probability, statistics, and linear algebra and with knowledge of Python, basic programming concepts can pursue this course. The programme will be completed within 12 weeks. Candidates need to dedicate 8 to 10 hours every week to attend this Data, Models, and Decisions in Business Analytics training.

Please note: This programme cannot be registered by students from Iran, Crimea, Cuba, and the Crimea region of Ukraine. 

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3: Potential Flows & Boundary Layers Certification Course is the final module of a three-course series in incompressible fluid mechanics available on the edX platform. The advanced-level engineering course is designed and delivered by the expert faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3: Potential Flows & Boundary Layers Training will be provided through video lectures, demonstrations, lecture concept checks, practice problems, and extensive problem sets. After a learner completes all course steps and evaluations, they will receive the Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3: Potential Flows & Boundary Layers Certification by edX and Stanford University. The candidates will be getting the option to choose from among the 2 tracks, one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. If one wants limited but free access their pick can be the audit track whereas if someone needs unlimited course material access they may upgrade to the paid verified track.

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals Online Course is the first among the three courses in the series of incompressible fluid mechanics. This advanced-level engineering course aims to cover the fundamental concepts and principles of fluid mechanics and its relation with continuum mechanics and hydrostatics. The course is led by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals Training is done through video lectures and demonstrations by experts. Learners will be able to work on practice problems and problem sets to enhance their knowledge level and test their progress. Once all the steps are completed and the assessments are finished, learners will receive the Advanced Fluid Mechanics 1: Fundamentals Certification by edX and Stanford University.

Edx has 2 tracks in which the students can be enrolled so that they can finish off the course- one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. One track offers limited free access to the course materials but no certificate after completion whereas the verified track is the upgraded version that gives unlimited but paid access to the course materials.

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows Certification Course is a 12-week long online course that educates learners on the advanced aspects of fluid mechanics with a special focus on Navier-Stokes equations. The course is taught by subject experts at the School of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows Training will be provided on the online platform of edX. The mode of delivery includes video lectures, demonstrations, problem sets, and practice problems. After completing the course lessons and the assessments, learners will receive the Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows Certification by edX and Stanford University.

Edx has 2 tracks, one is the audit track and the other is the verified track which are self-paced versions. One track offers limited 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.

Traditionally, research has been viewed as a purely academic undertaking, especially in resource-limited healthcare systems. Not all countries can afford clinical trials. As such, the findings and results of studies conducted in the United States and other Western and developed countries are generalised. The Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare course shines a light on why there is a need for localised research. 

The Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare programme aims to position research and data at the centre of all healthcare operations. It is an introduction and a survey of all the data science tools that are used in healthcare. The Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare syllabus includes numerous exercises and hands-on workshops to highlight the significance of a multi-disciplinary approach to data science in healthcare. 

Ideally, clinicians and engineers/computer scientists should take the Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare course together, as a team. This Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare classes on data analysis is brought to you by members of the MIT Critical Data team and is a 12-week long free online course. This self-paced programme can be taken either in the paid mode or in the free audit mode. The paid mode will provide unlimited access to the course as well as a certificate of completion whereas the free audit mode will give access only for a limited duration. 

The course of Financial Reporting I provided by the platform edX and designed by Indiana University provides the candidates with in-depth knowledge about the fundamental and core concepts of accounting standards and financial reporting. This course will teach the candidates to shift their focus towards the assets of the balance sheets and measure as well as the report about the same. 

The candidates will also gain expertise about procedures to measure the incomes and revenues on statements of income. This course is helpful for those candidates who want to build a career in accounting and finance, as the contents of the course are designed to provide all-round education about the same field.    

The contents of the course are divided into 12 weeks and the students can easily complete it by putting in an effort of 8 to 12 hours weekly. Students who choose to obtain certification will also be given the facilities of graded assignments that will further motivate them to improve and get better in their studies. 

The Foundations of Modern Finance I online course is the first of a two-part series. Also, it is a part of the MicroMasters programme in finance. It introduces the fundamentals of modern finance and how they apply to business decisions such as investment, valuation, and other corporate financial decisions. 

Completing the Foundations of Modern Finance I training programme by edX will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to take on the role of a financial advisor, financial analyst, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or Vice President for Finance, among others.

In any productive economy, be it a developing country, or an industrialised country, finance plays a central role, by providing a mechanism for saving, investing, and liquidity. The mathematically rigorous framework of the online Foundations of Modern Finance I course will teach learners all they need to know about financial markets. Moreover, the instructors are MIT professors who will deliver data-driven insights throughout the programme. This course also provides a suitable primer if you are preparing for any CFA exams.

You can also get a certificate after completing the programme by paying additional fees. This is an instructor-led programme and can be taken in the paid mode with a certificate of completion and free audit mode. In the free audit mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

Machine learning certification course by edX primary stage starts from the core development of computer programs that can acquire data and use it to learn for themselves. The course served by edx will guide the candidate through various topics that include, matrix factorization, classification and regression, topic modelling,  sequential models, clustering methods, and model selection. In the first half of the course, we will cover guided learning techniques for regression and classification. 

We will explore several fundamental methods which will be essential for performing this task and optimizing it with algorithms. In the second half of the Machine learning training course, we will shift to unguided learning techniques, where the end output will be more unpredictable based on a corresponding input. Any student or professional with knowledge of undergraduate probability, statistics, linear algebra, calculus, probability, and statistical concepts can enroll in this course. The course has a tenure of 12 weeks, where only 8-10 hours per week can push the candidate towards excellence. Under the guidance of ColumbiaX (Columbia University) after successful completion, every student will get a verified certificate with the institution's logo. Also Read: Machine Learning Practical Applications.

The course Reading Religious Conversion, served by edx aims to make us learn about the functions of religious communities. In this course, we will go through each section every week, starting from an introduction to the world of conversion. Women 's conversion, conversions between religions, what are the myths associated with conversions.

 All these will be covered under a time period of 12 weeks, where each pursuer needs to dedicate their 4-8 hours of every week to advance efficiently and quickly. You can also cap the timings according to your will and flexible time. Any graduate-level student or professional who has a clear knowledge and understanding of historical events can opt-in for this course. And after successful completion of the course, every student will receive an official certificate which will help to increase your job prospects. Certificates provided to the candidates will be signed by the instructors and there will be a logo of the institution.

The C350's Introduction to Computer Science Certification Course is an entry-level course belonging to the computer science domain, supported by Harvard University. The course deals with the basic principles of computer science, programming languages, algorithmic structures, resource management, software engineering and web development.

The C350's Introduction to Computer Science Training is coordinated by David J. Malan, Doug Lloyd and Brian Yu, distinguished professors of Harvard University. The course will prove to be beneficial for learners who are striving to build their careers in the field of computer science by deepening their knowledge of computer applications and programming.

To join the C350's Introduction to Computer Science Online Course, learners are required to enrol through the edX platform. The course will be delivered through online materials and the mode of assessment will be through programming tests, problem sets and a final project. After the completion of this self-paced course, learners will be awarded a certificate if the learners take it. For free, they can audit it for a limited duration. 

The KU Leuven designed Existential Well-being Counseling: A Person-centered Experiential Approach certification course is offered with a Humanities approach for the candidate to explore and learn about how to nurture personal well-being for oneself and others.  The course will be focusing on designing and deciding what matters in life for them. 

The course will address both professional and personal themes for counselling at many stages. The course will pay attention to the talents possessed by the individual and address the constraints and difficulties in life processes. The course is person-centric by nature and uses several role-play examples and videos to illustrate the well-being approach to life through various contexts. The course is offered with a high level of flexibility and requires the student to take part in the course of the entire length for 12 weeks. The student needs to only give his or her dedication every week for 6 to 8 hours.

Candidates can enrol in the programme in the paid and free modes. In the paid mode, the learners will be given a certificate of completion and unlimited access whereas in the free audit mode, they will be provided access for only a limited period. 

This course in Developmental psychology: A Journey of Growth Within Relationships training by edX takes you on a journey into children’s social, emotional, and cognitive experiences. You will learn about the developmental processes and the impact relationships have on children during early childhood. Moreover, you will discover how infanthood relationships continue to affect our intimate relationships, our work styles, and our parenting styles, and shape our personalities as adults.

Developmental psychology is one of the core academic courses, which can be found in the first and second-year curriculums of many different study fields. It is also recognised as a professional development course by the Ministry of Education. That’s why Development Psychology training is recommended to the public and anyone interested in issues, processes, and dilemmas associated with child development and parenting.

This Development Psychology: A Journey of Growth Within Relationships certification course runs for 12 weeks and is offered by IsraelX. Being an instructor-led, scheduled course on social sciences, you will have to negotiate the course modules at a given timeline. Once you’ve completed the programme, you can also purchase the certificate and attest your knowledge with an official document by paying the prescribed fee. However, you can also audit the course without paying a single penny for a limited period.