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Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control

The study of robotics lies at the intersection of signal processing, computing, mechanics, mathematics, electronics, and control engineering. Modelling and control play an immense role in the success of a robotic machine and its applications. The Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control course by edX deals with robotics foundations, particularly planning and control.

The programme is the second of a two-part series on robotics by the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. The Robotics Foundation II online programme explores the scope of robotics through modules like interpolation techniques, motion control strategies, inverse dynamics, etc. The course concludes by presenting kinematic models of simple vehicles. 

This edX course has a duration of 12 weeks and follows a self-paced learning module. Candidates can complete the Robotics Foundation II – Robot Control online course by studying a minimum of eight hours per week. Moreover, an optional certification is also available, and candidates can purchase this after course completion. However, while auditing in the free mode, the students will have access only for a limited duration. 

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Robotic skills
Digital Technology and Innovation

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Digital Technology and Innovation

The programme of Digital Technology and Innovation presented by edX is a great learning opportunity for all who want to learn about the technology and processes related to it. The course offered here is a 100 per cent online programme. 

The candidate should invest 8-10 each week to pursue this course. The course provided by the platform of edX is in association with Indiana University. The course on Digital Technology and Innovation is included in the micro master's programme of the edX platform. The students learning from this course curriculum can gain verified certificates after paying a fee as per the rules of the platform. This instructor-paced course can be pursued either in paid or in free mode. In the paid mode, the candidates will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion whereas in the free mode, they will have access only for a limited duration. 

This course helps and prepares the learners to develop the skills which are required for both business and technology. The students can learn about the techniques of how to adopt, manage and implement as well as diffuse the area of technology and business. This course will create an environment for learners where they can think about business and technology homogeneously.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Strategic Brand Management

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Strategic Brand Management

In this course, the students will learn many concepts of branding, marketing, and advertising which will help them to measure, build, and run their brand. 

The course duration is 12 weeks which means that students will be able to gain complete knowledge about brand management in a short span. It also provides flexible learning such that students will study at their own comfortable pace without any rush. This course also offers a verified certificate by edx. 

This course is also associated with the CurtinX MicroMasters Credential in Marketing in a Digital World which is specially designed by professionals. It teaches many critical and management skills that will help students to survive and become successful in this field. 

It is an instructor-led course which means that students will have a great learning experience. The lectures are also provided with English video transcripts which makes it much simpler for students to follow and understand the concepts. This course is highly beneficial for those people who are into brand management.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Networking Advertising skills Communication skills Marketing skills Brand Management
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Analytics in Python

The Analytics in Python course offered by Columbia University available on the edX platform is a well-structured programme equipped with course content designed by experts to enrich candidates with python programming knowledge. 

Data is an essential part of an organization and proficiency in programming is an important skill for effectively imparting knowledge and information from data. The course will help learners in developing an understanding of various topics like web scraping, web crawling, database basics, relational databases, data interchange formats of JSON and XML and text mining. Through the course, learners will gain knowledge to analyze and visualize data and will be introduced with the basics of SQL that they can apply in the programming area. 

The rapidly increasing demand for python as a programming language makes this course a one-time investment for professionals working in this field. The professionals can share the verified certificate provided towards the end of the programme in their LinkedIn profile for their professional benefits.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Machine learning Knowledge of Python Database knowledge SQL knowledge Knowledge of Data Visualization
Certificate

Justice

The Justice Course is an open online course conducted by Harvard University in an attempt to impart valuable knowledge about theories of justice to learners. The course will discuss the importance and relevance of classical and contemporary notions of justice and the greater roles they play in the modern justice system.

The Justice Certification Course supported by edX will provide learners with an opportunity to critically analyse events based on the aspects of justice. The specialized course is coordinated by renowned professor Michael Sandel belonging to Harvard University. The candidates are awarded a certificate upon successful completion of the course if they took it by paying the fee. They can also audit programme for a limited period for free. 

The Justice Syllabus includes texts of major philosophers, both ancient and contemporary names. The course structure includes abundant online materials and articles relating to the field of political philosophy and justice. The online course assessment would be done through graded assignments and exams.

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of law Knowledge of political science
Thermodynamics-1

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Thermodynamics

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.

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering
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Using Python for Research

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.

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python Knowledge of Numpy
Certificate

Global Health Case Studies from a Biosocial Perspective

This Global Health Case Studies from a Biosocial Perspective training is a twelve-week online course. This course was offered and delivered through Harvard University by the EDX platform. Arthur Kleinman, Paul Farmer, Salmaan Kesahvjee, and Anne Becker are the professors who explain this online course.

This introductory global health course seeks to contextualize global health's collection of difficulties and doings within a specific biosocial framework. It creates a toolkit of interdisciplinary analytical approaches and employs them to investigate historical and contemporary global health initiatives while paying close attention to a critical sociology of knowledge. Paul Farmer, Arthur Kleinman, Anne Becker, and Salmaan Keshavjee, four physician-anthropologists, draw on their work in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Americas to investigate what the field of global health entails, how global health issues have been described and framed, and how global health interventions have played out in both expected and unexpected ways. 

The learners can take the self-paced programme in two varied modes, namely, the verified and audit modes. In the verified mode, the learners can get unlimited access to the programme and a certificate of completion. In the audit mode, they will get only a limited duration of access. 

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Urban Health in Crisis Response from Sub Saharan Africa

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Urban Health in Crisis: Response from Sub-Saharan Africa

This Urban Health in Crisis: Response from Sub-Saharan Africa training is a twelve weeks online course. This course was designed and offered by the University of Ghana and Georgetown University (USA) developed and delivered this course via the EDX platform.  Jessica Kritz who is the Assistant professor and Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe the professor explain this online course.

Sub-Saharan Africa is the continent with the highest rate of urbanization in the world, as well as the greatest need for resources to fulfill sustainable economic development. This course will examine the difficulties of trying to address urban health, sometimes referred to as the "crisis of urban health in Sub-Saharan Africa". It will analyze and visualize key issues currently being addressed by policymakers, planners, and implementers. 

The study of urban health has traditionally focused on the connections between the built environment, social dynamics, and individual health. Given the complex multidimensional settings of urban Sub-Saharan Africa, recent pandemics, and resource constraints, this course will go beyond the basics to better understand and address urban health issues. Learn from world-renowned experts with hands-on experience in addressing urban health challenges in a highly visual and case-study-based course. Participants will get an option to enroll in 2 of the tracks available on Edx. The free audit track offers limited access or they can choose to upgrade to a paid version which is the verified track. 

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
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Drug Discovery in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19

This Drug Discovery in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 training is a twelve weeks online course. This course was offered and designed through the Tsinghuax university and delivered through the EDX platform. Hang Hubert Yin and Yua Rao explain this online course.

Covid-19 emerged at the start of 2020, quickly escalating into a global pandemic. This virus has killed over 100,000 people, which is ten times more than the seasonal flu. Since the virus's severity is becoming clear, it is critical to gain relevant knowledge to prepare us for self-protection and future drug development. Tsinghua University's School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in collaboration with the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute (GHDDI), has been rapidly organizing to set up this curriculum - drug discovery in COVID-19 prevention and treatment - in order to provide data about virus detection and our methods of combating the ongoing outbreak.

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Introduction to Cancer Biology

This Introduction to Cancer Biology training is a twelve weeks online course. This course was designed and offered through Tsinghua University via the EDX platform.

This course was explained by Daliang Wang. The course will cover fundamental oncology concepts, cancer biology fundamentals, and clinical oncology content. Students will pay attention to cancers, understand cancers, raise cancer prevention awareness, and stimulate students' enthusiasm and interest in cancer research in the future. The main bibliography for this course will be the world's authoritative English textbook "The Biology of Cancer," written by renowned cancer biologist Robert A. Weinberg, which focuses on the fundamental concepts of cancer biology as well as the advancement of modern science and clinical cancers. 

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12 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Science of Happiness

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The Science of Happiness

11 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Statistical Learning with R

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Statistical Learning with R

Statistical Learning  with R course is devoted to polishing the participant's skills in data science and statistical modeling. It is an introductory level course. It is mostly practice-based and equipped with both traditional and new methods of data analysis and statistics. Here, the course emphasis is on classification methods and regression. This Statistical Learning  with R certification doesn’t rely on advanced and complex mathematical formulas. Introduction to all modern elements of data analysis is given. The techniques on how to use R is also shown in the Statistical Learning training.

The practical implications of this program are one of the main statistical learning benefits.  The Statistical Learning  with R training is structured to meet the requirements of the professionals from this field. For computing, the course uses R. There are Quizzes in the prescribed Statistical Learning certification syllabus. The quizzes will be graded and hold value to earn the certificate. There is a provision to gain a 90 % discounted offer through edX’s financial assistance scheme.

On successful completion, the learners will gain the certificate for the Statistical Learning certification. The certificate can be shared in CV or resume and it can also be uploaded on Linkedin. This certificate is verified by Stanford University’s StanfordOnline institution. There are two pathways in which enrolling in this course of edX is possible. One is the verified track, and the other is the audit mode. During the audit mode, the candidates shall have limited time access to the course, but access becomes unlimited during the verified track.

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11 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Statistical skills Data science knowledge R Programming
Accounting and Finance

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Accounting and Finance

This certificate course Accounting and Finance provided by edX platform and offered in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore is a rewarding course for management professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs. The Accounting and Finance certification course is targeted for any graduate to help him or her understand financial statements for evaluating business performance. 

The candidates will be able to understand the drivers behind prosperity and help to identify improvements in those areas. This will help the candidates deal with cost management and cost sheet preparation for decision-making. Candidates can develop a proper understanding of financial markets and raise different types of capital. The candidate will be able to create and evaluate finances. With such an approach, the candidates can help with the business plan and managing working capital.  

The Accounting and Finance course aims to strengthen the financial acumen of the candidate in mainly three areas financial statement analysis, cost management, and financial management. This is a self-paced programme and can be taken by the learners either by paying the fee or free. In the free audit mode, the learners will have access only for a limited duration. 

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11 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge
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CitiesX The Past Present and Future of Urban Life

11 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Big Data Analytics

Big Data Analytics is an online programme available on edX that falls under the subject of Computer Science. The programme is designed and administered by AdelaideX, which is the massive open online course (MOOC) platform of the University of Adelaide providing free online courses to students worldwide. 

The Big Data Analytics Certification is designed to train the participants on major tools and techniques to come up with important business information and make business decisions by storing, processing, and analysing large-scale data such as R and Apache Spark. By joining the Big Data Analytics Certification by AdelaideX offered by edX, the participants will develop the potential to creatively approach the major issues and challenges of data science. 

The Big Data Analytics Certification Syllabus will help the students build a detailed understanding of big data analytics, cloud-based big data analysis, predictive analytics, etc, and sharpen their programming and mathematical skills. There are two modes to take the self-paced programme; verified and audit-free modes. In the free mode, the learners will get only limited duration and in the verified track, they can get unlimited access and a certificate of completion. 

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10 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Mathematical skill Programming skills Knowledge of Big Data
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Computational Thinking and Big Data

10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Big Data Fundamentals

10 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bio Economy

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Delft University of Technology , RWTH Aachen University, Aachen via Edx
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Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) Economy

The Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy certification course by edX describes the various types of biomass, refinery methods, and conversion technologies used in producing bio-based products. It highlights the driving forces, hurdles, and opportunities of the bioeconomy.

Moreover, this online course is replete with practical studies and real-life examples of emerging market products; such as biopolymers, bioenergy, bioflavours, and biosurfactants.

Developed by a team of experts from seven different institutions of three different countries, edX’s course on Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy is rooted in Biology and Life Sciences. Students can choose to learn at their own pace as the video lectures are pre-recorded.

This 10-week course is offered by the best three universities: Delft University of Technology, RWTH Aachen University and Wageningen University & Research. Apart from the Biobased Products for a Sustainable (Bio) economy programme by edX, students can take other advanced courses to continue their learning journey.

What's more, with a nominal fee, students can receive a verifiable certificate from edX to add to resumes or share on different networking sites when job hunting.

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
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Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation

10 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
What Every Provider Should Know Clinical Fundamentals

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What Every Provider Should Know: Clinical Fundamentals

The What Every Provider Should Know: Clinical Fundamentals training spans ten weeks of learning. The course has been created by Stanford University. It is an introductory course, and video transcripts for the online lessons are available too so that it gets easier for the individuals to study. Moreover, this program comes under the discipline of medicine.

Furthermore, the What Every Provider Should Know: Clinical Fundamentals certification syllabus is such that a student can learn at his or her pace and schedule. The concepts are explained in detail through case studies. Also, pupils get to network with each other, which aids them in building a community and applying the concepts during their clinical practice. 

In addition, for the What Every Provider Should Know: Clinical Fundamentals online course, a student needs to allow a bare minimum of four to six hours every week to finish the course successfully. Moreover, you get access to premium quality video lectures, discussion forums, etc. during the course. Designed by EM experts and medicine academicians, the training entails zero prerequisites.

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of healthcare sciences
Certificate

CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers

The CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers Certification Course is a self-paced online course specially prepared for lawyers and law students. This computer science course can be covered in a span of 10 weeks. The course will take the learners through a journey of basic to advanced level of computer science with a stress on the legal implications of technological decisions. Candidates can attend the course according to their own pace since it is self-paced catering to the requirements of each learner.

The CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers Training will be provided by the faculty of Computer Science at Harvard University. The course will be available on the HarvardX platform in collaboration with edX. Once the course videos and materials are covered, candidates can take part in the assessments to win the CS50's Computer Science for Lawyers Certification by edX and Harvard University.

Edx has 2 tracks in which the students can be enrolled - one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. The free audit track can be upgraded to a paid verified version which offers an unlimited version. Edx has 2 tracks in which the students can be enrolled - one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. The free audit track can be upgraded to a paid verified version which offers an unlimited version.

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Computer skills
Principles of Economics with Calculus

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Caltech via Edx
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Principles of Economics with Calculus

The intermediate course on Principles of economics with calculus covers fundamental concepts on economics and its quantitative application on real-world setup. Principles of economics with a calculus certification course are offered by edX, one of the leading education providers in the online platform along with the institution of Caltech. This extensive and comprehensive course is under the guidance of California institute technology professor, Antonio Rangel for a fixed course schedule. Principles of economics with a calculus course offer a free audit session that can be upgraded further to avail maximum benefits which include certification, graded assessments, and unlimited course access.

Principles of economics with calculus training mainly cover basic economic comets which are calculus-based and the key topics such as Translating economic principles for real-world applications, optimization, technological changes impacting the market value, calculation of gasoline tax, measuring new product value, and so on. Principles of economics with a calculus course are provided both in offline campus and online edX platform, along with flexible learning systems and shareable certification. 

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10 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Economics
Entrepreneurship 101 Who is your Customer

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Entrepreneurship 101; Who is your customer?

Entrepreneurship 101: Who is your customer? the certification course emphasizes entrepreneurship is a combination of discipline and innovation. This program is based on case studies of MIT founders and their start-ups. They will expose you to concepts and topics such as 3D printing, innovative mobile applications, international development, watchmaking, power electronics, and more. 

The Entrepreneurship 101 online course will teach you how to interview potential customers. You will also learn the difference between bottom-up and top-down market analysis. The knowledge will enable you to build a strategic framework in deciding which markets to target for your service or product. 

Additionally, edX Entrepreneurship 101 certification prepares you for an MIT boot camp. This program will challenge you to start a company in five days. You will be taught by MIT faculty and receive coaching from MIT entrepreneurs. Completion of this Entrepreneurship course will earn you a certificate to verify your achievement. 

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Entrepreneurial skills
Entrepreneurship 102 What can you do for your Customer

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Entrepreneurship 102 What can you do for your customer?

A successful entrepreneur must be able to solve real problems, create a superior solution, and sustainably deliver the solution. Entrepreneurship 102: What can you do for your customer? helps candidates cultivate these concepts into practice. 

Entrepreneurship 102 certification program teaches candidates how to approach a product design holistically and translate user needs into product priorities. These product priorities will further be turned into experience design. For individuals trying to create a product or service, and facing resource scarcity, the program will teach how to generate desired outcomes quickly via reliable insights.

A ten-week course, Entrepreneurship 102: What can you do for your customer? is a short-term course that is a part of the course series entrepreneurship 101, 102, and 103. MITx educators teach this course via video lectures and MIT entrepreneur case studies. 

Besides, this course is a prerequisite for anyone wanting to join the MIT Bootcamp. Also, candidates who wish to have a verified certificate after course completion need to pay a fee.

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Entrepreneurial skills
Entrepreneurship 103 Show Me the Money

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Entrepreneurship 103: Show Me the Money

Entrepreneurship 103: Show Me the Money is a ten-week Business and Management programme offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It aims to teach you more than just entrepreneurship. It will help you become a business leader and guide you through the process of creating a start-up that is cash-positive and profitable.

You will learn how to design a business model, price a product, build the sales process, measure customer acquisition cost, and estimate the lifetime value of a customer, through cases studies of MIT start-up companies. Interviews with the founders of these companies are also a part of the Entrepreneurship 103 certification syllabus.

Together with the Entrepreneurship 101 and Entrepreneurship 102, the Entrepreneurship 103 online course will address the three questions that every entrepreneur needs to ask themselves: Does your product/service solve a real problem? Is your solution better than what is already available in the market? Can you deliver this solution sustainably?

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Decision making skills Entrepreneurial skills Sales skills
You Can Innovate User Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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You Can Innovate User Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The program of You can Innovate: User Innovation and Entrepreneurship presented by the platform of edx provides a learning opportunity to all the individuals who want to explore and work in the areas related to entrepreneurship. The You can Innovate: User Innovation and Entrepreneurship certification course are created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in collaboration with the edx platform. 

This program is a digital learning program that makes the candidates understand all the concepts related to the area of business, management, and entrepreneurship through the online mode. Participants need to spend 10 weeks completing the course. Students should invest 2-4 hours per week for completing this course. Learners may achieve verified certification after pursuing the course. The candidates who are enrolled in the course can achieve verified certification after paying the amount of the payable fee to the concerned authorities of the platform. You can Innovate: User Innovation and Entrepreneurship program is an introductory level course. Candidates can learn according to their schedules as the course is a self-paced learning program.

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Entrepreneurial skills
Reservoir Geomechanics

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Reservoir Geomechanics

The Reservoir Geomechanics Certification Course is a self-paced online course that discusses the relevance and role of rock mechanics, petroleum engineering, and geomechanics. The course available on the edX platform will assist learners in becoming proficient in the field of reservoir geomechanics.

Through the Reservoir Geomechanics Live Course, learners will be introduced to topics including practical applications to solve geomechanical problems in the industry. The course will be taught by Mark D. Zoback, the Benjamin M. Page Professor of Geophysics at Stanford University.

After completing the Reservoir Geomechanics Online Course through video lectures and graded assignments, learners will receive a certificate of completion. The course can be proceeded in a self-paced manner according to the learner's speed. The candidates can select from among the 2 tracks, the audit track and the other, the verified track. If one wants limited but free access their pick can be the audit track and if someone needs unlimited course material access they can upgrade to the paid verified track.

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10 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of engineering

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