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Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction

The robot is one of the most effective inventions by the human mind that can achieve wonders. The technology of robots is recent and it is grabbing the attention of many young minds. Technology is creating many opportunities and offers wide scope in this sector. Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction is the initiative by EdX to make interested learners step into the world of robots, their design, and their work. The course is the initial part of the Human-Robot Interaction professional certificate. Candidates enrolling in this course shall be exposed to the designing and working of robots. They shall also be introduced to the concept of human-robot interaction. 

Human-Robot Interaction professional certificate training will be delivered by the assistant professor of the University of Canterbury. The course will teach the learners about the software and tools utilized in the making and working of robots. This is the introductory course that shall help the students to learn the basic concepts of robot designing, working, and human-robot interaction. The students shall also receive Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction certification by EdX after completion of the course if they have chosen the verified mode to join it. While joining it in the free mode, the learners will have only a limited duration of access to the course materials. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure

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Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure

Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure by edX is for professionals willing to learn about the risks and threats that cybersecurity poses to our critical urban infrastructure today. The course is a detailed study on the various ways hackers target the critical infrastructure of any city, like the waste management, communication systems, energy, transportation and other health and emergency services and try to extort money, terrorise or pose threats to the city. Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure training by edX details further on how the hackers in recent times have used ransomwares for encrypting the city data of critical services and demand public agencies money in return for their own data. It will help candidates who are looking to understand cyberattacks on the cities to gain an insight into the cyberattack and how to fight it.

The Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure classes course will prepare candidates willing to work for different government agencies about the vices of cyberattacks and the latest technologies involved in these attacks on the critical infrastructures. The course details the methodology of attacks, protective measures, security requirements, prevention measures etc. for providing a deeper understanding of the functioning cybersecurity in the city. Through various detailed video lectures, the Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure online course offers case studies and key take away surveys for students to timely evaluate their understanding of the topic. The course syllabus is best suited for candidates who wish to find employment in agencies and government offices and wish to develop an outlook from the cybersecurity perspective. Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure certification will equip candidates with the latest cyber security measure and more.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Roles and Operating System Security

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IBM via Edx
Certificate

Cybersecurity Roles and Operating System Security

This Cybersecurity Roles and Operating System Security online course gives you the necessary background in essential cybersecurity. You will learn about the roles that system security professionals engage in, from security analysts to chief information security officers (CISO). You will get acquainted with basic system concepts, essential terminologies, and tools of the cybersecurity field through this Cybersecurity Roles and Operating System Security training course.

The Cybersecurity Roles and Operating System Security programme will also cover important operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Finally, the course will touch upon virtualisation and Cloud computing, cloud computing governance, the security it offers, and its benefits. The programme is mentored by Coreen Ryskamp, who is a programme manager with IBM Security Learning Services.

Besides, the Cybersecurity Roles and Operating System Security course also offers a course completion certificate if you opt for the certificate track. Otherwise, you can also audit the training materials for free. The programme spans four weeks and requires about four to eight hours of commitment per week for effective learning. The candidates will be asked to enrol on the course either by choosing the verified track or the audit track. The audit track is free but access is limited to the course materials. Again, if the students want to learn the course and have unlimited access then they may opt for the verified track which is payable.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of cloud computing Knowledge of Linux
Corporate Finance

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UMD via Edx
Certificate

Corporate Finance

The Corporate Finance programme by edX imparts knowledge to the learners in various concepts of finance which includes present value, internal rate of return, profitability index, modified internal rate of return, capital budgeting problem, sunk costs, payments, number of periods, rate, future value, even cash flow, and interest expense. This programme also covers concepts like MACRS, zero coupon bonds, capital asset pricing model, dividend payment, dividend discount model and straight line depreciation.

Corporate Finance programme helps the learners to understand the terminologies and concepts of finance. It also helps the candidates to speak the language of the CFO. Corporate Finance training teaches various financial techniques that would improve the decision making skills of the candidate. This Corporate Finance training also briefs about the shareholder value.

The shareable and verified certificate is provided to the verified track participants on Corporate Finance online course completion. This certificate boosts the employment opportunity. It can be shared with the CV and to the LinkedIn profile of the candidate.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Financial knowledge

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Edx
Certificate

Introduction to Astrophysics

Introduction to Astrophysics is an introductory level online programme offered by edX. The online programme will guide the learners through astronomical objects and the physical occurrences that take place in them. The online certification course is provided by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFLx). 

Administered by edX, the Introduction to Astrophysics Certification introduces the learners to the fundamentals of physics with the help of mathematical development of gravity, gravitational lensing, and interaction between matter and radiation. Plus, the Introduction to Astrophysics Certification Syllabus will enable the student to connect the theoretical assumptions with the observation in astrophysics. 

The Introduction to Astrophysics Certification by EPFLx provides two methods of enrolment, namely, the verified track and the audit track. The online course can be taken by learners who know about physics and math of bachelors and will be held for 3-4 hours per week. For free access, students may choose the limited audit track and for unlimited access, they must choose the paid verified track.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of physics Knowledge of Astronomy
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Machine Dynamics with MATLAB

7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Hello Real World with Robot Operating System

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Delft University of Technology via Edx
Certificate

Hello (Real) World with ROS – Robot Operating System

7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

Viruses and How to Beat them: Cells, Immunity, Vaccines by edX

The Viruses and How to Beat them: Cells, Immunity, Vaccines certification programme will be teaching students to gather more education on the topic of- viral diseases and the different ways by which the immune systems fight with them. The various ways to develop vaccines and understand the concept of viruses, cells and immunity will also be covered.

The seven weeks course will be emphasized more on the subject of “medicine”. To pursue this course no previous prerequisites are required any participants who want to know more about the system of virus attacks can attain the sessions. The Certification Course on Viruses and How to Beat them: Cells, Immunity, Vaccines by edX will also involve the various steps involved in cell formation. Furthermore, the course will be covering the various epidemics namely- Ebola, AIDS and others in detail. The process to identify enemies and review and study one’s own immune system will also be dealt with. The basic biology, immunology and virology will be incorporated in the curriculum of the course to make the students understand better.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Microbiology
Accounting for Decision-Making

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Accounting for Decision-Making

Accounting for Decision-Making is an intermediate-level online certification course. The online programme, available on edX, is designed in a self-paced mode. The learners who want to know financial accounting can join the course free of cost and the optional up-gradation of the course can also be done by paying the fee. Accounting for Decision-Making Certification Syllabus helps the students to develop the knowledge and skills of understanding and analysing the financial statements to come up with business decisions. 

Administered by edX, the Accounting for Decision-Making Certification is offered by IIMBx (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore). The online certification also will enable the students to have a thorough understanding of accounting information and cost management. The Accounting for Decision-Making Certification by IIMBx is structured in a way that can be completed in about 7 weeks. Edx gives two options for enrolling in the self-paced course; verified and audit free tracks. In the verified mode, the learners need to pay the course fee and they will get unlimited access to the self-paced programme. In the free mode, they can audit it for a limited period. 

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Accounting proficiency Financial Management
Data Science for Construction, Architecture and Engineering

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NUS via Edx
Certificate

Data Science for Construction, Architecture and Engineering

The need for smart analytics tools in the fields of architecture, construction, and the building industry is increasing as data sources that influence inhabitants' welfare, and the built environment's energy performance are blowing up in numbers. The Data Science for Construction, Architecture, and Engineering online course is developed to annex novel techniques and abilities to complement spreadsheets.

The Data Science for Construction, Architecture, and Engineering course centres on teaching data science skills to practitioners explicitly in the built environment industry. You will be introduced to data science while considering the background of various phases of the building life cycle. You will also gain exposure to several educational paths for a multitude of built environment-related functions.

During the time you spend learning the Data Science for Construction, Architecture, and Engineering digital course concepts, you will utilise substantial data sets from construction and design to study and apply data science methods. There are two modes to take this programme, certificate and free mode. In the free audit mode, the candidates will get access only for a limited duration. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Data science knowledge Knowledge of Python Machine learning Statistical skills Programming skills Knowledge of Data Visualization Designing skills
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How to Code: Simple Data

7 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne via Edx
Certificate

IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking

Internet of things and design thinking is the developing technology that is creating a lot of opportunities for the budding and experienced people of the domain. IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking course are provided by EdX for learners who are keen to learn this technology and wish to upgrade their skill sets. This is the online self-paced course available on the EdX portal. The course aims to generate minds that will prove to be an asset to the domain of IoT. 

IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking training will be delivered by industry experts who will help the learner strengthen their foundational knowledge of IoT. The duration of the course is 7 weeks and the learner must give at least 3-4 hours per week to complete the course on time. This online course comprises self-paced videos, assignments, and group discussions for the overall development of the learner. The candidate shall also receive IoT Systems and Industrial Applications with Design Thinking certification by EdX after the completion of the course if one has opted for a verified track learning mode. In the free mode, the students can audit the self-paced programme only for a limited period of time. 

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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Red Hat via Edx
Certificate

Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift

It is observed through many independent studies that Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift certification is gaining tremendous grounds of applications in large organizations in the realm of DevOps framework and practices. It is well established that the transfer of services and applications from the previous zone to containers has immense benefits.

The Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift course will focus on the founding principles of containerization in the context of Docker, Kubernetes cluster, as well as Red Hat OpenShift. Moreover, the experience of building an application from its source code will impart a sense of great achievement.

The Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes, and Red Hat OpenShift training is structured across 7 weeks of runtime with students expected to devote 1 to 3 hours per week on their own time outside classes for optimal learning. It’s a self-paced, introductory-level program being offered by RedHat in English. The option to get certified is also in a place subject to a nominal fee.

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Web application development skills
Product Management with Lean Agile and System Design Thinking

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Product Management with Lean, Agile and System Design Thinking

The ‘Product Management with Lean, Agile and System Design Thinking’ online certification course is an advanced level training for the students to engage in discussions of the decision making based on business and organizational frameworks involved with digital products. This course is provided by Edx and the course curriculum is developed by Boston University. This computer science program by Edx requires the students to complete the course within an estimated time of seven weeks and the students are expected to spend a minimum of four to eight hours per week. 

The course instructors from BU for this self-paced learning program are Nitin R. Joglekar, an associate professor of operations management and technology, and Varun Nagaraj, Questrom digital learning and innovation fellow. The participants of this program will be given insights on specific aspects such as management of workflow, product life-cycle decisions, and system design thinking. The ‘Product Management with Lean, Agile and System Design Thinking’ certification course enables students to receive a course certificate at the end of the course.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Product Management Decision making skills Design thinking Data science knowledge Knowledge of SCRUM Business Management
Leadership and Influence

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UMD via Edx
Certificate

Leadership and Influence

The Leadership and Influence course by edX helps the candidate to acquire skills such as being a good leader and believing in oneself. The course has been designed in such a way that it brings out the leadership qualities within oneself. It would also help the participants to achieve a goal. 

Upon the completion of the leadership and influence course, the candidates will be able to build up their own tool of strategies. The course involves decision forums, assignments, quiz and evaluation at the end of the course. All the terminologies have been well elaborated and explained.  The team of tutors have designed exercise which will help individuals pinpoint their problems in daily life. 

The candidate will be given a verified certificate once they complete the course successfully. This certificate will be a power booster to the CV in terms of getting salary hikes, better posts in the job or creative and effective team.

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7 Weeks
Expert
Free
The Essence of Leadership Explorations from Literature-1

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The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature

The programme of The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature provides a significant learning chance for all the individuals interested to learn skills related to leadership quality. The duration of this Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature training course programme is 7 weeks. The programme is designed by the IIMBx in collaboration with the platform of edx. 

The course of The Essence of Leadership Explorations from Literature is a virtual learning course. Participants interested in pursuing this course curriculum should invest 2-4 hours each week.  The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature certification course curriculum is a self paced online learning venture. The programme offered here is an intermediate course. Participants will learn all the skills for acquiring great leadership skills by correlating the methods and concepts from the areas of literature. 

The candidates will learn about how to manage different situations. Learners will learn about the different aspects of leadership and management from the stories created in the literature. This Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature training course consists of basic understanding and concepts from classic literature. Verified certification for this course curriculum is available after completing the Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature training course. Aspirants who are interested in achieving verified certification have to pay the course certification fee.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Leadership
Leading in the Digital Age

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Leading in the Digital Age

7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Introduction to Networking

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NYU via Edx
Certificate

Introduction to Networking

7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Crafting Realities Work Happiness and Meaning

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Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore collaborates with edX to offer a certificate program called Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning. This course is formulated in a way that helps in crafting the candidate’s work experiences. It connects the information obtained from several areas into a lecture series and practical exercises. 

This course is designed for any professional who wishes to create change through an inside-out approach and the focus of this course will be to work on the individual’s models of thinking and beliefs in regards to what they consider as work, success, identity, failure, and career. Crafting Realities: Work, Happiness, and Meaning certification course benefits the candidate in three levels namely the intellectual, the practical, and the experiential.

The learners can take the programme in two different tracks; the paid and free track. In the free audit track, the candidates will be given access only for a limited time period. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill
Certificate

Practical Improvement Science in Health Care: A Roadmap for Getting Results

This Practical Improvement Science in Health Care: A Roadmap for Getting Results training is a seven-week online course. This course syllabus was designed and developed through a collaboration between HarvardX and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and delivered through the EDX platform. Dave Williams who is a faculty of an institute for healthcare improvement explains this online course. 

This course will equip students with the necessary skills and simple, time-tested tools to put favourable innovations or evidence into practice. A group of expert faculty will investigate a scientific approach to improvement, which includes a theory of change, measurable goals, and iterative, incremental small tests of change to determine whether improvement concepts can be effectively implemented in practice. Faculty will present this science through the lens of bettering health and health care, but they will also share examples of how improvement can and does affect our daily lives. 

The learners can join the self-paced programme by paying the fee or free of cost. In the verified mode, they need to pay the course fee and get unlimited duration. In the free mode, they can audit it for a limited duration. 

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7 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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Davidson College, Davidson via Edx
Certificate

Medicinal Chemistry: The Molecular Basis of Drug Discovery

This Medicinal Chemistry: The Molecular Basis of Drug Discovery training is a seven weeks online course. This course is produced by a partnership between DavidsonX and the Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research and delivered through the EDX platform. This course was explained by Erland Stevens who is a professor at Davidson College.

This medicinal chemistry course investigates how chemists modify the structure of a molecule to create a safe and effective drug. This course begins with a brief history of drug discovery and progresses to an overview of the modern drug approval process.

Then, users will learn about receptors and enzymes, the molecules in the body that are most commonly targeted by drugs. Users can also discuss pharmacokinetics (drug adsorption, elimination, and half-life) and metabolism in this forum. This course concludes with units on the identification of potential drug molecules and their subsequent optimization into safe and effective drugs.

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7 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Your Body in the World Adapting to Your Next Big Adventure

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

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

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

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

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Physiology
Certificate

Big Data Capstone Project

6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Intercultural Communication at Work-Land the Job and do it Well

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NUS via Edx
Certificate

Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well

The Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the Job and Do It Well course by edX helps the candidates to seek knowledge in soft skills like presentation, communication skills, crafting a resume, cover letters other skills required to lay the foundation for the career as the employers seek candidates not only with the technical knowledge but also with the soft skills. Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well Certification aims at teaching the fundamentals of professional communication in a workspace.

Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the job and do it well training also aims at making the candidate develop qualities required in the workspace such as teamwork, presentation skills, and conflict management. These qualities will give the candidates the confidence to sustain and shine in the workspace. Candidates can also apply for scholarships and financial assistance for the course.

On successful completion of the Intercultural Communication at Work – Land the Job and Do It Well course, the candidates will be awarded a verified certificate. This certificate also consists of the logo of the institution and signatures of the instructors from the National University of Singapore. The self-paced course can be taken either in verified by paying the fee or audit free of cost. In the audit mode, the candidates will have only a limited duration of access to the course. 

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills
Certificate

Business Communications

The Business Communications certification by the University of British Columbia is a 6-week online course. Offered via edX, this online certification course is a part of the Business Fundamentals Professional Certificate program. The Business Communications online course is aimed at sharpening learners’ writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to succeed in the business world. This online course from the University of British Columbia via edX requires 3-5 hours per week. Candidates from any background can enrol in the Business Communications certification course.

The Business Communications certification syllabus consists of six modules covering essential business and management topics. In this online certification course, students will be exposed to successful practices and guidelines derived from both research and experience. The Business Communications training programme is available in both Verified Track and Audit Track. It also includes tailored learning activities and final assessments with peer learning and a verified certificate. In the Business Communications online course, students can check their progress, participate in discussions, and interact with their peers. Candidates can enrol in the free audit track with limited access or upgrade to the paid verified track directly.

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6 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Interpersonal skills Storytelling
Certificate

Think. Create. Code

Digitization is slowly taking over our world. We can’t go a day without taking pictures, recording videos, and sharing digital content across different platforms. However, most of us do not understand the technology we use, to its full potential, including how one creates and manipulates digital information. To understand the core concepts behind all this, even if you’re a self-paced learner, take the Think-Create-Code by edX.

The Think-Create-Code certification course is an opportunity for you to understand the digital world’s inner workings, within just six weeks. You will learn how to use code to create and manipulate digital images. You will also be creating artworks and interactive animations which will feature in edX’s online art gallery, thus connecting you with a vibrant community of young learners.

Through their Think-Create-Code programme, the University of Adelaide aims to show individuals how digital technology works and to help them develop literacy in code. You don’t require any prerequisite knowledge, experience or qualifications to undertake this course. All you need is to devote two to three hours to this course, every week for the curriculum’s total duration.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Computer skills Programming skills Animation skills
Certificate

CS50's Understanding Technology

The CS50's Understanding Technology Certification Course is an introductory level course that focuses on the basic principles and working processes of computers. The course will discuss the fundamental concepts of computer science and allow learners to gain an in-depth knowledge of the topic.

The CS50's Understanding Technology Online Course is conducted in a self-paced manner where the learners could approach the course according to their preferences. The course is instructed by David J. Malan, Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, Harvard University.

The CS50's Understanding Technology Training Course is taught through expert lectures highlighting the different aspects of programming and web development. The course will be of great help to students who are striving to expand their knowledge base in topics like computer networking and computer applications. The learners can pursue the self-paced programme for free and get a limited duration of access. Also, they can get the certificate by upgrading the subscription by paying the prescribed fee. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Computer skills Programming skills
Certificate

MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners

The MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Certification Course is a 6-week long course that explores the fundamentals of computer science with a special focus on programming in Scratch. This introductory level course will familiarize learners with the working of algorithms, computational thinking, and programming.

The MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Training will be provided by expert tutors at Harvey Mudd College. The mode of assessment for the course constitutes practice exercises and assignments to enhance the knowledge of learners. Once all course evaluation is done, learners will receive the MyCS: Computer Science for Beginners Certification by edX and Harvey Mudd College.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Computer skills Programming skills
Integrated Digital Media Capstone

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NYU via Edx
Certificate

Integrated Digital Media Capstone

Integrated Digital Media Capstone is one of the courses in the MicroMasters programme. The candidates will have to complete the other MicroMasters programme to be able to understand the course better. The Integrated Digital Media Capstone programme is based on utilizing the skills learned in the other three courses of the MicroMasters programme. It depends on the combination of theory, coding and applying it socially. Its subject matter is Design. The emphasis is on improving technical and critical analysis.

The course is practical and focuses on enhancing the candidate's professional needs. Integrated Digital Media Capstone is an instructor-paced course that will ensure proper guidance and classroom interaction. The candidates will also develop their elements in the verbal, visual and written communication domain. The course offers 90 % financial assistance to those individuals who belong to poor families. 

The certification offered in this course will help in two ways. The first help is that it is a practice-based course, therefore, the accessibility of jobs is possible. Secondly, it is one of the courses of the MicroMasters programme. The successful completion of Integrated Digital Media Capstone by edX and the required other courses will help gain the MicroMasters credential. The certificate is also shareable on Linkedin. 

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6 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Media Laws

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