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This course of Theories of Media and Technology that will be taught to the participants through edX will equip the course takers with fundamental concepts regarding technology and media. 

The participants will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to real-life challenges, issues, current trends, and even their own ideas about art and design. This course will prove to be beneficial for developing a connection between your works and a deep as well as changing question and idea structure. It will help them gain a deeper understanding of people as consumers, media users, and creators. 

This is an introductory level course, which means all the educational requirements to become an efficient media and technology professional is provided through this course. The students can opt for this course that lasts for 14 weeks and requires 8-10 hours of weekly study. 

The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society course is an introductory program in the basic physics of radiation and nuclear energy. It emphasizes the attributes and challenges of nuclear energy as a low-carbon energy source. Candidates will get a chance to explore various peaceful applications of radiation such as security initiatives, nuclear medicine, material science research, and quantum technology. 

The Nuclear Energy online course by edX will explore both fusion and fission energy. It will establish the economic, scientific, and engineering basis of a fission reactor and provide details about nuclear reactor technology. Moreover, candidates can explore the MIT Nuclear reactor on a virtual tour. 

The Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society program is a collaboration between MIT and edX. It has an expert panel of educators from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Besides, candidates need to spend eleven weeks studying the course material. It also has an optional hands-on experiment section along with lectures and transcripts to make the self-paced style of learning easier for candidates.

The Einstein Revolution Certification Course is an open online course offered on the Harvard X platform by edX and Harvard University. The course is centered around the life and ideas of the icon of modern science, Albert Einstein. The course requires students to have no previous background in mathematics or physics.

The Einstein Revolution Online Course is an introductory level course that is suitable for students pursuing their studies in Humanities. The online interactive course is instructed by Peter Galison and Ion Mihailescu of Harvard University and delivered through engaging graphic novels and animated content.

The Einstein Revolution Course is a self-paced course that discusses the life of Albert Einstein from the 20th century to the present times. The course is taught over 14 weeks and makes use of interesting and informative film clips and laboratory demonstrations. The students will be assessed through multiple-choice questions, group discussions, debates, assignments, and exams. The students can enrol in the self-paced course for free; but, they will get only a limited duration of access. If the candidates need to get the certificate and unlimited access, they can pay the course fee and choose the verified mode. 

The Israel State and Society course by Coursera sheds light on different aspects and sides of the country of Israel. The course explores the history, politics, culture, and the economy of Israel. The certification course presents the culture and history of Israel in many different lights. 

The Coursera Israel State and Society course is an attempt to showcase multiple perspectives on the country and to delve deep into the heart of the country. It is an attempt to expose the learners to cutting-edge academic research on the country to help them understand the land and its various elements.

Furthermore, the Coursera Israel State and Society course is a self-paced learning online course that allows the learners to train at their convenience. You will be learning through different sessions hosted by experts who will share their research and studies on the topics. Students will receive quizzes to solve, as well as an online portal, to put forward their questions after every session.

Blockchain technology is changing how business is done. That’s why it’s essential to know why it works and why it’s different from the technologies of the past. To that end, edX has designed the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications online course, covering all the essential blockchain fundamentals and some advanced topics as well.

The first part of the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme deals with the basic concepts of blockchain, like cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, triple ledger system, etc.  Next, the course dives into various methods of blockchain governance. The final part of the programme delves into the various use cases of blockchain, along with its real-life examples.

The Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications course is a self-paced learning programme that allows you to study on your own schedule. You also have knowledge checks after every module that lets you consolidate your knowledge. Lastly, by opting for the certificate experience, you can receive verified credentials at the course end, which you can utilise to get tangible career benefits. In case the stduents want free access to the course materials they can select the audit track which allows access for a limited period. 

Introduction to Cloud Foundry and Cloud Native Software Architecture certification course is an introductory course by eDx to cloud factory, which could help in developing the cloud technology skills in the aspirants. The course is structured by The Linux Foundation and this self-paced class is presented under the guidance of experienced instructors. 

The online Introduction to Cloud Foundry and Cloud Native Software Architecture course offers a free audit period to all enrolled learners which can be upgraded to a verified track account which grants unlimited access to the course, a certification, graded assessments and final examination.

The Introduction to Cloud Foundry and Cloud Native Software Architecture training course covers fundamental concepts related to cloud foundry, including distributions available to end users, an overview of the platform’s components, and what it means to be certified for the course. The learners can take this programme in two modes, namely, paid with a certificate and free without the certificate. When enrolling through the free mode, learners will be given access to the course only for a limited period.

It focuses on giving technical instructions on how to use the command line interface, how applications are deployed, what services are within the system’s context and basic debugging practices. The cloud computing course also includes workshops which grant the student the knowledge of building cloud native applications architecturally and ideologically. 

Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies certification course provided by edX in association with The Linux Foundation is an introductory level, self-timed course in computer science perfect for beginners of cloud technology. It is instructed by experts of The Linux Foundation who will help the candidates with the fundamentals of cloud computation and comprehending today’s cloud technology. 

This course will help the candidates to outline and navigate the cloud scenery, manage cloud infrastructure, maximize cloud operations & development, and describe how different platforms and tools are integrated. The course will also teach candidates about different cloud technologies like OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud Factory. The course is self-paced but the candidates will be able to access the course only for a limited period when they opt for the audit mode. For unlimited period access, the candidates need to choose the verified mode.

This Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure Technologies training course also deals with the overview of accurate network and storage solutions along with the performant computer. It teaches the candidates how to observe the integration practices, DevOps, and improvement of available tools that will help the candidate in the future to meet their company’s business objectives.

Coursera International Women’s Health and Human Rights course is developed to address the growing need for the acknowledgement of issues related to women’s health and women’s rights. It takes into account the positive and actionable interventions for the same.

The International Women’s Health and Human Rights programme by Coursera strives to stir awareness about women rights issues among its learners. You will learn through the medium of interactive discussions amongst participants. Also, given the need to spread the word as far and wide as possible, all the course elements are free of cost, if you wish to participate but don't need a certificate.

Upon satisfactory completion of the International Women’s Health and Human Rights online programme, you will be awarded a course completion certificate. It is awarded by Coursera and the partner university, which you will be able to view on your Coursera Accomplishment page. You can also share the certificate directly on your LinkedIn profile, or attach it to your resume.

Algorithms are an essential part of the computer to process data effectively. Algorithms are used as specifications for performing tasks like automated reasoning, calculation and even for data processing. Algorithms are becoming an important part of our lives even if we don’t notice it. To make a computer do whatever we desire it is important to write a programme for which algorithm plays an important role. With the help of which one can command the computer whatever they want to.

Whatever one thinks of making from a website to an app they need to create a programme in which programming plays a very important part. This course of Algorithms part II is specially designed for the candidate to upgrade their knowledge about algorithms after they have completed the part one course. It will help them to master their skills in programming and make them stand out from the competition that is prevailing in this era.

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods programme is about data processing and data storage techniques with examples from PostgreSQL. It is targeted for operating system developers, database core developers, database core developers and system architects and students interested in understanding databases in more detail. 

The Hacking PostgreSQL: Data Access Methods course by EdX is offered by Ural Federal University and is taught by Andrey Borodin, an associate professor of the university. Candidates will learn the basic concepts of data access and data access technologies using PostgreSQL. Also, the special algorithms essential to tackle specific problems. 

Besides, the Hacking PostgreSQL programme is a 100% online course and will take around 14 weeks to complete. It is an advanced level programme intended for students of Computer science and is taught via video lectures in English. 

After completing the course if the candidates pay a fee for certification, they will be eligible for an instructor-signed certificate acknowledging their achievement. 

Kubernetes as a container orchestration medium has been gaining momentum for some time now. Teams in corporate settings with an increasing dependency on Kubernetes are now seeking guidelines to kickstart the transformation of their organisation with cloud-native patterns. Introduction To Kubernetes Certification Course is the right course for individuals to equip them with enough skills for software container orchestration and increase the utilisation of Kubernetes without the element of infrastructure complexity.

Taught by experts in this field, the Kubernetes course discusses the key and basic concepts of Kubernetes while touching upon the architecture making up the system, the problems it resolves, and the model incorporated for handling containerised scaling and deployments. From giving an introduction to Kubernetes, the course proceeds to provide technical instructions to candidates while working on multi-tier and stand-alone applications. They will also get hands-on experience with Secrets, ConfigMaps, and Ingress with this best Kubernetes course. The candidates will get only limited access to learning in case they select the audit mode of study. In case the candidates have selected the verified mode they will have unlimited time access for learning.

Post-completion, developers-turned-learners will acquire a solid understanding of the origin, building blocks, and architecture of Kubernetes. The holistic curriculum crafted and taught by experienced instructors takes the Introduction to Kubernetes training course takers on a journey of testing the new cloud-native pattern while offering them the opportunity of verified certification.

The CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming Certification Course is an introductory level computer course that covers the fundamental concepts in computer science along with a special focus on Python Programming. The course will take the learners through the basic and advanced concepts in Python programming through an interesting mode of study.

The CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming Training will be provided by Zachary Dodds, Professor of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College. The learners will be educated through video lectures, course materials, and other options in the edX support system. Once all the lessons and assessments are completed, learners will receive the CS For All: Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming Certification by edX and Harvey Mudd College.

The course is about Hyperledger Sawtooth which is an open-source project under the Hyperledger umbrella that works as an enterprise-level blockchain system used for deploying and running distributed ledger applications, networks and building. 

The Hyperledger Sawtooth for Application Developers course starts off with the basics of blockchain technology, then talks about the concepts of permission network, the features of Hyperledger Sawtooth, Sawtooth Simple Supply, simplified supply chain example, and sample distributed application. The blockchain application will include a transaction process which is the equivalent of a smart contract, a web-app frontend, a custom REST API for communication, and blockchain business logic.

The candidates will learn how to code the sample application which will teach them the important concepts of Hyperledger Sawtooth and will help them understand how to create their own enterprise-level Hyperledger Sawtooth application. The students can enrol in this programme free or paid. In the paid version, the candidates will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion whereas in the free version, they will get access only for a limited period.

The candidates looking to take Hyperledger Sawtooth for Application Developers certificate course will need programming experience with JavaScript, Python or any other similar languages and have a general idea about protocol buffers. Candidates who can understand ZMQ as a custom REST API use it to communicate with them. At the end of the course, they will be certified by edX if they have completed it under verified track.

The u.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future course by edX and MITx will help introduce the learners to leading a profound personal, environmental, and social transformation. Amidst the climate changes, COVID-19 pandemic, and global protests against racial injustice, it is important to develop the capacity to lean into the future. Developing compassion and courage in the face of fear and prejudice is the need of the hour. 

Participants of this course will be trained in this new method developed by MIT, called Theory U. It will teach the learners how to lead changes in government, business, and civil society contexts worldwide. u.lab will guide the participants in applying Theory U to their personal matters and building their capacity to lead a transformative change in the process. Participants will develop a new approach to social and environmental challenges. They will learn the art and practice of deep listening, gathering data by listening, how to stay connected with their deeper sources of inspiration, and how to address deeper root issues. Participants will be capable enough to work towards the well-being of others as well as themselves.

The Interdisciplinary Teaching with Museum object course is available on the platform of edX which is designed to introduce the course takers to different teaching modes and strategies that they can integrate into the real world. 

The course ensures practical and in-depth knowledge for the learners by implementing pre-recorded sessions from educators at the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Centre for learning and digital access. The candidates will get a chance to observe different teaching ways by using objects from the museums and art objects which they can use to make students learning more effective and innovative. 

During the programme the learners will also become familiar with the usage of the Smithsonian learning lab. This 14-week programme is very suitable for teachers, especially those having subjective knowledge of humanities. On completion of the course, the verified candidates will receive a certificate that will benefit them professionally. The course can be learnt in a self-paced mode but in the Audit Track, the candidates will have only a limited period to finish off the course whereas they can have unlimited access during the Verified Track.

The programme on ONAP by edX is formulated to provide every aspiring candidate with a high-level foundation base and a deep understanding of Complete Network Automation and its operation related to the business world. The course in detail will help the candidates to learn the primary techniques of Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

The Certification Programme on Introduction to ONAP: Complete Network Automation helps aspiring students learn how Open Network Automation (ONAP) builds and maintains a virtual and physical network, ensuring better connectivity. The course will allow students to learn about ONAP architecture in detail.

He/she will be taught the basics of understanding customer feedback and work on building a better network connection.  Students during the course will also be guided by professionals and industry leaders. This is a self-paced course and can be pursued by the candidates paid or free. When taking the course in the free mode, the learners will have access only for a limited duration. 

The course also has the provision of providing real-world projects to every candidate ensuring their all-round development. High-level understanding and analysis of business modules is in-corporate to ensure better selling of ONAP-based products.

The course Introduction to Open-Source Networking Technologies by edX provides candidates with knowledge about the technical fundamentals required for adopting orchestration, SDN, network automation, NFV, disaggregation, and modern networking. Candidates will also be able to gain more knowledge about the foundation projects of the Linux Foundation. 

These skills are highly relevant in the industry as they have the potential to shape the future of telecoms and networks. Candidates participating in the programme will gain exposure to various areas in networking hardware disaggregation, virtualisation, and orchestration, and many more. This course is a self-paced course and hence the candidates have the liberty to learn whenever and from wherever they feel the most convenient. The students can pursue this programme in two modes, namely, paid and free. In the paid mode, students will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion whereas in the free version, they will be provided access to the course only for a limited period. 

This course is designed by The Linux Foundation for those who want to gain more information about open-source networking. The course duration is 14 weeks, requiring a study of 4 to 5 hours per week. This is an introductory level course and hence is perfect for candidates who want to start their studies in this field.

The Introduction to Linux course has been built by edX in collaboration with the Linux Foundation. It intends to provide the learners with a comprehensive introduction to Linux. As Linux is being used in different architectures, from mainframes to servers to mobile to desktop, and various hardware systems, the demand for Linux-certified professionals is increasing in the industry. This course will prepare the participants for the industry. 

Through this course, they will have a detailed understanding of Linux using the command line as well as the graphical interface across the Linux distribution families. Participants of this course will learn about the fundamentals of Linux and various techniques and tools used by Linux system administrators and end-users for their daily work in a Linux environment. They will have a working knowledge of Linux, from the graphical as well as the command line perspective. They will be capable enough to easily navigate through any of the Linux distributions and continue their progress as a user, system administrator, or even a developer using their newly acquired skill set.

Two modes of study may be opted by the candidates to complete learning. Both of these tracks are self-paced but the basic difference between the two tracks is that in one students get a limited period of access to the course materials whereas in the other mode, candidates will get unlimited time to complete their studies.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Course discusses the biochemical process of fermentation and the characteristics of fermented foods. The open online course is taught on the HarvardX platform under the collaboration of edX and Harvard University and is taught over a duration of 14 weeks.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Certification Course explains the role of microbial growth in fermenting and preserving food. The learners will get a chance to explore the history of food and beverage fermentation and its role in food processing like changing and enhancing different tastes, flavors and aromas in food.

The Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes Training Course is a self-paced course that is taught at the introductory level. The course is delivered by Pia Sorensen and Roberto Kolter of Harvard Medical School. The course will be taught with the help of online course materials and at-home exercises. After the completion of exams, students will receive a course certificate by paying the course fee. For the free cost, the candidates will get a limited duration of access to the self-paced programme. 

With each passing day, the world turns more and more digital raising the need and value of object-oriented programming to new heights. Creative coding is fast becoming one of the most in-demand courses of this time as it gives its learners a common medium for some of the best sectors in the multimedia industry like games, art, and design. 

The course puts special emphasis on the candidates’ experiences in creative interaction to provide them with insights that will help them to go past the basic queries and doubts at the start of the coding learning phase. The concepts it teaches can be applied to various types of media including important ones like 2D graphics, image and video processing, and animation. 

The contents of the course go into great detail at some parts of the syllabus that are quite significant to the industry such as data visualization, transformation and translation, and Document Object Model (DOM). Overall, the course prepares the applicants by giving them some of the best fundamental coding skills of the cyber world.

This Menstruation in a Global Context: Addressing Policy and Practice training is a Fourteen weeks online course. This course was designed and offered by Columbia University and delivered through the EDX platform. The professors who explain this online course are Marni Sommer, Maggie L Schmitt, and Caitlin Gruer.

The goal of this course is to give students a foundation in the global menstruation movement, which seeks to meet the menstrual needs of everyone, everywhere. We will look at cutting-edge menstrual health and hygiene research, programming, and policies that are being implemented all over the world. Users will acquire knowledge and skills on methods for MHH program design and implementation, research, and monitoring, and global experts will advocate for low-income and vulnerable populations around the world through a series of lectures and examples. The self-paced programme is free of cost and the learners can audit it for a limited period. They can also upgrade it by paying the course fee and get unlimited access to the programme. 

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Wadhwani Foundation's Ignite program is a 14-week experiential entrepreneurship program to take students through ideation to launch. The program enables the learners to master the ability to create effective value propositions, design sustainable business models, reach financial sustainability, and build great products. Students gain hands-on learning experience through mentorship, expert masterclasses, and AI support in following the entrepreneurial path. The program further provides certification and networking opportunities to assist participants in gaining confidence and competency in starting their businesses.

The Introduction to Graduate Algorithms online programme is offered by Udacity and developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology, US. It features rich learning content related to the analysis and design of computer algorithms. The course is free to enrol in and has an approximate timeline of three months. You will get access to video lectures, interactive quizzes and reading material.

Throughout the Introduction to Graduate Algorithms online course by Udacity, you will explore a wide range of graduate-level algorithm concepts. These include computational intractability, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), dynamic programming, Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) cryptosystem, minimum spanning tree, Markov chains, Max-SAT approximation, Fibonacci numbers, divide and conquer, randomised algorithms, etc.

Udacity’s Introduction to Graduate Algorithms online training aims to explain the algorithms for fundamental problems and the methods for algorithm design. During this advanced-level programme, you will also study hashing using graph algorithms, linear programming, bloom filters, max-flow algorithm and non-deterministic polynomial-time (NP) completeness.

The Computer Networking course is an intermediate-level course spread across three months. It comprehensively covers advanced concepts and topics in computer networking, including Data Center Networking, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and Content Distribution.

To simplify your learning experience, the Computer Networking course syllabus has been divided into three parts. The first part deals with the design principles, implementation, and goals of a computer network. It also briefly touches upon the various routing algorithms used in CN, like distance vector and link-state.

Further, the second part of the Computer Networking programme talks about content distribution and resource control in networking applications. It also covers traffic shaping and congestion control in detail via rich learning content and interactive quizzes.

Finally, the last part of the Computer Networking training course touches upon the management and operations of computer networks traffic engineering, network security, and Software Defined Networks (SDN). This online course is entirely self-paced and free to enroll in.

Business Analytics Foundations training is a free foundational online programme to learn the basic tools of business analytics. Offered by PWSkills, the online course can be pursued by anyone who wants to begin a career in business analytics. The Business Analytics Foundations online course will provide a glimpse into the key tools needed for data professionals, namely, SQL and MS Excel.
Business Analytics Foundations Certification by  PWSkills is a 3-month long online programme. During the course, the learners will have access to the recorded videos as well as the practical exercises to deepen their hands-on skills. As the course is offered in Hinglish, learners in English or Hindi can pursue it. 

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The Technical Analysis Series certification course is a comprehensive course designed to empower traders with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed trading decisions. Through this course, learners will explore the world of technical analysis, learning how to identify patterns and trends in market behavior. The course is provided in Hindi and English language and is of 3 months duration.

Technical Analysis Series certification by PWSkills provides the best faculty and resources. Learners will get access to recorded videos and study at their own pace, ensuring a flexible learning experience. The course is suitable for beginners and requires no prior experience. 

Upon completion of Technical Analysis Series training, learners can take on roles as Trader Analysts and benefit from average salary hikes of 60-70%. The course curriculum includes modules on Introduction to Technical Analysis, Understanding Trends, Support, and Resistance, Charting Basics and Patterns, Candlesticks, Chart Patterns, and Technical Indicators like Moving Averages.

The Chemistry of Life course has been systematically planned in order to develop creative approaches within the candidates. The confluence of knowledge from multi-disciplinary fields empowers the candidates with the valuable skill to generate new ideas in the intersection of various science fields. 

Through the Chemistry of Life course, candidates get to understand the integration of biology and chemistry. Through detailed pioneering studies, they also get to analyse and reflect on how to control biological processes and events through chemical means. Detailed and pattern proof idea generation techniques, enlisted as a part of the course, give candidates a head-start with their research. Skills such as idea generation, drastically increase after the completion of the course.

As a part of the course, candidates get to learn almost everything that is required for an effective & meaningful idea generation in the field of chemistry and biology. Very broad multi-disciplinary knowledge such as about fluorescent molecules and proteins for tracking in biology to ideas helpful to fight against cancer and viruses, ideas for fooling fats and sugars, helps candidates develop a pattern proof idea. The mentioned techniques are useful in generating other aspects of life as well.

A Global History of Architecture Certification Course equips learners with limitless opportunities to acquire a larger-than-life experience of looking through the lens of history and historical architecture with its variations. Beginning with First Societies and proceeding with the 16th century, the curriculum enwraps all the valuable learnings of architectural history. This course is not intended to run as a linear narrative but with a more global adaptation of concepts with a stressed focus on different architectural instances.

Through the programme pedagogy, course participants will learn about the impact of the introduction of iron in the 9th century BCE on the development of architecture and regional politics. They will also acknowledge how newly found and developed religions like Hinduism and Buddhism bore new architectural understandings by and large in society. The course is self-paced but can be accessed only for a limited period during the audit track.

Each lecture imparted by an experienced pedagogue deals with architectural transformation arising from a dynamic cultural symbolism. The course material covered in lectures will be supplemented by additional readings from the textbook- "A Global History of Architecture" which would hone the textual knowledge of candidates and help them revisit what they have learned through modules. Lastly, the verified certification would make up a great addition to the learner's resume.

The Mastery of Math for Middle School - Decimals Online Course is a specialized course aimed at teaching professionals and aspiring teachers who wish to learn about innovative approaches to solve mathematical operations. The course offered by subject experts explores different strategies to solve mathematical problems involving decimals.

Through the Mastery of Math for Middle School - Decimals Training, learners will be introduced to new methods and strategies of solving maths questions through e-learning content and videos. After completing all course assessments steps, learners will receive a Mastery of Math for Middle School - Decimals Certification by TCS iON.