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O.P. Jindal Global University
Theories of Public Policy
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to public policy and the processes through which it is formulated, implemented, and evaluated. It addresses fundamental questions such as: Why do we need public policy? How is it made? What types of policies exist? Learners will explore the political, social, and economic contexts in which policies are developed, adopted, and assessed, gaining insights into how these factors shape outcomes. The course examines key theories and frameworks that guide the policymaking process, while also identifying challenges such as political capture, implementation gaps, and unintended consequences. Learners will be introduced to strategies for influencing different stages of the policy cycle and will develop the ability to critically assess policy effectiveness and equity. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the role of communication and advocacy in shaping public policy agendas. Throughout the course, real-world examples and case studies related to poverty, unemployment, education, health care, and the environment will be used to explore public policy paradoxes. Students will learn how poorly designed policies can exacerbate exclusion and inequality, while well-crafted policies can enhance social mobility and opportunity. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to analyze, critique, and contribute to effective policymaking in diverse contexts.
Big Interview
The Art of the Job Interview
Learn how to prepare for a job interview the right way! This unique collaboration between Big Interview and Coursera will teach proven techniques to help you turn your interviews into job offers. You'll learn what interview questions to expect and how to answer them. You'll also get access to interactive tools to guide you in outlining answers to key questions and practicing until you feel confident. The course also provides guidance on how to optimize your resume using the Big Interview resume builder and how to use networking to uncover more job leads. This course was created by career coach Pamela Skillings, founder of Big Interview and featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and other publications. For those new to interviewing, we'll take you from beginner to expert. For those with some interview experience, we offer advice and tools to help you address any weaknesses in your current approach and get better results. Please note that you will need a webcam and microphone to use the interactive practice interview tools in some sections of the course.
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss
This course delves into the diverse landscape of medical weight loss, offering an exploration of various approaches and their nutritional implications. You'll gain insights into how different medical weight loss methods work, understand potential challenges, and learn how to adjust your nutrition to support optimal body function during and after these interventions. By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of how the body adapts to medical weight loss and be equipped with practical tips and strategies to tailor your nutrition based on the specific type of medical weight loss you choose. Join us to enhance your knowledge and empower yourself with the tools needed to thrive on your weight loss journey.
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Introduction to Programming
This course aims to prepare you for problem solving through programming. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the C Programming Language. You’ll learn about various constructs supported by C Language and use them to write programs which can solve scientific problems. This course covers a wide variety of topics in fundamentals of programming that are designed to give you an overview of what’s to come in the BITS Pilani BSc Computer Science degree program. By the end of the course in the degree program you will be able to write C programs to solve scientific problems, understand the high-level components of a computer and how they are interconnected to execute programs, write programs using various constructs supported by the C language such as assignment, sequencing, conditional and iteration, perform indirect memory level operations of a computer through pointers and dynamic memory allocation, create, edit and delete files on a computer using programs as well as write programs to create large records of data and implement operations such as searching, sorting etc. Here you can experience the first half of the course very similarly to how you would were you enrolled in the degree program.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course
Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course provides a capstone project for students who are completing the Mathematics for Engineers specialization. Students will first learn some basic concepts in computational fluid dynamics, and then apply these concepts to compute the fluid flow around a cylinder. Access to MATLAB online and the MATLAB grader is given to all students who enroll. Before enrolling, students should have already taken courses in matrix algebra, differential equations, vector calculus and numerical methods, and be able to program in MATLAB. The course contains 22 short video lectures and a full set of lecture notes. After each lecture, there are problems to solve, and at the end of the second and third weeks, there is a substantial MATLAB programming assignment. Download the lecture notes from the link https://www.math.hkust.edu.hk/~machas/flow-around-a-cylinder.pdf Watch the promotional video from the link https://youtu.be/FlM1de9Sxh0
LearnKartS
Content Marketing Mastery
In a world where attention is the new currency, content is king. This Content Marketing Course is your Playbook to master storytelling, strategy, and smart automation, making you capable of creating content that captures hearts, ranks, and provides real results. For every marketer, entrepreneur, and would-be creator - this course will teach you how to turn ideas into a compelling brand narrative that sells. You’ll uncover how to define your brand’s voice, craft irresistible messages, and map out high-performing content funnels. Learn to create viral blogs, engaging videos, scroll-stopping social posts, and captivating podcasts. Dive deep into publishing, promotion, analytics, and the secrets behind high-converting content strategies used by leading brands worldwide. What truly sets this course apart? You’ll leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to generate ideas, craft flawless copy, and automate campaigns — saving time while multiplying your impact. Enroll today to become the content marketer every brand needs — one who doesn’t just create posts, but creates movements.
UiPath
RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath
The RPA Basics and Introduction to UiPath course provides knowledge on Robotic Process Automation basic concepts. It also introduces you to the UiPath Platform and its core components. The course provides a detailed explanation of UiPath Studio User Interface and its features. By the end of the course, you will be able to build your first automation project in UiPath Studio.
Duke University
Rust Secret Cipher CLI
In this guided project, we will build a command line application in Rust that can encrypt and decrypt text using a caesar cipher. The caesar cipher is a simple substitution cipher that shifts the letters of the alphabet by a set number of places. By the end of this guided project, you will be able to: * Create a command line interface (CLI) application in Rust * Implement caesar cipher encryption and decryption functions in Rust * Build an executable binary that can encrypt/decrypt input text using caesar cipher * Use Cargo for dependency and build management
Arizona State University
Material Extrusion
This course is a deep dive into the most commonly used method of additive manufacturing: material extrusion. We specifically examine the fused deposition modeling process, and then look at the related composite extrusion process which can extrude a continuous fiber (such as carbon fiber) along with a thermoplastic. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
National Taiwan University
深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)
本課程透過深入解說孔孟思想中如何轉化「自我」、如何完善「自我」與「他者」的互動等主題，由解析如何啟動「自我」的轉化，逐步闡釋孔孟儒家的修養論、家庭倫理觀、交友觀、政治理論和生死觀等議題。並透過解說日、韓儒者對孔孟儒家思想的詮釋，比較東亞中、日、韓等地區儒家思想發展的情況。
Google Cloud
Pengantar AI dan Machine Learning di Google Cloud
Kursus ini memperkenalkan kemampuan AI dan machine learning (ML) Google Cloud, dengan fokus pada pengembangan project AI generatif dan prediktif. Kursus ini akan membahas berbagai teknologi, produk, dan alat yang tersedia di seluruh siklus proses data ke AI, yang memberdayakan data scientist, developer AI, dan engineer ML untuk meningkatkan keahlian mereka melalui latihan interaktif.
Microsoft
Build Serverless Applications
In this course, you will learn how Azure Functions enable the creation of event-driven, compute-on-demand systems that can be triggered by various external events. You will earn how to leverage functions to execute server-side logic and build serverless architectures. This course will help you prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification. This course is part of a Specialization intended for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in all phases of cloud development from requirements, definition, and design; to development, deployment, and maintenance; to performance tuning and monitoring. It is ideal for anyone interested in preparing for the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam. This is the first course in a program of 8 courses to help prepare you to take the exam. Each course teaches you the concepts and skills that are measured by the exam. By the end of this Professional Certificate program, you will be ready to take and sign-up for the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.
Packt
Integrating 3D Plants into Unreal Engine 5
Delve into the immersive world of 3D environment creation with this detailed course, where you’ll learn to integrate lifelike vegetation into Unreal Engine 5. The journey begins in Blender, where you’ll craft intricate 3D models of water lilies, grass, and other foliage. You’ll discover the techniques for texturing and organizing these assets, ensuring they are optimized for use in game engines. The course also explores the use of Blender’s particle systems to create realistic plant distributions, which can be seamlessly imported into Unreal Engine 5. As you transition to Unreal Engine 5, you’ll start by familiarizing yourself with the basics of the engine, including viewport navigation and material setup. The course then guides you through importing your Blender-created foliage into UE5, where you’ll learn to utilize advanced shader tools and material instances to bring your plants to life. With a focus on realism, you’ll apply wind systems and vertex painting to animate your foliage, enhancing the depth and dynamism of your scenes. The course culminates in mastering the art of rendering in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll set up cameras and render settings to capture your 3D environments in their full glory, producing stunning visual results. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to create, animate, and render 3D plants within Unreal Engine 5, ready to enhance any virtual environment with realistic vegetation. This course is ideal for 3D artists, game developers, and environment designers who have a basic understanding of Blender and Unreal Engine 5. Prior experience in 3D modeling and texturing is recommended to fully benefit from the course content.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Machine Design Part I
“Machine Design Part I” is the first course in an in-depth three course series of “Machine Design.” The “Machine Design” Coursera series covers fundamental mechanical design topics, such as static and fatigue failure theories, the analysis of shafts, fasteners, and gears, and the design of mechanical systems such as gearboxes. Throughout this series of courses we will examine a number of exciting design case studies, including the material selection of a total hip implant, the design and testing of the wing on the 777 aircraft, and the impact of dynamic loads on the design of an bolted pressure vessel. In this first course, you will learn robust analysis techniques to predict and validate design performance and life. We will start by reviewing critical material properties in design, such as stress, strength, and the coefficient of thermal expansion. We then transition into static failure theories such as von Mises theory, which can be utilized to prevent failure in static loading applications such as the beams in bridges. Finally, we will learn fatigue failure criteria for designs with dynamic loads, such as the input shaft in the transmission of a car.
Interactive Brokers
Construction and Real Estate (US)
Investors carefully watch real estate indicators, because the sector is labor intensive, interest rate sensitive and it requires significant capital and the coordination of many moving parts of the economy. The health of the many contributors to the real estate sector is likely a reflection of overall economic health. In this course, we'll explore many different indicators that track the real estate market and its many different aspects such as mortgage rate, mortgage applications, spending, prices, shovels in the ground, permitting and more. To facilitate a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts discussed, this course includes a series of practical examples, quizzes and reading materials.
Packt
SLIs and SLOs Demystified
In today's fast-paced digital world, maintaining system reliability is crucial for business continuity and customer satisfaction. This course introduces the core principles of Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs), equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to measure, manage, and optimize reliability in complex systems. Through a structured workshop-style approach, you’ll learn how to design and implement SLIs and SLOs that directly align with business goals. By applying industry best practices, you’ll gain the confidence to make informed decisions that balance innovation with performance stability. What makes this course unique is its blend of theoretical clarity and hands-on application. You won’t just learn the definitions—you’ll apply them to real-world scenarios involving observability, incident management, and error budgeting. This course is designed for SREs, DevOps professionals, software engineers, and business leaders looking to improve service reliability. A basic understanding of cloud systems and monitoring tools will help you get the most out of it.