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Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone
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The capstone is a strategic leadership and management plan where you’ll apply what you will learn to an actual business situation with participation by one or more focal companies. The deliverable will be designed to create value from the perspective of potential employers while achieving pedagogical and experiential goals for learners. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works
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Starting in the late 1990s, “globalization” became a buzzword to describe the apparent integration of markets in the world economy. Many authors and pundits claimed that the world was converging towards a market-friendly democratic place, while gurus and consulting firms were rapidly producing formulae and advice on how to make profits out of the global economy. Decades later, new realities show that globalization does not necessarily mean political, cultural, and economic convergence and that, in fact, forces against it are strong. This course seeks to help you understand the forces of globalization and how cross-cultural management and the relationship of a multinational organization to various host countries is becoming more and more critical in today’s global economy. This course begins with the discussion of these issues and global relationships and delves into a deeper understanding of business strategy in today’s global business marketplace. You will be able to: • Understand how we got to the present moment of globalization and why it matters • Understand the complexities of the current globalization, recognizing not all countries are the same • Evaluate the effects of international trade regulations on international business • Evaluate when and why companies operate as multinationals This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Financial Reporting Capstone
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The Capstone is the culminating project in the Financial Reporting Specialization. You will have the opportunity to combine the concepts and techniques obtained through all the courses in this specialization (Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System, Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets, Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities, and Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity) and apply them to a real world accounting project. The Capstone project will be 3 weeks long. You must take the Capstone project class after taking all the other courses in this Specialization.
Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2
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Cloud computing systems today, whether open-source or used inside companies, are built using a common set of core techniques, algorithms, and design philosophies – all centered around distributed systems. Learn about such fundamental distributed computing "concepts" for cloud computing. Some of these concepts include: clouds, MapReduce, key-value/NoSQL stores, classical distributed algorithms, widely-used distributed algorithms, scalability, trending areas, and much, much more! Know how these systems work from the inside out. Get your hands dirty using these concepts with provided homework exercises. In the programming assignments, implement some of these concepts in template code (programs) provided in the C++ programming language. Prior experience with C++ is required. The course also features interviews with leading researchers and managers, from both industry and academia. This course builds on the material covered in the Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1 course.
VLSI CAD Part II: Layout
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You should complete the VLSI CAD Part I: Logic course before beginning this course. A modern VLSI chip is a remarkably complex beast: billions of transistors, millions of logic gates deployed for computation and control, big blocks of memory, embedded blocks of pre-designed functions designed by third parties (called “intellectual property” or IP blocks). How do people manage to design these complicated chips? Answer: a sequence of computer aided design (CAD) tools takes an abstract description of the chip, and refines it step-wise to a final design. This class focuses on the major design tools used in the creation of an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or System on Chip (SoC) design. Our focus in this part of the course is on the key logical and geometric representations that make it possible to map from logic to layout, and in particular, to place, route, and evaluate the timing of large logic networks. Our goal is for students to understand how the tools themselves work, at the level of their fundamental algorithms and data structures. Topics covered will include: technology mapping, timing analysis, and ASIC placement and routing. Recommended Background: Programming experience (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.) and basic knowledge of data structures and algorithms (especially recursive algorithms). An understanding of basic digital design: Boolean algebra, Kmaps, gates and flip flops, finite state machine design. Linear algebra and calculus at the level of a junior or senior in engineering. Elementary knowledge of RC linear circuits (at the level of an introductory physics class).
Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control
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Accounting information is the lifeblood of the organization, as it facilitates and influences operational and strategic decisions intended to achieve organizational goals. Organizations benefit from three decision-oriented roles of accounting: measurement, control, and communication. This course provides an introduction to accounting’s role in helping managers develop and implement, and improve the organization’s strategy. In particular, you will learn how non-financial and financial information is created, organized, and communicated to help managers make strategic decisions, as well as measure strategic success. This course also provides an introduction to accounting as a control function inside the organization, which helps influence the alignment of managers’ and employees’ decisions with organizational goals. You will learn about different types of controls, including process controls, budgets, and performance measurement and evaluation tools and techniques. If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Modern American Poetry
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Twelve experienced faculty members from across the United States present their analyses of ground-breaking modern American poets in richly illustrated video lectures. The course highlights both major poets—from Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson through T.S. Eliot, H.D., Amy Lowell, Hart Crane, Langston Hughes, Muriel Rukeyser, and many others—and influential movements. The course mixes historical overview with close readings of individual poets and poems. Most courses give only one instructor’s point of view. This one matches the diversity of US poetry with lectures by a score of talented faculty. They bring their special perspective to the material while also presenting a coherent view of more than fifty years of US poetry. Throughout the course the lectures are illustrated with vivid images of the events, people, and places mentioned in the poems themselves. Readings by both the poets themselves and experienced faculty highlight the texts. On screen displays of text and quotations make it easy to follow the material. This is a course that takes advantage of the medium to bring you sights and sounds that would be difficult to incorporate in classroom lectures.
Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior
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All goods and services are subject to scarcity at some level, which requires that society develop some allocation mechanism to determine who gets what. Over recorded history, these allocation rules were usually command based, meaning that the king or the emperor would decide. In contemporary times, most countries have turned to market-based allocation systems. In markets, prices act as rationing devices, encouraging or discouraging production and encouraging or discouraging consumption to find an equilibrium allocation of resources. To understand this process, businesses construct demand curves to capture consumer behavior and consider supply curves to capture producer behavior. The resulting equilibrium price “rations” the scarce commodity. You will be able to: • Describe consumer behavior as captured by the demand curve and producer behavior as captured by the supply curve • Define equilibrium and explain the impact of taxes and price controls on market equilibrium • Explain elasticity of demand • Describe cost theory and how firms optimize given the constraints of their own costs and an exogenously given price This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Global Marketing: Cultural Frameworks
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This course reviews the dramatic changes that Globalization has brought to businesses. Markets are growing culturally diverse and companies face the challenge of managing an increasing culturally diverse workforce. It is then increasingly important for managers to incorporate cultural variables into their decision making models. This course enables students to understand how globalization changes consumers and employees at a psychological level. The focus is on understanding that culture exists in people’s minds, as values, beliefs, and ideals, as well as around us in objects, brands, and institutions. The course introduces popular cultural frameworks used by human resource managers and marketing managers. These cultural frameworks will allow students to better understand cross-cultural consumer behavior and suggest ways to more effectively manage organizations across cultural boundaries.
Artificial Intelligence in Financial Planning
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This course delves into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial planning, offering a comprehensive understanding of how AI tools and technologies are transforming the industry. Through three detailed modules, learners will explore the integration of AI in financial planning, innovative AI tools, and the ethical considerations involved. Designed for financial professionals, advisors, and anyone interested in leveraging AI to enhance financial planning and advisory services, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively and ethically incorporate AI into their financial planning practices. Featuring Experts: Mark Friedenthal: Founder and CEO of Tolerisk Dr. Matt Goren: Financial Educator and Consultant Tyrone Ross Jr.: CEO and Co-Founder of Turnqey Labs Charles Clark: Founder of Sales Pistons LLC Mikel Van Cleve: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Rick Williamson: Director of Brand Experience at Redtail/Orion Advisor Technology Kellan Brown: COO / CDO at 100 Women in Finance Johnny Poulsen: CEO and Co-Founder of Income Lab Dr. Julie Ragatz: Vice President of Financial Planning and Advisor Growth at Carson Group This course is a non-credit course that is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. Learn more about online programs and explore ways to work toward a degree program at College of ACES Online Programs at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History
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Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present. Race and ethnicity are ideological and cultural categories that include all groups and individuals. Hence, this course is designed in significant part to take a broad look at the ideology of race and cultural diversity in America’s past and present. The primary focus is on the historical and social relationships among European Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, Latino/as, and Asian/Pacific Americans. Issues of race and ethnicity are examined across different ethno-cultural traditions in order to interweave diverse experiences into a larger synthesis of the meaning of race and ethnicity in American life. In this course, we conceive of “race” and “diversity” as references to the entire American population, even as we recognize that different groups have unique historical experiences resulting in distinctive and even fundamental cultural differences. We treat race and ethnicity as dynamic, complex ideological and cultural processes that shape all social institutions, belief systems, inter-group relationships, and individual experiences.
Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law
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This class deals with the business law topics that appear on the CPA exam: Agency, Contracts, Debtor-Creditor Relationships, Government Regulation of Business, and Business Organizations. Students will gain an understanding of how these areas of the law affect businesses and their operations, with an eye on preparation for the business law portions of the REG section of the CPA exam. By the end of the class, students will be able to identify the legal principles that govern various business situations and apply those principles to an issue to determine the outcome when the law is applied to the facts of a scenario.
Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors
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This course provides an overview of the issue of postharvest loss of grains by exploring essential physical, technical, and social dimensions of postharvest supply chains and loss prevention methods globally. Each year, estimates suggest that 1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted, making postharvest loss a critical global food security and sustainability issue of today. Key knowledge areas are presented including: -An overview of postharvest loss -Supply chain activities such as harvesting, drying, and storage -Economics and markets -An introduction to the network of actors working in this field We face the immense challenge of feeding over 9 billion people by the year 2050. To meet these demands, yields will have to more than double using the same amount of natural resources. In recent years, postharvest loss has been recognized by major institutions including the US government, the United Nations, the CGIAR Research Consortium, and several others as a significant opportunity to impact food security and improve livelihoods. Despite this increased attention, a lack of knowledge, technical capacity, and resources remain obstacles for stakeholders worldwide to act on these issues. This course will, for the first time, provide you as professionals, practitioners, and students, with a comprehensive introduction to postharvest loss processes and begin building capacity for loss prevention worldwide.
Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design
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Human-centered design is an approach that focuses on human needs, goals, and experiences to frame problems, develop solutions, and coordinate resources. Through a series of videos, activities, and reflection, learners will develop an appreciation for the value and impact of human-centered design as well as begin to understand what investment is required to practice it well. The course prepares learners to collaborate with human-centered design practitioners and deepen their own practice. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to - Understand concepts around gathering and synthesizing data about human attitudes, behaviors, and circumstances to match research methods to specific goals and subjects and then synthesize data into actionable frameworks that guide the design process, - Recognize human-centered issues and value understanding people's experiences, - Extract insights from diverse data for effective design, - Communicate ideas clearly to build strong connections and create a well-shaped narrative that integrates human empathy to gain buy-in and cooperation for design solutions, - Create ecosystem maps that identify key stakeholders and strategies to engage stakeholders effectively by considering their unique perspectives and expertise, ultimately leading to inclusive and coordinated actions for successful design implementation, - Generate varied ideas, create prototypes, set goals, ask precise questions, and nurture a safe environment for innovative thinking and solution exploration.
Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation
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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability reporting and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. It emphasizes the integration of sustainability within business operations and effective communication through structured narratives, visual tools, and textual clarity to engage stakeholders and enhance corporate transparency. Participants will learn to navigate ESG ratings, optimize sustainability initiatives, and apply best practices in reporting to improve corporate reputation and investor confidence. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Examine various perspectives on ESG issues, including consumer, investor, and business-to-business, and understand the financial implications and benefits of investing in ESG, as well as the role and methodologies of ESG rating agencies. • Understand key regulatory frameworks and directives related to sustainability and ESG reporting in the USA and Europe, grasp SASB/GRI materiality concepts, and assess the value of assurance in ESG reporting. • Apply tools and methods for comparative analysis of sustainability reporting, identify best practices from leading companies, and recognize and address greenwashing practices and gaps in sustainability reporting. • Map and integrate internal sustainability activities within business processes, collect and manage sustainability data effectively using appropriate tools, and create impactful visualizations to communicate sustainability performance.
Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development
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This course sets out to provide an understanding of theories of learning and development and how these theories relate to educational technology. It has two components. The first is theoretical, in which we attempt to develop an overall frame of reference, locating approaches to the psychology of learning in terms of large paradigm shifts, from ‘behaviorism’ to ‘brain developmentalism’ to ‘social cognitivism’. The second component is practical, in which we will use these theoretical concepts to ‘parse’ a technology-mediated learning environment for its underlying presuppositions. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in the future of education and the "learning society," including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested in exploring future directions for a vocation that is currently undergoing transformation, and community and workplace leaders who regard their mission to be in part "educative." -------------------------------- Related Resources -------------------------------- Online resources are available here: https://newlearningonline.com -------------------------------- Join our Online Communities! -------------------------------- CGScholar (Create an account and join the New Learning community) https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/new-learning/community_updates Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newlearningonline Twitter https://twitter.com/neolearning -------------------------------- Take this Course for Credit at the University of Illinois -------------------------------- This course has the same content and anticipates the same level of contribution by students in the Assessment for Learning course offered to graduate certificate, masters, and doctoral level students in the Learning Design and Leadership Program in the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Of course, in the natu...
Tools for Exploratory Data Analysis in Business
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This course introduces several tools for processing business data to obtain actionable insight. The most important tool is the mind of the data analyst. Accordingly, in this course, you will explore what it means to have an analytic mindset. You will also practice identifying business problems that can be answered using data analytics. You will then be introduced to various software platforms to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data into tools for conducting exploratory data analytics (EDA). Specifically, you will practice using Python to conduct the ETL and EDA processes. The learning outcomes for this course include: 1. Development of an analytic mindset for approaching business problems. 2. The ability to appraise the value of datasets for addressing business problems using summary statistics and data visualizations. 3. The ability to competently operate business analytic software applications for exploratory data analysis.
Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing
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This course teaches how to value and price M&A deals and to choose the optimal financing mix for an M&A deal. The course focuses on all the major types of M&A deals including strategic M&A, private equity leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and restructuring deals such as spinoffs and asset transfers.
Managing the Organization
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This course is intended to help you become a better manager by helping you more fully understand and deal with the complexities and challenges associated with managerial life in organizations. You will learn theories, principles, and frameworks that will help you more effectively manage and lead your organizations. You will be able to: Analyze common managerial challenges and develop solutions to these challenges Use power effectively and strategically to implement organizational change Understand the foundations of organizational culture and decision-making Navigate common decision-making pitfalls and ethical challenges Apply principles of organization management to common challenges of management This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Digital Marketing: Platforms, Data, and Technologies
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Successfully marketing brands today requires a well-balanced blend of art, science, and technology. This course introduces students to the systems and infrastructures that underpin modern digital marketing, from recommendation engines and visual analytics to blockchain-enabled transparency and advanced data measurement frameworks. The goal is to equip learners with the tools and reasoning needed to design, evaluate, and govern marketing technologies that drive personalization, trust, and performance at scale. Digital Marketing/Platforms, Data, and Technologies is the second in a two-part series of complementary courses. It focuses on how marketers use data architectures, algorithms, and integrity systems to understand consumers, predict behavior, and ensure fairness and accountability in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Together, these insights form the technological backbone of modern marketing strategy. This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities
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This course focuses on the recognition, measurement and subsequent accounting for various types of liabilities. The content includes: Current liabilities and contingencies, such as accounts payable, accrued expenses, warranties, and pending litigation Accounting for long-term debt, including the issuance, payment of interest, amortization, and extinguishment of debt instruments. Lease accounting from the perspective of both the lessee and the lessor Pension accounting, including the calculation of benefit obligations, plan assets, and net periodic benefit cost We will discuss the relevant accounting standards and principles used to measure and disclose these items in the financial statements. This course is the third course in the Financial Reporting Specialization offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media
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Whereas the focus of traditional literacy pedagogy has been the written word in its standard and literary forms, this courser expands the scope of literacy learning to encompass contemporary multimodal texts and the wide range of ways of making meaning that occur in different social and cultural contexts. Another course, "Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies" addresses pedagogical aspects of literacies. This "Multimodal Literacies" learning module does not require or expect that participants will have already completed the "Literacy Teaching and Learning" module. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in literacy teaching and learning, including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested in exploring future directions for a vocation that is currently undergoing transformation, and community and workplace leaders who regard their mission to be in part "educative." -------------------------------- Related Resources -------------------------------- Online resources are available here: https://newlearningonline.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Literacies-Mary-Kalantzis/dp/1107578698/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1661288799&refinements=p_27%3ABill+Cope&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Bill+Cope -------------------------------- Join our Online Communities! -------------------------------- CGScholar (Create an account and join the New Learning community) https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/new-learning/community_updates Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newlearningonline Twitter https://twitter.com/neolearning -------------------------------- Take this Course for Credit at the University of Illinois -------------------------------- This course has the same content and anticipates the same level of contribution by students in the Assessment for Learning course offered to graduate certificate, masters, and doctora...
Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies
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This course will analyze currently available technologies for learning. Areas addressed include: learning management systems, intelligent tutors, computer adaptive testing, gamification, simulations, learning in and through social media and peer interaction, universal design for learning, differentiated instruction systems, big data and learning analytics, attention monitoring, and affect-aware systems. Participants will explore the processes for selection and implementation of suitable technologies, the design of electronic learning resources, design and application of digital media in teaching and learning, familiarization with web usability and accessibility, and critical analysis of the benefits of technologies in education. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in the future of education and the "learning society," including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested in exploring future directions for a vocation that is currently undergoing transformation, and community and workplace leaders who regard their mission to be in part "educative." -------------------------------- Related Resources -------------------------------- Online resources are available here: https://newlearningonline.com -------------------------------- Join our Online Communities! -------------------------------- CGScholar (Create an account and join the New Learning community) https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/new-learning/community_updates Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newlearningonline Twitter https://twitter.com/neolearning -------------------------------- Take this Course for Credit at the University of Illinois -------------------------------- This course has the same content and anticipates the same level of contribution by students in the Assessment for Learning course offered to graduate certificate, masters, and...
Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective
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This course explores wetland conservation through legal, ecological, and policy perspectives. Learners will examine the regulatory roles of federal, state, and local governments, with a focus on the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Global conservation efforts, including the Ramsar Convention, will be analyzed in relation to sustainability objectives. Through case studies, learners will assess factors shaping wetland management, the role of community participation, and adaptation to climate change. The course also evaluates engineering-based and hybrid solutions for enhancing wetland resilience. By the end, learners will develop a critical understanding of wetland conservation challenges and strategies in both U.S. and international contexts. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://acesonline.illinois.edu/.
Financial Accounting: Foundations
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In this course, you will learn the foundations of financial accounting information. You will start your journey with a general overview of what financial accounting information is and the main financial statements. You will then learn how to code financial transactions in financial accounting language. In the meantime, you will learn about the most important concept in contemporary financial accounting: accrual accounting. You will then critically analyze how firms recognize revenues. Finally, you will finish the course with an analysis of accounting for short-term assets, where you will go into detail on how firms account for accounts receivable and inventories. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Understand the main financial statements and the financial information • Write a financial transaction in financial accounting language and understand how this impacts the main financial statements • Understand how accrual accounting and fundamental accounting concepts work • Understand revenue recognition principles and how they impact the main financial statements • Account for accounts receivable and inventories. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and go to onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Cloud Computing Project
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Note: You should complete all the other courses in this Specialization before beginning this course. This six-week long Project course of the Cloud Computing Specialization will allow you to apply the learned theories and techniques for cloud computing from the previous courses in the Specialization, including Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1, Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 2, Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1, Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 2, and Cloud Networking.
Leadership and Influence
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The only thing you get to change is yourself, and in the prerequisites to this course we’ve given you real tools to do that. Now, use those tools to influence the course of your future, your team's future, and your organization's future. Make a plan for yourself that will help you help others, and learn skills to make it happen. Listening and being sure of your values underpins everything that comes with professional influencer and leadership soft skills. We’ll go on to look at self-assessment and leadership planning, negotiation, addressing and resolving conflict, and successfully identifying and promoting circumstances you want. After this course, you will be able to: state your own mission and plan with confidence negotiate and persuade deal with difficult people contribute to crafting a working environment you want to work in The prerequisites for this course are Courses One and Two of the Specialization "Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work".
Project Execution and Control
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The focus of this course is on the process of managing projects. After planning is done, we need to know how to successfully execute the plan and deliver within the allocated timeframe and cost. This course will focus on how execution and progress evaluation is performed in a waterfall approach, as well as the agile approach to project management. The goal is to learn the tools and techniques offered by both of these approaches and empower the project managers to utilize what works for a given project.
Cannabis Harvest & Curing
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Cannabis Harvest & Curing is designed for both novice and experienced growers to enhance their skill in cultivating high-quality cannabis. Students will explore best practices for determining the optimal harvest time, understanding trichome maturity, and employing proper trimming techniques to ensure the integrity of the plant. This course delves into dry and wet trimming, the curing process, and storing methods to maximize flavor, potency, and overall quality. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and insight to execute a successful harvest and curing of cannabis.
Healthcare Innovation: Need/Opportunity Identification
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This course offers a comprehensive and structured approach to identifying, validating, prioritizing, and selecting unmet, underserved, and unarticulated needs in healthcare, laying the foundation for meaningful, evidence-based innovation. Using a combination of real-world examples, stakeholder perspectives, and practical tools, learners will explore how to uncover high-impact opportunities that align with clinical, organizational, and policy priorities. Emphasizing both critical thinking and creative problem-solving, the course equips learners to assess the significance, feasibility, and strategic relevance of healthcare challenges, ultimately guiding them toward selecting the right opportunities for innovation. Whether learners plan to work in clinical care, health-tech startups, public health, or healthcare management, this course provides them with foundational tools to recognize and act on the right opportunities for innovation that are feasible, relevant, and aligned with stakeholder needs and systemic realities.
Machine Learning Algorithms with Python in Business Analytics
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One of the most exciting aspects of business analytics is finding patterns in the data using machine learning algorithms. In this course you will gain a conceptual foundation for why machine learning algorithms are so important and how the resulting models from those algorithms are used to find actionable insight related to business problems. Some algorithms are used for predicting numeric outcomes, while others are used for predicting the classification of an outcome. Other algorithms are used for creating meaningful groups from a rich set of data. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to describe when each algorithm should be used. You will also be given the opportunity to use Python to run these algorithms and communicate the results.
Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk
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Learners will examine risk management strategies for crop production, discuss techniques and programs to mitigate financial risk, and describe the types of rental agreements for agricultural land use. Learners will also explore traditional and innovative risk management strategies used in agricultural food production. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Multistate Taxation
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This course will examine state and local tax laws prevalent in the United States today. The course will consider the historical progression of state and local taxation, the power of states to tax (and the limitations on that power), and planning strategies for minimizing the impact of state and local taxation. Discussions will focus on income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. If you enjoy this course, consider enrolling in our online graduate Accounting program. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, consistently ranked as one of the nation's top three accounting programs, now offers a master’s in accounting at a very affordable tuition rate and is completely online. The iMSA is a full Master of Accountancy program and students graduate with an MS that is highly recognized. Try an open course or two, then apply for admission into the credit-bearing version as you may be eligible to take credit-bearing courses during the application process. If you are missing any prerequisites for the full degree, you can complete Coursera courses to demonstrate readiness and strengthen your application for the iMSA. For more information on this exciting iMSA online program, refer to this link: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/imsa
اللغة والمفاهيم التنظيمية
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ستتعلم في هذه الدورة التدريبية كيفية التواصل باستخدام لغة ومفاهيم وأطر تنظيمية مشتركة مفيدة لاتخاذ القرارات وحل المشكلات. ستساعدك مهارات العمل المهنية المرتبطة بمفاهيم الأعمال واللغة المكتسبة من خلال هذه الدورة التدريبية على تحقيق النجاح في العمل في أي مؤسسة.
Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process I
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Innovating in healthcare requires more than just a great idea—it demands a deep understanding of market needs, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory challenges. This course takes you through the full healthcare innovation process, from identifying critical gaps in care to developing and evaluating new products and processes. Through real-world case studies and practical insights, you’ll explore how to balance cost, quality, and usability while integrating technology trends and user feedback. You’ll also gain key skills in market analysis, demand forecasting, financial assessment, and stakeholder engagement—essential tools for turning healthcare innovations into viable solutions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or business leader, this course will equip you with the strategic mindset to drive impactful change in the industry.
Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Immerse yourself in the exciting realm of food regulations and labeling with our comprehensive course, perfect for learners and professionals aiming to enhance their skills. Discover the fascinating history and critical importance of food regulations and learn how key government agencies shape the food industry. Uncover the secrets behind the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA), master the art of identifying food allergens, and explore specialty labeling options that can set products apart in the market. This course goes beyond the basics, offering insights into making impactful nutrition claims and understanding the concept of GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe). You'll also delve into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and learn how it ensures the safety of our food supply. With expert-led videos, engaging discussions, and practical examples, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to navigate and influence the food regulatory landscape effectively. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Food Regulations, Nutrition Policy, and Personalized Nutrition Certificate," that can be counted toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online @ aces.illinois.edu/online.
The Future of Healthcare and Emerging Trends
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course delves into transformative ideas reshaping healthcare delivery. It explores emerging business and medical practice models and the impact of novel information technology, examining how these advancements disrupt existing practices and beliefs. Emphasis is placed on evaluating these innovations to effectively balance cost, quality, and access. Additionally, the course offers practical insights into managing change within the intricate healthcare landscape.
Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides an analytical framework to help you evaluate key problems in a structured fashion and will equip you with tools to better manage the uncertainties that pervade and complicate business processes. Specifically, you will learn how to summarize data and learn concepts of frequency, normal distribution, statistical studies, sampling, and confidence intervals. While you will be introduced to some of the science of what is being taught, the focus will be on applying the methodologies. This will be accomplished through the use of Excel and data sets from different disciplines, allowing you to see the use of statistics in a range of settings. The course will focus not only on explaining these concepts, but also understanding and interpreting the results obtained. You will be able to: • Summarize large data sets in graphical, tabular, and numerical forms • Understand the significance of proper sampling and why one can rely on sample information • Understand why normal distribution can be used in a wide range of settings • Use sample information to make inferences about the population with a certain level of confidence about the accuracy of the estimations • Use Excel for statistical analysis This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Pest & Disease Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will cover the most common pests and diseases afflicting cannabis plants and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Disease Management will cover the most common diseases affecting cannabis plants, most notably Gray Mold, Powdery Mildew, and the Tobacco Mosaic Virus or TMV for short. In addition, root diseases and other types of diseases will also be covered briefly. Pest Management focuses on the most common pests affecting cannabis plants, most notably mites, thrips, and various other pests. Furthermore, standard practices and biological control methods are included as well. Finally, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) will begin with a comprehensive definition, delve into a breakdown of each step in the process, and conclude with an overview of biological control methods and important spraying guidelines.
Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course aims at assisting you in interpreting financial accounting information related to advanced issues in inter-corporate investments. The course will cover four main topics over four modules: (i) accounting for spinoffs and equity carveouts, (ii) accounting for leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, (iii) tax considerations in inter-corporate investments, and (iv) financial statement analysis in the presence of inter-corporate investments. The course will be useful for students to understand complex organizational structures through the lens of financial accounting information and will benefit investors, analysts, bankers, consultants, managers, and any deal-makers.
Managing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn about why and how supply chains become susceptible to a disruption. We will examine this by discussing supply side and demand side issues, primary supply chain flows, complexity, risk management and a combination of solid theoretical supply chain perspectives and current real-world stories. You will learn about the structural, relational and operational factors that come into play during a supply chain disruption and the mechanisms for the effective management of these factors. Your understanding will be enhanced through examples from manufacturing and health contexts, and the PPE supply chain disruption during COVID-19.
Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Thriving in the Information Age compels organizations to deploy information as an actual business asset, not as an IT asset or merely as a business byproduct. This demands creativity in conceiving and implementing new ways to generate economic benefits from the wide array of information assets available to an organization. Unfortunately, information too frequently is underappreciated and therefore underutilized. This first course in the two-part Infonomics series provides a non-technical perspective on and methods for understanding and taking advantage of information’s unique economic characteristics. Starting with dissecting whether the information is or isn’t an asset or even property, students will begin to appreciate the challenges and opportunities with treating it as one. Then the course examines how information behaves in the context of various familiar micro-economic concepts, and what can be gleaned from this to improve the way information is managed and leveraged. This leads to exploring the various ways information can generate economic benefits—or be monetized, including how various styles of business analytics can increase information’s potential and realized value for organizations.
Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will develop and strengthen your capacity to lead and recognize leadership exhibited by others in your organization. The professional business skills related to leadership gained through this course will help you to succeed working in any organization.
Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will explore the earlier stages of the entrepreneurial venture process across four modules. The modules will examine the nature of growth and error in entrepreneurial settings and how to manage resources in those settings. In addition, the modules will explore the emergence of entrepreneurial opportunities, the formulation of ideas in relation to those opportunities, and how those opportunities and ideas influence entrepreneurial phenomena. Finally, the course will focus on how business concepts underlie compelling entrepreneurial missions that provide guidance to the evolution of a venture’s business model and future strategic planning. You will be able to: Develop a foundational understanding of the entrepreneurial process Consider the relationship between growth and error Understand how particular opportunities influence entrepreneurial phenomena This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides an analytical framework to help you evaluate key problems in a structured fashion and will equip you with tools to better manage the uncertainties that pervade and complicate business processes. To this end, the course aims to cover statistical ideas that apply to managers by discussing two basic themes: first, is recognizing and describing variations present in everything around us, and then modeling and making decisions in the presence of these variations. The fundamental concepts studied in this course will reappear in many other classes and business settings. Our focus will be on interpreting the meaning of the results in a business and managerial setting. While you will be introduced to some of the science of what is being taught, the focus will be on applying the methodologies. This will be accomplished through use of Excel and using data sets from many different disciplines, allowing you to see the use of statistics in very diverse settings. The course will focus not only on explaining these concepts but also understanding the meaning of the results obtained. You will be able to: • Test for beliefs about a population • Compare differences between populations • Use linear regression model for prediction • Use Excel for statistical analysis This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Global Impact: Multiculturalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course embarks on the journey of understanding multicultural marketing's essentials. It elaborates on how culture influences consumer behavior and decision-making, and it explores the roles of multicultural consumer segments, generational and regional subcultures. The course imparts knowledge of various advertising strategies tailored for multicultural markets and discusses concepts like bilingual use, frame-switching, and communication channels' significance. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: understand how culture influences consumer behavior and decision-making processes, identify and describe the roles of multicultural consumer segments, generational, and regional subcultures in marketing, analyze and apply various advertising strategies tailored for multicultural markets, recognize the effects of bilingual use and frame-switching in advertising communication, appreciate the importance of different communication channels in multicultural marketing campaigns, -evaluate real-world multicultural marketing campaigns, identifying their strengths and areas for improvement, develop skills to create culturally responsive marketing strategies that acknowledge and appeal to the cultural backgrounds of diverse consumer segments, and enhance your multicultural marketing acumen, preparing you for leadership roles in culturally diverse business environments.
Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
NOTE: Course Update Coming Soon! We’re currently updating this course to reflect major changes to U.S. tax law made by the 2025 legislation commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. An updated version of the course will launch in early 2026, with revised lessons, examples, and explanations that align with the new law. In the meantime, please note that some content may reflect pre-2025 rules. This course examines the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to property transactions of business owners and shareholders. Topics include cost recovery, such as depreciation, amortization, and depletion; calculation of realized versus recognized gains and losses; evaluation of the potential tax effects of nontaxable exchanges; and the combining, or netting, gains and losses that are different in nature. Assignments facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills.
Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course, Instructional Design Foundations, introduces learners to the conceptual and theoretical foundations of instructional design as well as the analysis aspect of instructional systems design in order to create an innovative instructional solution to performance problems in organizations. This particular course also introduces learners to concepts covered in the Instructional Design MasterTrack Certificate. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: ●Describe the major concepts of instructional systems design ●Describe the major learning and instructional theories ●Describe the process of instructional design and instructional design models ●Describe various analysis activities for instructional design
Taxation of Business Entities II: Pass-Through Entities
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides an introduction to the U.S. federal income taxation of pass-through business entities, including Subchapter S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. The course focuses on the relevant provisions of Subchapters S and K of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as related Treasury Regulations and judicial opinions, governing the formation, operation, and termination of pass-through entities. Practical in-class study problems facilitate self-discovery of technical tax knowledge along with the development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes.
Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
What is a genome? A genome contains all of the information that a cell needs to develop, function, and reproduce itself, and all the information needed for those cells to come together to form a person, plant, or animal. Genomes contain an organism’s complete set of genes, and also the even tinier genetic structures that help regulate when and how those genes are used. The ability to regrow a torn ligament, the clues that might predict the onset of mental illness, the nutritional potential of crops, and even the history of life itself, are all encoded in genomes. By taking this course, you will discover how scientists are deciphering the language of genomes to learn how to develop sustainable food and fuel supplies, improve disease treatment and prevention, and protect our environment. Professor Robinson is the main instructor for this course. In addition, each module features several guest instructors. These guest instructors come from diverse fields of study—biology, physics, computer science, and many others—and pursue diverse research goals, yet they share a common interest in genomic approaches and technologies. The guest instructors include: Elizabeth (Lisa) Ainsworth, Associate Professor of Plant Biology Mark Band, Director of the Functional Genomics Facility Alison Bell, Associate Professor of Animal Biology Jenny Drnevich, Functional Genomics Bioinformatics Specialist with High-Performance Biological Computing Christopher Fields, Associate Director of High-Performance Biological Computing Bruce Fouke, Director of the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center Glenn Fried, Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Core Facilities Nigel Goldenfeld, Professor of Physics Brendan Harley, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Alvaro Hernandez, Director of the High-Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Facility Victor Jongeneel, former NCSA Director of Bioinformatics and former Director of High-Performance ...
Managing Professional Work Teams
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
We often think that managing people looks like a charismatic and courageous person effective enough to be in front pointing out to everyone the direction the group should take, while others follow behind. However, in today’s world (where the difference between supervisors and employees is smaller than ever), leaders are just as often teammates and collaborators as they are supervisors and managers who can hire and fire their team at will. This course is an introduction for how managers can construct and supervise individuals who work as a team to get their work done quickly and effectively – where all individuals add unique value and skill. Taught by an internationally recognized expert in leadership and team development, this course is helpful to anyone interested in the basics of supervising other humans in work and community settings. If you already consider yourself more advanced, this short course might help to remind you of basic strategies and concepts you may have gotten away from. Each short video and reading is designed to be practical, clear, and backed by the latest research in management and leadership development.
Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
NOTE: You should complete the Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System course or be familiar with the concepts taught there before beginning this course. This course is the second course in a five-course Financial Reporting Specialization that covers the collection, processing, and communication of accounting information (via financial reports) about economic entities to interested parties (i.e., managers and external stakeholders such as stockholders and creditors). To gain the most relevant knowledge from these courses, learners should have taken a basic accounting course prior to this Specialization (which can be done through Coursera courses, such as any accounting course from the Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/accounting-fundamentals). This Specialization focuses on accounting concepts, principles and theory with an emphasis on problems that arise in applying these concepts for external reporting purposes. Specific emphasis is placed on measurement of assets, liabilities, equities and income, as well as disclosure of additional information that may assist users understand the financial reports. In this course, we will begin our review of key asset categories underlying the Balance Sheet concepts that were introduced in the previous course. We will begin our trek down the Balance Sheet by reviewing cash and receivables, which are normally the two assets listed first. We will continue our trek down the Balance Sheet by looking at inventory and long-lived assets, which are normally two of the largest asset values. We will review the measurement and reporting issues involving Inventories and the corresponding cost of goods sold expense in the Income Statement. In the latter half of this course we will conclude our review of key asset categories by looking at both tangible and intangible long-lived assets that are so vital to the production of goods and services. This will e...
Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Welcome to the Cloud Computing Applications course, the first part of a two-course series designed to give you a comprehensive view on the world of Cloud Computing and Big Data! In this first course we cover a multitude of technologies that comprise the modern concept of cloud computing. Cloud computing is an information technology revolution that has just started to impact many enterprise computing systems in major ways, and it will change the face of computing in the years to come. We start the first week by introducing some major concepts in cloud computing, the economics foundations of it and we introduce the concept of big data. We also cover the concept of software defined architectures, and how virtualization results in cloud infrastructure and how cloud service providers organize their offerings. In week two, we cover virtualization and containers with deeper focus, including lectures on Docker, JVM and Kubernates. We finish up week two by comparing the infrastructure as a service offering by the big three: Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Week three moves to higher level of cloud offering, including platform as a service, mobile backend as a service and even serverless architectures. We also talk about some of the cloud middleware technologies that are fundamental to cloud based applications such as RPC and REST, JSON and load balancing. Week three also covers metal as a service (MaaS), where physical machines are provisioned in a cloud environment. Week four introduces higher level cloud services with special focus on cloud storage services. We introduce Hive, HDFS and Ceph as pure Big Data Storage and file systems, and move on to cloud object storage systems, virtual hard drives and virtual archival storage options. As discussion on Dropbox cloud solution wraps up week 4 and the course.
القيادة
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
في هذه الدورة التدريبية، ستنمي وتعزز قدرتك على القيادة وتتعرف على سمات القيادة التي يظهرها الآخرون في مؤسستك. ستساعدك مهارات الأعمال المهنية المتعلقة بالقيادة المكتسبة عبر هذه الدورة التدريبية على النجاح في أي مؤسسة.
Travail d'équipe et créativité
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Dans ce cours, vous améliorerez votre capacité de travailler de manière créative au sein de n'importe quelle organisation, vous apprendrez à comprendre l'importance et le rôle du travail d'équipe au sein de l'organisation et vous développerez des compétences qui vous différencieront en tant que membre d’une équipe. Les compétences professionnelles liées au travail d'équipe et à la créativité que vous allez acquérir grâce à ce cours vous aideront à réussir dans n'importe quelle organisation.
Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used. Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations will require you to think critically about issues for which there can be more than one “correct” answer. Hence, your analysis and conclusions must be based on sound assumptions and well-constructed analysis and arguments.
Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Most people make the incorrect assumption that economics is ONLY the study of money. My primary goal in this course is to shatter this belief. During this course, we will be addressing the above questions as well as many more relating to: -the environment -love and marriage -crime -labor markets -education -politics -sports -business My main goal is to show you the way economists think and how to use this analytical system to answer questions related not only to these and other important human issues but to anything you end up doing with your life after this class. After all, as you will quickly find out, I believe that everything is economics!
Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of dairy cattle nutrition, focusing on feeding strategies for cows, calves, and heifers. Students will learn to formulate diets, identify key nutritional markers, and understand the impact of dietary choices on health and reproduction. The course covers colostrum management, liquid feeding strategies, and nutrient interactions to optimize dairy cow productivity. Expert instructors guide learners through practical applications, ensuring a thorough understanding of feeding practices during critical periods like the transition phase. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course builds on previous concepts and outlines strategies and tactics for forming, financing, and launching a new venture. Topics to be addressed will include building the new venture’s initial management team, identifying and reaching out to early customers, developing financial plans, raising startup and initial growth financing, and preparing for and managing rapid growth. You will be able to: Develop an understanding of what is required in a new venture Create a plan to identify and approach your first customers Build financial projections for the new venture Understand how to raise equity capital for the new venture Monitor the health and scalability of a new venture This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Visualization for Data Journalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
While telling stories with data has been part of the news practice since its earliest days, it is in the midst of a renaissance. Graphics desks which used to be deemed as “the art department,” a subfield outside the work of newsrooms, are becoming a core part of newsrooms’ operation. Those people (they often have various titles: data journalists, news artists, graphic reporters, developers, etc.) who design news graphics are expected to be full-fledged journalists and work closely with reporters and editors. The purpose of this class is to learn how to think about the visual presentation of data, how and why it works, and how to doit the right way. We will learn how to make graphs like The New York Times, Vox, Pew, and FiveThirtyEight. In the end, you can share–embed your beautiful charts in publications, blog posts, and websites. This course assumes you understand basic coding skills, preferably Python. However, we also provide a brief review on Python in Module 1, in case you want to refresh yourself on the basics and perform simple data analysis.
Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, revolutionizing business operations, and redefining decision-making. To stay ahead in an AI-driven world, professionals must understand its advanced applications. This course takes you beyond the basics, exploring the cutting-edge infrastructure, autonomous systems, robotics, and business strategies that define the future of AI. Delve into the powerful computing technologies behind AI, from CPUs and GPUs to cloud computing and quantum breakthroughs. Understand how AI-driven automation is reshaping industries, from self-driving vehicles and aviation to robotics in manufacturing, healthcare, and beyond. Explore AI’s impact on finance, marketing, supply chain management, and human resources, while tackling ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and the evolving role of AI in society. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast, this course provides the insights and expertise needed to harness AI’s full potential. Join us and take the next step in mastering AI’s most advanced capabilities.
Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The capstone for the specialization will provide a learning experience that integrates across all the courses within it. It will involve analysis of a situation concerning a new enterprise – a venture of one’s own or within a larger organization – to develop the current business model and compare against alternative business models so as to identify potential opportunities and challenges.
Strategic Value and Leadership in Internal Audit
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will focus on developing advanced leadership skills and enhancing internal audit strategies to align with the evolving demands of the modern business environment. The modules will empower you to manage high-performing audit teams, drive continuous improvement, and position internal audit as a forward-thinking, value-adding function within your organization.
Getting Started with CyberGIS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is intended to introduce students to CyberGIS—Geospatial Information Science and Systems (GIS)—based on advanced cyberinfrastructure as well as the state of the art in high-performance computing, big data, and cloud computing in the context of geospatial data science. Emphasis is placed on learning the cutting-edge advances of cyberGIS and its underlying geospatial data science principles.
Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In a world defined by rapid change, innovation waits for no one. Navigating Disruptions and Emerging Technologies helps you understand, anticipate, and lead through transformation. Explore how technologies like AI, immersive computing, and probabilistic forecasting are reshaping industries—and learn how to think like a futurist. You’ll master frameworks for evaluating innovation, apply data-driven foresight to complex decisions, and build essential human skills in critical thinking, communication, and ethical leadership. Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or educator, this course will help you move beyond reacting to disruption—to shaping the future with confidence and purpose.
Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course explores the ways firms overcome challenges when operating globally – a process characterized for its complexity and uncertainty. Corporations trying to succeed in the global economy need to develop different types of strategies depending on where they are conducting business or industry they are in. You will be able to: • -Determine the best strategy to follow when expanding globally • -Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of those strategies • -Develop appropriate responses to external pressures. This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will further examine how businesses create value for customers. In Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy, you learned the major elements of the marketing mix - product policy, channels of distribution, communication, and pricing - and saw how they fit within different analytical frameworks that are useful to managers. In this course, you will complete a more detailed analysis of these elements in order to conduct a thorough strategic analysis of marketing opportunities and to communicate marketing decisions. This will enable you to see “marketing in action” in the business world. You will be able to: • Define all elements of the marketing mix and explain the role each element plays in creating value • Compare different pricing models • Evaluate the use of different channels of distribution by existing businesses • Critique advertising execution • Create a persuasive advertising piece This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Cluster Analysis in Data Mining
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Discover the basic concepts of cluster analysis, and then study a set of typical clustering methodologies, algorithms, and applications. This includes partitioning methods such as k-means, hierarchical methods such as BIRCH, and density-based methods such as DBSCAN/OPTICS. Moreover, learn methods for clustering validation and evaluation of clustering quality. Finally, see examples of cluster analysis in applications.
Mastering Team Dynamics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Managing and working with other people in professional environments involves a number of complex skills and behaviors to be successful – things like creating productive communication climates, managing inter-team conflict, negotiating power and influence techniques, making decisions, and more. This course is an introduction for how managers successfully build productive and durable dynamics for their teams to work together more smoothly and productively. Taught by an internationally recognized expert in leadership and team development, this course is helpful to anyone interested in the fundamentals of building strong teams and managing them in work and community settings. If you already consider yourself more advanced, this short course might help to remind you of basic strategies and concepts you may have gotten away from. Each short video and reading is designed to be practical, clear, and backed by the latest research in management and leadership development. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://acesonline.illinois.edu/
Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course explores financial planning and investment strategies across the consumer lifecycle. It covers investment theories, cognitive biases, and their impact on financial decisions. You'll analyze case studies to understand wealth building, evaluate financial planning and wealth management strategies, and discuss generational wealth transfer. The course also examines financial strategies for those in their 40s and 50s, considering retirement savings and alternative investments. Finally, it assesses the role of private market and non-traditional investments in early wealth accumulation. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing" that can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Creativity requires us to collaborate with others, and this course helps you be a better creative collaborator. We need to be able to pitch our creative ideas so that others are excited rather than baffled or dismissive by them. We need to be able to evaluate the ideas of others so we identify rather than miss creative solutions. We need to be able to work with our teams such that creativity thrives rather than is suppressed. This course addresses each of these needs, identifying challenges and providing guidance for effective performance. The end result is guidance on how to foster effective creative collaboration. You will be able to: -Design pitches for innovative ideas to build excitement and clarity -Evaluate the pitches of others to identify great new ideas -Lead groups to foster effective collaboration for innovation This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries, reshaping business strategies, and transforming the way we work. Are you ready to understand AI’s potential and harness its power? In this engaging online course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of AI, from its historical roots to cutting-edge innovations in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI. Through real-world applications and expert insights, you’ll discover how AI models work, how businesses are leveraging AI, and what the future holds for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). But AI isn’t just about technology—it’s about impact. That’s why this course also explores the ethical challenges, regulatory considerations, and societal implications of AI. By the end, you’ll gain the critical knowledge needed to confidently navigate the evolving AI landscape. Whether you’re a business professional, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this course is designed to equip you with practical insights and a strong foundation in AI. Join us today and take the first step toward mastering the future of AI!
Ordered Data Structures
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn new data structures for efficiently storing and retrieving data that is structured in an ordered sequence. Such data includes an alphabetical list of names, a family tree, a calendar of events or an inventory organized by part numbers. The specific data structures covered by this course include arrays, linked lists, queues, stacks, trees, binary trees, AVL trees, B-trees and heaps. This course also shows, through algorithm complexity analysis, how these structures enable the fastest algorithms to search and sort data.
Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Innovation strategy is about creating unique value for consumers by delivering a great product that satisfies their needs. This course introduces the fundamental strategy concepts and tools that enable firms to manage technological innovations for competitive advantage. It does so by first considering the sources of technological change and how to leverage technologies to create firm value. It then examines the various mechanisms for extracting value from technologies, both legal (e.g., patents, trade secrecy, etc.) and strategic (e.g., lead time, complementary assets, etc.). We will explore the fundamentals of technology strategy through readings and case studies in both established and entrepreneurial firms across a range of technology-based industries. You will be able to: Learn fundamental strategy concepts and frameworks for technology-based firms Apply theories and frameworks toward the analysis and formulation of strategies for creating and capturing value through technological innovations Develop an ability to think strategically and make decisions under uncertainty and risk Develop skills in performing analytic research and preparing professional reports Develop skills in managing diverse teams and working under time and resource constraints This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
3D Printing Software
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will demonstrate how to use 3D printing software to create digital designs that can be turned into physical objects. It will also demonstrate how 3D scanners work to turn physical objects into digital designs. This course is hands-on in nature and will provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through two popular 3D modeling programs, Tinkercad and Fusion 360. Learners who complete this course will be able to use 3D software to design a wide variety of objects for both personal and professional use. In addition, learners who enroll in the course certificate will receive extended free access to Fusion 360 (provided by Autodesk). Please copy/paste the following links to your browser's search bar to view the requirements for each of the following software elements used in this course: Sketchbook: https://support.sketchbook.com/hc/en-us/articles/209671938-SketchBook-Desktop-System-Requirements Tinkercad: https://support.tinkercad.com/hc/en-us/articles/205849108-What-are-Tinkercad-s-Browser-and-Platform-requirements- Autodesk Fusion 360: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html Sketchfab: https://help.sketchfab.com/hc/en-us/articles/203059088-Compatibility 123D Catch: Same as Tinkercad
3D Printing Hardware
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will provide an in-depth exploration of desktop 3D printing hardware. It will examine the history of desktop 3D printing and demonstrate how 3D printers are made and how they work. This course will also provide step-by-step instructions for how to use and repair a 3D printer. It will also explore the different types of materials that can be 3D printed and will demonstrate how you can create various objects using these tools and materials. Learners who complete this course will be able to successfully operate, repair, and upgrade a 3D printer. In addition, learners who enroll in the course certificate will be able to purchase a desktop 3D printer at a discounted price (provided by Ultimaker). If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Central Banks and Monetary Policy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The purpose of this course is to provide you with an understanding of central bank policies and how such policies affect financial markets and the economy. The main aim of this course is to provide you with insights about the macroeconomic relationships between interest rates, inflation, and unemployment that allow you to assess central bank actions and appreciate how this action will affect the economy. The ability to extract relevant information from financial market and economic data about the macroeconomic environment and central bank actions is an important skill that will be useful for your decision-marking in your professional career and your personal financial choices.
Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Welcome to the Cloud Computing Applications course, the second part of a two-course series designed to give you a comprehensive view on the world of Cloud Computing and Big Data! In this second course we continue Cloud Computing Applications by exploring how the Cloud opens up data analytics of huge volumes of data that are static or streamed at high velocity and represent an enormous variety of information. Cloud applications and data analytics represent a disruptive change in the ways that society is informed by, and uses information. We start the first week by introducing some major systems for data analysis including Spark and the major frameworks and distributions of analytics applications including Hortonworks, Cloudera, and MapR. By the middle of week one we introduce the HDFS distributed and robust file system that is used in many applications like Hadoop and finish week one by exploring the powerful MapReduce programming model and how distributed operating systems like YARN and Mesos support a flexible and scalable environment for Big Data analytics. In week two, our course introduces large scale data storage and the difficulties and problems of consensus in enormous stores that use quantities of processors, memories and disks. We discuss eventual consistency, ACID, and BASE and the consensus algorithms used in data centers including Paxos and Zookeeper. Our course presents Distributed Key-Value Stores and in memory databases like Redis used in data centers for performance. Next we present NOSQL Databases. We visit HBase, the scalable, low latency database that supports database operations in applications that use Hadoop. Then again we show how Spark SQL can program SQL queries on huge data. We finish up week two with a presentation on Distributed Publish/Subscribe systems using Kafka, a distributed log messaging system that is finding wide use in connecting Big Data and streaming applications together to form complex systems. Week three moves to fast data...
Teamwork and Creativity
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will enhance your ability and opportunity to work creatively within any organization, learn to understand the importance and role of teamwork within the organization, and develop skills that differentiate yourself as a team player. The professional business skills related to teamwork and creativity gained through this course will help you to succeed working in any organization.
Introduction to Financial Analysis - The "Why?"
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn the foundations important to developing and implementing a financially analytic mindset. This course introduces the foundations of financial analysis, beginning with the first question: what is financial analysis? You will learn about the importance of adopting and applying a financial perspective. You will learn about accounting and finance principles and fundamentals. Accounting principles allow for the creation of consistent and reliable financial information. Key fundamentals of finance facilitate the use of a financially analytic mindset in different settings, including corporate and organizational, investment opportunities, and entrepreneurial settings. Ultimately, from this course, you will take away a strong foundational understanding of financial analysis, on which you can build further knowledge and skills related to financial analysis of organizations and organizational decisions and scenarios.
Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will explore advanced topics in financial accounting. You will start your journey with accounting for assets with more than a 1-year life. You will learn in detail how firms account for fixed assets. You will then move on to the financing of assets and discuss accounting for liabilities. The course will continue with an in-depth exploration of shareholders’ equity. Finally, you will critically evaluate the preparation, components, and analysis of the cash flows statement. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to • account for fixed assets, • understand accounting for liabilities, • evaluate shareholders’ equity section of a balance sheet, and • understand preparation and information provided by cash flows statement. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In markets, prices act as rationing devices, encouraging or discouraging production and consumption to find an equilibrium. In this course, you will learn to construct demand curves to capture consumer behavior and supply curves to capture producer behavior. The resulting equilibrium price “rations” the scarce commodity. Additionally, the course examines the ways in which markets are subject government intervention and the impacts of these interventions. You will be able to: • Explain how different market structures result in different resource allocations • Model the impact of external shocks to a particular market structure and demonstrate the new equilibrium price and quantity after the impact of this external shock has played out • Evaluate the efficiency of an equilibrium • Explain when and why the government might intervene with regulatory authority or antitrust litigation to lessen inefficiencies in some markets • Describe how information problems can cause inefficient outcomes • Understand externalities and consider optimal government response to these market failures This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Sustainable Business Enterprises
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will explore current challenges and opportunities facing firms in the area of environmental sustainability. It will begin with an introduction to sustainability, with a particular focus on how environmental sustainability is relevant to business. Topics such as unsustainable consumption/consumer behavior, market research on sustainable product design , and sustainable value chains and communications will be covered. We will also cover the bottom-up approach in terms of immersion, emersion, and design as applied to sustainable business enterprise. The course concludes with a summary of insights on global challenges in business, with particular focus on poverty and the environment. You will be able to: • Understand the importance of sustainability for business • Analyze specific topics including consumer behavior, market research, product design, value chains and communications using the sustainability lens in business • Design solutions and develop enterprise plans for sustainable business initiatives • Apply the bottom-up approach for sustainable business initiatives in varied contexts This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Éthique, culture et perspectives mondiales
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Ce cours va vous permettre d'acquérir une compréhension approfondie de l'importance et du rôle de l'éthique au sein de l'organisation et au-delà de son cadre. En outre, il vous permettra de comprendre les avantages et les défis d'une culture diversifiée et des différentes perspectives mondiales en évolution. Les compétences commerciales professionnelles associées à l'éthique, à la culture et aux perspectives mondiales obtenues grâce à ce cours vous aideront à travailler avec succès dans n'importe quelle organisation.
Le marketing dans un monde numérique
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Ce cours aborde la manière dont les nouveaux outils numériques (Internet, smartphones, impression 3D) révolutionnent le monde du marketing en modifiant les rôles et les habitudes des entreprises comme des clients. Avec plus de 500 000 étudiants, le cours « Le marketing dans un monde numérique » est l’un des plus populaires de Coursera, et Class Central le considère comme l’un des 50 meilleurs MOOC de tous les temps (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/). Vous pourrez : • Comprendre comment les outils numériques modifient la nature du marketing • Expliquer comment les outils numériques permettent aux clients de jouer un rôle plus actif dans le développement, la promotion, le placement et le prix des produits • Acquérir un nouvel ensemble de concepts, d’outils et de récits pour améliorer vos activités de marketing digital Ce cours fait partie de la suite de programmes en ligne du Gies College of Business, notamment l’iMBA et l’iMSM. Pour en savoir plus sur l’inscription à ces programmes et découvrir comment utiliser votre travail Coursera en cas d’admission dans un programme diplômant, consultez le site https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production by understanding the science of growth, immunity, and infection and by learning the problem-solving skills needed to advance animal health and food production through optimal management practices. There is a growing global need in agricultural production for a workforce that is capable of integrating knowledge of animal health and production with an understanding of consumer preferences in the context of economic reality, business efficiency, and ethical constraint. However, current evidence suggests that there is a growing shortage of people with the knowledge and problem-solving skills required to match the rapid advances being made in animal health, science, and food production. The results of this shortage are wide-ranging and could lead to challenges in food security and agricultural economic competitiveness in some countries. In this course we will explore the effect of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food production. The content and learning outcomes of this new course will be designed to be relevant across different food production sectors (i.e., beef, dairy, poultry, and pigs). While the instructors will provide the participants with a strong scientific base for understanding the impact of infectious disease in animal-based food production, the emphasis of the material will be on practical problem-solving and will be directed towards equipping participants with a platform for developing the skills needed to contribute to sustainable food production.
Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
A “one size fits all” approach to nutrition may not work for everyone. We each have unique variations in our genome, epigenome and microbiome, which interact with our external environment to affect how our bodies respond to dietary intake. Learners will exam the basic principles of nutrition, explore the foundational aspects of personalized nutrition, and analyze the research about the roles of genetics and microbiomes in our personalized nutrition journey. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Food Regulations, Nutrition Policy, and Personalized Nutrition" that can be stacked toward an online master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Cannabis Environmental Control
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Cannabis Environmental Control covers the core environmental factors that influence cannabis cultivation: lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and water management. Learners will gain a practical understanding of how light intensity, quality, and spectrum affect plant development, as well as how to optimize temperature, ventilation, and water management. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to manage indoor growing environments and support healthy, productive cannabis plants.
Discovering the Basics of Wetlands
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, learners will get familiarized with the major components of wetlands, including their formation and hydrology. They will explore the different soil types, the role of nutrient cycling, and the intrinsic connection to the resulting vegetation. The course will cover the types of plants and animals that utilize wetland habitats and their adaptations to this environment. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of wetlands, as well as the importance of the resulting ecosystem services. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Wetland Science and Conservation" that can be stacked toward an online master's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Agriculture as an Asset Class
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Modern agriculture has evolved into an accessible and lucrative asset class for a wide range of investors. Gain insights into the financial performance of this capital-intensive industry, anchored in valuable real estate assets and agricultural investments. Learners who enroll in this course will examine the scale, structure, and capital frameworks of the agricultural sector, explore the innovative channels emerging for investment, and explore the dynamics of agricultural financing. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the 4-week graduate-level course that can be stacked toward the Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics graduate certificate and a graduate degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will acquire a deep understanding of the importance and role of ethics within and beyond the organization as well as realize the benefits and challenges of a diverse culture and various – and changing – global perspectives. The professional business skills related to ethics, culture, and global perspectives gained through this course will help you to succeed working in any organization.
Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Thinking and doing the same things faster and better is not enough for innovation; we need creativity. Fortunately, creativity is a skill you can learn. This course will examine when, why, and how you can be creative so you can go through the creative process more efficiently and effectively. It teaches concrete steps to enable you to change your perspective to see new possibilities and solutions. It clarifies what to expect from the creative process and provides support for how you can sustain your progress. It also provides guidance on leading a supportive culture for creativity. The result is an ability to increase your own creativity and that of your teams and organizations so as to recognize and develop new opportunities. You will be able to: Identify and generate opportunities to be creative and launch the innovation process Intentionally and confidently enter and proceed through the creative process Foster and sustain the creativity of others This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Wetland conservation is not just an ecological challenge—it is also deeply shaped by social, political, and cultural factors. This course explores how competing stakeholder interests, policy frameworks, and governance structures influence wetland management and restoration. Learners will examine the role of public, private, and social sectors in conservation efforts, as well as strategies for fostering equitable and culturally sensitive stakeholder engagement. Through case studies, the course highlights both successful collaborations and the consequences of stakeholder exclusion in environmental decision-making. By the end, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how human dynamics shape wetland conservation outcomes. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://acesonline.illinois.edu/.
Global Impact: Business Ethics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Global business ethics is the study and analysis of how ethics and global business are connected. Because commerce is about markets, and markets entail exchanges between people and groups of people, commerce is about human relationships.. One of the important challenges in global business is working out the extent of these obligations in the interrelationships between businesses and the particular local cultures in which that business operates. The ethical issues arising from these engagements, the kinds of values-based considerations out of which an organization negotiates with local concerns, and how an organization can be both an enabler of economic value while respecting cultural differences are important topics of this course. You will be able to: • Become morally sensitive to ethical dilemmas in global commerce • Identify ethical issues in global business • Master stakeholder analysis • Use a well-reasoned process by which to arrive at ethically defensible decisions • Differentiate between good and weak ethical arguments and defend conclusions This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Alternative Investments as We Age: Dive into Your Portfolio
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course delves into the world of alternative investments, focusing on how they can be integrated into portfolios as we age. It covers the fundamentals of asset allocation, investment risks, and returns, and explores the dynamics of portfolio diversification. You'll learn about various alternative investments, including farmland, real estate, and cryptocurrency, and understand their role in enhancing portfolio performance. The course also addresses the complexities and considerations of investing in alternatives, such as costs, liquidity, and regulatory constraints. Through practical case studies and modeling exercises, you'll gain hands-on experience in building and managing a diversified investment portfolio. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing," which can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Маркетинг в цифровом мире
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
В этом курсе рассматривается, как цифровые инструменты, такие как Интернет, смартфоны и 3D-печать, преобразуют мир маркетинга, меняя роли и подходы как фирм, так и потребителей. Маркетинг в цифровом мире — это один из самых популярных курсов Coursera; у него более чем 250 000 слушателей, и он получил от Class Central звание одного из 50 лучших МООК всех времен (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/). Этот курс был разработан в 2015 году и обновлен в апреле 2020 года. Он входит в состав программы iMBA, предлагаемой университетом Иллинойса — гибкой, полностью аккредитованной программы онлайн-MBA по невероятно дешевой цене. За дополнительной информацией обращайтесь на страницу ресурсов в этом курсе и на сайт onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
You may have noticed that what is new often behaves differently than what has become accepted over time whether it is in a market, technology, or with people and firms. This course helps you develop a perspective on managing innovation. That is, you will build your capability to lead and design your organization in effectively implementing innovation initiatives and achieving their strategic intent. To do this, you will learn a set of frameworks, tools, and concepts that can help you address several important challenges in managing innovation. The first challenge is in regards to how to successfully implement innovation efforts within established firms and alongside established businesses. You then investigate the particulars of managing innovation when disruptive technologies are involved. Other topics include leadership of new product development teams, planning and evaluation of innovation initiatives, and management of innovation across organizational boundaries, as happens with alliances or virtual firms. You will be able to: Analyze innovations and their impact on organizations Articulate a research-informed perspective on innovation Utilize frameworks, tools, and concepts to address challenges that arise in innovation This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in trauma and education. The MOOC includes four units that cover an introduction to trauma, the trauma-informed framework, issues of equity, and ways to shift your everyday teaching and learning practice to be trauma-informed. It is designed as a starting point for professionals who work in a variety of educational settings including preschool, elementary, secondary, and high school. Learners who complete this MOOC will be able to: 1) Define trauma and trauma-informed care; 2) Understand why a trauma-informed approach to education is important; and 3) Identify changes they can make to their everyday teaching/learning environments to become more trauma-informed.
Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course opens with an exploration of the social context and aims of literacy teaching and learning. It goes on to describe a range of historical and contemporary approaches to literacy pedagogy, including didactic, authentic, functional, and critical approaches. The course takes has a 'Multiliteracies' perspective, which aims to expand the definition of literacy to encompass today's multimodal communications, and the diversity of literacies across different social and culltural contexts. A Multiliteracies approach also suggests a broad range of activity types—experiential, conceptual, analytical and critical. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in literacy teaching and learning, including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested in exploring future directions for a vocation that is currently undergoing transformation, and community and workplace leaders who regard their mission to be in part "educative." -------------------------------- Related Resources -------------------------------- Online resources are available here: https://newlearningonline.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Literacies-Mary-Kalantzis/dp/1107578698/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1661288799&refinements=p_27%3ABill+Cope&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Bill+Cope -------------------------------- Join our Online Communities! -------------------------------- CGScholar (Create an account and join the New Learning community) https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/new-learning/community_updates Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newlearningonline Twitter https://twitter.com/neolearning -------------------------------- Take this Course for Credit at the University of Illinois -------------------------------- This course has the same content and anticipates the same level of contribution by students in the Assessment for Learning course offered to graduate certifica...
Forecasting Financial Statements & Valuation for Accountants
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used. Beyond the Financials: Insights, Analysis and Valuations will require you to think critically about issues for which there can be more than one “correct” answer. Hence, your analysis and conclusions must be based on sound assumptions and well-constructed analysis and arguments.
Blockchains, Tokens, and The Decentralized Future
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Dive into the transformative world of blockchain with our course, designed to navigate the complexities of digital currencies, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Whether you're intrigued by Bitcoin, Ethereum, or the broader implications of blockchain for industries and governance, this course offers deep insights and practical knowledge to leverage blockchain technology for innovation and problem-solving. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, it's your gateway to mastering the blockchain ecosystem and its burgeoning impact on the digital age.
3D Printing Capstone
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The capstone will integrate the learning acquired from the four courses in the 3D Printing Specialization through a hands-on project. This project will enable you to turn an idea into an object using the knowledge and skills acquired through the other courses. Specifically, you will be guided through a step-by-step process in which you imagine, design, make, and share a 3D printed object. Thus, through this capstone, you will be able to put course concepts into action and utilize the skills that you have acquired throughout the Specialization. In addition, you will be able to obtain an actual 3D print of the object you design at a discounted price through our corporate partners, 3D Hubs and Shapeways. If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Digital Marketing Capstone
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This four-week Capstone of the Digital Marketing Specialization is designed to help you apply the principles you have learned in the previous courses. This capstone course is designed to give you hands-on experience in executing a digital marketing campaign for a fictitious firm selling electronics. In the previous courses on analytics and channels, you came up with strategies to identify a firm’s objectives, specify a few key ones, research alternatives to reaching the customer in their decision journey and finally propose a multi-channel digital marketing plan. In this capstone, you will execute a campaign, rather than creating another "plan". You will use an online simulation to do this. You will be a marketing manager for a firm selling digital cameras online through their webstore. You will be reviewing the products, pricing, margins, and historical sales. You will create a targeted ad campaign after researching appropriate keywords for the products you are selling. You will also review the basics of landing page design and search engine optimization. You will then create and execute an email campaign. Once these campaigns are executed, you get feedback on the KPI's such as revenue, profits, traffic, conversions. You will get an opportunity to redo this campaign, with new strategies, to improve your KPI's in the second round. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Data Mining Project
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Note: You should complete all the other courses in this Specialization before beginning this course. This six-week long Project course of the Data Mining Specialization will allow you to apply the learned algorithms and techniques for data mining from the previous courses in the Specialization, including Pattern Discovery, Clustering, Text Retrieval, Text Mining, and Visualization, to solve interesting real-world data mining challenges. Specifically, you will work on a restaurant review data set from Yelp and use all the knowledge and skills you’ve learned from the previous courses to mine this data set to discover interesting and useful knowledge. The design of the Project emphasizes: 1) simulating the workflow of a data miner in a real job setting; 2) integrating different mining techniques covered in multiple individual courses; 3) experimenting with different ways to solve a problem to deepen your understanding of techniques; and 4) allowing you to propose and explore your own ideas creatively. The goal of the Project is to analyze and mine a large Yelp review data set to discover useful knowledge to help people make decisions in dining. The project will include the following outputs: 1. Opinion visualization: explore and visualize the review content to understand what people have said in those reviews. 2. Cuisine map construction: mine the data set to understand the landscape of different types of cuisines and their similarities. 3. Discovery of popular dishes for a cuisine: mine the data set to discover the common/popular dishes of a particular cuisine. 4. Recommendation of restaurants to help people decide where to dine: mine the data set to rank restaurants for a specific dish and predict the hygiene condition of a restaurant. From the perspective of users, a cuisine map can help them understand what cuisines are there and see the big picture of all kinds of cuisines and their relations. Once they decide what cuisine to try, they would be interested in...
Governmental Accounting and Reporting I
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course includes -8 graded quizzes, required for completion, and -86 optional practice quizzes for you to check your understanding of key concepts. Building on the fundamentals, these modules dive into specific aspects of governmental and nonprofit accounting. You'll learn about constructing the required financial statements, including the statements for the government-wide as well as fund financial statements. You’ll also learn in great detail the difference between the three categories of funds: Governmental Funds, Proprietary Funds, and Fiduciary Funds. These modules provide in-depth knowledge of accounting practices and financial reporting for government and nonprofit entities.
Alternatives as We Age: Retirement and Legacy Planning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course delves into the complexities of retirement planning and estate management. It covers various definitions of retirement and examines the financial risks families and consumers face during this stage. You'll explore both qualitative and quantitative retirement challenges and analyze strategies recommended by wealth managers, including annuitization, treasury, bucket, and market-driven approaches. The course evaluates alternative investments through different stages of retirement and uses case studies to illustrate diverse strategies. It also focuses on applying and modeling portfolios within a retirement framework, emphasizing income sustainability. Finally, the course covers estate planning fundamentals and strategies for managing land, alternative, and illiquid investments, as well as philanthropic strategies involving these assets. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing" that can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This comprehensive course offers a thorough understanding of alternative investments, encompassing their regulatory framework, taxation aspects, specific investment types, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations. Students will explore the significance of alternative investments in the financial market and gain insights into the basic regulatory framework governing them. The course also covers taxation considerations and planning strategies associated with alternative investments and delves into specific types, their unique characteristics, investment strategies, and applicable tax regulations. Additionally, students will learn about compliance requirements, reporting obligations, due diligence, anti-money laundering regulations, and investor protection in the context of alternative investments. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing" that can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Auditing II: The Practice of Auditing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides a continuation of the intensive conceptual and applied introduction to auditing in society begun in Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing. It focuses on a conceptual framework that is applied by audit professionals to assess, evaluate, and manage audit risks and evidence.
Customer Insights: Quantitative Techniques
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will highlight the potential of quantitative marketing research for assessing new product opportunities. In addition to focusing on the skills and practices for a successful New Product Development (NPD), the course will illustrate the multi-faceted challenges of NPD using authentic business situations. The first module will provide business practice foundations to help learners devise creative solutions to problems using a design-thinking framework. Learners will experience the idea creation process and then apply the role of surveys for evaluating consumer responses to an idea before introducing a product to market. The second module will explore the technique of conjoint analysis for quantifying the customer benefits, customer values, and the trade-off he or she is willing to make between the price of the product and desired features of the product or service. Concept testing identifies perceptions, wants, and needs of a product or service as the foundation of targeting and positioning a product in the marketplace. The third module will describe a multitude of tools for assessing technology readiness and defining the product features to target the key customer need requirements. Learners will hear an in-depth interview with one of the leading U.S. business executives on the management challenges of innovation. Learners will develop a survey (with appropriate data privacy agreements) and analyze the data for decisions about the pricing and positioning a new product into a focused market. The fourth module will illustrate the use of the tools to create a sales and pricing forecast for a new product. Three new product ideas representing three different types of market unknowns will be analyzed using market research tools. Upon completion of this course, the learner will have defined and redefined their product idea and created a credible sales forecast for use in an overall business case.
Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course aims to assist managers and aspiring leaders to better understand their own identity, enhance their awareness of their own needs and the needs of others, improve their ability to lead inclusive teams, and create safe and thriving workplace environments where a diversity of opinions and perspectives are welcomed. This course is unique in that it offers real-life personal examples and perspectives, along with research-supported applications, that learners can connect with and immediately implement in workplace environments. As a result of completing this course, learners will be inspired to disrupt workplace inequities, create safe spaces for critical dialogue, lead and inspire diverse teams, embrace difference and creatively solve problems, and communicate effectively for strong interpersonal relationships. This course is part of a suite of online offerings provided by the College of ACES at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. To learn more, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This comprehensive course offers a thorough understanding of the regulatory aspects of alternative investments, focusing on the roles of regulatory bodies and reporting obligations. It covers securities, issuers, registrations, and laws relevant to accredited investors. The importance of due diligence, anti-money laundering regulations, and investor protection are also explained. In this course you will analyze the application of private equity, hedge fund, real estate, and private debt assets for consumers with varying sophistication and net worth. The course also provides insights into land and non-land alternatives, and discusses best practices for derivatives, credit, equity, real estate, and commodities. It concludes with exploring private issues, working with private equity and accredited investors, and developing a real estate investment trust. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing" that can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, Systems, and Analysis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how to use accounting to facilitate and align decisions made by owners, managers, and employees. You will learn how accountants create, organize, interpret, and communicate information that improves internal processes and allows organizations to identify and leverage opportunities to create value within the supply chain and with customers. You will be able to: • Understand what managerial accounting is and why it is an important function for successful businesses • Identify problems associated with relying on financial accounting information for internal decision making • Organize cost information according to the decision-making needs of the organization • Apply activity-based costing (ABC) and recognize circumstances and decisions for which ABC systems are relevant • Address common "what-if" questions using cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and apply CVP in a variety of scenarios This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This redesigned course is the first course in a four-course U.S. Federal Tax Specialization and reflects legislation from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025. It covers and focuses on the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to individuals, employees, and sole proprietors. Key concepts covered include gross income and items that are statutorily included or excluded in it, personal and business expenses that qualify as tax deductions, and the differing tax treatments for employees versus self-employed taxpayers. Unlike many other introductory courses in tax and as part of this course’s comprehensive wrap-up, learners will be provided with practical and tangible experience reporting both income and expenses on the main individual tax return used in the US Form 1040.
IoT Communications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course builds on the previous course: IoT Devices. After we have built and programmed a small self-driving vehicle, now it's time get into more advanced territory and enhance the device's connectivity further. To do so you will study radio frequency (RF) communication, the MAC layer, Mesh Networking as well as distributed algorithms for use with geographic locations. These techniques will be applied to your device in the lab, which is composed of four steps, one in each week of the course. In Week 1, after going over some orientation for the course, you will focus on radio frequency (RF) communication, how it fits in with the larger scope of electromagnetism, how RF signals propagate in physical environments, how RF signals can be used to encode data, and how all this information is useful in constructing resilient and high-bandwidth IoT communication substrates.
IoT Devices
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The Internet of Things (IoT) stands to be the next revolution in computing. Billions of data-spouting devices connected to the Internet are already fundamentally changing the way we live and work. This course teaches a deep understanding of IoT technologies from the ground up. Students will learn IoT device programming (Arduino and Raspberry Pi), sensing and actuating technologies, IoT protocol stacks (Zigbee, 5G, NFC, MQTT, etc), networking backhaul design and security enforcement, data science for IoT, and cloud-based IoT platforms such as AWS IoT. As an optional honors avtivity, students will be guided through laboratory assignments designed to give them practical real-world experience, where they will deploy a distributed wifi monitoring service, a cloud-based IoT service platform serving tens of thousands of heartbeat sensors, and more. Students will emerge from the class with a cutting-edge education on this rapidly emerging technology segment, and with the confidence to carry out tasks they will commonly encounter in industrial settings. Important: To complete the practical part of the whole series (honors) there will be practical experimentation using actual hardware, which you will need to acquire. (Cost may vary between 100 and 200 USD depending on your location). Most parts that are needed for the first course, will be re-used in the following courses.
Concepts et langage organisationnels
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Dans ce cours, vous allez apprendre à communiquer à l'aide du langage, des concepts et des modèles organisationnels courants qui aident à prendre des décisions et à résoudre des problèmes. Les compétences liées aux concepts et au langage de l'entreprise que vous allez acquérir grâce à ce cours contribueront à votre réussite professionnelle dans n'importe quelle entreprise.
Corporate Finance II: Financing Investments and Managing Risk
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course you will learn how companies decide on how much debt to take, and whether to raise capital from markets or from banks. You will also learn how to measure and manage credit risk and how to deal with financial distress. You will discuss the mechanics of dividends and share repurchases, and how to choose the best way to return cash to investors. You will also learn how to use derivatives and liquidity management to offset specific sources of financial risk, including currency risks. Finally, You will learn how companies finance merger and acquisition decisions, including leveraged buyouts, and how to incorporate large changes in leverage in standard valuation models. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Understand how companies make financing, payout and risk management decisions that create value • Measure the effects of leverage on profitability, risk, and valuation • Manage credit risk and financial distress using appropriate financial tools • Understand the links between payout policies and company performance • Use derivatives and liquidity management to offset financial risks • Pick an appropriate financing package for an M&A or leveraged buyout deal This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
The 3D Printing Revolution
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will demonstrate how 3D printers work, show what people make with them, and examine the 3D printing ecosystem. It will also explore the future of 3D printing and discuss how this technology will revolutionize our world. The course materials include informative video lectures, on-location interviews with a variety of 3D printing experts, and engaging hands-on exercises. This course is listed in the top 50 MOOCs of all time by Class-Central (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/)
The Theory of the Firm
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, we will begin covering the theory of the firm. Economists call this "The Economics of the Lemonade Stand." And that title makes perfect sense, since the concepts we cover can be used by anyone, from someone owning a lemonade stand, to a car manufacturing company, to a hair salon, to a burrito stand, etc. We will continue our discussion of the firm by focusing on those firms working in a perfectly competitive (or competitive) environment. Also, why is it that when you fly, the person sitting next to you in the plane probably paid a different price for the ticket than what you paid for it? And why does Starbucks charge so much for its coffee even though you can buy coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts for almost half of that price? We will finish our discussion of the firm by focusing on cases that should be more familiar to you than the perfect competition examples we have been using.
Exploration et production de données pour les entreprises
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Ce cours fournit un cadre analytique afin de vous aider à évaluer les problèmes clés de manière structurée. Il vous procurera également des outils afin de mieux gérer les incertitudes qui envahissent et compliquent les processus des entreprises. Plus précisément, vous serez initié(e) aux statistiques et à la manière de résumer les données. Vous découvrirez les concepts de fréquence, de loi normale, d’études statistiques, de l’échantillonnage et des intervalles de confiance. Tout en vous initiant à la science de ce qui est enseigné, nous nous concentrerons sur l’application des méthodologies. À cette fin, nous utiliserons Excel et des ensembles de données provenant de nombreuses disciplines différentes, ce qui vous permettra de découvrir l’utilisation des statistiques dans des contextes très diversifiés. Le cours se concentrera non seulement sur l’explication de ces concepts, mais également sur la compréhension de la signification des résultats obtenus. Au terme de ce cours, vous serez en mesure : • de résumer de grands ensembles de données sous forme de graphiques, tableaux et chiffres. • de comprendre l’importance d’un échantillonnage adapté et pourquoi vous pouvez vous fonder sur les informations contenues dans les échantillons. • de comprendre pourquoi la loi normale peut être utilisée dans un si grand nombre de contextes. • d’utiliser les informations issues de l’échantillon afin de déduire des informations sur la population avec un certain niveau de confiance quant à l’exactitude des estimations. • d’utiliser Excel pour l’analyse statistique. Ce cours est intégré au iMBA proposé par l’Université de l’Illinois, un MBA en ligne flexible et entièrement agréé à un prix incroyablement compétitif. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter la page Ressources de ce cours ainsi que le site onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Memory Foundations in C++
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will teach you the memory foundations in C++ you need to successfully understand and work with computer programs. In a world with AI the edge goes to programmers who truly understand what their code is doing, and memory is at the heart of it. Whether you're debugging a tricky issue, optimizing performance, or building data structures, knowing how your program manages memory is essential. This course will guide you through the concepts: how local variables live on the stack, how pass-by-value and pass-by-reference determine whether your data changes across function calls, and how pointers give you direct access to memory addresses. You'll also explore arrays, C-strings, and dynamic memory. Learning how to allocate and free heap memory safely while avoiding common pitfalls like memory leaks and dangling pointers. You'll reinforce your understanding through auto-graded conceptual questions and hands-on coding labs. By the end, you'll have the memory foundations needed to tackle advanced C++ topics like linked lists, trees, and beyond.
Accounting Data Analytics with Python
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course focuses on developing Python skills for assembling business data. It will cover some of the same material from Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization, but in a more general purpose programming environment (Jupyter Notebook for Python), rather than in Excel and the Visual Basic Editor. These concepts are taught within the context of one or more accounting data domains (e.g., financial statement data from EDGAR, stock data, loan data, point-of-sale data). The first half of the course picks up where Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization left off: using in an integrated development environment to automate data analytic tasks. We discuss how to manage code and share results within Jupyter Notebook, a popular development environment for data analytic software like Python and R. We then review some fundamental programming skills, such as mathematical operators, functions, conditional statements and loops using Python software. The second half of the course focuses on assembling data for machine learning purposes. We introduce students to Pandas dataframes and Numpy for structuring and manipulating data. We then analyze the data using visualizations and linear regression. Finally, we explain how to use Python for interacting with SQL data.
أسس القيادة اليومية
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
في هذه الدورة التدريبية، ستتعلم أسس القيادة اليومية واتخاذ القرارات الفردية والجماعية وإدارة التحفيز. تتمثل الأهداف في معرفة سبب الأهمية البالغة لمهارات القيادة لنجاح المنظمة ومعرفة كيفية ذلك، بجانب تعلّم أسس مهارات القيادة الفعّالة. يستفيد المتعلمون: •\tمعرفة سبب أهمية مهارات القيادة للنجاح المؤسسي وكيفية تطبيقها. •\tمعرفة كيفية استخدام مهارات القيادة للعمل بشكل أكثر فعاليّة مع الآخرين، والقدرة على تنظيم مجموعات للعمل معًا بشكل أكثر فعاليّة. •\tالقدرة على تطبيق أسس مهارات القيادة الفعّالة أثناء مواجهة المواقف اليومية التي يتعرض لها القادة. تُعد هذه الدورة التدريبية جزءًا من شهادة الماجستير الدولية في إدارة الأعمال iMBA التي تُقدمّها جامعة إلينوي، وهي عبارة عن شهادة ماجستير في إدارة الأعمال MBA عبر الإنترنت سلسة ومعتمدة بالكامل بسعر مُنافس ومُذهل. لمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى الاطلاع على صفحة "الموارد" في هذه الدورة التدريبية وعلى onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Digital Marketing Implementation: Executing Strategies in a Connected, Data-Driven World
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The proliferation of digital technology gives businesses an unprecedented and diverse new set of tools to reach, engage, monitor, and respond to consumers. The aggregated and voluminous digital data can also be leveraged to better target specific consumer segments. Following “Digital Media and Marketing Principles,” this course aims to give you a deeper understanding of core processes of planning a digital marketing campaign and the role of various digital channels in integrated marketing communication. You will be able to: Adopt a holistic and integrated approach to digital marketing planning Develop a purposeful content marketing strategy to achieve your business and marketing goals Effectively mix paid, earned, owned, and shared media channels to discover, reach, and engage your customers Critically evaluate the role social media platforms play in viral and influencer marketing campaigns Evaluate and measure the success of digital marketing campaigns Identify and manage risks in digital marketing This course is part of Gies College of Business’s suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into the program and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
En este curso, adquirirás una profunda comprensión de la importancia y el papel de la ética dentro y fuera de la organización; además, comprenderás los beneficios y desafíos de una cultura diversa y de diferentes (y cambiantes) perspectivas globales. Las habilidades profesionales de negocios relacionadas con la ética, la cultura y las perspectivas globales que hayas adquirido a través de este curso te ayudarán a alcanzar el éxito cuando trabajes en cualquier organización.
Risks to Crop Production in Agriculture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Learners will be able to describe the crop production cycles of agriculture for annual and permanent crops, explain the financial characteristics and risks of food production, discuss the various types of land ownership and rental agreements for the use of agricultural land, and describe personal, external, and food production risks that influence decision-making in agriculture. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
VLSI CAD Part I: Logic
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
A modern VLSI chip has a zillion parts -- logic, control, memory, interconnect, etc. How do we design these complex chips? Answer: CAD software tools. Learn how to build thesA modern VLSI chip is a remarkably complex beast: billions of transistors, millions of logic gates deployed for computation and control, big blocks of memory, embedded blocks of pre-designed functions designed by third parties (called “intellectual property” or IP blocks). How do people manage to design these complicated chips? Answer: a sequence of computer aided design (CAD) tools takes an abstract description of the chip, and refines it step-wise to a final design. This class focuses on the major design tools used in the creation of an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or System on Chip (SoC) design. Our focus in this first part of the course is on key Boolean logic representations that make it possible to synthesize, and to verify, the gate-level logic in these designs. This is the first step of the design chain, as we move from logic to layout. Our goal is for students to understand how the tools themselves work, at the level of their fundamental algorithms and data structures. Topics covered will include: Computational Boolean algebra, logic verification, and logic synthesis (2-level and multi-level). Recommended Background Programming experience (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.) and basic knowledge of data structures and algorithms (especially recursive algorithms). An understanding of basic digital design: Boolean algebra, Kmaps, gates and flip flops, finite state machine design. Linear algebra and calculus at the level of a junior or senior in engineering. Exposure to basic VLSI at an undergraduate level is nice -- but it’s not necessary. We will keep the course self-contained, but students with some VLSI will be able to skip some background material.e tools in this class.
Unordered Data Structures
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The Unordered Data Structures course covers the data structures and algorithms needed to implement hash tables, disjoint sets and graphs. These fundamental data structures are useful for unordered data. For example, a hash table provides immediate access to data indexed by an arbitrary key value, that could be a number (such as a memory address for cached memory), a URL (such as for a web cache) or a dictionary. Graphs are used to represent relationships between items, and this course covers several different data structures for representing graphs and several different algorithms for traversing graphs, including finding the shortest route from one node to another node. These graph algorithms will also depend on another concept called disjoint sets, so this course will also cover its data structure and associated algorithms.
Grow Your Cannabis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Grow Your Cannabis is a comprehensive course covering essential topics for cannabis cultivation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cultivator, this course explores cultivars/varieties, environmental factors, phenotypic variation, cultivars, terpenes, and cannabinoid profiles. Learn to grow with confidence! Prior to enrolling in this course, it is recommended that learners complete Intro to Cannabis. https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-to-cannabis
Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The next industrial revolution is here—spanning clean energy, synthetic biology, quantum computing, and the commercialization of space. In Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space, you’ll explore how frontier technologies are transforming global markets, sustainability, and leadership. Through real-world insights and strategic foresight tools, you’ll learn to anticipate disruption, assess emerging opportunities, and make ethical, future-ready decisions. Designed for innovators and strategic leaders, this course empowers you to understand—and lead within—the scientific and technological revolutions shaping the 21st-century economy.
Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides an in-depth look at mastitis in dairy cows, focusing on the immune response, diagnostic tools, and economic considerations. Learners will explore the cellular and microbial basis of intramammary infections, practical tools for on-farm diagnosis, and the financial impact of mastitis on dairy operations. Through a systems-thinking approach, students will gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about mastitis prevention and treatment strategies. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is the fourth course in a five-course Financial Reporting Specialization. This course focuses on the recognition, measurement, and subsequent accounting for equity, pensions, share-based compensation, and cash flows utilizing the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and other resources.
Supply Chain of Agriculture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Learners will be introduced to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food products. Topics will cover the full range of the agriculture supply chain, from pre-farm to the consumer, to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation for where and how crops and livestock are produced, and the systems used to distribute products to consumers. As a result of completing this course, learners will be able to describe the global nature of food chains from input supply to final consumer and explain the important drivers of demand for food products throughout the world. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is the first course in a five-course Financial Reporting Specialization that covers the collection, processing, and communication of accounting information (via financial reports) about economic entities to interested parties (i.e., managers and external stakeholders such as stockholders and creditors). To gain the most relevant knowledge from these courses, learners should have taken a basic accounting course prior to this Specialization (which can be done through Coursera courses, such as any accounting course from the Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/accounting-fundamentals). This Specialization focuses on accounting concepts, principles and theory with an emphasis on problems that arise in applying these concepts for external reporting purposes. Specific emphasis is placed on measurement of assets, liabilities, equities and income, as well as disclosure of additional information that may assist users understand the financial reports. After a brief introduction to the course, we will spend time understanding the overall financial accounting structure and standards as well as review the fundamental accounting process used to prepare the financial statements, which will establish a framework for the study of the concepts in the remaining courses in the Financial Reporting Specialization. In this course, we will begin our review of key information included in the Balance Sheet and Income Statement and their related financial disclosures. The Statement of Cash Flows will be introduced briefly with more discussion to follow in later courses of the Specialization. Also, we will provide a cursory review of key concepts involving time value of money as we will finish this course with focus on revenue recognition, including discussion of the new revenue standard. We will review the general approach for recognizing revenue, special issues affecting revenue recognition including long-term construction con...
The Digital Marketing Revolution
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The Digital Revolution is dramatically altered the way many products are created, promoted, distributed, and consumed. Before the advent of new digital technologies such as the Internet, personal computer and smartphone, marketing was largely an Analog (i.e., physical) activity. Today, many marketing activities such as how products are promoted are increasingly Digital in nature. However, we still live in an Analog (or physical) World. For example, even today, most sales are still conducted in physical stores. Thus, both marketers and consumers must simultaneously navigate both the Analog and Digital worlds on a daily basis. This course examines both the Analog and the Digital and how these two forces relate to one another within the Digital Marketing Revolution. This course will begin with an exploration of the key differences between the Analog and the Digital and then examine four ways in which the Analog World has been affected by the Digital Revolution: Domination, Resistance, Synergy, and Transformation. This course will contain several examples of each of these concepts and explore their implications for both marketers and consumers. This course will also employ a variety of learning techniques, including video lectures, case studies, hands-on exercises, and interviews with leading marketing scholars. The learning approach will be highly interactive; you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on activities and be a member of a rich learning community. I hope you will join us in this learning adventure. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: -Understand the key differences between Analog and Digital and the implications of these differences for marketing. -Understand the four ways in which the Analog is being affected by the Digital Revolution. -Develop and apply critical thinking skills regarding the role of both the Analog and the Digital upon both firms and consumers. -Learn several real-world examples of variou...
Applying Data Analytics in Accounting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course explores how modern technologies are transforming accounting practice. We begin with a survey of accounting fundamentals and emerging analytics topics, including process mining, text analysis, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Next, we move into visualization, summarization, and filtering techniques for control testing and auditing, using tools like Python and Pandas to analyze and interpret accounting data. We then explore automation in accounting—from generating invoices programmatically to building dashboards from SQL databases—while introducing the spectrum of automation from basic scripts to intelligent agents. Finally, we focus on data governance, covering core principles, lifecycle management, and frameworks like COSO and COBIT, paired with hands-on exercises using SQL and Git to enforce data quality and maintain an audit trail.
Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course, Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications, is one of the two four-week MOOC courses that form part of Instructional Design MasterTrack Certificate. After completing the course, you will be able to: 1. Identify suitable learning technology applications for problem-solving tasks. 2. Evaluate learning technology solutions based on Cognitive Load Theory and related multimedia learning design models. 3. Justify the selection of learning technologies for solving organizational problems based on evidence and best practices.
Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is designed to help participants examine the implications of constructivism for learning and teaching in science, mathematics, and technology focused areas. Course readings, discussions, and assignments will examine constructivist views of learning, research on students' ideas and idea-based interactions, research on instructional approaches taking student ideas into account, and challenges in implementing constructivist perspectives in instruction.
Investing and Building Wealth
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Unlock the secrets to financial success with our comprehensive course on investing and wealth building. Starting with an in-depth analysis of securities, markets, and diversification principles, you'll gain a solid foundation in investment strategies. As you progress, you'll explore risk and return measures and learn powerful time value of money techniques. The course culminates in exploring the benefits of a diversified portfolio and age-appropriate wealth-building strategies. Enhance your skills through a hands-on case study, preparing you to navigate the financial world with confidence. Join us and take the first step towards a prosperous future! This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://acesonline.illinois.edu/
Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will explore how to use accounting to allocate resources and incentivize manager and employee behaviors with these resources. You will also learn how financial and non-financial accounting information facilitates strategic performance measurement and how to integrate this information to continuously improve strategy. You will be able to: • Understand the role of managerial accounting information and use it to avoid common pitfalls in business decisions • Understand the iterative and interrelated nature of budgeting and apply the key components to preparing a master budget • Evaluate capital investments via a variety of measures • Calculate, interpret, and investigate variances • Understand decentralization and its advantages and disadvantages • Communicate the role of non-financial measures and strategic performance measurement systems • Compute and interpret financial performance measures and identify associate issues This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Corporate Strategy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course you will learn how corporations create, capture, and maintain value, going beyond the management of a single line of business. It is thus a complement to (and should typically follow) a course on Business Strategy, which focuses on developing and sustaining competitive advantage for a single business unit. Here, you will be able to better understand and learn the tools to analyze and manage decisions from a corporate-level perspective, which emphasizes the management of multiple businesses and multiple stakeholders. Examples of such decisions include vertical integration, diversification, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, international expansion, global strategy, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. You will: • Understand how corporations create and capture value as multi-business enterprises. • Learn tools and frameworks to assess choices regarding corporate scope, corporate transactions and global strategy. • Learn to analyze complex business situations and develop coherent corporate strategies. • Understand the role of corporate governance and stakeholder management in modern companies. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Machine Learning for Accounting with Python
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course, Machine Learning for Accounting with Python, introduces machine learning algorithms (models) and their applications in accounting problems. It covers classification, regression, clustering, text analysis, time series analysis. It also discusses model evaluation and model optimization. This course provides an entry point for students to be able to apply proper machine learning models on business related datasets with Python to solve various problems. Accounting Data Analytics with Python is a prerequisite for this course. This course is running on the same platform (Jupyter Notebook) as that of the prerequisite course. While Accounting Data Analytics with Python covers data understanding and data preparation in the data analytics process, this course covers the next two steps in the process, modeling and model evaluation. Upon completion of the two courses, students should be able to complete an entire data analytics process with Python.
Trabajo en equipo y creatividad
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
En este curso, mejorarás tu capacidad y tus oportunidades para trabajar de manera creativa dentro de cualquier organización, aprenderás a comprender la importancia y la función del trabajo en equipo dentro de la organización, y desarrollarás habilidades que te diferenciarán como participante influyente del equipo. Las habilidades comerciales profesionales relacionadas con el trabajo en equipo y la creatividad que obtendrás en este curso te ayudarán a tener éxito en tu trabajo en cualquier organización.
Cannabis Nutrient Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Cannabis Nutrient Management provides comprehensive insights into the essential nutrients required for healthy cannabis cultivation. Learners will explore nutrient deficiencies, fertility management, and fertilization application techniques to optimize nutrients for improved plant health. Learners will also analyze leaf samples to identify symptoms and calculate nutrient rates to ensure environmentally responsible cultivation. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge of cannabis nutrient and sustainable growth practices.
Financial Statements, SEC Filings and Ratio Analysis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The objective of Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand, and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used. Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs will require you to think critically about issues for which there can be more than one “correct” answer. Hence, your analysis and conclusions must be based on sound assumptions and well-constructed analysis and arguments.
Infonomics II: Business Information Management and Measurement
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Even decades into the Information Age, accounting practices yet fail to recognize the financial value of information. Moreover, traditional asset management practices fail to recognize information as an asset to be managed with earnest discipline. This has led to a business culture of complacence, and the inability for most organizations to fully leverage available information assets. This second course in the two-part Infonomics series explores how and why to adapt well-honed asset management principles and practices to information, and how to apply accepted and new valuation models to gauge information’s potential and realized economic benefits. In addition, the course will enlighten students on the critical but confounding issues of information ownership, property rights, and sovereignty. The course will wrap up with an overview of emergent roles for the information-savvy organization of the 21st century.
Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Accounting information is the lifeblood of the organization as it facilitates and influences operational and strategic decisions intended to achieve organizational goals. Organizations benefit from three decision-oriented roles of accounting: measurement, control, and communication. This course provides an introduction to accounting’s measurement role inside of an organization and how accountants communicate information that helps managers and employees make operational decisions. In particular, you will learn how cost information is created and organized to help managers and employees conduct profitability analyses, develop and choose products, make pricing decisions, and make common business decisions. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Identify the nature, purpose, and importance of different types of decision-useful accounting information. • Create, organize, and communicate cost information to best suit common operational decisions. • Use accounting information to manage products, control costs, and leverage other drivers of operational success. If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is designed for students aspiring to lead and innovate in the healthcare sector, providing them with the essential strategy and business skills necessary to launch, manage, and grow successful new ventures. Students will gain a deeper understanding of strategic considerations through analysis of external factors shaping the healthcare industry and learn how to develop and implement sustainable business models to create and capture value. The course will also cover key elements of developing a robust business plan, building and managing a new venture team, examining various financing options, and engaging with potential investors within the healthcare ecosystem.
Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course focuses on the theory and practice of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with a focus on the Finance. The Finance of M&A uses tools from different areas of Finance to help managers and investment bankers design successful M&A deals. In particular, we will learn to value and price M&A deals and how to choose the optimal financing mix for an M&A deal. The course focuses on all the major types of M&A deals including strategic M&A, private equity leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and restructuring deals such spinoffs and asset transfers. The course will benefit any student who desires to increase their ability to understand and execute M&A deals, including (but not limited to), entrepreneurs, consultants, bankers, investors, analysts, corporate managers, marketers, strategists, and deal-makers of all types. The course will also deepen students’ understanding of financial modeling and capital structure, both in theory and practice.
Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this foundational course, you will be challenged to develop as a leader. You will explore the concept of leadership, assess required competencies for today's leaders, learn more about yourself and how you can make effective and ethical decisions, identify how to build trusting relationships with others, and articulate a practice for growing as a leader. This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA, iMSA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://giesonline.illinois.edu/why-gies-online/virtual-classroom
Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is the first in the Customer Insights and New Product Development (CIPD) specialization. It will introduce learners to the tools and process of gathering customer insights for identifying and developing new product opportunities. Through an integrated set of five modules and hands-on project experiences, learners will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn their ideas gained from understanding customer needs into innovative new products.
3D Printing Applications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will help you understand how 3D printing is being applied across a number of domains, including design, manufacturing, and retailing. It will also demonstrate the special capabilities of 3D printing such as customization, self-assembly, and the ability to print complex objects. In addition to business applications, this course will also examine how individuals, including those in developing countries, are using this technology to create solutions to the problems they face. This course will also provide an overview of design thinking and how you can use this framework to develop ideas that can be turned into objects. Learners who complete this course will obtain a rich understanding of the capabilities of 3D printing and how to think about designing objects for this new technology.
U.S. Taxation of International Transactions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course analyzes the tax treatment, issues, planning techniques and underlying government policies involved in doing business internationally. The course incorporates concepts learned in all of the tax courses as they relate to the impact on cross-border outbound transactions (i.e., the taxation of US taxpayers doing business abroad). Topics include the source of income, transfer pricing, controlled foreign corporations (CFCs), Subpart F income, foreign tax credits, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), and Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII). While this course focuses heavily on outbound transactions, some inbound rules (i.e., non-US taxpayers doing business in the United States) will be discussed. This course is an introductory course, so no prior knowledge of international taxation is required or expected. However, prior knowledge of U.S. federal taxation is necessary.
Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Foundations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course aims at assisting you in interpreting financial accounting information related to inter-corporate investments. The course will cover three main topics over four modules: (i) accounting for passive, significant influence, and control type of inter-corporate investments, (ii) special issues and considerations in inter-corporate investments, and (iii) special types of inter-corporate investments. The course will be useful for students to understand complex organizational structures through the lens of financial accounting information and will benefit investors, analysts, bankers, consultants, managers, and any deal-makers.
U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course, "U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications," offers an exploration into federal food assistance programs and their impact on food security and public health nutrition. Over four modules, you'll delve into the scope and benefits of programs like WIC, SNAP, and CACFP, and understand the critical role of food pantries and emergency food assistance. You'll also examine the application of nutrition policies in educational and non-educational settings, including workplaces and healthcare environments. Led by Illinois instructors Dr. Saima Hasnin and Dr. Krystal Hodge, you'll embark on a journey through U.S. nutrition policy and implications, guided by expert guest lecturers from across the nation. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to identify policy gaps, understand the challenges in U.S. nutrition policy, and explore the implications of nutrition policies on public health and well-being. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://acesonline.illinois.edu.
Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will have a special focus on the impacts caused by humans on wetlands and the efforts made to conserve and restore these systems. The learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to wetland conservation. They will also learn to evaluate the techniques used in restoration management and planning. Through case studies and interviews with managers, the learners will examine the essential elements for success and the limitations faced in practical restoration efforts. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Wetland Science and Conservation" that can be stacked toward an online master's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy II
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Welcome to Data Analytics Foundations for Accountancy II! I'm excited to have you in the class and look forward to your contributions to the learning community. To begin, I recommend taking a few minutes to explore the course site. Review the material we’ll cover each week, and preview the assignments you’ll need to complete to pass the course. Click Discussions to see forums where you can discuss the course material with fellow students taking the class. If you have questions about course content, please post them in the forums to get help from others in the course community. For technical problems with the Coursera platform, visit the Learner Help Center. Good luck as you get started, and I hope you enjoy the course!
Auditing I: Conceptual Foundations of Auditing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides an intensive conceptual and applied introduction to auditing in society. It focuses on concepts and applications related to financial-statement auditors’ professional responsibilities as well as major facets of the audit process including risk assessment and audit reporting. In the U.S. financial-statement audits and related services generally are provided by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). To succeed in this course, you should anticipate engaging in critical thinking and thoughtful communication about audit professionals' decision environments, decision processes, and deliverables. Additionally, you should understand the macro-level learning objectives in each of the course's weekly modules.
Исследование и генерация данных для принятия бизн.-реш.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Этот курс предоставляет аналитическую основу, позволяющую структурировано оценивать ключевые проблемы, а также инструменты, которые помогают управлять факторами неопределенности, затрагивающими и усложняющими бизнес-процессы. В частности, вы ознакомитесь с основами статистики и методами сведения данных, а также изучите такие понятия, как частота, нормальное распределение, статистическое исследование, выборка и доверительный интервал. Небольшая часть курса посвящена теоретическим основам предмета, но наша основная цель заключается в применении изучаемых методик. С помощью программы Excel и наборов данных из множества дисциплин, мы наглядно рассмотрим принципы использования статистики в различном контексте. На курсе вы не только ознакомитесь с указанными понятиями, но и научитесь анализировать полученные результаты. После успешного прохождения курса вы сможете: • Сводить большие наборы данных в графической, табличной и числовой форме. • Понимать, чем важна правильная выборка и почему ее результатам можно доверять. • Понимать, почему нормальное распределение можно использовать в множестве различных ситуаций. • Использовать данные выборки, чтобы делать выводы о генеральной совокупности с определенным уровнем достоверности оценки. • Использовать программу Excel для выполнения статистического анализа. Этот курс является частью программы iMBA Иллинойсского университета. Это полностью аккредитованная, представленная в удобной форме онлайн-программа MBA по доступной цене. Дополнительные сведения см. на странице "Ресурсы" этого курса или на сайте университета onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course offers a foundational introduction to lactation biology, focusing on the anatomy, development, and function of the mammary gland. Students will explore the processes of milk production, secretion, and removal, and examine the nutritional composition of milk—including fats, proteins, lactose, vitamins, and minerals. The course also covers milk’s role in human health, including infant development and lactose intolerance, as well as the significance of bioactive milk components. In the final module, learners will gain insight into mammary health, identifying common conditions like mastitis and edema, and exploring prevention strategies. Designed for learners from diverse backgrounds, this course provides a comprehensive overview of milk science and its biological and nutritional importance. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Marketing no mundo digital
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Este curso analisa como ferramentas digitais, por exemplo, a Internet, os smartphones e a impressão 3D, estão revolucionando o mundo do marketing ao mudar as funções e práticas das empresas e dos consumidores. O Marketing no mundo digital é um dos cursos mais procurados da Coursera com mais de 250 mil alunos e ele foi classificado pela Class Central como um dos 50 melhores cursos on-line abertos e massivos (MOOCs, na sigla em inglês) de todos os tempos (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/). Este curso foi lançado inicialmente em 2015 e atualizado em abril de 2020. Este curso faz parte do iMBA oferecido pela Universidade de Illinois, que é um MBA on-line, flexível e credenciado, a um preço incrivelmente competitivo. Para obter mais informações, consulte a página Recurso neste curso e o site onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Introduction to Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Accounting has always been about analytical thinking. From the earliest days of the profession, Luca Pacioli emphasized the importance of math and order for analyzing business transactions. The skillset that accountants have needed to perform math and to keep order has evolved from pencil and paper, to typewriters and calculators, then to spreadsheets and accounting software. A new skillset that is becoming more important for nearly every aspect of business is that of big data analytics: analyzing large amounts of data to find actionable insights. This course is designed to help accounting students develop an analytical mindset and prepare them to use data analytic programming languages like Python and R. We’ve divided the course into three main sections. In the first section, we bridge accountancy to analytics. We identify how tasks in the five major subdomains of accounting (i.e., financial, managerial, audit, tax, and systems) have historically required an analytical mindset, and we then explore how those tasks can be completed more effectively and efficiently by using big data analytics. We then present a FACT framework for guiding big data analytics: Frame a question, Assemble data, Calculate the data, and Tell others about the results. In the second section of the course, we emphasize the importance of assembling data. Using financial statement data, we explain desirable characteristics of both data and datasets that will lead to effective calculations and visualizations. In the third, and largest section of the course, we demonstrate and explore how Excel and Tableau can be used to analyze big data. We describe visual perception principles and then apply those principles to create effective visualizations. We then examine fundamental data analytic tools, such as regression, linear programming (using Excel Solver), and clustering in the context of point of sale data and loan data. We conclude by demonstrating the power of data analytic programming langu...
Digital Marketing: Customer Engagement Strategy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course examines how modern digital marketing integrates technology, creativity, and analytics to shape discovery, competition, and customer experience across digital and physical channels. Through a progression from foundational strategy to content, ecosystem integration, and artificial intelligence, the course explores how brands build trust, deliver value, and drive measurable growth in the contemporary digital marketplace. Module 1 introduces the foundations of modern digital marketing strategy (i.e., how digitization reshapes discovery, competition, and consumer experience across online and physical channels). Module 2 builds on this foundation by exploring how content is designed for multi-audience environments where people, algorithms, and generative AI all “read” and respond to information differently. Module 3 examines the integration of paid, organic, and influencer activities into unified ecosystems that turn storytelling and trust into measurable growth. Module 4 concludes by showing how artificial intelligence transforms service delivery, where data, empathy, and automation combine to create more personalized and anticipatory customer experiences. Together, these modules chart how technology, creativity, and analytics converge to define success in the modern digital marketplace.
Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course you will learn how to use key finance principles to understand and measure business success and to identify and promote true value creation. You will learn how to use accounting information to form key financial ratios to measure a company’s financial health and to manage a company's short-term and long-term liquidity needs. You will also learn how to use valuation techniques to make sound business investment and acquisition decisions. Finally, you will learn how to incorporate risk and uncertainty into investment decisions and how to evaluate the performance of existing investments. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: • Understand how companies make investment decisions that create value for shareholders • Use accounting statements to measure the financial health of a company • Forecast and manage a company’s short- and long-term liquidity needs • Measure the contribution of a new project or acquisition to shareholder value • Incorporate risk into investment decisions using the appropriate discount rates • Evaluate the performance of a company or divisions of a company This course was previously entitled Financial Evaluation and Strategy: Corporate Finance. The course received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 177 reviews over the period of September 2015 through August 2016. A detailed breakdown of ratings and reviews received for the prior version of the course, which is identical in content to the current course, is provided in the course orientation page. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Education is in a state of flux – transitioning from traditional architectures and practices to new ecologies of teaching and learning influenced by the tremendous social and technological changes of our times. What changes are afoot today in workplaces, civic life and everyday community life? What are their implications for education? What are the possible impacts of contemporary social transformations on teaching and learning - including in the areas of technology, media, globalization, diversity, changing forms of work in the “knowledge society”, and, in these contexts, changing learner needs and sensibilities? This course explores three pedagogical paradigms: “didactic”, “authentic” and “transformative” learning. It takes an historical perspective in order to define the contemporary dimensions of what we term “new learning”. It prepares participants to make purposeful choices and link particular theories/instructional approaches to individual and group learning goals. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in the future of education and the "learning society," including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested in exploring future directions for a vocation that is currently undergoing transformation, and community and workplace leaders who regard their mission to be in part "educative." -------------------------------- Related Resources -------------------------------- Online resources are available here: https://newlearningonline.com -------------------------------- Join our Online Communities! -------------------------------- CGScholar (Create an account and join the New Learning community) https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/new-learning/community_updates Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newlearningonline Twitter https://twitter.com/neolearning -------------------------------- Take this Course for...
Cloud Networking
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In the cloud networking course, we will see what the network needs to do to enable cloud computing. We will explore current practice by talking to leading industry experts, as well as looking into interesting new research that might shape the cloud network’s future. This course will allow us to explore in-depth the challenges for cloud networking—how do we build a network infrastructure that provides the agility to deploy virtual networks on a shared infrastructure, that enables both efficient transfer of big data and low latency communication, and that enables applications to be federated across countries and continents? Examining how these objectives are met will set the stage for the rest of the course. This course places an emphasis on both operations and design rationale—i.e., how things work and why they were designed this way. We're excited to start the course with you and take a look inside what has become the critical communications infrastructure for many applications today.
Fundamentals of Accounting Capstone
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
You should complete all other courses in the Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization before beginning this course. The capstone project will be set in the context of a realistic small-business enterprise, and will require you to think deeply and apply the accounting concepts presented in the other courses in the Fundamentals of Accounting. While navigating the daily operations of the business, you will have an opportunity to consider the accounting implications of the economic events encountered, as well as how these economic events should be communicated to decision makers. If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course introduces some of the fundamental principles of accessibility and prepares learners for further study in accessibility and inclusive design. Learners will have an opportunity to explore the major types of disabilities and related assistive technology and adaptive strategies, the most salient contours of the legal landscape, and the major principles that guide universal design and accessible content creation. Spotlight guest videos will highlight firsthand perspectives on disability, as well as topics like disability etiquette, universal design and universal design for learning, accommodation in higher education, campus accessibility policy, and accessibility in a corporate setting.
Bridging Data and Practice for Personalized Nutrition
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Explore the ethical considerations and applications of AI in personalized nutrition with insights from global experts. Learn how big data and predictive algorithms can revolutionize dietary recommendations. The course covers innovative methods for collecting nutrition data, such as continuous glucose monitors, and provides insights into nutrition research study designs. Address consumer barriers to interpreting test results and examine various personalized nutrition products and services. The role of medical professionals, including doctors and registered dietitians, is highlighted. Finally, the course looks ahead to the future of personalized nutrition, discussing democratization, partnership creation, and the components of the personalized nutrition ecosystem. This comprehensive exploration will equip you with a deep understanding of how AI can enhance dietary recommendations and improve overall health outcomes. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Sustainable Food Systems
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Throughout this course, you will delve into the intricate details of the food production system through a system-thinking lens. You will examine the grand challenges faced by the food, fiber, and natural resource industries, and their repercussions on people, the planet, and profit. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the concept of systems thinking, be able to explain the three key pillars of sustainability and link these pillars to social, environmental, and economic systems. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
الأخلاقيات والثقافة ووجهات النظر العالمية
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
في هذه الدورة التدريبية، ستكتسب فهمًا عميقًا لأهمية الأخلاقيات ودورها داخل المؤسسة وخارجها، كما ستتعرّف على مزايا وتحديات تنوُّع الثقافات وتعدُّد وتغيُّر وجهات النظر العالمية. وستساعدك مهارات الأعمال المهنية المرتبطة بالأخلاقيات والثقافة ووجهات النظر العالمية المُكتسَبة خلال هذه الدورة التدريبية في تحقيق النجاح عند العمل بأي مؤسسة.
Operations Management: Organization and Analysis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn about the role of operations and how they are connected to other business functions in manufacturing and service-focused organizations. You will learn and practice the use of decision-making frameworks and techniques applicable at all levels, from management-level strategic decisions such as connecting process to the needs of various customer segments, to front-line tactical decisions such as choosing between ordering larger quantities vs. ordering more frequently. You will be able to: • Relate underlying principles to operations management frameworks and techniques • Synthesize information to make strategic operations decisions • Evaluate processes on different dimensions • Apply analytical techniques for tactical operations decision This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Conceptos y lenguaje de las organizaciones
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
En este curso, aprenderás a comunicarte con lenguaje, conceptos y marcos organizativos útiles para la toma de decisiones y la resolución de problemas. Las habilidades profesionales de negocios relacionadas con el lenguaje y los conceptos comerciales que aprenderás en este curso te ayudarán a tener éxito en tu trabajo en cualquier organización.
Data Visualization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will teach you how to make more effective visualizations of data. Not only will you gain deeper insight into the data, but you will also learn how to better communicate that insight to others. You will learn new ways to display data, applying some fundamental principles of design and human cognition to choose the most effective way to display different kinds of data. This course not only teaches you how to use popular applications like Tableau to connect to data warehouses to extract and visualize relevant data, but also teaches you how Tableau works so you can use the same techniques to make effective data visualizations on your own with any visualization system.
RiskWise: Insurance and Your Financial Future
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
RiskWise: Insurance and Your Financial Future introduces learners to the fundamentals of risk management and insurance as essential tools for financial planning. Whether you're exploring a career in insurance or seeking to strengthen your personal financial strategy, this course offers practical insights into risk types, human capital, insurance operations, and the roles of professionals in the field. Through real-world examples, interactive activities, and expert interviews, you’ll learn how to evaluate personal risks, understand insurance products, and apply risk management strategies to build financial resilience. Designed for a broad audience—including aspiring and current insurance professionals—this course empowers you to make informed decisions and better serve clients or your own household. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online. @ aces.illinois.edu/online
Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The globalization of trade and human movement, the expansion of political and economic uncertainty, the speed, scale and nature of predicted global growth, and a wide range of public health issues, have raised concerns regarding the sustainability and security of animal-source food production systems around the world. Animal disease in farmed livestock is important with regard to food safety, animal welfare, and in view of the economic importance of animal-source food production in many countries. Respiratory disease continues to be one of the greatest sources of loss, and hence lack of sustainability, to livestock production systems around the world. In this course, we will explore the factors that contribute to respiratory disease in livestock systems and practical tools to limit its impact on food system sustainability. We will review the basics of respiratory physiology, immunology, and pathology along with how the commensal, symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms interact in food production ecosystems to prevent or promote respiratory disease.
Introduction to Applied Business Analytics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Nearly every aspect of business is affected by data analytics. For businesses to capitalize on data analytics, they need leaders who understand the business analytic workflow. This course addresses the human skills gap by providing a foundational set of data processing skills that can be applied to many business settings. In this course you will use Python, a widely adopted data analytics language, to efficiently prepare business data for analytic tools such as algorithms and visualizations. Cleaning, transforming, aggregating, and reshaping data is a critical, but inconspicuous step in the business analytic workflow. As you learn how to use Python to prepare data for analysis, you will gain experience using integrated development environments (IDEs) that simplify coding, support data exploration, and help you share results effectively. As you learn about the business analytics workflow you will also consider the interplay between business principles and data analytics. Specifically, you will explore how delegation, control, and feasibility influence the way in which data is processed. You will also be introduced to examples of business problems that can be solved with data automation and analytics, and methods for communicating data analytic results that do not require copying and pasting from one platform to another.
Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Throughout this course, "Introduction to Nutrition Policy, Frameworks, and Process," learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential components of U.S. nutrition policy. Over four modules, the course covers the foundations of the food system and food environment, nutrition policy formulation, and the policy evaluation process. Participants will explore frameworks that promote nutrition equity, including the social determinants of health and key policy initiatives such as the Healthy People Initiative and NOURISH. The course also delves into the nutrition policy process, from problem identification to policy implementation, and examines the evaluation and prioritization of nutrition policies. Through engaging video lectures, readings, and quizzes, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and influence U.S. nutrition policy. This course primarily aims at learners with a beginner-level understanding of U.S. nutrition policy. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Food Regulations, Nutrition Policy, and Personalized Nutrition," that can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Organizational Concepts and Language
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how to communicate using common organizational language, concepts, and frameworks useful for decision-making and problem-solving. The professional business skills related to business concepts and language gained through this course will help you to succeed working in any organization.
Emergence of Life
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
How did life emerge on Earth? How have life and Earth co-evolved through geological time? Is life elsewhere in the universe? Take a look through the 4-billion-year history of life on Earth through the lens of the modern Tree of Life! This course will evaluate the entire history of life on Earth within the context of our cutting-edge understanding of the Tree of Life. This includes the pioneering work of Professor Carl Woese on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus which revolutionized our understanding with a new "Tree of Life." Other themes include: -Reconnaissance of ancient primordial life before the first cell evolved -The entire ~4-billion-year development of single- and multi-celled life through the lens of the Tree of Life -The influence of Earth system processes (meteor impacts, volcanoes, ice sheets) on shaping and structuring the Tree of Life This synthesis emphasizes the universality of the emergence of life as a prelude for the search for extraterrestrial life.
Text Mining and Analytics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will cover the major techniques for mining and analyzing text data to discover interesting patterns, extract useful knowledge, and support decision making, with an emphasis on statistical approaches that can be generally applied to arbitrary text data in any natural language with no or minimum human effort. Detailed analysis of text data requires understanding of natural language text, which is known to be a difficult task for computers. However, a number of statistical approaches have been shown to work well for the "shallow" but robust analysis of text data for pattern finding and knowledge discovery. You will learn the basic concepts, principles, and major algorithms in text mining and their potential applications.
Project Initiation and Planning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In today’s competitive environment learning to effectively manage projects is a critical skill. This course will focus on initiating and planning projects. The course will cover the more traditional linear process, like waterfall approach, as well as the dynamic and iterative approach of agile and hybrid models, so the learners can decide when one approach is more suitable for any of their projects to maximize the chances of a successful outcome!
Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will start by reviewing the fundamentals of investments, including the trading off of return and risk when forming a portfolio, asset pricing models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the 3-Factor Model, and the efficient market hypothesis. You will be introduced to the two components of stock returns – dividends and capital gains – and will learn how each are taxed and the incentives provided to investors from a realization-based capital gains tax. You will examine the investment decisions (and behavioral biases) of participants in defined-contribution (DC) pension plans like 401(k) plans in the U.S. and will learn about the evidence regarding the performance of individual investors in their stock portfolios. The course concludes by discussing the evidence regarding the performance of actively-managed mutual funds. You will learn about the fees charged to investors by mutual funds and the evidence regarding the relation between fees charged and fund performance. Segments of the portfolios of mutual funds that may be more likely to outperform and examples of strategies designed to “earn alpha” will also be introduced. Learners are welcome to take this course even if they have not completed "Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation," as the first module contain a review of investment fundamentals and regression analysis to get everyone up to speed. Also, the course contains several innovative features, including creative out-of-the-studio introductions followed by quick-hitting "Module in 60" countdowns that highlight what will be covered in each module, four "Faculty Focus" interview episodes with leading professors in finance, and a summary of each module done with the help of animations! The over-arching goals of this course are to provide a review of the fundamentals of investments and then assess the historical performance of several groups of investors, with an emphasis on research findings with clear real...
Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides an introduction to the U.S. federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders. The course focuses on the relevant provisions of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as related Treasury Regulations and judicial opinions, governing corporate formation, operations, distributions, and liquidation. Practical in-class study problems facilitate self-discovery of technical tax knowledge along with the development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes.
Financial Management Capstone
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The Financial Management capstone will provide a learning experience that integrates across all the courses within this specialization. You will analyze a situation taking the vantage point of a company and develop a financial management plan (for instance, a global company working in a specific geography chosen by students’ region or country of residence, or other consideration). You will design a deliverable to create value from the perspective of potential employers while achieving pedagogical and experiential goals. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Sports Turf Management: Best Practices
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The Sports Turf Management: Best Practices course will cover the construction, management, and challenges in maintaining athletic fields intended for football, soccer, and baseball. You will learn the fundamental management practices for maintaining athletic fields, such as fertilization, irrigation, mowing, and pest control. An overview of athletic field construction, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of native soil versus modified soil fields, will be provided. Lastly, you will explore the effects of traffic and compaction on athletic fields and the development of artificial turf. This course is a non-credit course that is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
IoT Cloud
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is the last course in our series of four courses and builds on the previous three courses: IoT Devices, IoT Communications, and IoT Networking. After we have built and programmed a small self-driving vehicle, we then set out to enhance its connectivity and add important security infrastructure. In this course we will now look closer into various remaining types of decentralized network topography. In the lab, we will additionally cover important cloud technologies based on machine-learning. In the first two weeks' lectures, we will cover important components of networks. Metaphorically speaking, when you learn how the human body works, you start by understanding the "organs", the stomach, the liver, and so on. Likewise, we can best understand networks by understanding the individual components that make them up and their function. In this lecture series we will study "devices" such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and many more. We will learn about how they individually operate, how they are configured, and how they work together to achieve various network-wide properties and goals.
RiskWise: Protecting What You Own and Why It Matters
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Unexpected events like a car accident, dog bite or stormy night can derail financial goals for years to come. This course gives you the tools to protect your home, your vehicles, and your accumulated wealth through practical property and liability insurance and noninsurance strategies. Whether you are a financial professional or managing your own household, you’ll gain insight into today’s challenging insurance environment and learn why coverage decisions must be made before a loss occurs. Through expert podcasts, real‑world case studies, and interactive evaluation tools, you’ll explore how to spot hidden policy gaps and use umbrella coverage to shield future earnings. Designed for both aspiring professionals and savvy consumers, this course empowers you to move beyond the “price trap” and make informed decisions that ensure your insurance works when you need it most. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course teaches learners how to write a program in the C++ language, including how to set up a development environment for writing and debugging C++ code and how to implement data structures as C++ classes. It is the first course in the Accelerated CS Fundamentals specialization, and subsequent courses in this specialization will be using C++ as the language for implementing the data structures covered in class.
Health Data Science Foundation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is intended for persons involved in machine learning who are interested in medical applications, or vice versa, medical professionals who are interested in the methods modern computer science has to offer to their field. We will cover health data analysis, different types of neural networks, as well as training and application of neural networks applied on real-world medical scenarios. We cover deep learning (DL) methods, healthcare data and applications using DL methods. The courses include activities such as video lectures, self guided programming labs, homework assignments (both written and programming), and a large project. The first phase of the course will include video lectures on different DL and health applications topics, self-guided labs and multiple homework assignments. In this phase, you will build up your knowledge and experience in developing practical deep learning models on healthcare data. The second phase of the course will be a large project that can lead to a technical report and functioning demo of the deep learning models for addressing some specific healthcare problems. We expect the best projects can potentially lead to scientific publications.
Formal Financial Accounting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course builds upon what you learned in Financial Accounting: Foundations and Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics and introduces you to formal foundations of financial accounting. The main purpose of the course is to familiarize you with technical terms in financial accounting, such as debit, credit and T-account. While knowledge on technical aspects of financial accounting is not necessary to understand and interpret financial statements, this knowledge is critical to be able to understand advanced topics in accounting. Formal Financial Accounting is a prerequisite course for the University of Illinois' iMSA program and the terminology we will cover will be used throughout the courses in iMSA program. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, consistently ranked as one of the nation's top three accounting programs, now offers a master’s in accounting at a very affordable tuition rate and is completely online. The iMSA is a full Master of Accountancy program and students graduate with a highly recognized master degree. Try an open course or two, then apply for admission into the credit-bearing version, as you may be eligible to take credit-bearing courses during the application process. If you are missing any prerequisites for the full degree, you can complete Coursera courses to demonstrate readiness and strengthen your application for the iMSA. For more information on this exciting online master's in accounting program, refer to this link: https://www.coursera.org/university-programs/imsa
Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course covers deep learning (DL) methods, healthcare data and applications using DL methods. The courses include activities such as video lectures, self guided programming labs, homework assignments (both written and programming), and a large project. The first phase of the course will include video lectures on different DL and health applications topics, self-guided labs and multiple homework assignments. In this phase, you will build up your knowledge and experience in developing practical deep learning models on healthcare data. The second phase of the course will be a large project that can lead to a technical report and functioning demo of the deep learning models for addressing some specific healthcare problems. We expect the best projects can potentially lead to scientific publications.
Dairy Nutrition & Health: Analyzing Cow Wellness
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of dairy cow health and nutrition, focusing on physiological changes around calving and their impact on nutrient needs. Students will learn about production diseases, major metabolic changes, and key biomarkers of health and disease. The course addresses common health problems in dairy cows and the role of biomarkers in diagnosis and management. A systems approach to nutritional management is emphasized, exploring how genetics, cellular networks, and dietary components influence cow health and productivity. Expert instructors will guide learners through practical applications to optimize dairy cow health and production This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online @ aces.illinois.edu/online.
IoT Networking
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course builds on the first two courses in this series: IoT Devices and IoT Communications. Here you will begin to learn enterprise IoT. Enterprise networks, from first-hop access to backend IoT services are critical because they allow your IoT devices to reach the Internet and achieve their true intelligence. IoT places extreme demands on first-hop access - ultra-dense deployments challenge spectrum allocation, the need to provide strong segmentation yet let devices reach into IoT services such as gateways and databases. During this week you will begin to learn about these challenges, and the underlying protocols and technologies of wired networks that can help you to address them.
Pattern Discovery in Data Mining
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Learn the general concepts of data mining along with basic methodologies and applications. Then dive into one subfield in data mining: pattern discovery. Learn in-depth concepts, methods, and applications of pattern discovery in data mining. We will also introduce methods for data-driven phrase mining and some interesting applications of pattern discovery. This course provides you the opportunity to learn skills and content to practice and engage in scalable pattern discovery methods on massive transactional data, discuss pattern evaluation measures, and study methods for mining diverse kinds of patterns, sequential patterns, and sub-graph patterns.
Customer Centric Innovation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Successful innovation starts with understanding customer needs and ends with a delighted customer. This course is created to develop a holistic understanding of customers’ role in developing successful innovations and how to capture and utilize customer information to create successful innovations.
Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course will provide students the key building blocks required for a career in investment banking, valuation, and other corporate-finance focused fields. It is designed to provide a practical application of financial statement analysis and valuation techniques commonly performed by industry professionals. The course has two major parts. The first focuses on the foundational elements of financial statement and ratio analysis. The second applies the financial statements and forecasts within the context of company valuation, utilizing common industry valuation techniques.
Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course focuses on understanding subsistence marketplaces and designing business solutions for the billions of people living in poverty in the global marketplace. To develop understanding of these markets, we use exercises to that enable learners to view the world from the eyes of subsistence consumers and entrepreneurs, facilitate bottom‐up understanding generated by participants, and provide insights from extensive research. More broadly, the course uses the context of extreme resource constraints to learn about the bottom-up approach pioneered through the Subsistence Marketplaces Initiative and apply it in broadly. A parallel project will focus on understanding a specific need in a subsistence marketplace, and designing a solution and an enterprise plan for implementation. You will be able to: • Develop an understanding of subsistence marketplaces • Design solutions for subsistence marketplaces • Develop enterprise plans to implement solutions for subsistence marketplaces • Apply the bottom-up approach for subsistence marketplaces and other contexts This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental Regulation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is the second course in a two-part series on corporate and commercial law. In this part, we focus on three main topics: business organizations, business financing, and governmental regulation. In the first module, we discuss the characteristics of a number of the most common forms of business entities, such as corporations and LLCs. Module two is devoted to debtor-creditor relationships, including bank financing, debt financing, secured transactions, and bankruptcy. We wrap up the course with two modules that focus on the most important aspects of governmental regulation, including the process by which administrative agencies make rules, and the regulation of anti-competitive behavior and securities transactions.
Advancing Dairy Management with Artificial Intelligence
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
By completing this course, you will gain a solid understanding of the basics of AI and its role in dairy systems. You will learn to identify key data types used in dairy analytics, such as production, health, and nutrition data. Additionally, you will explore AI applications in various aspects of dairy systems and discuss current AI applications in the dairy industry. This course, led by Dr. Isabella Condotta, offers a unique opportunity to understand how AI can revolutionize dairy data analysis. You will explore AI models for health monitoring, sensor technologies, and predictive models. The course also covers biomarker profiling to assess cow health and nutrition, and a systems approach to nutritional management for optimal production. Join us to gain cutting-edge insights into AI applications in dairy systems and enhance your ability to make data-driven decisions for improved dairy management. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online @ aces.illinois.edu/online.
Foundations of Strategic Internal Auditing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course prepares students to lead and transform internal audit functions as strategic partners in organizational governance. Students build foundational knowledge of internal auditing, develop risk-based audit plans aligned with strategy, and design effective audit teams supported by strong governance. The course strengthens students’ ability to collect and analyze audit evidence, apply frameworks such as COSO to evaluate controls, and formulate defensible, value-adding recommendations. Students also learn to produce clear audit reports, deliver persuasive presentations, and tailor communication for diverse stakeholders. Finally, the course positions internal audit as an innovative, forward-looking function by addressing emerging risks, technology, and ESG, while embedding continuous improvement, benchmarking, and agility to support long-term organizational impact and readiness for senior leadership roles.
مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
أحدثت الثورة الرقمية تغييرًا هائلًا في مشهد التواصل التسويقي، بينما أوجدت فرصًا جديدة للشركات لكي تصل إلى المستهلكين وتتفاعل معهم من خلال تقنيات الوسائط الذكية ووسائل التواصل الاجتماعي والاتصالات الجوالة. في هذه الدورة التدريبية، ستتعرف على تأثيرات التقنيات الرقمية على إستراتيجيات وممارسات التواصل التسويقي. بفهم العمليات الأساسية للتواصل التسويقي والميزات الجوهرية لتقنيات وسائط الإعلام الجديدة، يمكنك بطريقة إستراتيجية اختيار القنوات المناسبة لتوصيل الرسالة التسويقية الصحيحة للجمهور الصحيح في اللحظة الصحيحة.
Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course covers the accounting for business combinations (ASC 805), the preparation of consolidated financial statements (ASC 810), and other related topics including, but not limited to: step-by-step acquisition, deconsolidation, segments reporting, and the goodwill impairment test. This course begins with a discussion of the scope of ASC 805 and the differences between business combinations and asset acquisitions. Next, the course explores the measurement and recognition principles of the acquisition method to account for business combinations. Then, the course covers the consolidation process. You will learn how to prepare the consolidated financial statements and make all of the necessary consolidation adjustments.
Subsistence Marketplaces
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The foundation for this course lies with unique synergies between pioneering research, teaching, and social initiatives through the Subsistence Marketplaces Initiative. Unique to this approach is a bottom-up understanding of the intersection of poverty and the marketplace. The goals of this course are to help you develop an understanding of marketplace activity in the radically different context of subsistence where much of humanity resides and survives, and for you to design solutions that can be implemented by individuals, businesses, and social enterprises through economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable products for subsistence marketplaces.
Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Accountants perform a wide variety of activities which include, but are not limited to, accounting, auditing, tax, management consulting, and financial management. However, a professional accountant’s responsibility is not exclusively to satisfy the needs of an employer or professional services client. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the accounting profession is its acceptance of the responsibility to act in the public interest. This course will introduce you to professional guidance that enables accountants to uphold the obligation to act in the public interest while meeting their professional responsibilities to employers and clients. You will also learn foundational knowledge of the moral dimensions of business that are helpful for recognizing and interpreting the ethical issues embedded in situations you will encounter in your career. Topics in the course include professional standards, values and norms, ethical theories, theories of a firm and business purpose, and corporate governance.
e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
For three decades and longer we have heard educators and technologists making a case for the transformative power of technology in learning. However, despite the rhetoric, in many ways and at most institutional sites, education is still relatively untouched by technology. Even when technologies are introduced, the changes sometimes seem insignificant and the results seem disappointing. If the print textbook is replaced by an e-book, do the social relations of knowledge and learning necessarily change at all or for the better? If the pen-and-paper test is mechanized, does this change the nature of our assessment systems? Technology, in other words, need not necessarily bring significant change. Technology might not even represent a step forward in education. But what might be new? How can we use technologies to innovate in education? This course explores seven affordances of e-learning ecologies, which open up genuine possibilities for what we call New Learning – transformative, 21st century learning: 1. Ubiquitous Learning 2. Active Knowledge Making 3. Multimodal Meaning 4. Recursive Feedback 5. Collaborative Intelligence 6. Metacognition 7. Differentiated Learning These affordances, if recognized and harnessed, will prepare learners for success in a world that is increasingly dominated by digital information flows and tools for communication in the workplace, public spaces, and personal life. This course offers a wide variety of examples of learning technologies and technology implementations that, to varying degrees, demonstrate these affordances in action. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in the future of education and the "learning society," including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested in exploring future directions for a vocation that is currently undergoing transformation, and community and workplace lea...
Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how businesses create value for customers. We will examine the process by which Marketing builds on a comprehensive understanding of buyer behavior to create value. You will learn the major elements of the marketing mix -- product policy, channels of distribution, communication, and pricing -- and see how they fit within different analytical frameworks that are useful to managers. This will enhance your understanding of how marketing works in the business world. You will be able to: • Define marketing and describe how marketing creates value • Describe the elements of the marketing mix • Explain how these elements interact to create value for consumers • Use different analytical frameworks to examine how managers solve business problems • Evaluate brand extensions • Develop a marketing plan proposal This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course focuses on examining various practical applications of the fundamental financial analysis and valuation techniques employed in the investment banking industry. Specifically, we will examine how to analyze how a private equity firm or other financial sponsor completes a leveraged buyout of a company, how a public company analyzes the impact of acquiring a company on its earnings per share, and how a company completes an initial public offering. The course will benefit anyone who desires to increase their ability to understand and execute M&A and capital markets transactions, including (but not limited to), entrepreneurs, consultants, bankers, investors, analysts, corporate managers, marketers, strategists, and dealmakers of all types.
Professional IQ Capstone
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The capstone project, for those wishing to earn a certificate, is to design a Personal Leadership Credo: personal values, quotes and beliefs; a personal dilemma in 2MC style that gets worked through using DMF and TRAGEDIES; some personal scripts; and a personal leadership development plan.
Designing the Organization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Organizations are complex and can be difficult to manage well, so managers need tools to help them better understand and deal with the many complexities and challenges associated with organizational life. In this course, you will learn theories, principles, and frameworks that will help you design more effective organizations. You will be able to: Analyze organizations from multiple perspectives to better understand business challenges Strategically plan for effective organizational governance Develop systems to plan for growth and change Understand implications of the external environment on business and strategically respond to these factors This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Digital Content Planning and Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The evolution of digital technology has vastly impacted the way we communicate, live and work. Whether you’re a content creator, a content manager or a brand account manager, digital content management plays a crucial role in an advertising campaign’s success. Learn what it takes to successfully inventory, create, analyze, and manage content for companies of any scale, as well as the process of implementing these systems across organizations. This practical course is designed for current career-professionals who want to learn how to build a real-world content strategy and a plan to execute it. You will leave this course with an understanding of how create, manage, review and govern digital content.
Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Cloud computing systems today, whether open-source or used inside companies, are built using a common set of core techniques, algorithms, and design philosophies – all centered around distributed systems. Learn about such fundamental distributed computing "concepts" for cloud computing. Some of these concepts include: clouds, MapReduce, key-value/NoSQL stores, classical distributed algorithms, widely-used distributed algorithms, scalability, trending areas, and much, much more! Know how these systems work from the inside out. Get your hands dirty using these concepts with provided homework exercises. In the programming assignments, implement some of these concepts in template code (programs) provided in the C++ programming language. Prior experience with C++ is required. The course also features interviews with leading researchers and managers, from both industry and academia.
Issues in Supply Chain Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Learners in this course will examine global trade agreements -- including policies, barriers, and regulations -- of agricultural commodities, and discuss implications of world and economic disruptions on the food supply chain. Throughout this course, learners will also discuss issues of sustainability, technology, and the environment as it relates to the supply and distribution of food products. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Global Impact: Cultural Psychology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Globalization has brought dramatic changes to the marketplace. A proliferation of global brands brings diverse cultures to a consumer population that is also culturally diverse. This course enables students to understand how globalization changes consumers at a psychological level and provides tools for infusing brands with cultural meaning that can resonate with global consumers. The focus is on understanding that culture exists in the mind as well as in the environment, and that globalization creates multi-cultural spaces in contemporary societies. Consumers can use the cultural meaning of a brand to build their identities or reject the brand’s cultural meaning. The course will help students identify when assimilation vs. exclusionary reactions are more likely to occur and to devise strategies for imbuing brands with cultural meanings that can elevate them to the status of cultural icons. You will be able to: • Understand how globalization impacts the psychological responses of consumers in global markets • Explain what culture is and how it manifests itself in business environments • Understand how brands acquire cultural meanings and predict consumers’ responses to the cultural meanings in brands • Identify strategies to win-over multi-cultural consumers in globalized markets • Practice the fundamentals of how to build an iconic brand This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Introduction to Sustainability
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations. The course focuses on key knowledge areas of sustainability theory and practice, including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental economics and policy, ethics, and cultural history. This subject is of vital importance, seeking as it does to uncover the principles of the long-term welfare of all the peoples of the planet. As sustainability is a cross-disciplinary field of study, this foundation requires intellectual breadth: as I describe it in the class text, understanding our motivations requires the humanities, measuring the challenges of sustainability requires knowledge of the sciences (both natural and social), and building solutions requires technical insight into systems (such as provided by engineering, planning, and management).
Global Marketing: Building Iconic Brands
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Global Marketing: Iconic Brands uses the cultural frameworks introduced in Global marketing: Cultural Frameworks to guide the process of crafting a culturally focused marketing plan for a global expansion. The course introduces the key steps for developing a global marketing plan, starting with an environmental analysis of the new markets to be developed, which provides insights into the cultural preferences of target consumers in these new markets.
Applying Data Analytics in Finance
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course introduces an overview of financial analytics. You will learn why, when, and how to apply financial analytics in real-world situations. You will explore techniques to analyze time series data and how to evaluate the risk-reward trade off expounded in modern portfolio theory. While most of the focus will be on the prices, returns, and risk of corporate stocks, the analytical techniques can be leverages in other domains. Finally, a short introduction to algorithmic trading concludes the course. After completing this course, you should be able to understand time series data, create forecasts, and determine the efficacy of the estimates. Also, you will be able to create a portfolio of assets using actual stock price data while optimizing risk and reward. Understanding financial data is an important skill as an analyst, manager, or consultant.
لوسائط الرقمية واستراتيجيات التسويق
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
يمنح انتشار التكنولوجيا الرقمية الشركات مجموعة جديدة ومتنوعة من الأدوات للوصول إلى المستهلكين والتفاعل معهم ومراقبتهم والاستجابة لهم بدرجة غير مسبوقة. يمكن أيضًا الاستفادة من البيانات الرقمية المجمعة والضخمة لاستهداف شرائح معينة من المستهلكين بشكل أفضل. متابعة قنوات التسويق الرقمي: The Landscape (المشهد)، تهدف هذه الدورة التدريبية إلى تزويدك بفهم أعمق للعمليات الأساسية لتخطيط حملة تسويق رقمية ودور القنوات الرقمية المختلفة في تأسيس اتصال تسويقي متكامل.
Safety & Community Implications of AI in Agriculture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The agriculture industry is on the verge of a digital revolution that will transform various farming practices, from land preparation to harvesting and pest control. This revolution includes the use of advanced machinery like driverless tractors and harvesters, as well as automated systems for milking and feeding livestock. The ongoing technological advancements and integration of automation have the potential to profoundly affect both the economic and social aspects of rural communities. This includes the creation of new jobs and the displacement of traditional production roles. While automation and robotics hold promise in addressing sustainability challenges, their impact on the agricultural workforce remains uncertain. The interaction between humans and robots in agriculture gives rise to concerns about occupational safety and health that require attention for the well-being of the workforce.
Understanding Financial Statements: Company Position
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of financial statements with an emphasis on the balance sheet. However, to understand accounting driven financial statements, it is important to recognize that accounting is less about counting and more about measuring. “What is it that is being measured?” Well, as the course unfolds, you will learn about the three measurement questions and how the balance sheet helps to answer the first two of these questions. By touring a real company and interviewing real business people, the course describes the basic content of financial statements in a simple yet relevant context. The goal of the course is to leave a lasting impression about what balance sheet consists of and what it reveals. The next course in the Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization completes the conversation by addressing the remaining measurement question. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Describe the purpose of a balance sheet. • Define the three components of a balance sheet. • Recognize and understand the meaning of several items typically presented on a balance sheet. • Explain the broader purpose of financial statements and the role of accounting in producing the financial statements. • Read and, to some extent, interpret real-world balance sheets. If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In Introduction to Finance: The Role of Financial Markets, you will be introduced to the basic concepts and skills needed for financial managers to make informed decisions. With an overview of the structure and dynamics of financial markets and commonly used financial instruments, you will get crucial skills to make capital investment decisions. With these skills, you will be ready to understand how to measure returns and risks and establish the relationship between these two. The focus of this course is on basic concepts and skill sets that will have a direct impact on real-world problems in finance. The course will enable you to understand the role of financial markets and the nature of major securities traded in financial markets. Moreover, you will gain insights into how to make use of financial markets to create value under uncertainty.
Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
With the world population expected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, the global food system faces growing challenges to meet demand sustainably. This course examines key issues in food and agriculture, guided by industry experts and researchers. Agriculture is a dynamic, evolving sector. Upon completing this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the modern challenges and innovations shaping the journey from farm to table. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the 4-week graduate-level course that can be stacked toward the Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics graduate certificate and a graduate degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
New Fermentation Markets and How They Scale
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Discover how fermentation is transforming industries and driving a sustainable future. This course begins by exploring the evolution of fermentation—from ancient food traditions to modern precision techniques—and why it matters today. You’ll dive into the science behind fermentation, including microbes, synthetic biology, and feedstocks, before examining the innovative products shaping global markets in food, beauty, and industrial materials. Finally, you’ll tackle one of the biggest challenges: scaling fermentation from lab to commercial production. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs and is supported by the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Lab (IBRL), a pilot plant facility focused on bioprocessing technologies located at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The IBRL was built with the needs of industry projects and customers in mind, supporting over 1,000 scale-up projects for our clients since opening in 2018. Learn more about online programs from the College of ACES: https://acesonline.illinois.edu Learn more about IBRL: https://ibrl.aces.illinois.edu
Wetland Delineation Fundamentals
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, learners will get familiarized with the major components of wetland delineation, including the steps involved and the resources available for remote identification. They will explore the field indicators for hydrology, hydric soils, and vegetation, essential for accurate wetland delineation. The course will cover the best practices for writing wetland delineation reports and the differences between wetland delineation and jurisdictional determination. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the processes and indicators used in wetland delineation, enabling them to conduct accurate and effective assessments. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Wetland Science and Conservation" that can be stacked toward an online master's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Technology Strategy: Creative Destruction
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The success of modern companies depends critically on their ability to manage and respond to technological change. Innovation is continually challenging companies’ competitive advantages, giving rise to new business models, and stimulating new platform-based competition. Managers and entrepreneurs need to understand these strategic forces and how they impact firms and industries in the modern knowledge economy. This course explains how technological innovation affects the competitive dynamics of markets, and how managers and entrepreneurs alike can strategically manage these dynamics to maximize the likelihood of success. Drawing on many years of research, this course teaches various tools, concepts, and analytical frameworks that help to characterize and analyze strategic problems arising from innovation and technological change. It also offers appropriate strategic responses that managers and entrepreneurs can implement to achieve market leadership for their companies. In a nutshell, this course seeks to help managers and entrepreneurs navigate through the “gales of creative destruction” (a term coined by the famous economist Joseph Schumpeter) unleashed by technological innovation.
Introduction to Cannabis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this Introduction to Cannabis, you will build a foundation of cannabis production skills from classification to physiology to production management. The Cannabis Modules are designed to provide students with an understanding of the cannabis classification system, including subspecies and varieties, and proper management practices for target compounds and products. Understanding cannabis biology and phenology is critical for proper management practices to produce terpenes, cannabinoids, fiber, and seed oil and protein, as well as the applications of those products. Furthermore, discrepancies between scientific and vernacular names of cannabis and the inconsistency of vernacular names mislead producers and consumers. These Cannabis Modules aim to equip learners with knowledge for cannabis indoor and outdoor production, classification of subspecies and varieties, biology, and more!
Sustainability Consulting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Sustainability Consulting will look at the techniques and careers of people who aid individuals, companies, governments, and other organizations in their efforts to pursue sustainability goals. Students will learn core concepts and tools sustainability consultants use (including Life Cycle Analysis). The course will also critically examine common sustainability consultant practices, including ESG, footprinting, and the role of LEED and other sustainability standards.
Golf Course Management: Best Practices
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, you'll have the opportunity to explore some of the greatest classic golf architects who built courses from the 1880s through the 1920s and some contemporary golf course architects. You'll also learn about the methods of putting green construction and maintenance and examine bunker construction, maintenance, and expenses. Additionally, you'll explore routine cultural practices, such as thatch management, soil pH control, turf cultivation, rolling, topdressing, and localized dry spots, which are essential for proper golf course management. Lastly, you'll discover the strategies used to manage golf course diseases, which are crucial for ensuring a healthy and safe environment for golfers. This course is a non-credit course that is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. Learn more about online programs and explore ways to apply your work toward a degree program at College of ACES Online Programs at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to wetland management, exploring key practices in conservation and restoration. Students will learn the differences between wetland conservation and restoration, and the goals wetland managers typically set for each. The course emphasizes the importance of adaptive management and ecosystem management, contrasting these approaches with traditional wetland management strategies. Students will also gain insight into the constraints that can impact management efforts. In addition, the course covers the components of an effective wetland monitoring plan, the various evaluation techniques used, and the tools employed to track wetland health. Finally, students will explore best practices for wetland restoration, focusing on site-specific techniques and the management of both native and invasive vegetation in restoration projects. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
Untersuchen und Erstellen von Daten für Unternehmen
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Dieser Kurs bietet einen analytischen Rahmen zur strukturierten Beurteilung von Schlüsselproblemen und gibt Ihnen Tools an die Hand, mit denen Sie die Unsicherheiten besser in den Griff bekommen, die in Geschäftsprozessen auftreten und diese komplizieren. Sie werden insbesondere in die Statistik eingeführt und in die Art und Weise, wie man Daten zusammenfasst. Sie erfahren etwas über Häufigkeitskonzepte, Normalverteilung, statistische Untersuchungen, Stichproben und Konfidenzintervalle. Sie werden zwar in einige Gebiete der didaktischen Wissenschaft eingeführt, der Schwerpunkt liegt jedoch auf der Anwendung von Methoden. Dies geschieht mittels Excel und Datensätzen aus vielen verschiedenen Fachrichtungen und ermöglicht Ihnen, etwas über die Anwendung von Statistik in sehr unterschiedlichen Situationen zu lernen. Schwerpunkte des Kurses sind nicht allein die Erklärung dieser Konzepte, sondern ebenfalls das Verständnis der Bedeutung erzielter Resultate. Wenn Sie diesen Kurs erfolgreich absolviert haben, werden Sie in der Lage sein: • umfangreiche Datensätze in grafischer, tabellarischer und numerischer Form zusammenzufassen. • zu verstehen, welche Bedeutung ordnungsgemäße Stichprobenverfahren haben und warum Sie sich auf Stichprobendaten verlassen können. • zu verstehen, warum Normalverteilung in so vielen Situationen angewandt werden kann. • Stichprobeninformationen zu verwenden, um mit einem gewissen Grad an Sicherheit im Hinblick auf die Genauigkeit der Schätzungen Rückschlüsse auf die Population zu ziehen. • Excel für statistische Analysen einzusetzen. Dieser Kurs ist Teil des von der University of Illinois angebotenen iMBA, einem flexiblen, voll anerkannten Online-MBA zu einem unglaublich günstigen Preis. Ausführliche Informationen erhalten Sie auf der Seite „Resources“ in diesem Kurs sowie unter onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Global Impact: Cross-Cultural Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
With globalization, multiculturalism is on the rise. Managers need to lead a workforce composed of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Managers need to negotiate and cooperate with organizations from diverse cultures; they need to know about the effects that diverse cultures can have on business practices. This course introduces the fundamentals of multicultural management by describing the impact of culture on interpersonal processes in organizations, discussing how culture shapes communication, leadership, negotiation, and teamwork. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: understand how national cultures affect managerial activities such as communication, teamwork, negotiation, and leadership, detect cultural differences and how to prevent & solve misunderstandings, compare the culture of two countries using an instrument labeled “The Culture Map”, improve your cross-cultural sensitivity, and develop skills to diagnose cross-cultural issues and to come to a compromise.
Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Dans ce cours, vous développerez et renforcerez votre capacité à diriger et à reconnaître le leadership dont font preuve les autres membres de votre organisation. Les compétences professionnelles en affaires liées au leadership acquises grâce à ce cours vous aideront à réussir dans n'importe quelle organisation.
Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course introduces students to the science of business analytics while casting a keen eye toward the artful use of numbers found in the digital space. The goal is to provide businesses and managers with the foundation needed to apply data analytics to real-world challenges they confront daily in their professional lives. Students will learn to identify the ideal analytic tool for their specific needs; understand valid and reliable ways to collect, analyze, and visualize data; and utilize data in decision making for their agencies, organizations or clients.
Operations Management: Quality and Supply Chain
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course you will focus on process improvement. You will learn how to set organizational priorities for continuous process improvement, how to execute process improvement projects, and how to sustain the initiative for continuous improvements. You will be able to: • Relate underlying principles to frameworks and techniques used for process improvement • Synthesize information to make decisions for organizational initiatives and process improvement • Apply analytical techniques for tactical decisions in a process improvement project This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course includes -8 graded quizzes, which are required for completion, and -71 optional practice quizzes for you to check your understanding of key concepts. In this comprehensive course, you will cover a range of topics related to financial reporting for state and local governments. You'll explore fiduciary funds, reconciliation statements, government-wide financial statements, and financial performance analysis. These modules provide a deep dive into the financial reporting requirements and analysis for state and local governments. The course also shifts the focus to nonprofit organizations, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting. You'll learn about nonprofit entities, standards-setting bodies, financial reporting objectives, and various aspects of accounting and financial reporting for nonprofit organizations. Additionally, you'll delve into regulatory, taxation, and performance issues specific to nonprofit entities, including governance and financial statement analysis. These modules provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique financial reporting and regulatory aspects of nonprofit organizations.
Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental principles of dairy cattle nutrition. It offers a self-paced online learning environment where students can delve into the latest research, on-farm applications, and emerging trends in dairy nutrition. The course objectives include identifying and understanding the role of common feedstuffs in a typical dairy diet, understanding the basics of forage growth and its connection to dairy nutrition, comparing cereal grains and oilseed meals used in dairy diets, and understanding the nutritional value of byproducts from common feed processing techniques. Expert instructors and guest nutritionists will guide students through these topics, presenting and critically evaluating nutritional concepts and their practical applications. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Assessment for Learning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
For several decades now, assessment has become an increasingly pressing educational priority. Teacher and school accountability systems have come to be based on analysis of large-scale, standardized summative assessments. As a consequence, assessment now dominates most conversations about reform, particularly as a measure of teacher and school accountability for learner performance. Behind the often heated and at times ideologically gridlocked debate is a genuine challenge to address gaps in achievement between different demographically identifiable groups of students. There is an urgent need to lift whole communities and cohorts of students out of cycles of underachievement. For better or for worse, testing and public reporting of achievement is seen to be one of the few tools capable of clearly informing public policy makers and communities alike about how their resources are being used to expand the life opportunities for their children. This course is an overview of current debates about testing, and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of approaches to assessment. The course also focuses on the use of assessment technologies in learning. It will explore recent advances in computer adaptive and diagnostic testing, the use of natural language processing technologies in assessments, and embedded formative assessments in digital and online curricula. Other topics include the use of data mining, learning analytics and artificial intelligence in learning management systems and educational technology platforms. Participants will be required to consider issues of data access, privacy and the challenges raised by ‘big data’ including data persistency and student profiling. -------------------------------- Recommended Background -------------------------------- This course is designed for people interested in the future of education and the "learning society," including people who may wish to join education as a profession, practicing teachers interested ...
Planet Earth...and You!
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, ice ages, landslides, floods, life evolution, plate motions—all of these phenomena have interacted over the vast expanses of deep time to sculpt the dynamic planet that we live on today. Planet Earth presents an overview of several aspects of our home, from a geological perspective. We begin with earthquakes—what they are, what causes them, what effects they have, and what we can do about them. We will emphasize that plate tectonics—the grand unifying theory of geology—explains how the map of our planet's surface has changed radically over geologic time, and why present-day geologic activity—including a variety of devastating natural disasters such as earthquakes—occur where they do. We consider volcanoes, types of eruptions, and typical rocks found there. Finally, we will delve into the processes that produce the energy and mineral resources that modern society depends on, to help understand the context of the environment and sustainability challenges that we will face in the future.
Banking and Financial Institutions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The purpose of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of the connections between money, the financial system, and the broader macroeconomy. We will examine the economics of modern financial institutions (e.g. banks), including how they are organized, the products and financial services they offer, the risks they take, why and how they are regulated, and how this has changed over time. We will develop a conceptual framework that will allow us to assess how recent financial regulations as well as innovations in finance (e.g., securitization, fintech, cryptocurrencies) may influence the macroeconomic, financial, and business environment.
Introduction to Finance: The Basics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In the Introduction to Finance I: The Basics course, you will be introduced to the basic concepts needed to understand the financial manager’s decision-making process. To achieve that, you will learn about the basic forms a business can take and the goal of the financial manager. You will also learn the fundamentals of financial statements and how to measure a company’s financial health using financial ratios. In addition, you will explore how to allocate capital across time to create value. After learning the course, you should be familiar with major topics in modern finance and communicate with others within and outside of the business world. With a deep understanding of the financial side of the business, you will be in a better position to make informed decisions and plan for the financial future.
Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
For a sample of what this course will include, see the video "Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life MOOC with University of Illinois Professor David Ruzic" - http://go.citl.illinois.edu/Energy-MOOC This course teaches you everything you need to know about energy, the environment, and at least a number of things in everyday life. It starts by talking about energy itself and where it comes from. This includes how much we have, who has it, who uses it, and what that all means. The video clips are produced in a fast-paced multimedia format during which Professor Ruzic throws in fun and demonstrations. There are multiple-choice questions to check your understanding and some more in-depth exercises to guide you deeper into the subject. After explaining the main things we use energy for – our cars and electronics! – fossil fuels are examined in detail. Want to really learn about fracking or pipelines? Watch these segments. The environmental effects of fossil fuels are taught as well. Global warming, acid rain, and geoengineering all are in this part of the course. Part of their solution is too. Renewables follow, with clips on solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biofuels, etc. You’ll even see Professor Ruzic in a corn field and in the middle of a stream showing how you could dam it up. Finally, nuclear power is taught in detail – how it really works and what happens when it doesn’t work, as in Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima, as well as how we are making it today, which is shown here without political preconceptions. In this course, economics takes center stage. People will ultimately do whatever costs the least, so energy policy is most effective when it is targeted at the user’s wallet. Throughout the course there are 24 segments on “How Things Work." These guides to everyday life are tremendously varied, covering everything from fireworks to making beer to what happens backstage at a theater. The course is designed to be enjoyable as well as informative. We...
Investments I: Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, we will discuss fundamental principles of trading off risk and return, portfolio optimization, and security pricing. We will study and use risk-return models such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and multi-factor models to evaluate the performance of various securities and portfolios. Specifically, we will learn how to interpret and estimate regressions that provide us with both a benchmark to use for a security given its risk (determined by its beta), as well as a risk-adjusted measure of the security’s performance (measured by its alpha). Building upon this framework, market efficiency and its implications for patterns in stock returns and the asset-management industry will be discussed. Finally, the course will conclude by connecting investment finance with corporate finance by examining firm valuation techniques such as the use of market multiples and discounted cash flow analysis. The course emphasizes real-world examples and applications in Excel throughout. This course is the first of two on Investments that I am offering online (“Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors” is the second course). The over-arching goals of this course are to build an understanding of the fundamentals of investment finance and provide an ability to implement key asset-pricing models and firm-valuation techniques in real-world situations. Specifically, upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Explain the tradeoffs between risk and return • Form a portfolio of securities and calculate the expected return and standard deviation of that portfolio • Understand the real-world implications of the Separation Theorem of investments • Use the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and 3-Factor Model to evaluate the performance of an asset (like stocks) through regression analysis • Estimate and interpret the ALPHA (α) and BETA (β) of a security, two statistics commonly reported on financial websites • Describe what is meant by ma...
Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course focuses on adopting and implementing a financially analytic mindset when engaged in organizational decision-making and scenario analysis. The course begins with an overview of the "internal" perspective of the organization, in which you will learn fundamental concepts, including the importance of how cost information is organized for different decision scenarios. You will then learn about scenario analysis, including cost-volume-profit analysis and other fundamental concepts that help facilitate financial organizational decision-making. Next, you will learn about planning and budgeting, a key function that allows organizations to identify and allocate resources necessary to achieve organizational goals. You will then learn how to assess actual performance against these budgets using variance analysis. Finally, you will learn about the organization’s performance measurement, evaluation, and compensation system. Specifically, you will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of common financial performance measures and understand how an organization uses non-financial performance measures within its strategic performance measurement system to complement the financial perspective.
Leading Teams: Building Effective Team Cultures
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this foundational course, you will immerse yourself in the idea of building effective team cultures. You will explore different facets of team culture that are at the root of effective teams. You'll learn more about cultures of safety, engagement, and growth, so that you can lead your teams toward cultures that facilitate the most effective teamwork. This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
3D Data Visualization for Science Communication
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is an introduction to 3D scientific data visualization, with an emphasis on science communication and cinematic design for appealing to broad audiences. You will develop visualization literacy, through being able to interpret/analyze (read) visualizations and create (write) your own visualizations. By the end of this course, you will: -Develop visualization literacy. -Learn the practicality of working with spatial data. -Understand what makes a scientific visualization meaningful. -Learn how to create educational visualizations that maintain scientific accuracy. -Understand what makes a scientific visualization cinematic. -Learn how to create visualizations that appeal to broad audiences. -Learn how to work with image-making software. (for those completing the Honors track)
Liderazgo
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
En este curso, desarrollarás y fortalecerás tu capacidad para liderar y reconocer el liderazgo de otras personas en tu organización. Las habilidades empresariales profesionales relacionadas con el liderazgo adquiridas a través de este curso te ayudarán a tener éxito al trabajar en cualquier organización.
Business Analytics Executive Overview
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Businesses run on data, and data offers little value without analytics. The ability to process data to make predictions about the behavior of individuals or markets, to diagnose systems or situations, or to prescribe actions for people or processes drives business today. Increasingly many businesses are striving to become “data-driven”, proactively relying more on cold hard information and sophisticated algorithms than upon the gut instinct or slow reactions of humans. This course will focus on understanding key analytics concepts and the breadth of analytic possibilities. Together, the class will explore dozens of real-world analytics problems and solutions across most major industries and business functions. The course will also touch on analytic technologies, architectures, and roles from business intelligence to data science, and from data warehouses to data lakes. And the course will wrap up with a discussion of analytics trends and futures.
Machine Learning and Human Learning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course examines the differences between machine and human learning and the ways in which machines can complement human learning. It examines technical definitions of supervised and unsupervised machine learning, as well as broader views of mechanical intelligence able to replicate or exceed human intelligence. The course will also explore practical applications of learning analytics and artificial intelligence in learning management systems and other educational tools and critically interrogate the applications of AI in education. The course is designed to aspiring and current educators, and anyone who is interested in the intersection of human and machine learning, and AI applications in education.
Mercadotecnia en un mundo digital
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Este curso examina cómo las herramientas digitales, como Internet, los teléfonos inteligentes y la impresión 3D, están revolucionando el mundo de la mercadotecnia al cambiar las funciones y las prácticas de las empresas y de los consumidores. Mercadotecnia en un mundo digital es uno de los cursos más populares en Coursera con más de 250 000 estudiantes y ha recibido la calificación de uno de los Principales 50 MOOC de todos los tiempos de Class Central (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/). El curso se lanzó inicialmente en 2015 y se actualizó en abril de 2020. Este curso es parte del iMBA ofrecido por la Universidad de Illinois, un MBA en línea flexible y totalmente acreditado a un precio increíblemente competitivo. Para obtener más información, consulta la página de recursos de este curso y visita onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Applying Data Analytics in Marketing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course introduces students to marketing analytics as a data-driven approach to solving real-world marketing problems. It covers four key areas: causal analysis (identifying cause-and-effect in marketing interventions), predictive modeling and AI (forecasting customer behaviors using machine learning), social media analysis (extracting insights from online consumer interactions through text and network analysis), and consumer demand and preference analysis (estimating preferences, demand, and customer lifetime value). Students will gain hands-on experience using Python to analyze diverse data sources, apply advanced analytics techniques, and generate actionable insights to support strategic marketing decisions.
Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of financial statements with an emphasis on the income statement. Building on the foundation formed in the first course, you will learn about the third of our three measurement questions and how the income statement helps to answer this final measurement question. Returning to the real business people introduced in the first course, this second course describes the basic content of income statement in a simple yet relevant context. The course ends by summarizing many of the lessons learned in both courses to leave you with a lasting impression about what financial statements are and how accounting can work for you. We all know that accounting is “the language of business”; let’s make learning this language engaging, and perhaps even fun! Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Describe the purpose of an income statement. • Define the basic components of an income statement. • Recognize and understand the meaning of several items typically presented on an income statement. • Explain the broader purpose of financial statements and the role of accounting in producing the financial statements. • Read and, to some extent, interpret real-world income statements. If you enjoy this business course and are interested in an MBA, consider applying to the iMBA, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price offered by the University of Illinois. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course covers deep learning (DL) methods, healthcare data and applications using DL methods. The courses include activities such as video lectures, self guided programming labs, homework assignments (both written and programming), and a large project. The first phase of the course will include video lectures on different DL and health applications topics, self-guided labs and multiple homework assignments. In this phase, you will build up your knowledge and experience in developing practical deep learning models on healthcare data. The second phase of the course will be a large project that can lead to a technical report and functioning demo of the deep learning models for addressing some specific healthcare problems. We expect the best projects can potentially lead to scientific publications.
Financial Planning for Young Adults
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Financial Planning for Young Adults (FPYA), developed in partnership with the CFP Board, is designed to provide an introduction to basic financial planning concepts for young adults. The FPYA course is organized across eight separate modules within a 4-week window. Topics covered include financial goal setting, saving and investing, budgeting, financial risk, borrowing and credit. Because financial planning is such a personal topic, you will be encouraged to define your own financial goals and objectives while we discuss concepts and provide tools which can be applied in helping you reach those goals. Within each module, you will view a combination of traditional lecture style videos along with video vignettes that introduce financial topics for discussion among participants. The video vignettes provide a unique and exciting component to this course. Each vignette introduces a real-world scenario where financial decisions must be made and financial planning concepts can be applied. You will be challenged to think critically about each scenario and decide how you might come to a resolution if ever faced with a similar situation. Finally, the course also includes material throughout which is focused on career opportunities in financial planning, including video interviews with actual CFP® professionals and other professionals working in this exciting and growing career area. The final module in the class is devoted to the topic of financial planning as a career.
Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course, we will discuss market failures. A market failure is a situation when the market does not do a good job of distributing resources among members of society. In fact, in all of these cases the market is the problem.
التسويق في عالم رقمي
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
تلقي هذه الدورة التدريبية نظرة على الكيفية التي تقوم بها الأدوات الرقمية، مثل الإنترنت والهواتف الذكية والطباعة ثلاثية الأبعاد، بإحداث ثورة في عالم التسويق من خلال نقل توازن القوة من الشركات إلى المستهلكين. إن دورة التدريبية "التسويق في عالم رقمي" تعد واحدة من أشهر الدورات التدريبية المتاحة من خلال Coursera، حيث تضم أكثر من 150000 متعلم، وهي مصنفة من خلال Class Central على أنها واحدة من أهم الدورات التدريبية الهائلة المفتوحة عبر الإنترنت (MOOC) على مدار التاريخ (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/). وهذه الدورة التدريبية تأتي كجزء من درجة الماجستير الدولي في إدارة الأعمال التي يتم توفيرها من خلال جامعة إلينوي، وهي عبارة عن برنامج ماجستير إدارة أعمال عبر الإنترنت مرن ومعتمد بالكامل وبسعر تنافسي للغاية لا يمكن تصديقه. للحصول على المزيد من المعلومات، يرجى الاطلاع على صفحة "الموارد" في هذه الدورة التدريبية وعبر الموقع onlinemba.illinois.edu.
Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate introduces learners to the fundamentals of investing in farmland and real estate as alternative assets. You'll explore agricultural economics, land valuation, ownership structures, and risk management strategies. The course also covers real estate investment types, liquidity considerations, and how these assets can fit into diversified portfolios. Through case studies and expert insights, you'll gain practical knowledge to evaluate whether land and real estate align with your financial goals. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Business Strategy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In this course you will learn how organizations create, capture, and maintain value. In doing so, you’ll develop an understanding of how and why this process is fundamental for sustainable competitive advantage. You will be able to better understand value creation, and capture and learn the tools to analyze both competition and cooperation from a variety of perspectives, including the industry-level (e.g., five forces analysis) and the firm-level (e.g., business models and strategic positioning). You will be able to: Understand how managers coordinate different functional areas, resources, and systems inside a company and align them with the external environment to enhance overall performance Recognize strategic management tools and frameworks and apply them to real business contexts Process diverse business and industry information to diagnose strategic issues, evaluate strategic alternatives, and formulate a coherent and actionable strategic plan This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
RiskWise: Navigating Life, Health and the Unexpected
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Unexpected events can derail even the best financial plans. This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to protect income, assets, and family security through effective insurance strategies. Whether you’re a financial professional or planning for your household, you’ll gain practical insights into health, life, disability, and long-term care coverage—and learn how to integrate them into a comprehensive risk management plan. Through real-world case studies, interactive tools, and expert interviews, you’ll explore advanced concepts and policy features that impact financial resilience. Designed for a broad audience—including aspiring and current insurance and financial planning professionals—this course empowers you to make informed decisions and better serve clients or your own household. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online @aces.illinois.edu/online.
Cannabis Propagation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Cannabis Propagation covers the first step of cannabis indoor production. This comprehensive course will explore the essential techniques and best practices for propagating cannabis plants, catering to both novice growers and experienced horticulturists. Students will learn about the differences between seed (sexual) and clonal (asexual) propagation. This course covers key topics from germination, sowing seeds, early seeding care, care to cloning techniques, transplanting, and growth systems such as indoor pot, hydroponic, and aeroponic systems. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to effectively propagate cannabis plants, ensuring a healthy start for their cultivation endeavors.
Financial Analysis of Organizations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course focuses on adopting and implementing a financially analytic mindset when analyzing organizational activities, position and performance. This course begins with an overview of an organization’s financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, as well as the transactions that comprise these statements. You will learn about tools and ratios that help analyze these financial statements and transactions. Financial statement analysis will help you understand how the company has performed in the past and its current position. This analysis - as well as course content on forecasting both short- and long-term performance - enables you to draw inferences, make predictions about the organization's future performance and value. Ultimately, this course provides a "deep-dive" into the multi-dimensional nature of financial analysis and how it used to assess the value of organizations.
Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
In today’s global food system, understanding how food regulations shape what we eat, how it’s labeled, and how it’s imported is more important than ever. Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement is a dynamic 4-week Coursera course that explores the complex landscape of U.S. food laws, enforcement mechanisms, and the role of advocacy in shaping policy. From the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to the regulation of dietary supplements and infant formula, learners will gain a practical understanding of how food safety is maintained and how consumer protection is enforced. Led by instructor Dr. Jessica Hartke, you’ll explore how regulations evolve in response to public health needs and industry practices. This course features insights from a distinguished team of experts, including food law scholar Bryan Endres, nutrition scientist Deshanie Rai, regulatory strategist Karleigh Bacon, and food policy specialists Robbie Burns and Nate Matusheski. You’ll also hear from guest lecturers who are leaders in advocacy and policy, offering firsthand accounts of how regulations are influenced and enforced. Whether you're a student, professional, or curious consumer, this course will equip you with the tools to critically evaluate food regulations and their impact on public health and industry. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Text Retrieval and Search Engines
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Recent years have seen a dramatic growth of natural language text data, including web pages, news articles, scientific literature, emails, enterprise documents, and social media such as blog articles, forum posts, product reviews, and tweets. Text data are unique in that they are usually generated directly by humans rather than a computer system or sensors, and are thus especially valuable for discovering knowledge about people’s opinions and preferences, in addition to many other kinds of knowledge that we encode in text. This course will cover search engine technologies, which play an important role in any data mining applications involving text data for two reasons. First, while the raw data may be large for any particular problem, it is often a relatively small subset of the data that are relevant, and a search engine is an essential tool for quickly discovering a small subset of relevant text data in a large text collection. Second, search engines are needed to help analysts interpret any patterns discovered in the data by allowing them to examine the relevant original text data to make sense of any discovered pattern. You will learn the basic concepts, principles, and the major techniques in text retrieval, which is the underlying science of search engines.
Understanding the Healthcare Innovation Process II
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course explores the tools, methods, and real-world applications of healthcare innovation from an operational and analytical perspective. Designed for professionals working at the intersection of healthcare and business, the course equips learners to analyze clinical and administrative processes, apply data-driven techniques such as hypothesis testing and experimental design, and implement performance improvement frameworks like Lean and Six Sigma. Emphasis is placed on measurable impact and strategic implementation across healthcare domains. The course blends quantitative tools with real-world insights, preparing learners to lead innovation that is efficient, scalable, and patient-centered.
Lactation Biology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Lactation and especially milk, which is the product of that unique mammalian process, are routinely encountered within our daily lives. Nevertheless, they often are poorly understood by many, even including many who are engaged in the business of producing milk. The overall course goal is to introduce fundamental concepts that form the basis for understanding the biology of lactation, the biology of the mammary gland, and the products of that important physiological process. As a learner in this course, you will be provided with a series of easily understood presentations that collectively will help you build a foundation for greater understanding of lactation. You will be able to engage with other learners so that you can extend your learning beyond the video presentations. Ultimately, you will be able to construct your own mental model for understanding the wide range of topics that relate to the biology of lactation. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to expand your knowledge and understanding of lactation from other sources and experiences as you pursue your individual interests. Before you start the course, I suggest that you identify a question or several questions about lactation that you already have on your mind. This could be from your own experiences, something you read about or saw, or something you have wondered about. Write down your question(s) and use that to help you decide how to engage with the content of this course. You might engage with the modules in the order they are presented, or start with a module that is of particular interest to you, or pick and choose modules in any order. I encourage you to engage in all of the types of learning activities that this course has to offer, including but not limited to, the discussion forums, quizzes, peer-review assignments, and concept maps and other learning aids.
Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for Accountants
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The objective of Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, interpret, understand, and use financial information to make informed decisions. We will discuss financial reporting from a user’s perspective, use a variety of tools to break apart financial reports into meaningful units for analysis, forecast financial statements, and value a firm. This course is intended to give you exposure to the issues facing users of financial statements. You will better understand your role in the financial reporting process if you know how the financial statements will ultimately be used. Financial Statement and Ratio Analysis for MBAs will require you to think critically about issues for which there can be more than one “correct” answer. Hence, your analysis and conclusions must be based on sound assumptions and well-constructed analysis and arguments.
Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Learners will obtain foundational knowledge and insights to begin to identify potential targets for innovation in healthcare. This course provides an overview of the healthcare ecosystem, which is comprised of diverse stakeholders, including hospitals and non-hospital entities within various healthcare value chains. The course will also introduce the healthcare innovation process and value creation. Emphasis is placed on key concepts and principles essential for efficiently designing and managing healthcare delivery systems.
Empathy, Data, and Risk
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Risk Management and Innovation develops your ability to conduct empathy-driven and data-driven analysis in the domain of risk management. This course introduces empathy as a professional competency. It explains the psychological processes that inhibit empathy-building and the processes that determine how organizational stakeholders respond to risk. The course guides you through techniques to gather risk information by understanding a stakeholder’s thoughts, feelings, and goals. These techniques include interviewing, brainstorming, and empathy mapping. The course concludes by using this risk information to enrich data analysis. You will learn basic data visualization concepts in Tableau and use these concepts to explore and explain data. Throughout these analyses, the course challenges you to identify risks by focusing on unmet stakeholder needs.
Microeconomics Principles
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Most people make the incorrect assumption that economics is ONLY the study of money. My primary goal in this course is to shatter this belief. During this course, we will be addressing the above questions as well as many more relating to: -the environment -love and marriage -crime -labor markets -education -politics -sports -business My main goal is to show you the way economists think and how to use this analytical system to answer questions related not only to these and other important human issues but to anything you end up doing with your life after this class. After all, as you will quickly find out, I believe that everything is economics!
Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of wealth management. Through three detailed modules, learners will explore the foundations of AI, advanced AI tools, and future trends and challenges in AI for financial services. Designed for financial professionals, advisors, and anyone interested in understanding how AI can enhance financial planning, risk management, and client interactions, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI technologies effectively and ethically in their professional practice. Featuring Experts: Randy Bruns: Principal and Founder of Model Wealth, Inc. Alex Offerman: Senior Financial Planner, Model Wealth Inc. Anna Thorberg: Director of Operations, Model Wealth, Inc. Dr. Michael Thomas: Financial Empathy & Compassion Specialist Cody Garrett: Advice-Only Financial Planner and Educator Dr. Julie Ragatz: Vice President of Financial Planning and Advisor Growth, Carson Group Dr. Matt Goren: Financial Educator and Consultant Tyrone Ross Jr.: CEO and Co-Founder of Turnqey Labs This course is a non-credit course that is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. Learn more about online programs and explore ways to apply your work toward a degree program at College of ACES Online Programs at acesonline.illinois.edu.
Genomics for Law
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Genomics for Law provides a unique framework to review the history and basics of genomics research as well as explore how genomics has, and will continue to, interact with the law. Throughout this course you will explore the implications of genomics research on law, as well as law's influence and implications on genomics research, as it pertains to the following topics: • Genomics and Criminal Law • Genomics and Criminal Procedure • Forensic Genomics • Intellectual Property Protection and Biotechnology • Genomics and Tort Law • Genomics and Privacy Law • Legal and Ethical Issues in Genomics This course can be taken to fulfill continuing legal education (CLE) credits for practicing lawyers. 10.25 hours have been approved in Illinois.
Money and Happiness
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
What does it mean to live a good life—and how does money fit into that picture? In this course, you'll explore the science behind happiness and financial well-being. Drawing from psychology, behavioral economics, and personal finance, you'll learn how money can both help and hinder our pursuit of a meaningful life. Along the way, you'll reflect on your own values, assess your financial wellness, and discover practical strategies to align your spending with what matters most. Whether you're a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this course will help you understand the complex relationship between money and happiness—and empower you to make choices that support your well-being. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a personalized plan to enhance your happiness through intentional financial decisions. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
Shaping Your Professional Brand
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
You've thought about who you are and how you want your career to be. You have some soft skills to deal with situations that could cause problems. What about the team around you? How do you build functional and constructive professional relationships? How can you add value? What do employers look for when they are promoting? Skill-building in this course will include asking questions, listening, developing likeability (you’d better be stellar if you’re difficult), identifying cognitive bias, apologizing, receiving apologies, and the basics of whistleblowing. After this course, you will be able to: assess your own listening and reactions and retune them in advance or on the spot for a more constructive outcome add value at work by keeping situations easy instead of difficult manage your own approach be prepared when things go wrong The prerequisite for this course is Course One of the Specialization "Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work".
العمل الجماعي والإبداع
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
في هذه الدورة التدريبية، سنُعزِّز قدراتك وفرصك في العمل بإبداع داخل أي مؤسسة، وستتعلّم فهم أهمية العمل الجماعي ودوره داخل المؤسسة، وستُطوّر مهارات تُميِّزك كطرفٍ فاعلٍ في الفريق. كما ستساعدك مهارات الأعمال المهنية المرتبطة بالعمل الجماعي والإبداع التي ستكتسبها خلال هذه الدورة التدريبية على النجاح في العمل لدى أي مؤسسة.
Foundations of Professional Identity
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Many find themselves frustrated in their careers by lack of preparation for dealing with predictable dilemmas that regularly arise in the world of work. Two in five professionals fired in their jobs after college are terminated for lying, or misuse of technology. Easy to avoid! Or is it? What if you find you have to compromise your values to keep your job? What if they ask you to lie or cheat, even though you know if you are found out you will be fired? What if you find out the company is breaking the law? Successful people know about and have the skills taught in this specialization. You should, too. Those who wish to make a difference, build positive reputations, become leaders, and advance in their careers must cultivate professional success skills, along with their specific job skills. The central themes of this course – knowing yourself and your values, recognizing and meeting ethical challenges, using an analytical decision-making framework, identifying potential pitfalls, and developing tools to use in the moment – are essential soft skills for succeeding at work. In short, an ethical framework is necessary, and not just nice; smart ethics, as we define them, are integral to success.
Empathy and Data in Risk Management
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
Risk Management and Innovation develops your ability to conduct empathy-driven and data-driven analysis in the domain of risk management. This course focuses on the process of managing enterprise risk, in which understanding both data and stakeholder enriches each step. The course introduces the three lines of defense, tools to identify and assess risks, risk responses, key risk indicators, and risk reporting. You will use tools like risk statements, bowtie analysis, matrices, and heat maps to apply these concepts, and use data visualization in Tableau to practice applying data analysis to better manage risks.
Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
You may have noticed that what is new often behaves differently than what has become accepted over time, whether it is in a market, or a technology, or involves people and firms. Much research supports these general ideas, and one implication is that management of innovation often requires different approaches and skills than management in established arenas. This course helps you develop a perspective on managing innovation. That is, you will build your capability to lead and design your organization to effectively implement innovation initiatives and achieve their strategic intent. To do this, you will learn a set of frameworks, tools, and concepts that can help you address several important challenges in managing innovation. The first regards how to successfully implement innovation efforts within established firms and alongside established businesses. A second is leadership of new product development teams. The course also covers leadership of organizational change, which is often a critical part of driving innovation initiatives forward. Through covering these topics, the course will help you: Analyze innovations and their impact on organizations Articulate a research-informed perspective on innovation management Utilize frameworks, tools, and concepts to address leadership challenges that arise in innovation
Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
An investigation of the dimensions of learner diversity: material (class, locale), corporeal (age, race, sex and sexuality, and physical and mental characteristics) and symbolic (culture, language, gender, family, affinity and persona). Examines social-cultural theories of difference, as well as considering alternative responses to these differences in educational settings - ranging from broad, institutional responses to specific pedagogical responses within classes of students. The course also focuses on the application of learning technologies and new media to meet the needs of diverse populations of learners. Its main practical question is, how do we use educational technologies to create learning environments in which learning experiences can be customized and calibrated to meet the precise needs of particular learners? Topics include: universal design for learning, differentiated instruction systems, and adaptive and personalized learning environments. -------------------------------- Related Resources -------------------------------- Online resources are available here: https://newlearningonline.com -------------------------------- Join our Online Communities! -------------------------------- CGScholar (Create an account and join the New Learning community) https://cgscholar.com/community/community_profiles/new-learning/community_updates Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newlearningonline Twitter https://twitter.com/neolearning -------------------------------- Take this Course for Credit at the University of Illinois -------------------------------- This course has the same content and anticipates the same level of contribution by students in the Assessment for Learning course offered to graduate certificate, masters, and doctoral level students in the Learning Design and Leadership Program in the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Of course, in the nature of MOOCs many people will just want to view the videos and casually join some o...
Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera)
The Digital Revolution has led to a titanic shift in the landscape of marketing communications, while also creating new opportunities for businesses to reach and engage consumers through smart, social, and mobile media technologies. In this course, you will learn about the impacts of digital technologies on marketing communication strategies and practices. By understanding the underlying processes of marketing communication and the core features of new media technologies, you can strategically select the appropriate channels to deliver the right marketing message to the right audience at the right moment. You will be able to: Examine marketing as a process of highly strategic communication Understand the impacts of digital media and information technologies on communication and marketing Develop a conceptual understanding of several digital marketing strategies Consider the rise of exciting new technologies, such as AI, Internet of Things, and Mix Reality, as new tools for digital marketing This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into the program and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.