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Introduction to Virtual Reality
University of London (via Coursera)
This course will introduce you to Virtual Reality (VR). The course will teach you everything from the basics of VR- the hardware and the history of VR- to different applications of VR, the psychology of Virtual Reality, and the challenges of the medium. The course is designed for people who are new to VR as a medium. You may have experienced some virtual reality before, and may have some hardware- but this course is suitable to individuals who have never experienced VR and those who do not have much hardware- we will explain Mobile VR as well as devices such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Introduction to Virtual Reality is the first course in the Virtual Reality Specialisation. A learner with no previous experience in Virtual Reality and/or game programming will be able to evaluate existing VR applications, and design, test, and implement their own VR experiences/games using Unity by the end of the specialisation.
The Impactful Communicator-Creating Connection and Influence
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This course is designed for professionals in any role or at any level who want to communicate more clearly, confidently, and effectively. It focuses on how communication creates understanding, builds connection, and encourages action. Impactful communication begins with understanding your audience. In this course, you’ll explore how to shape your message so it's clear, respectful, and relevant to the people you are speaking with. You’ll work on both what you say and how you say it, so your communication feels thoughtful, inclusive, and purposeful in different situations. Through practical exercises, guided reflection, and real-world examples, you’ll develop tools to adapt your message and delivery. You’ll practise communicating in ways that support collaboration and trust — whether you are speaking one-to-one, working in a team, or addressing a larger group. In this course, you’ll learn how to: analyse and respond to different audience needs use inclusive communication strategies create messages that motivate and inspire action. Whether you are presenting ideas, leading others, or building professional relationships across different contexts, this course supports you in communicating with clarity, authenticity, and care. You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of how to connect meaningfully with others — and how to communicate in ways that are both effective and respectful, no matter your role or industry. After completing the course, learners will be able to: CLO1. Analyse the needs and perspectives of diverse audiences to tailor communication strategies for maximum relevance and engagement. CLO2. Apply inclusive communication techniques to engage effectively with individuals and groups from varied backgrounds and roles. CLO3. Evaluate the effectiveness of their own communication and adapt their approach based on feedback and situational dynamics. CLO4. Create compelling messages that motivate, persuade and inspire action in both written...
Statistics and Clustering in Python
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This course is the sixth of eight courses. This project provides an in-depth exploration of key Data Science concepts focusing on algorithm design. It enhances essential mathematics, statistics, and programming skills required for common data analysis tasks. You will engage in a variety of mathematical and programming exercises while completing a data clustering project using the K-means algorithm on a provided dataset.
모두를 위한 머신 러닝
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종종 인공지능 또는 AI라고도 불리는 머신 러닝은 현재 가장 흥미로운 기술 분야 중 하나입니다. 얼굴 인식 기술, 자율 주행 자동차 또는 실제 사람처럼 대화할 수 있는 컴퓨터의 새로운 돌파구를 예고하는 뉴스 기사를 매일 접하고 있습니다. 머신 러닝 기술은 인간의 삶과 작업의 거의 모든 영역에 혁명을 일으키고 우리의 모든 삶에 영향을 미칩니다. 따라서 이 기술에 대해 더 많은 것을 알고 싶을 것입니다. 머신 러닝은 컴퓨터 과학에서 가장 복잡한 영역 중 하나로 알려져 있으며 이를 이해하려면 고급 수학 및 엔지니어링 기술이 필요합니다. 머신 러닝 엔지니어로 일하는 데 많은 수학과 프로그래밍이 필요한 것은 사실이지만 누구나 머신 러닝의 기본 개념을 이해할 수 있으며 이 기술의 중요성을 생각해 보면 누구나 이 기술을 이해해야 할 것입니다. AI의 획기적인 발전은 공상과학 소설 같기도 하지만 결국 데이터를 사용하여 통계 알고리즘을 훈련하는 간단한 아이디어로 귀결됩니다. 이 과정에서는 수학이나 프로그래밍에 대한 배경 지식이 없더라도 머신 러닝의 기본 개념을 이해하는 방법을 배웁니다. 뿐만 아니라, 실제로 머신 러닝 프로젝트를 수행하기 위해 런던 대학 골드스미스에서 개발한 사용자 친화적인 도구를 직접 사용하고 사용할 수 있습니다. 이 도구는 컴퓨터에서 이미지를 인식하도록 훈련시킵니다. 이 과정은 다양한 사람들을 대상으로 합니다. 머신 러닝의 기술 경력을 개발하기에 적합한 첫 번째 단계가 될 수 있습니다. 기술 세부 사항 이전에 높은 수준의 개념부터 시작하는 것이 더 좋기는 하지만 기술을 사용하지 않는 직종인 경우에도 좋습니다. 귀하는 머신 러닝 사용을 고려 중인 회사의 관리자나 기술과 무관한 역할일 수 있습니다. 귀하는 이 기술을 올바르게 이해해야 하며, 이 과정은 그러한 이해를 얻을 수 있는 좋은 기회입니다. 또는 AI에 대한 뉴스 보고서를 읽고 현재 가장 인기 있는 신기술에 대해 더 알아보고 싶을 수도 있습니다. 이제 첫 번째 머신 러닝 프로젝트를 안내해 드리겠습니다. NB 이 과정은 프로그래밍 없이 머신 러닝을 소개하도록 설계되었습니다. 따라서 Python 및 TensorFlow와 같은 프로그래밍 기반 머신 러닝 도구는 다루지 않습니다.
Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest
University of London (via Coursera)
This course examines the roles that Magna Carta has played historically as well as the importance of Magna Carta today. It aims to equip students with a critical understanding of Magna Carta and its significance around the globe. Students will find out what Magna Carta is, how it came about, and why many believe that it remains one of the most significant documents in history. We will investigate why Magna Carta was perceived as 'radical' in its day, why it continues to be the source of numerous debates, and why its anniversaries are celebrated widely up until the present day. Magna Carta's most recent anniversary took place in 2015, when the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta's sealing on the meadows of Runnymede in Surrey was celebrated.
The Data Science Profession – Student View
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is primarily aimed at individuals who want to learn how Data Science is applied in the real world, what we mean by data, and what we mean by machine learning. The course also covers concepts such as K-means and categorical and numerical data.
Managing Technology Projects for Business Success
University of London (via Coursera)
The emphasis of this course is on introducing a notion of that there are no Information Technology (IT) projects, only business projects. It offers an exploration of project management within the business environment, equipping learners with both the theoretical foundations and the practical skills necessary for managing successful projects. This course provides learners with a structured and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of IT Project Management, combining theory with real-world application across five progressive weeks. This course Learners will develop a solid understanding of the core principles of IT project management, learning how these principles underpin the structure and flow of projects across different industries. Key topics include traditional methodologies such as Waterfall and contemporary approaches like Agile, including an examination of the 12 Agile principles and the role of Scrum in modern project delivery. The course covers the project lifecycle, from initiation through execution to closure. Learners will explore critical stages such as defining scope, identifying stakeholders, managing resources, and reflecting on lessons learned. The importance of project constraints, which often referred to as the ’iron triangle’ of scope, time, and cost, is analysed alongside stakeholder satisfaction, which is increasingly recognised as a fourth essential dimension. The course further develops learners’ ability to evaluate and manage risks, enhance team communication, and apply key planning tools. Practical skills are honed through tasks such as milestone vs. deadline planning and preparing presentations for team or managerial audiences. Emphasis is placed on the application of project management skills in information technology (IT) settings, introducing learners to the unique challenges and perspectives relevant to tech-based projects. During the course, learners will be acquiring the skills to plan, manage, and evaluat...
The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work
University of London (via Coursera)
The aim of this course is to give you a practical guide to managing people at work. It does not matter whether you are a first time manager in a shop or a middle manager in an office environment; the same skills apply to every work place. In the course you will engage with some HR theories and then see how they translate into every day working life. At the end of the course we hope you will be better equipped to choose a suitable employee, to motivate and appraise your team, to manage conflict in the work place and to lead and make decision on a day to day basis.
Data-driven websites: JSON, APIs and Templates
University of London (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how to use JavaScript and data to turn static web pages into dynamic, interactive applications. Through interactive, guided lab activities on Coursera, you will manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) and use structured data to generate and update content in the browser. You will work with JSON data, learning how it is structured and how JavaScript can load, parse and process it. Using practical exercises, you will convert JSON into HTML, implement loops and searches, and dynamically display data on web pages. The course also introduces the principles of REST APIs, explaining how web applications communicate using HTTP and how JavaScript can retrieve and integrate real-world data. Finally, you will explore template engines and their role in generating dynamic content. By creating and integrating templates in hands-on labs and assessments, you will develop the skills needed to build data-driven web applications using modern JavaScript techniques.
3D Models for Virtual Reality
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This course will begin your journey to creating Virtual Reality experiences. A Virtual Reality experience is a new world that you step into and are entirely immersed in. Creating a VR experience means creating that world and all the objects in it. In this course you will learn the basics of 3D graphics: how we create objects and how to lay them out to create an environment. You will learn techniques like materials and texturing that make your objects appear realistic. You will also learn about audio techniques to ensure that your experiences sound great as well as looking great. In all of these topics we will pay attention to the particular requirements of Virtual Reality, including pitfalls and performance issues: making sure your environment runs fast enough in VR. You will learn all of this using the professional game and VR engine, Unity3D. Unity is one of the most used game engine and is a relatively easy, but fully featured, introduction to 3D development. The course will culminate in a project in which you will create your own VR scene. VR development is something you can only learn by doing it yourself, so working on your project will be the best way to learn.
Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental
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This course is the seventh of eight. In this project, we will tackle a prediction problem: forecasting the number of bicycles that will be rented on a given day. Using historical data, we will consider factors such as weather conditions, the day of the week, and other relevant variables to accurately predict daily bicycle rentals. This will help ensure that our bicycle rental service is prepared with the appropriate number of bicycles each day. We will learn specifically about data acquisition and correlation.
Understanding Research Methods
University of London (via Coursera)
This MOOC is about demystifying research and research methods. It will outline the fundamentals of doing research, aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at the postgraduate level. It places the student experience at the centre of our endeavours by engaging learners in a range of robust and challenging exercises befitting SOAS, University of London's status as a research-intensive university and its rich research heritage. The course will appeal to those of you who require an understanding of research approaches and skills, and importantly an ability to deploy them in your studies or in your professional lives. In particular, this course will aid those of you who have to conduct research as part of your postgraduate studies but do not perhaps have access to research methods courses, or for those of you who feel you would like additional support for self-improvement. There is no expectation that you already have a research topic or project in mind when you begin the course. No prior knowledge or experience in research is required to take this course and as such, the course is for everyone. This MOOC draws on a wealth of existing course material developed to support research training across SOAS, University of London and particularly drawing from the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD). In 2015, the course was nominated for the prestigious Guardian University Award for its innovative approach to online learning. Participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes.
Discover Acting
University of London (via Coursera)
Are you curious about the world of acting? On our ‘Discover Acting’ course, you will be guided through some of the basics of actor training and explore how these could unlock the talent and potential within you. If you want to learn about how actors work through getting up and giving it a go then this course is for you. This course places you at the centre of the learning experience through engagement with a range of practical exercises, workbook activities and video content. Discover Acting is perfect for anyone wanting to take that first step in acting. This is an introductory course. You don’t need any previous experience or prior knowledge. You should have curiosity and enthusiasm, an interest in acting and a desire to gain a deeper understanding of the acting process. As the course is practical in nature, the deepest learning will occur in those that physically engage with the exercises introduced in the videos. This course has been developed and is led by practitioners from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Introduction to Computer Programming
University of London (via Coursera)
This MOOC provides you with the foundational skill set required to write computer programs. If you are interested in learning how to write interactive, graphical programs from an introductory level in a real programming language, this is the course for you. You will begin by learning the basics of editing and running programs. Then you will learn how to create 2D graphics using shapes and coordinates. Finally, you will learn how to create interactive graphics that you can control with the mouse. You will even solve a set of interactive puzzles using your coding skills in the Sleuth game which has been created especially for this course. The course uses the Javascript language and the p5.js library.
Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is for anyone who would like to apply their technical skills to creative work ranging from video games to art installations to interactive music, and also for artists who would like to use programming in their artistic practice. This course will teach you how to develop and apply programming skills to creative work. This is an important skill within the development of creative mobile applications, digital music and video games. It will teach the technical skills needed to write software that make use of images, audio and graphics, and will concentrate on the application of these skills to creative projects. Additional resources will be provided for students with no programming background. At the end of this course, you will be able to: Write creative, audiovisual programs in the Processing environment that run on desktop and mobile Programatically manipulate sound in creative ways Display images and image sequences Generate interactive, algorithmic graphics * Work with a 2D physics engine to create a basic game
Machine Learning for All
University of London (via Coursera)
Machine Learning, often called Artificial Intelligence or AI, is one of the most exciting areas of technology at the moment. We see daily news stories that herald new breakthroughs in facial recognition technology, self driving cars or computers that can have a conversation just like a real person. Machine Learning technology is set to revolutionise almost any area of human life and work, and so will affect all our lives, and so you are likely to want to find out more about it. Machine Learning has a reputation for being one of the most complex areas of computer science, requiring advanced mathematics and engineering skills to understand it. While it is true that working as a Machine Learning engineer does involve a lot of mathematics and programming, we believe that anyone can understand the basic concepts of Machine Learning, and given the importance of this technology, everyone should. The big AI breakthroughs sound like science fiction, but they come down to a simple idea: the use of data to train statistical algorithms. In this course you will learn to understand the basic idea of machine learning, even if you don't have any background in math or programming. Not only that, you will get hands on and use user friendly tools developed at Goldsmiths, University of London to actually do a machine learning project: training a computer to recognise images. This course is for a lot of different people. It could be a good first step into a technical career in Machine Learning, after all it is always better to start with the high level concepts before the technical details, but it is also great if your role is non-technical. You might be a manager or other non-technical role in a company that is considering using Machine Learning. You really need to understand this technology, and this course is a great place to get that understanding. Or you might just be following the news reports about AI and interested in finding out more about the hottest new technology of the mome...
Professional Skills for International Business
University of London (via Coursera)
This course provides insight into the key professional skills needed by managers at all levels of an organisation. You’ll learn key skills such as how to make a positive first impression; how to become a role model at work; effective time and resource management; and networking. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI
Introduction to Network Security
University of London (via Coursera)
The security of computer networks is a key element in cyber security. Computer networking provides the foundational connectivity services that are used for the world wide web, distributed computer applications and services, operations and manufacturing, and national infrastructure. This course provides understanding of key technologies used in computer networks and infrastructure. This includes protocols, computer networks, data centres, operational technologies that form key infrastructure critical to the success of organisations and services from a local to an international scale. The course discusses vulnerabilities and the exploits that target computer networks, systems, and the Internet infrastructure. By the end of this course learners will be able to: 1. Show a systematic understanding of digital networks and their operation, including the OSI 7 layer architecture and the TCP/IP protocol stack. 2. Discuss key security threats and risks faced in computer networks. 3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of network security architecture and design rationale of selected protocols, security technologies and how they are used in practice. 4. Identify attack models and analyse vulnerabilities in protocols, network systems, and applications. 5. Demonstrate how these vulnerabilities may be exploited in practice to penetrate a system.
Algorithms and Complexity
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Algorithms and complexity are at the heart of computer science, shaping how we design solutions and measure efficiency. This course provides a rigorous introduction to both the theory and practice of algorithms. You’ll begin with automata theory, exploring how machines recognise and process languages. You’ll then move into practical algorithmic techniques, including searching and sorting, before learning to design and evaluate recursive and iterative algorithms. Finally, you’ll study complexity theory, developing the ability to classify problems and understand computational limits. By combining abstract models with real-world techniques, this course equips you to design algorithms, assess performance, and reason about scalability. Whether you’re pursuing studies in computer science, preparing for a programming role, or aiming to strengthen your technical foundations, you’ll gain both theoretical insight and practical skills for tackling computing challenges.
Refugees in the 21st Century
University of London (via Coursera)
This MOOC provides insight into the refugee phenomenon as one of the most complex, compelling and (arguably) misunderstood features of the 21st century. Taking a global perspective, it will outline the fundamentals of who ‘refugees’ are, where they come from and where they go, as well as delving into the features of the global system for refugee protection and ‘solutions’ for those who have been forcibly displaced. It places the student at the centre of the learning experience through engagement with a range of robust and challenging activities, materials and online peer engagement.
Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy
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We are surrounded by so much discussion of sustainability that it can sometimes become overwhelming. Important questions include: What role can business have in ensuring the sustainability of the planet? How should business work with society to preserve the environment? These questions will be answered in this course as we explore the meaning of sustainability and its impact on modern organisations as they move to circular ideas to reduce waste, increase recycling and become fit for our modern society. In the course you will not only learn about the role of business in sustainability, but also your own personal contribution. In addition to environmental issues we will also reflect on how employees are pressuring firms to see themselves as a positive part of the wider society. The specific topics we will cover include: Paris Climate Accord, Carbon Footprint, the circular economy, reverse logistics, recycling strategies, right to repair, Corporate Social Responsibility, Bottom of the Pyramid and developing economies, and fair trade business models. By the end of the course, your understanding of sustainability and business's relationship with society will have increased considerably. You will develop new skills in research and analysis and will have lots of new ideas to take away with you and apply in your own organisation and your own working life.
Narrative Foundations for Immersive Media and Video Games
University of London (via Coursera)
Developed in partnership with multi-award-winning XR writer and designer Rob Morgan, and the founding funder UK Research and Innovation ('UKRI') under the 'StoryFutures Academy' project led by the National Film and Television School ('NFTS'), the course blends hands-on creative practice with cutting-edge case studies. It is an intensive and practice-led experience, designed for learners who want to develop future-ready creative skills and stay ahead of industry trends. This course explores the art and science of designing interactive narratives specifically for immersive media and video games. Participants will learn about the various types of player choices and their impact on agency, as well as analyse existing interactive narratives to understand branching design. The course will guide learners through the process of designing and prototyping a simple branching narrative, while also defining the differences between location-specific and location-agnostic storytelling. In addition, students will evaluate how the environment shapes narrative and design guided walks with strong narrative concepts. The course will cover immersive qualities unique to VR and games, spatial storytelling principles, and the critique of player self-consciousness in immersive media. During the course participants will be developing a complete immersive narrative concept or prototype, integrating user-centered storytelling principles, and communicate their design clearly for a creative portfolio. By the end of the course the participants will be able to 1. Design, and prototype branching interactive narratives for immersive media and video games. 2. Explain location-based storytelling techniques to create audience-aware experiences. 3. Apply spatial storytelling concepts from VR to enhance immersion and emotional engagement. 4. Produce and present a portfolio-ready immersive narrative concept integrating branching, location, or VR techniques.
Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy
University of London (via Coursera)
The ‘Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy’ course is very interactive and designed to offer learners the opportunity to share ideas and engage in discussions with their fellow students. Throughout this course, learners will be given the opportunity to explore key and relevant marketing models and concepts in the formulation of effective marketing strategy. Learners will also engage in research as well as the application of key models and concepts to gain further insights into the implementation of an effective marketing strategy in a competitive business environment. At the end of this course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of a rather dynamic marketing environment, and will have developed new skills to enable them to conduct audits of the macro and micro-marketing environments for an organisation and most importantly be able to design and implement an effective marketing strategy.
Introduction to English Common Law
University of London (via Coursera)
The common law of England and Wales is one of the major global legal traditions. This MOOC will give you an introduction to this influential legal system including its history, constitutional background, sources and institutions. You’ll learn about the different ways in which laws are made and interpreted, the English court system and the increasing importance of European Union and human rights law. Now is an especially exciting time to be learning about English common law, given the potential changes that lie ahead in today’s political, economic and social environment – all these pose challenges to and opportunities for the law. Each week we’ll focus on one aspect of English common law, using video lectures, readings, discussion questions and activities to enable you to learn about and evaluate key issues. Whether undertaken as a standalone course, or as preparation for the University of London’s world-class LLB degree, you will find this course interesting and stimulating. Please note that participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes.
Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection
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This course provides insight into the phenomenon of internal displacement, a major humanitarian and development challenge in today’s world. Taking a global perspective, you will learn about who internally displaced persons (IDPs) are and where they come from, as well as delving into the fundamentals of the global protection response for IDPs and potential ‘solutions’ for those who have been internally displaced. The course places you at the centre of the learning experience through engagement with a range of robust and challenging activities, materials and online peer engagement. This course has been developed by a specialised consortium of research networks and institutions working on IDP protection and research: • Global Engagement Network on Internal Displacement in Africa • Latin American Network on Internal Displacement • Middle East Network for Research on Internal Displacement • Internal Displacement Research Programme and Birkbeck at the University of London. Learners who have completed this course may seek to continue studying on our online Master’s programme in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies. In 2019, this MA was awarded the prestigious Roger Mills Prize for its innovative approach to online learning. That programme builds upon the MOOC experience, delivering a fully accredited Master’s degree in an online learning environment. The development of this course was supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), on behalf of the UKRI Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF) as part of the funded project “Interdisciplinary Network on Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection” (AH/T005351/1), working in collaboration with network leaders Dr Beatriz Sanchez Mojica, Dr Hana Asfour and Dr Romola Adeola. Key learning objectives: • Explain the main trends in internal displacement, and why IDPs merit special assistance • Assess ‘protection’ and ‘solutions’ for IDPs, including the links to development • Evaluate the experience o...
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is the first of five courses aiming to help you to become confident working in the object-oriented paradigm in the C++ language. This specialisation is for individuals who want to learn about objected oriented programming. It's an all-in-one package that will take you from the very fundamentals of C++, all the way to building a crypto-currency exchange platform. During the five courses, you will work with the instructor on a single project: a crypto-currency exchange platform. Whilst building the project, you will learn about a range of programming techniques from basic control flow and input/output through to file parsing, object-oriented techniques and user interaction on the console. In this first course, you will get started with C++ by writing, building and running your first program. You will then learn about text input/output, if statements and loops by building an interactive menu system for the crypto-currency exchange platform. Upon completing the course, you will be able to: Write, compile and run a C++ program that prints messages to the console Use the standard library to do text I/O in the console Write and call simple functions Use a while loop to repeatedly receive and respond to user input
Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
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The course offers a well-researched and broad-ranging primer to the United Nations system. Consisting of an introduction to the complex UN family and its history, and a series of ‘snapshots’ of key UN functions, which are used to explore important UN themes and help learners develop important analysis, communication, and policy-based skills. The course is aimed broadly at people interested in learning more about the United Nations system, assuming a level of interest but no necessary previous knowledge, whilst also offering sufficient up to date research and new critical perspectives that it will also be of interest to people with more expertise or academic familiarity with the topic as well. The main aim of the course is to provide this wide-ranging introduction in a self-contained, but in-depth form, alongside the important practical skills necessary to understand and discuss UN affairs, and potentially lay the groundwork for greater engagement in future – either in civil society or in further study.
Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach
University of London (via Coursera)
This course explores ways of teaching reading skills in English as Second and Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) using a task-based approach. You will be introduced to the concept of task and the key principles of task-based language teaching (TBLT) and learning. TBLT uses communicative tasks as the key unit for creating language learning activities. You will also examine the role of reading in real-life and in second and foreign language teaching and current thinking about the interface between TBLT and second language reading. You will explore how TBLT and teaching second language reading can be successfully integrated in practice through analysing task-based reading materials. The course culminates in creating task-based materials for teaching reading in your own language teaching contexts. After completing the course, you will be able to: 1. Explain the main components and tenets of a task-based approach to teaching language; 2. Explain the main issues involved in teaching reading; 3. Illustrate connections between TBLT approaches and the teaching of reading; 4. Integrate tasks into your own teaching; 5. Identify reading texts that are suitable for the construction of tasks; and 6. Construct reading tasks and sequences for use in your own classroom.
Introduction to Computer Security
University of London (via Coursera)
The purpose of this short four-week course is to introduce the topic of computer system security. We initially look at a short basic introduction to computer system core components and functions and then extend this to consider a variety of topics from hardware to applications. Throughout we provide pointers to openly available materials for background and further reading to explore the topics. We refer to the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) as a reference for cyber security knowledge, alongside other sources that are widely available. In total, we have four weeks that cover this introduction to computer systems and security. No prior programming nor advanced mathematical knowledge Is required. There are a few examples of pseudocode and some basic computer logic (AND, OR, XOR, etc.) in our Week 1 Introduction to computer systems, but these are not essential to completing the course. In other lessons, we introduce basic concepts and provide pointers to online resources. The course includes active learning through four lab sessions. The first lab introduces the Linux operating system in general by exploring the Linux desktop and applications provided in the Coursera lab environment hosted in the AWS cloud. The second lab looks at the Linux command line and explores some of the file system and gathers system information, for example to explore processes. The third lab explores the network information, the system connectivity, and uses some Python scripts and Wireshark to examine the TCP and UDP transport protocols and the web/HTTP application protocol. Lastly we explore more about the network services using the Nmap tool to explore the network services in the system. The course is designed to provide a wide introduction to computer security, by outlining computer systems, including the operating system, programs, data and networking. We discuss some of the issues in computer security and introduce some of the vulnerabilities and threats as we pro...
Global Energy and Climate Policy
University of London (via Coursera)
The Global Energy and Climate Policy course offers an introduction to the theoretical and practical understanding of how energy and climate change policies are designed, shaped, advocated and implemented. As energy markets go truly global, domestic energy policies are becoming more and more entangled with wider issues of international governance. Concurrently, the urgent need to mitigate and adapt to climate change and transition to a low-carbon future is adding a further layer of complexity. The course is aimed broadly at people interested in learning more about interconnected issues in energy and climate policy globally. It assumes a level of interest but no necessary previous knowledge. However, the course also offers sufficient up to date research and new critical perspectives to be of interest to people with expertise in or academic familiarity with the topic as well. The main aim of the course is to provide this wide-ranging introduction in a self-contained, but in-depth form, alongside the important practical skills necessary to understand and discuss energy and climate policy, and lay the groundwork for greater engagement in the future – either through academic study, in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.
What future for education?
University of London (via Coursera)
Through this course you will start to critically examine your own ideas about education, teaching and learning. The critique will be developed through engagement with theories and ideas developed through educational research. You will be encouraged to use these ideas to challenge or support your own ideas about education. Each week we will focus on one key question, using video lectures, key readings and challenges to explore some commonplace notions about education. With the guidance of the course team, you will be asked to use these ideas to critically reflect on your own understandings and experience. By the end of the course, you will have developed a personal response to the main question: what is your preferred future for education?
The Authentic Communicator: Building Presence and Trust
University of London (via Coursera)
This course has been designed by academics and experienced tutors at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, a specialist college of the University of London. This course equips professionals and aspiring leaders with the tools to harness their unique personal traits and communication styles for greater workplace impact. Rooted in the belief that every interaction is shaped by both who a person is and how they communicate, the course centres a learner in the process of creating more authentic connections in every conversation. Through reflective exercises, guided analysis, and practical techniques, learners will deepen their awareness of their values, motivations, and behaviours, and understand how these influence their communication style. They will learn how to: recognise their unique communication patterns develop emotional awareness strengthen their physical and vocal presence communicate with clarity and confidence . Whether managing teams, collaborating across functions, or striving for more genuine communication, this course provides learners with the opportunity to build stronger, more meaningful professional relationships. They will gain practical strategies, renewed confidence, and a clearer sense of how to connect with themselves and others at every step of their career. After completing the course, learners will be able to: CLO1. Identify and analyse their unique personal characteristics and how these influence communication behaviours in various contexts CLO2. Investigate the role of physicality and vocal delivery in enhancing effective communication CLO3. Explore and apply strategies to develop strong connections to materials and messages through effective communication techniques CLO4. Experiment with and reflect on their optimal physical and vocal communication behaviors in different contexts.
Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories
University of London (via Coursera)
This course introduces learners to applied public history: understanding and interpreting the past today, and engaging diverse communities in the practice of making and sharing histories. The course draws on project case studies, expert insights and diverse perspectives to model exciting approaches to researching and sharing the history of places and people. Learners will develop a toolkit to apply in their own practice, by participating in discussion, quizzes, creative activities and mini masterclasses. What kinds of stories can we discover through research into the history of places and people? How do we engage diverse communities with those stories today? What kinds of imaginative approaches can we use to interpret the past? And what tools and opportunities can we create to include new groups and individuals in local research initiatives? Led by the Centre for the History of People, Place and Community at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London – the UK’s national centre for history – this course investigates these questions and helps learners develop transferable approaches to their own local history and heritage interpretation.
Consumption, Marketing and Culture
University of London (via Coursera)
What does it mean to be a consumer in a consumer society? In this MOOC we think about marketing in terms of what marketing does rather than how we do it. It's not just a case of how we buy the products that are sold to us, but how we are affected by those products and the services that we encounter. This course prepares students for a more analytical understanding in the role that marketing activities play in shaping our consumer cultures and lives. Rather than pose the question of how ‘we’ can sell more stuff to consumers, this course asks, what does it mean to be regarded as a consumer in this moment of history?
Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is the fifth of five courses aiming to help you to become confident working in the object-oriented paradigm in the C++ language. This specialisation is for individuals who want to learn about objected oriented programming. It's an all-in-one package that will take you from the very fundamentals of C++, all the way to building a crypto-currency exchange platform. During the five courses, you will work with the instructor on a single project: a crypto-currency exchange platform. Whilst building the project, you will learn about a range of programming techniques from basic control flow and input/output through to file parsing, object-oriented techniques and user interaction on the console. In this fifth course, you will complete the crypto-currency exchange platform. You will learn about modelling real-world entities as a class, the use of static vs non-static functions, and create a wallet class for the final version of the crypto application. Upon completing the course, you will be able to: Use object interactions to achieve complex functionality through a simple command sequence Explain how to model a familiar real world entity as a class with data and functions * Decide when it is appropriate to use static or non-static functions
3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality
University of London (via Coursera)
This course will teach you about one of the most important aspects of VR, how you interact with a VR world. Virtual Reality is completely different from an on screen app or game. You are completely immersed in a VR world, so it doesn't make sense to interact only through buttons or menus. You will get the most out of VR if you can interact with the world just as you would with the real world: with your natural body movements. You will learn about the basic concepts and technologies of VR Interaction. You will then get hands on, learning about how to move around in VR and how to interact with the objects in your world. The course will finish with some advice from experts on VR interaction design and you will do a project where you will get real experience of developing VR Interaction.
How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC
University of London (via Coursera)
Who? If you’re an entrepreneur at any stage of your journey, or even an aspiring one, and you need money to start or grow your business, this course is for you. What? This course will introduce, and help you put to use in your startup, the five models through which your customers can – and will, if you ask them! – fund your business. These five time-tested models have been put to use by entrepreneurial superstars like Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and more. Sadly, though, the five models are rarely talked about and not widely understood. Until now! The five models will be brought to life by the real-world stories of an inspiring collection of incredibly creative entrepreneurs from around the world – including successes and failures – through a series of captivating no-holds-barred interviews with founders and others, and investors, too. Why? More than two generations ago, the venture capital community – VC’s, business angels, incubators, and others – convinced the entrepreneurial world that writing business plans and raising venture capital constituted the twin centerpieces of entrepreneurial endeavor. They did so for very good reasons: the sometimes astonishing returns they’ve delivered to their investors and the incredibly large and valuable companies their ecosystem has created. But the vast majority of fast growing companies never take any angel or venture funding. Are they onto something that most of today’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has missed? Indeed, should a business angel or VC be seen as the first port of call for getting your nascent entrepreneurial venture off the ground or growing it faster? Perhaps not. How? You’ll be asked to do a series of exercises – out in the real world – to put your growing toolkit to use in your business or the one you hope to start. Hands-on, practical tools to help your business start and thrive – without venture capital. You’ll join our discussion board of fellow participants, if you like, and learn...
Citizenship and the Rule of Law
University of London (via Coursera)
"Be you so high, the law is above you." This principle, part of the Rule of Law, has come to represent the powerful idea that even politicians and monarchs are bound by the law. However in an age of powerful corporations, international cyber-crime and popular support for authoritarian leaders, the Rule of Law is under threat worldwide. This course, run by the Bingham Centre of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, will provide an introduction to headline issues around the Rule of Law. Each week we will tackle aspects of the Rule of Law and discuss how they are impacted by current events. The course will use video lectures, recommended reading, discussion questions and activities to enable you to develop your own perspective on the Rule of Law. Though this course sits at the intersection of law and politics, participants do not require any formal educational background in either of these subjects to join. The course will take place over 6 weeks with approximately 3 hours of content each week.
CSS: Web Page Layout - Usability and Accessibility
University of London (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how to use CSS to control the appearance, layout and responsiveness of web pages. Through interactive, guided lab activities on Coursera, you will style existing HTML pages and build responsive layouts using modern techniques such as CSS Grid, ensuring your designs work well across a range of screen sizes and devices. You will explore the principles of responsive and accessible design, learning what web accessibility means and why it matters for users, organisations and society. Using hands-on exercises, you will apply practical techniques to improve accessibility, including testing pages with assistive technologies and automated accessibility checking tools, then fixing common issues to meet recognised standards. The course also introduces advanced CSS features such as variables, selectors, transitions and animations. By applying these in guided labs, you will develop efficient, maintainable and accessible stylesheets that reflect current best practice in modern web design.
International Business Capstone
University of London (via Coursera)
The Capstone project is the culmination of the International Business Essentials specialisation, and brings together knowledge gained in the previous courses and applies this to a real-world scenario. Throughout the Capstone, you’ll be taught new skills, and will use the knowledge you have gained throughout the Specialisation to develop a business plan. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI
Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
University of London (via Coursera)
The Global Diplomacy course is a unique offering to the MOOC environment. Bringing together cutting edge research in the broad fields of Diplomatic and International Studies, award winning distance learning delivery and the instructors previous experience of delivering a successful MOOC. Please see the volume Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types and Models authored with Dr Alison Holmes, (Westview, 2016), and the Understanding Research Methods MOOC from Coursera. The Global Diplomacy MOOC has a direct heritage in the University of London International Academy/SOAS Global Diplomacy MA Programme launched in April 2013 which have attracted hundreds of students from around the world. The Global Diplomacy MA Programme is provided by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy which has been teaching postgraduate courses in Diplomacy for over twenty five years. After completing the 'Global Diplomacy' MOOC, learners will have: 1. The ability to demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and development of global diplomacy, drawing on a variety of relevant contributing disciplines in the broad field of International Studies. 2. An understanding of changes in diplomatic practices and procedures and the relationship of those changes to contemporary politics. 3. A sound grounding in both theoretical and empirical approaches to debates in diplomacy so that students have been exposed to the and skills needed to analyse global diplomacy. 4. knowledge of issues in global diplomacy in historical and contemporary contexts.
Cyber Security Fundamentals
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is intended to provide a general introduction to key concepts in cyber security. It is aimed at anyone with a good general knowledge of information and communications technology. The nature, scope and importance of cyber security are explained, and key concepts are justified and explored. This includes examining the types of threat that cyber security must address, as well as the range of mechanisms, both technological and procedural, that can be deployed. The role of cryptography in providing security is explored, including how algorithms and keys play their part in enabling cyber security. The key supporting function played by key management is identified, including why the use of cryptographic functions depends on it. The need for security management in an organisation is explained, and its main elements are introduced - including the key role played by risk management. The importance of standardised approaches to security management is explained, as is the notion of compliance.
Object-Oriented Programming in C++: Functions
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is the third of five courses aiming to help you to become confident working in the object-oriented paradigm in the C++ language. This specialisation is for individuals who want to learn about objected oriented programming. It's an all-in-one package that will take you from the very fundamentals of C++, all the way to building a crypto-currency exchange platform. During the five courses, you will work with the instructor on a single project: a crypto-currency exchange platform. Whilst building the project, you will learn about a range of programming techniques from basic control flow and input/output through to file parsing, object-oriented techniques and user interaction on the console. In this third course, you will start learning about C++ exception handling and reading data from files. You will learn about string processing, exception handling, data reading from a file, and how to convert pseudocode algorithms into working C++ code. Upon completing the course, you will be able to: Convert pseudocode algorithms involving iteration, logic and string processing into working C++ code Use exception handling to gracefully recover when processing unreliable data * Read text data from a file using the getline function
Fundamentals of International Business
University of London (via Coursera)
Studying international business is essential for everyone who wants to be a well-rounded modern individual. Understanding the main features of the international business environment, mechanisms of cross-border business activities, and motivations to engage in these activities, will help you to make sense of contemporary business context and navigate yourself in our complex world. This MOOC provides essential knowledge about international business, its key actors and recent trends. It combines relevant theoretical frameworks with contemporary business cases and practitioner-oriented learning materials. Students will be able to familiarise themselves with such concepts as globalization, internationalisation, multinationals and institutions, and see how they relate to each other, as well as draw implications to current business practices.
Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is a short taster on the topic of the use of Images, Film, and their use in historical interpretation in the 20th century. It is primarily provided for those who have a general interest in history that draws on photojournalism as primary evidence, and films based on historical events. Once you have completed this course we hope you will be equipped to: Appreciate the significance of photographs as historical evidence in the twentieth century. Understand the limitations of the medium, and how we can attribute meaning to these individual records of 'one moment in time' while taking into account the circumstances in which any particular image was taken. Understand how individuals and institutions have looked to manipulate images to their own ends – through alteration and/or censorship – and what that meant to contemporary interpretation, as well as subsequent historical interpretation. Put individual images into a wider context, and in particular with reference to history written, or portrayed, beyond academia: public history. Do be aware that part of the contents of this course regard images and depiction of war. Real wars and real images.
Management Skills for International Business
University of London (via Coursera)
This course focuses on a range of management techniques. You’ll discover the main skills and competencies of effective leaders, and how to distinguish between management and leadership. The course will cover team dynamics, how to build effective relationships, key motivation theories, and how to use communication to best effect. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI
Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is designed to help you create dynamic, interactive online courses through the use of multimedia tools, student collaboration opportunities, and formative assessment and feedback. Each week we will focus on a particular topic: 1. Using multimedia for teaching and learning 2. Encouraging student collaboration 3. Formative assessment and feedback You will have a range of materials to read, videos to watch, topics to research, activities to perform, discussions to participate in, and an assessment to complete. In addition, you will have a random assignment of fellow participants' assessments to mark in order to receive your own mark. While most of the videos and activities are mandatory, we have included a number of "Take it Further" activities and longer versions of videos that are voluntary. At first glance, It may seem like a lot, but you will quickly find that many activities will take just minutes to perform. The emphasis in this MOOC is on gaining a wide range of experience in order to decide for yourself which tools and techniques to explore in more depth. Although we introduce a few concepts along the way, this is a very practical course. You will be assessed according to what you create and share. We hope you will enjoy the active, hands-on nature of this course and find many ideas to incorporate in your teaching.
Statistics for International Business
University of London (via Coursera)
This course introduces core areas of statistics that will be useful in business and for several MBA modules. It covers a variety of ways to present data, probability, and statistical estimation. You can test your understanding as you progress, while more advanced content is available if you want to push yourself. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI
Building Interactive 3D Characters and Social VR
University of London (via Coursera)
Meeting another person is one of the most amazing experiences you can have in Virtual Reality. It is quite unlike communicating through any other medium except a real life face-to-face conversation. Because the other person is life size and shares a virtual space with you, body language works in a way that cannot be done on a flat screen. This course will enable you to create realistic social interactions in VR. You will learn about both the psychology of social interaction and the practical skills to implement it in Unity3D. We will take you through the basics of 3D character animation and how to create body language. You will learn about how to make characters that can respond to players’ speech and body language. You will also learn about avatars: the virtual representation of other players, and agents: computer controlled NPC characters and how to implement both of them. As many people have said before us, social is the future of VR. This course will help you become part of the future of Virtual Reality social experiences.
Mathematical Foundations for Computing
University of London (via Coursera)
Mathematics provides the formal structures and reasoning tools that underpin computer science. Mathematical Foundations for Computing introduces core topics essential for problem-solving, algorithm design, and theoretical computing. You will explore sets and set theory, number systems and bases, functions, and relations—building a toolkit to model data, describe systems, and reason about computational processes. Each module connects abstract mathematics to practical computing contexts, from binary representation and function mapping to relational models. By the end of the course, you will not only understand these concepts theoretically but also know how to apply them to programming, algorithms, and data structures. This course is part of the Essential Mathematics for Computer Science specialisation, preparing you for advanced topics in logic, algorithms, and computational complexity.
Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change
University of London (via Coursera)
This course will give you practical experience in working with real-world data, with applications to important policy issues in today’s society. Each week, you will learn specific data handling skills in Excel and use these techniques to analyse climate change data, with appropriate readings to provide background information on the data you are working with. You will also learn about the consequences of climate change and how governments can address this issue. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Understand how data can be used to assess the extent of climate change • Produce appropriate bar charts, line charts, and scatterplots to visualise data • Calculate and interpret summary statistics (mean, median, variance, percentile, correlation) • Explain the challenges with designing and implementing policies that address climate change No prior knowledge in economics or statistics is required for this course. No knowledge of Excel is required, except a familiarity with the interface and how to enter and clear data.
Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?
University of London (via Coursera)
We live in an uncertain and complex world, yet we continually have to make decisions in the present with uncertain future outcomes. Indeed, we should be on the look-out for "black swans" - low-probability high-impact events. To study, or not to study? To invest, or not to invest? To marry, or not to marry? While uncertainty makes decision-making difficult, it does at least make life exciting! If the entire future was known in advance, there would never be an element of surprise. Whether a good future or a bad future, it would be a known future. In this course we consider many useful tools to deal with uncertainty and help us to make informed (and hence better) decisions - essential skills for a lifetime of good decision-making. Key topics include quantifying uncertainty with probability, descriptive statistics, point and interval estimation of means and proportions, the basics of hypothesis testing, and a selection of multivariate applications of key terms and concepts seen throughout the course.
HTML: How to Build a Website
University of London (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how to design and build a simple multi-page website using HTML. Through interactive, guided lab activities on Coursera, you will create web pages with clear structure and navigation, using headings, text, images and links to organise content effectively. You will explore how HTML and other markup languages shape the structure and meaning of web content, and why semantic markup is essential for accessibility and good web design. Using browser developer tools, you will examine the Document Object Model (DOM) and see how changes to HTML affect what appears in the browser. The course also introduces advanced HTML features such as forms, tables, embedded media and metadata. By applying these in hands-on labs, you will develop practical skills for creating accessible, usable and standards-compliant websites. By the end of this course you will be able to: 1. Design and implement multi-page, accessible websites using semantic HTML and forms, tables, and media. 2. Explain the evolution of markup languages and the role of hypertext in web architecture.
Operations Systems Excellence
University of London (via Coursera)
The sole task of organisations is to either deliver customers the services that they require, or design, manufacture, and deliver products that customers are after. How do firms and organisations manage the very tasks that they carry out? How can operations themselves give excellence to organisations to enable them to be competitive? Operations management is concerned with the design, planning and control of operating systems for the provision of goods and services. This course will provide an introduction not only into the development of operational systems but more importantly into the how operating methods can help achieve corporate excellence.
Corporate Strategy
University of London (via Coursera)
Corporate strategy is the strategy a firm uses to compete across multiple businesses. Many small firms want to grow by entering new businesses. Many large firms already are in multiple businesses, e.g. a photo camera producer selling also sunglasses. We developed this course to help you make good corporate strategy decisions. Of the many decisions a firm has to make, corporate strategy decisions are among the most consequential. We will look at these key corporate strategy decisions: Diversification: How and which businesses should your firm enter? Divestiture: How and from which businesses should your firm exit? Corporate HQ: How should we organize corporate headquarters to create value across the different businesses?
Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact
University of London (via Coursera)
Individuals have a great capacity for vocal expression but most people haven’t had the opportunity to explore and develop it. By the end of this course learners will have gained knowledge of how the voice works, had a chance to experiment with different ways of speaking, and increased their confidence in their vocal expression. This course is aimed at beginners but can serve as a useful ‘tune up’ for those who have some experience in this area or those who want to build upon prior learning. The only prerequisite is to be curious about voice in action and public speaking. Finding your Professional Voice takes the learner on a journey to discover how the voice works, how it can be optimised, their personal use of it, and how vocal impact can be developed in professional settings. The content of the course is useful to all learners who have vocal capacity. A small number of the exercises require a degree of physical capacity, those learners with physical impairment, or those who do not wish to undertake the movement exercises, will still be able to gain useful skills provided by the MOOC content.
ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum
University of London (via Coursera)
Why and how are teachers integrating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) into primary education? In this course we analyse examples from schools in different parts of the world, and bring professional teachers, headteachers and policymakers together to share their best ideas and inspiring stories. The materials in the course are based on studies carried out for the UNESCO Institute of IT in Education, Moscow. Learning Outcomes: to be aware of the range of reasons for using ICT to critique the strategies for developing ICT over time to analyse the strengths and weakness of different decision-making mechanisms to become familiar with a wider range of useful tools and resources for integrating ICT
Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music
University of London (via Coursera)
How can exploring and analysing music and metaphors help us to better understand management, work organisations, working lives, and ultimately ourselves too? As you set out on your journey through this innovative course, the answers to these questions will be revealed. Through the lens of metaphor and music, you will be introduced to core managerial and organisational concepts and theories. You will explore issues related to, for example: organisational and work design; motivation and productivity; employee voice; careers; and management and leadership styles. You will research and analyse contemporary management dilemmas and challenges and gain new insights into the lived experience of work. You will explore the power of music to creatively engage and motivate employees, boost their morale, and give voice to workers who might otherwise remain unheard. The course has been designed to be highly interactive and creative with lots of opportunities for you to share your ideas and engage in discussion and debate with your fellow students. You will develop your own original organisational metaphors, write lyrics to your own company song, write and record your own short radio play, and develop your own motivational music playlist. By the end of the course, your understanding of management, organisations and the lived experience of work will have increased considerably. You will develop new skills in research and creative writing and will have lots of new ideas to take away with you and apply in your own organisation and your own working life.
Quantitative Foundations for International Business
University of London (via Coursera)
This course provides the essential mathematics required to succeed in the finance and economics related modules of the Global MBA, including equations, functions, derivatives, and matrices. You can test your understanding with quizzes and worksheets, while more advanced content will be available if you want to push yourself. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI
International Business Environment
University of London (via Coursera)
This course explores the international business environment in which organisations function. You’ll learn about core analysis methods, including PESTLE, SWOT, and Boston Box Matrices, as well as the applications of Porter’s Five Forces. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in discussion forums and access case studies, as well as testing your understanding in quizzes. This course forms part of a specialization from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialization can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI
Mathematics for Computer Science
University of London (via Coursera)
Mathematics for Computer Science course is designed to give you part of the mathematical foundations needed to work in computer science in any of its strands, from business to visual digital arts, music, games. At any stage of the problem solving and modelling stage you will require numerical and computational tools. We get you started in binary and other number bases, some tools to make sense of sequences of numbers, how to represent space numerical using coordinates, how to study variations of quantities via functions and their graphs. For this we prepared computing and everyday life problems for you to solve using these tools, from sending secret messages to designing computer graphics. If you wish to take it further you can join the University of London's BSc Computer Science degree and complete the full module ‘Numerical Mathematics’. Enjoy!
How Computers Work
University of London (via Coursera)
Computers are everywhere, they aren't just the desktops and laptops we use for work but the phones in our pockets and even the watches on our wrists are also computers. You probably use a computer every day and in fact you are reading this on a computer! Just because we use computers all the time, doesn't mean that we understand them, or find them easy to use. Computer Science is the science of computers, it is the field of knowledge that experts use to understand computer systems. Knowing a little computer science will help you understand the computers all around you. This isn't a how-to course for a particular piece of software, instead you will learn some fundamental concepts that you can apply to any software or computer system. You'll apply these concepts to the kind of computer systems we use every day, including word processing applications, e-commerce, the internet and web sites. You will learn how to apply computer science concepts to solve problems in daily computer use and generally be a better computer user. Taking this course could be the start of your career in computer science, and the course is an introduction to the Bachelors in Computer Science from University of London, but it is also for you if you just want to learn a little computer science to help you better understand the computers you use in your ordinary life.
إدارة شركات المستقبل
University of London (via Coursera)
تهدف الدورة التدريبية إلى تزويدك بإطار شامل لفهم كل من الممارسات التقليدية للإدارة داخل الشركات في الوقت الحاضر وكذلك الممارسات البديلة التي ستزداد أهميتها مع مرور الوقت. فهي تزوِّدك برؤى نظرية وعملية بشأن طبيعة الإدارة داخل المؤسسات في الوقت الحاضر.
Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing
University of London (via Coursera)
Mathematics underpins every aspect of computing, from algorithms and artificial intelligence to data analysis and cryptography. Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing equips you with essential tools in algebra, vectors, matrices, sequences, series, combinatorics, probability, and statistics. These methods provide the structure and reasoning needed to solve complex computational problems. Across four modules, you’ll explore advanced techniques, practise solving real-world examples, and build the confidence to apply mathematics in programming, algorithms, and data science. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive toolkit for modelling systems, analysing uncertainty, and reasoning rigorously about computational tasks. Whether you’re preparing for advanced studies in computer science or strengthening your foundations for professional roles, this course offers the mathematical depth you need to succeed.
Managing the Company of the Future
University of London (via Coursera)
The aim of the course is to provide you with a comprehensive framework for understanding both the traditional principles of management inside companies today as well as the alternative principles that are becoming increasingly important. It provides both theoretical and practical perspectives on the nature of management in today’s organisations.
Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is the fourth of eight courses aiming to help you to become confident working with algorithms and data structure. You will learn the history of algorithms, discretisation and pseudocode and Euclidean algorithm in pseudocode.
Logic and Reasoning for Computing
University of London (via Coursera)
Logic forms the backbone of computer science, providing the language and methods for precise reasoning, rigorous analysis, and formal proof. Logic and Reasoning for Computing equips learners with essential tools to represent statements, analyse arguments, and verify correctness. Across four modules—Propositional Logic, Predicate Logic, Boolean Algebra, and Proof Techniques—you will build a solid foundation in formal reasoning and connect abstract concepts directly to computing practice. You’ll explore truth tables, quantifiers, Boolean operations, and methods of proof, applying them to areas such as programming, digital circuits, and algorithm verification. By the end of this course, you’ll not only be able to reason critically and communicate arguments clearly, but also have the confidence to apply logical structures to both theoretical and practical problems in computer science.
Making Your First Virtual Reality Game
University of London (via Coursera)
Virtual Reality is one of the most exciting experiences that technology can give us. The immersion and presence you can have in VR is quite unlike any other medium. Like many others, you are excited about the possibilities of this new medium and want to get started developing your own VR experiences. This course will take you through all of the steps you need to create a VR game or other project. This is the final course in our Specialisation: Virtual Reality. The previous courses teach you the skills you need to make a VR game. This course brings them all together to create a project of your own. We will guide you through all the steps of a VR project: coming up with an idea, storyboarding, prototyping, testing and implementation. By the end of this course you will have a complete VR project that demonstrates your skills and could be the first step in creating a professional game. We hope this course can be your entry into professional VR development. To help you get started, some good advice always helps. That is why we have interviewed VR experts from all over the world, ranging from technology pioneers with over 30 years experience in VR to the latest cutting edge VR creators. We have asked all of them to give you their advice and we hope it inspires you to become part of the future of VR.
C++ Programming: Classes and Data
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is the second of five courses aiming to help you to become confident working in the object-oriented paradigm in the C++ language. This specialisation is for individuals who want to learn about objected oriented programming. It's an all-in-one package that will take you from the very fundamentals of C++, all the way to building a crypto-currency exchange platform. During the five courses, you will work with the instructor on a single project: a crypto-currency exchange platform. Whilst building the project, you will learn about a range of programming techniques from basic control flow and input/output through to file parsing, object-oriented techniques and user interaction on the console. In this second course, you will start learning about C++ classes. You will learn about header files, class member functions, and select appropriate data types to represent a dataset in a C++ program. Upon completing the course, you will be able to: Select appropriate data types to represent a dataset in a C++ program Describe how a class can be used to combine multiple pieces of data into one unit * Write a class with functions
Geometry and Calculus for Computing
University of London (via Coursera)
Mathematics provides the foundation for reasoning, problem-solving, and analysis in computer science. Geometry and Calculus for Computing equips you with essential tools to model shapes, describe motion, and analyse change. Across four modules, you’ll build a solid grounding in trigonometry, graph sketching, kinematics, exponential and logarithmic functions, and introductory calculus. You’ll learn to connect abstract mathematical concepts to practical computing applications, from computer graphics and simulations to optimisation and algorithm analysis. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to interpret functions, calculate gradients, and apply mathematical reasoning to a wide range of computational problems. This course prepares you for advanced study in computer science and data science by strengthening the mathematical toolkit you need to succeed in both academic and professional contexts.
Working with Objects in C++
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is the fourth of five courses aiming to help you to become confident working in the object-oriented paradigm in the C++ language. This specialisation is for individuals who want to learn about objected oriented programming. It's an all-in-one package that will take you from the very fundamentals of C++, all the way to building a crypto-currency exchange platform. During the five courses, you will work with the instructor on a single project: a crypto-currency exchange platform. Whilst building the project, you will learn about a range of programming techniques from basic control flow and input/output through to file parsing, object-oriented techniques and user interaction on the console. In this fourth course, you will implement the matching engine for the crypto-currency exchange platform. You will learn about C++ vector iterations, test data to evaluate the matching engine algorithm, and deepen your knowledge about exception handling to write robust code. Upon completing the course, you will be able to: Write functions that calculate basic statistics by iterating over vectors of objects Use test data to evaluate the correctness of an algorithm * Use exception handling to write robust user input processing code
Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour
University of London (via Coursera)
Professor Nader Tavassoli of London Business School contrasts traditional approaches to branding - where brands are a visual identity and a promise to customers - to brands as a customer experience delivered by the entire organisation. The course offers a brand workout for your own brands, as well as guest videos from leading branding professionals. The aim of the course is to change the conception of brands as being an organisation's visual identity (e.g., logo) and image (customers' brand associations) to an experience along "moments-that-matter" along the customer journey and, therefore, delivered by people across the entire organisation. Brands are thus not only an external promise to customers, but a means of executing business strategy via internal brand-led behaviour and culture change. You will learn and practice the following skills: 1. How to build brands from a broad organisational perspective 2. How to lead brand-led culture change with human resource practices at the core (i.e., brand as a lever and not just an outcome) 3. How to build brands in multi-brand companies, across cultures and geographies 4. How to measure brand health in new ways, that is, internally in addition to externally 5. How to value and capture returns to brands across the organisation - introducing the new concept of employee-based brand equity - and how this is different from the valuation of brands as intangible assets. This course allows you to develop the following aspects of yourself: 1. Head. Gain a deeper understanding of the evolving practice of brand management, one that goes further than practiced in most organisations today 2. Heart. Be motivated to engage in delivering your own brands – regardless of where you are in your organisation – thereby creating superior value for customers and for your organisation 3. Hands. Translate learnings into action. As Confucius is supposed to have said: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python
University of London (via Coursera)
Organisations all around the world are using data to predict behaviours and extract valuable real-world insights to inform decisions. Managing and analysing big data has become an essential part of modern finance, retail, marketing, social science, development and research, medicine and government. This MOOC, designed by an academic team from Goldsmiths, University of London, will quickly introduce you to the core concepts of Data Science to prepare you for intermediate and advanced Data Science courses. It focuses on the basic mathematics, statistics and programming skills that are necessary for typical data analysis tasks. You will consider these fundamental concepts on an example data clustering task, and you will use this example to learn basic programming skills that are necessary for mastering Data Science techniques. During the course, you will be asked to do a series of mathematical and programming exercises and a small data clustering project for a given dataset.
Introduction to Applied Cryptography
University of London (via Coursera)
This course is a non-mathematical introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing digital security for everyday applications such as the internet, mobile phones, wireless networks and cryptocurrency. In this introductory course you will develop an understanding of the functionality and purpose of the main cryptographic tools we use today. You will learn how to make decisions about which cryptographic tools are most appropriate to deploy in specific settings. You will also explore the wider infrastructure surrounding cryptography and how this impacts the overall security of systems deploying cryptography. Cryptography provides the core toolkit that underpins most digital security technologies. An understanding of what cryptography does, and its limitations, is critical to developing a wider appreciation of the security of everyday digital applications. Since cryptography provides tools for atomic security services such as confidentiality and data integrity, an appreciation of cryptography will also equips you with a fundamental understanding of what security means in cyberspace. Learning outcomes for the module. By the end of this module learners will be able to: 1. Explain the precise role that cryptography plays in the security of any digital system. 2. Appreciate the breadth of use of cryptography to support security of digital systems. 3. Identify core concepts and terminology concerning use of cryptography 4. Assess the points of vulnerability relating to cryptography in any digital system deploying it.
Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare
University of London (via Coursera)
This course from the University of London explores critical thinking, and the interpretation of texts, through the Shakespeare authorship question. Using doubt about Shakespeare’s authorship as our playground, we will explore the key concept of authorship attribution, while developing skills in literary analysis, interpretation, and argument. Through forensic exploration of key texts, you will learn why Shakespeare’s authorship is questioned, and what evidence is cited on both sides of the debate. For those of you interested in exploring the works of Shakespeare from a new angle, or just wanting to hone your analytical thinking skills, this course offers an introduction to a fascinating area of interest. Those of you already interested in the Shakespeare authorship question will be encouraged to question your own assumptions in fruitful ways. Whether undertaken as a standalone course, or as preparation for the University of London BA in English, this course will be food for thought.
أساسيات مواقع الويب سريعة الاستجابة: البرمجة باستخدام HTML وCSS وJavaScript
University of London (via Coursera)
في هذه الدورة التدريبية، سوف تتعلم ثلاث لغات رئيسية من لغات برمجة مواقع الويب وتصميمها: وهي HTML وCSS وJavaScript. وستقوم بإنشاء صفحة ويب باستخدام العناصر الأساسية للتحكم في التخطيط والنمط. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، ستدعم صفحة الويب التي تقوم بإنشائها ميزة التفاعل. في نهاية الدورة التدريبية، ستتمكن من القيام بما يلي: 1. تحديد الغرض من HTML وCSS وJavaScript 2. إنشاء صفحة ويب بسيطة باستخدام HTML 3. استخدام CSS للتحكم في أنماط النص وتخطيطه 4. استخدام مكتبات CSS مثل Bootstrap لإنشاء تخطيطات متجاوبة 5. استخدام متغيرات JavaScript ووظائفها 6. معالجة محتوى صفحة الويب باستخدام JavaScript 7.الرد على إدخالات المستخدم باستخدام JavaScript في هذه الدورة التدريبية، ستكمل ما يلي: واجبان يتعلقان بكتابة HTML وCSS وJavaScript، ويستغرق إكمال كل منهما ساعة واحدة 4 اختبارات، يستغرق إكمال كل منها 20 دقيقة تمرين واحد متعلق بالبرمجة، يستغرق إكماله 30 دقيقة اختبارات تدريبية متعددة، يستغرق كل منها 5 دقائق لن يتم منحك ساعات معتمدة في برامج جامعة لندن مقابل المشاركة في هذه الدورة التدريبية عبر الإنترنت أو إتمامها.