Here are free online courses from Ivy League universities (Harvad, Yale, Princeton...) that you can take from home!
The Ivy League is a sports association of eight private universities from the USA. Bringing together some of the most prestigious and wealthy academic institutions in the world, the name of the league is now synonymous with academic excellence, selectivity and elitism. The members are universities Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, Columbia and Pennsylvania.
These are universities that are extremely difficult to get into, but through these online courses you will be able to taste some of that elitism and prestige that we usually only see in movies. All these universities now offer free online courses on multiple online platforms. These are MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses. To date, they have created 500 courses, of which about 450 are still active. Here is a selection of some free online courses covering the fields of computer science, programming, humanities, science, social sciences, health and medicine, business sciences, education and teaching, etc. Almost all courses also offer a certificate option, which you will have to pay for.
HUMANISTICS
English for Career Development, University of Pennsylvania
This course is aimed at those whose first language is not English, but who still want to advance their career in the global market. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application and interview process in the US, and you will also have the opportunity to explore your global career path while increasing your vocabulary and improving your language skills.
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ART AND DESIGN
Hollywood: Histroy, Industry, Art, University of Pennsylvania
In this course you will meet Hollywood and learn how it became the world driving force it is today. You will learn about the complexity of the Hollywood industry and how business and politics translate into the art of film, television and new media.
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SCIENCE
Imagining Other Earths, Princeton
Are we alone? In this course, you will learn fundamental concepts in astronomy, biology, and planetary sciences that allow students to speculate scientifically about this profound question and envision their own solar systems. All features of this course are available for free.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Science of Well-Being, Yale
In this course, you will tackle a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and develop more productive habits. In preparation for these assignments, Professor Laurie Santos reveals the misconceptions about happiness, the disturbing features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that helps us change it.
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EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Leaders of Learning, Harvard
We all have explicit and implicit theories of learning. They show up in the ways we learn, the way we teach others, and the way we think about leadership and learning. In the Leaders of Learning course you will identify and develop your own personal theory of learning and explore how it fits into the changing landscape of education. This is not just about schools, but about the wider world of learning!
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BUSINESS SCIENCES
The Global Financial Crisis, Yale
Former United States Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner and Professor Andrew Metrick explore the causes, events, policy responses, and consequences of the recent global financial crisis.
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HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Improving Global Health: Focusing on Quality and Safety, Harvard
Improving access to health care is just as beneficial as the quality of care provided. Many agree that quality is still important, but what is it actually? How do we define it? How do we measure it? And most importantly, how could it be improved? The course is designed for those who care about health and healthcare and want to learn more about how to measure and improve the quality of care – for themselves, for their institutions, for their country.
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COMPUTING
CS50x Introduction to Computer Science, Harvard
CS50x is an introduction to the intellectual enterprise of computing and the art of programming for anyone with or without experience. Taught by David J. Malan, who teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems effectively. Topics include algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software, and web development. Languages: C, Python, SQL, JavaScript plus CSS and HTML.
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PROGRAMMING
Programming for the Web with JavaScript, University of Pennsylvania
As a professional web software developer, you'll not only need to know how to program in this simple yet powerful language, but you'll also need to understand the basics of data exchange on the World Wide Web and what tools and frameworks are available to you to create powerful, interactive web applications. Part of the CS Essentials for Professional Development Professional Certificate program, this course is an introduction to the modern web development use of JavaScript. In addition to exploring the basics of creating web pages using HMTL and CSS, you'll learn advanced web page layouts and the use of responsive design tools such as Bootstrap.
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