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Teach English Now! Specialization - Arizona State
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Teach English Now! Specialization - Arizona State is a comprehensive beginner-level resource offered by Arizona State University, focused on building practical skills in English and communication. Whether you're a complete beginner looking to start a new career or a professional aiming to upgrade your skills, this resource provides a thorough learning experience. This is a structured online course with a carefully designed curriculum. Each module builds on the previous one, creating a logical progression from fundamentals to advanced topics. The course typically includes video lectures, reading materials, hands-on exercises, quizzes, and sometimes peer-reviewed assignments. This structured approach ensures you don't miss any critical concepts and build a solid foundation. This resource covers topics essential for success in English and communication, including spoken English, grammar, business writing, presentation skills, and interview preparation. The curriculum is structured to build your knowledge progressively — starting with foundational concepts and advancing to real-world applications. By the end, you should be able to: Understand the core concepts and theoretical foundations Apply your knowledge through hands-on exercises and small projects Build the practical skills employers actually screen for Develop the problem-solving approach used by working professionals Duration: Estimated duration: 90 hours of content, designed to be completed in 9-18 weeks at a comfortable pace. No prior experience is required. This course starts from the absolute basics and gradually builds up complexity. A computer with internet access is all you need to get started. This resource is designed for a wide audience: Students (B.Tech, BCA, MCA, BSc) looking to complement their academic learning with practical, industry-relevant skills Fresh graduates preparing for campus placements or off-campus interviews Working professionals looking to upskill, switch domains, or advance their careers Career changers transitioning from non-tech backgrounds into English and communication Freelancers wanting to add new services to their portfolio Self-learners passionate about English and communication and wanting structured guidance Pricing: The course content is free to access. A verified certificate is available for a fee. Completing this resource and building related skills can prepare you for roles such as any professional role requiring strong communication. Realistic salary bands in India (2025-2026), based on Naukri/AmbitionBox data: Freshers / 0-2 years: 20-30% salary premium over peers Mid-level / 2-5 years: 30-40% salary premium, faster promotions Senior / 5+ years: Leadership roles, client-facing positions Actual offers vary heavily by city, company tier, and how strong your portfolio or interview performance is. Companies actively hiring in this space include all MNCs, BPOs, IT companies, consulting firms. Communication skills are consistently rated as the 1 soft skill by Indian employers. Studies show that professionals with strong English communication earn 20-40% more than peers with similar technical abilities. In client-facing roles, consulting, and management positions, communication skills are often the differentiator for promotion. With India's growing integration into the global economy, English proficiency opens doors to international remote work opportunities. Arizona State University is a well-established platform trusted by millions of learners worldwide. This particular resource has been selected by our editorial team based on: Content quality — comprehensive coverage with clear explanations Practical focus — emphasis on hands-on skills over pure theory Student outcomes — positive reviews and career success stories Indian relevance — content applicable to the Indian job market and interview patterns Updated curriculum — material reflects current industry practices and tools We regularly review and update our recommendations to ensure they remain relevant and high-quality.
pwn.college - Cybersecurity Education
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pwn.college - Cybersecurity Education is a comprehensive advanced-level resource offered by Arizona State University, focused on building practical skills in cybersecurity. Whether you're a complete beginner looking to start a new career or a professional aiming to upgrade your skills, this resource provides a thorough learning experience. This is a hands-on, project-based learning platform where you learn by doing, not just watching. Instead of passive video consumption, you'll actively write code, solve problems, and build projects from the very first lesson. Research consistently shows that active practice leads to 3-5x better retention compared to passive learning. You'll make mistakes, debug issues, and develop real problem-solving skills that directly translate to workplace performance. This resource covers topics essential for success in cybersecurity, including network security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and incident response. The curriculum is structured to build your knowledge progressively — starting with foundational concepts and advancing to real-world applications. By the end, you should be able to: Understand the core concepts and theoretical foundations Apply your knowledge through hands-on exercises and small projects Build the practical skills employers actually screen for Develop the problem-solving approach used by working professionals Duration: Estimated duration: 40 hours of content, designed to be completed in 4-8 weeks at a comfortable pace. This is an advanced resource meant for learners who already have solid fundamentals. You should have at least 6 months of hands-on experience or have completed intermediate-level courses in this area. This resource is designed for a wide audience: Students (B.Tech, BCA, MCA, BSc) looking to complement their academic learning with practical, industry-relevant skills Fresh graduates preparing for campus placements or off-campus interviews Working professionals looking to upskill, switch domains, or advance their careers Career changers transitioning from non-tech backgrounds into cybersecurity Freelancers wanting to add new services to their portfolio Self-learners passionate about cybersecurity and wanting structured guidance Pricing: This resource is completely free with no hidden charges. Completing this resource and building related skills can prepare you for roles such as Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst, Security Engineer. Realistic salary bands in India (2025-2026), based on Naukri/AmbitionBox data: Freshers / 0-2 years: Rs 4-9 LPA Mid-level / 2-5 years: Rs 10-22 LPA Senior / 5+ years: Rs 25-50 LPA Actual offers vary heavily by city, company tier, and how strong your portfolio or interview performance is. Companies actively hiring in this space include Wipro, HCL, Deloitte, PwC, government agencies. India faces a cybersecurity talent shortage of 500,000+ professionals. With increasing digitization and cyber threats (India saw a 300% increase in cyberattacks in 2024), organizations are desperate for security talent. The Indian government's push for data localization and regulations like DPDP Act 2023 have further increased demand. Cybersecurity professionals enjoy some of the highest job security in tech — once skilled, you're virtually recession-proof. Arizona State University is a well-established platform trusted by millions of learners worldwide. This particular resource has been selected by our editorial team based on: Content quality — comprehensive coverage with clear explanations Practical focus — emphasis on hands-on skills over pure theory Student outcomes — positive reviews and career success stories Indian relevance — content applicable to the Indian job market and interview patterns Updated curriculum — material reflects current industry practices and tools We regularly review and update our recommendations to ensure they remain relevant and high-quality.
Professional Skills: Managing Conflict
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Master the skills to manage conflict confidently in any setting. This course equips you to recognize conflict mindsets and adapt your response, whether in person, over the phone, or via email. Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be unmanageable. Managing Conflict, designed by ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, gives you a comprehensive toolkit to understand, de-escalate and resolve conflicts in professional and personal contexts. You’ll learn to recognize the brain’s instinctive and emotional responses, identify conflict triggers in different communication formats, and respond effectively to improve outcomes. Through hands-on practice and real-world scenarios, you’ll build strategies for managing in-person, written and verbal conflicts with empathy and clarity.
Professional Skills: Resolving and Transforming Conflict
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Master the final and most crucial stages of conflict management: resolution and transformation. This course helps you turn conflict into collaboration by applying clear communication, creative problem-solving, and follow-through strategies. Getting through conflict is only half the battle — resolving it is where the real transformation begins. Resolving and Transforming Conflict, developed by ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, gives you the frameworks and tools to create cooperative, lasting solutions. This course builds on conflict awareness and management skills to help you follow through with strategies that promote trust, accountability, and change. You’ll explore real-world tactics for responding thoughtfully, brainstorming collaboratively, and applying practical solutions that are applicable in any workplace setting. Whether you’re addressing individual disputes or team-wide issues, you’ll develop the confidence to lead with integrity, respond clearly and resolve fairly.
Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging
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Battery comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging: In this course, you’ll identify components of battery management systems including electrical and thermal protections, cell balancing, state of charge and state of health estimation.
Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs
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MOSFET transistor switches are the workhorse of semiconductor-based electronics. In this course, we begin with MOS capacitors and see how to extract the oxide charge density, which is important for controlling the MOSFET threshold voltage. We then review MOSFET electrical characteristics and see how current-voltage measurements are used to determine the threshold voltage. The course project uses real-world data to extract the threshold voltage of a 40 nm gate length MOSFET designed for 5G radio frequency integrated circuits.
Professional Skills: Problem-Solving
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Sharpen your ability to tackle challenges with clarity and confidence. Gain real-world strategies for identifying root causes and generating effective solutions. Every challenge, big or small, starts with a problem. This self-paced course, developed by Dr. Brent Scholar of ASU’s College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, gives you a practical framework to identify, analyze, and solve problems across professional settings. Learn step-by-step processes like root cause analysis, data collection methods, and solution validation. Through interactive exercises and visual tools, you’ll develop a repeatable approach to problem-solving you can use anywhere.
Professional Skills: Applied Empathy
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Build stronger relationships, boost resilience, and improve communication through the power of empathy — starting with yourself. Empathy is more than a personal skill — it’s a vital tool for understanding yourself and others in today’s fast-paced world. Applied Empathy, taught by Dr. Shari Collins of the ASU School of Humanities, explores how empathy fuels emotional intelligence, strengthens leadership, and improves personal and professional interactions. This self-paced course offers actionable strategies, mindfulness practices, and reflective exercises that help you better connect with other people and with your own needs.
Anthropometry, Biomechanics, and Motor Skills in User Design
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Course 5 examines the role of anthropometrics, biomechanics and motor skills in human performance as well as key factors that influence how humans produce and sense motion, and how these can be applied to training and testing performance.
Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling
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Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the characteristics and appropriate uses of a variety of prototyping materials, including cardboard, plastic, wood, and aluminum. I’ll also cover some of the common forms of traditional machining used in making prototypes, as well as more advanced manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and more! By the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of common prototyping materials and manufacturing processes, as well as the situations in which their use is most appropriate. The hope is that by having a better understanding of these materials and machines, you will be able to better develop high-quality prototypes. I’m excited to teach this course as I am really passionate about the content in it. So without further ado, let’s dive into the world of rapid prototyping!
Professional Skills: Perspective-Taking
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Build empathy, reduce bias, and drive better outcomes by learning how to see through others’ eyes. This course teaches professionals how to take multiple perspectives to influence decisions and strengthen collaboration. This course equips learners with the tools to understand others’ motivations, challenge their own assumptions, and navigate conversations with greater empathy and strategic intent. Whether you're negotiating, leading a team, or making collaborative decisions, perspective-taking helps you communicate with impact and build meaningful, productive relationships.
Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown
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This course will help you learn the vocabulary and concepts necessary to understand- and use- Dark Data to create value for your organization.
Professional Skills: Personal Resilience
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Discover how to turn challenges into growth opportunities through the power of optimism, mindfulness, and positive self-talk. A positive mindset isn’t about ignoring challenges — it’s about equipping yourself to thrive despite them. Positive Thinking and Thriving, led by Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, explores the science and strategy behind positivity, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. Learn how to shift your self-talk, build constructive habits, and cultivate autonomy in your personal and professional life. Through a blend of psychological insights and practical tools, this course empowers you to flourish even in uncertain environments — focusing on self-awareness, realistic optimism, and meaningful action.
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Professional Skills: Leading Through Effective Communication
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Master the leadership skill that matters most — communication. Learn to inspire, motivate, and guide your team by crafting clear, engaging, and inclusive messages. Whether you lead a small team or a large organization, your communication sets the tone. Developed with CommLabASU and Dr. Brent Scholar, this course provides actionable strategies to help you become a more effective, respected leader. You'll explore how to align vision with communication, motivate teams, build trust, and create psychologically safe environments. With practical tools and hands-on practice, you’ll enhance your ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.
Inglés Empresarial: Proyecto Final
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A common necessity among business professionals who are new to an international work environment is the ability to create a plan of action to launch a new product. In this task, one has to communicate with many different departments within a company including finance and marketing. In this capstone project, you will create a plan of action to launch a new product. This plan will include: · A project status report · A copy of the marketing campaign · A basic budget analysis for the project · A short presentation for upper management with details on the project’s status This project will give you the opportunity to apply your English skills learned in the courses to develop a useful document for your current job or a document that you could use as an example to demonstrate your new abilities and skills. Una necesidad común entre los profesionales de negocios quienes son nuevos a un ambiente de trabajo internacional es la habilidad de crear un plan de acción para lanzar un producto nuevo. En esta tarea, uno tiene que comunicarse a través de varios departamentos diferentes dentro de una compañía incluyendo el área de mercadeo y finanzas. En este proyecto final usted creará un plan de acción para lanzar un producto nuevo. Este plan de acción incluirá: · un reporte de avance de/del proyecto · una copia de la campaña de marketing · un análisis de presupuesto básico para el proyecto · una presentación corta para la gerencia general con detalles del estado del proyecto Este proyecto le dará la oportunidad de aplicar sus habilidades en inglés aprendidas en los cursos para desarrollar un documento útil en su trabajo actual o un documento que puede usar de ejemplo para demostrar sus nuevas habilidades y capacidades.
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Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes
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Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the basics of electric circuits, breadboards, and multimeters. I’ll then discuss different options for connecting electrical components as well as discuss different types of motors and actuators. Finally, I’ll end this course by discussing microcontrollers and how to use them to make even more sophisticated prototypes. By exploring both electrical simulations and many examples from different robotics projects I’ve had the opportunity to work on, by the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of the basics of electronics and how to add them to your designs to create high-quality prototypes. We have a lot of great content to cover, so without further ado, let’s dive into the world of rapid prototyping!
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Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía
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Do you work in finance or interact with finance professionals? Is it necessary to speak, write or understand English in your career? Follow the authentic characters in this course as they work through common business situations in finance and economics. Learn from your successes and failure, and think critically about your own communication options. After taking this course, you will be able to read and create efficient e-mails, reports, and impactful presentations with words and phrases commonly used in finance and economics. Communicate clearly under pressure utilizing recently learned strategies, and obtain immediate feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from other finance professionals around the world! Gain the English communication skills that you desire and that global managers expect. ¿Trabaja usted en las finanzas o interactuar con profesionales de las finanzas? ¿Es necesario hablar, escribir o entender inglés en su profesión? Siga los personajes auténticos en este curso a medida que trabajan a través de situaciones de negocios comunes en las finanzas y las económicas economía. Aprenda de sus éxitos y fracasos, y piense críticamente sobre sus propias opciones de comunicación de Ud. Después de tomar este curso, usted será capaz de leer y crear mensajes de correo electrónico eficaces, informes, y presentaciones impactantes, con las palabras y frases del uso común en las finanzas y las económicas economía. ¡Comuniquese claramente bajo presión utilizando estrategias recién aprendidas, y obtenga información inmediata sobre la eficacia de sus habilidades de comunicación de negocios en inglés por parte de otros profesionales de las finanzas de todo el mundo! Obtenga las habilidades de comunicación en inglés que Ud. desee y que los gerentes globales esperan.
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Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
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Throughout this course, you will be introduced to Pathway for Assembly and Packaging technologies for 7-nanometer silicon feature sizes and beyond. The course will present the evolution and impact of packaging on product performance and innovation. Specifically, we highlight how packaging has enabled better products via the use of heterogeneous integration by improving the interconnects for thermal management and signal integrity.
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Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes
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This course provides an overview of additive manufacturing processes, setting the stage for a deeper dive into individual processes. We will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes, and we will discuss a typical additive manufacturing process flow, from design file to finished part. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
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3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases
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Welcome to “Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive!” In this short course, you will learn about the working principles, applications, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies. After the course, you will be familiar with how to choose the right 3D printing technology to create proper prototypes.
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Resolving and Transforming Conflict
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Do you struggle to find conflict solutions and follow through with them? Do you need to learn about responding to conflict? Learn these skills and more from the Resolving and Transforming Conflict course!
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Inglés Empresarial: Gestión y Liderazgo
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Are you a business executive or a manager who uses English in your career? Then you know that good business communication in English requires focus, vocabulary, and specific linguistic structures. In this course, you will follow along a recently promoted manager as she builds and leads her team to success. Together, you will practice the language and styles of communication needed in English for: • Recruiting and training a professional team to work together with integrity and respect • Managing and participating in well-organized meetings • Making telephone conferences more efficient • Writing professional emails that are easy to read The activities in this course will give you the opportunity to share your experience and receive immediate feedback from other business professionals around the world. ¿Es usted un ejecutivo de negocios o gerente que utiliza inglés en su profesión? Entonces Ud. sabe que la buena comunicación empresarial en inglés exige los enfoques, el vocabulario y las estructuras lingüísticas específicas. En este curso, Ud. seguirá, a lo largo con un gerente recién promovido, como ella construye y conduce a su equipo hacia el éxito. Juntos, ustedes practicarán el lenguaje y los estilos de comunicación en inglés necesarios para: · Reclutar y el entrenar a un equipo profesional a trabajar juntos con integridad y respeto · Manejar y participar en las reuniones bien organizadas · Hacer que las conferencias telefónicas sean más eficaz · Escribir correos electrónicos profesionales que sean fáciles de leer Las actividades en este curso le dan la oportunidad de compartir su experiencia y recibir retroalimentación inmediata de otros profesionales empresariales en todo el mundo.
Professional Skills: Negotiation
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Transform conversations into opportunities. Learn how to negotiate effectively with strategies that help you create win-win outcomes and foster lasting agreements. Strong negotiation skills are vital for closing deals, managing projects and resolving workplace tension. Negotiation, developed by ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, provides a step-by-step guide to preparing for, engaging in and succeeding at negotiations of all types. Through self-paced, interactive learning, you’ll uncover how your brain influences decision-making, identify and refine your unique negotiation strengths, and apply practical tools for planning, offering, and reaching mutually beneficial solutions. This course emphasizes collaborative negotiation, helping you move beyond competition toward shared success.
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Introduction to Machine Learning with Python
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This course will give you an introduction to machine learning with the Python programming language. You will learn about supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning, image processing, and generative adversarial networks. You will implement machine learning models using Python and will learn about the many applications of machine learning used in industry today. You will also learn about and use different machine learning algorithms to create your models. You do not need a programming or computer science background to learn the material in this course. This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to code and write programs in Python. We are very excited that you will be learning with us and hope you enjoy the course!
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Human Origins
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Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
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Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind
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In this course, you will learn how to design assessments around the needs of your ELL students and their language level. You will learn how to incorporate language and content requirements for both formative and summative assessment types. You will learn to assess your ELL students through the use of project and task-based assignments. You will learn to use and modify rubrics to align to and measure student achievement of your language and content learning objectives. The course will also briefly cover strategies for supporting ELL students during standardized testing. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Conceptualize theories of authentic assessment as they apply to second language learners Design formative assessment types incorporating language and content objectives Design summative assessment types incorporating language and content objectives Incorporate project and task-based assignments as assessment tools for ELLs Design rubrics that align to language and content objectives for your ELL(s) Apply the use of rubrics, both language and content, to the work of your ELL(s). * Support your ELL(s) as they participate in standardized testing
AST111 Mobile Tester
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The Digital Marketing Bootcamp at Arizona State University
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The Digital Marketing Bootcamp at Arizona State University
Communicating In Groups and Teams
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Do you want to handle team communications with greater clarity and focus? Learn to set expectations and guide group discussions in this Communicating in Groups and Teams course!
AI Boot Camp
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Value Creation with Dark Data
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In this course, you will learn next-level thinking about value creation with Dark Data, using a principled approach that demonstrates your ability to use dark data to add value to an end-deliverable.
Professional Skills: Strategic Planning
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Learn how to anticipate change, evaluate options, and develop high-impact strategies. This course helps professionals think critically and plan confidently for future scenarios using tested frameworks and data-informed insights. This course empowers learners to prepare for uncertainty and make decisions with confidence. Through scenario planning, SWOT analysis, and logical modeling, this course teaches how to analyze data, challenge assumptions, and shape outcomes. Whether you're leading an organization, team, or personal project, this course gives you the tools to build resilient, actionable strategies for real-world problems.
ASU Cybersecurity Boot Camp
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Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment
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Learners will be introduced to designing lesson plans based on principles and knowledge of learning objectives, assessment plans, methods, materials, and learning activities. Learners will find and prepare appropriate teaching materials through careful analysis, adaptation and creation of professional resources. Learners will also reflect on the cohesion between lesson design and teaching philosophies.
The Fintech Bootcamp at Arizona State University
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Professional Skills: Futures Thinking
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Reimagine what’s possible by learning to see the future through multiple lenses. This course equips you with tools to challenge assumptions, expand imagination, and make informed, strategic decisions. This course invites professionals to explore scenarios beyond conventional decision-making. Through thought-provoking frameworks and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to break free from limiting perspectives and lead with clarity and imagination. Whether you're solving organizational problems or planning long-term strategy, futures thinking empowers you to question the present and shape forward-looking solutions.
Data Analytics Boot Camp
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Data Analytics Boot Camp
Coding Boot Camp
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Public Speaking and Presentations
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Learn the strategies to share your message with audiences of any size, and plan your message type based on your communication goals!
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
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What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?
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“What is technology innovation?” is the first course in Reframing your Mindset to be a Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator. You will learn about the basics of technology innovation, including what it is, how it works, and the underlying mindset you will need to be successful.
Data Analytics Methods
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Data Engineering
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Data Visualization and Representation
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Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching
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This course focuses on the key concepts you need in order to effectively integrate technology into your teaching, without letting it overshadow language learning. Discover current and future trends in educational technology, along with strategies for implementing these trends in the classroom and beyond. As technology is continually evolving, learn how to keep up on current technological applications through professional development networks and training opportunities.
Professional Skills: Managing Stress and Time
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Take control of your time and reduce overwhelm with practical tools to manage stress, stay organized, and lead a more balanced life. Feeling constantly pressed for time or emotionally drained? Managing Stress and Time, guided by Dr. Shari Collins of the ASU School of Humanities, equips you with strategies to build resilience, improve time management, and reduce daily stressors. Learn how to identify personal stress triggers, set healthy boundaries, and create schedules that align with your energy and priorities. From mindfulness techniques to prioritization frameworks, this self-paced course offers proven tools to help you regain control, both personally and professionally.
商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership
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在你的职业生涯中，你是需使用英文的商务执行主管或是经理吗 ? 那么你知道要有良好的商务英文沟通能力是需要有专注力、字汇和运用特定的语言语法。在本课程中，你将跟着刚升迁的经理来了解她如何建立和领导出成功的团队。同时，你会将用英文来练习沟通的语言和方式，并用于以下的需求情况: ● 以诚信和尊重来召聘和训练专业的团队共同合作 ● 管理及参与有条理的会议 ● 召开有效率的电话会议 ● 书写专业也易懂的电子邮件 本课程的活动将提供机会来分享你的经验和接收来自全世界其他专业商务人士的回馈。 Are you a business executive or a manager who uses English in your career? Then you know that good business communication in English requires focus, vocabulary, and specific linguistic structures. In this course, you will follow along a recently promoted manager as she builds and leads her team to success. Together, you will practice the language and styles of communication needed in English for: • Recruiting and training a professional team to work together with integrity and respect • Managing and participating in well-organized meetings • Making telephone conferences more efficient • Writing professional emails that are easy to read The activities in this course will give you the opportunity to share your experience and receive immediate feedback from other business professionals around the world.
Principles of Character Driven Leadership
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Principles of Character Driven Leadership
Classification and Planned Experiments
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Welcome to Classification and Planned Experiments. This course will first contrast regression models with classification models, which have broad application in machine learning. It will then introduce basic classification techniques, focusing on K-nearest neighbor, and logistic regression. You will examine data visualizations and see how setting hyperparameters or estimating parameters supports interpretation and effective classification. The course will then address another powerful field of applied statistics called experimental design, which is concerned with running controlled tests (experiments) to try to understand causal relationships between factors of interest. Several types of designs will be introduced, including ones that use computer modeling. You will learn the principles of experimental design and work through several examples to help you understand how to actually set up, run and analyze these experiments leveraging data.
Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems
Arizona State University (via edX)
Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems
Managing Conflict
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you want the best strategies for handling conflict in person, over the phone or in an email? Learn the skills to recognize and address conflicts from this Managing Conflict course!
Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems
Arizona State University (via edX)
Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems
Introduction to Human Communication
Arizona State University (via edX)
Introduction to Human Communication
INTRO_TOCOURSE
Arizona State University (via edX)
INTRO_TOCOURSE
Programming for Everyone: Introduction to Programming
Arizona State University (via edX)
Programming for Everyone: Introduction to Programming
Batteries and Electric Vehicles
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Batteries and Electric Vehicles: This course will focus on aspects of battery performance in zero emission vehicles, EV charger networks and second life applications of EV batteries, and standards and regulatory requirements.
Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course builds on the foundational knowledge gained in the first course in the series. Learners will continue to shape their understanding of global problems like climate change while developing their skills in using sustainability indicators, managing waste streams, addressing challenges, and providing green building recommendations. Mixed modalities continue to be used to provide text, video, interactive activities, and peer reviews so all learners can add to their knowledge around sustainability issues. Content overviews and instructional lecture videos produced with ASU School of Sustainability professors are the cornerstones of the content presented in this course. Topical and practical knowledge is the central combination of elements driving this course. Through interactive learning objects and peer-reviewed submissions, learners have the opportunity to practice their skills and receive feedback from experts and their fellow learners. Learners also participate in regular knowledge checks throughout the course, with mid-course and final assessments to evaluate their overall learning. This course uses interactive activities, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to build tools like checklists and memo templates to help learners gain confidence in their skills and support their entry into the workforce. Building on the skills they have learned in the first course, this learning experience provides learners with more specialized knowledge while still tying it to real-world scenarios and skills that they will need when they get into the field as sustainability analysts.
demo_course
Arizona State University (via edX)
demo_course
Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course you will learn how to design lesson plans around the needs of your ELL students and their language level through the analysis of content language and cognitive demands. You will learn how to align language objectives to the adopted standards of your school and content area. You will learn how to modify existing course materials as well as develop graphic organizers and languages frames to support ELLs’ access to content. Analysis of second language acquisition theories will be applied to lesson planning. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Conceptualize theories of second language acquisition as they apply to the planning of lessons through annotation Assess the linguistic needs of your students using BICS and CALP Identify content specific vocabulary, grammatical structures, and language functions necessary for a student to succeed in your classroom Write language learning outcomes that align to your student’s linguistic and cognitive ability and your school’s adopted standards Adapt a lesson plan that accomplishes the learning outcomes outlined in the lesson objectives Modify materials to support ELLs’ access to content Use a wide variety of graphic organizer templates and language frames to support ELLs’ access to content Develop activity types appropriate to the cognitive and linguistic abilities of ELLs * Incorporate community and culture into lesson planning
Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course, you will be introduced to some of the challenges of teaching and learning listening and speaking, such as paralinguistics, performance variables, reduced and regional forms, and differing types of oral discourse. Don't worry--you'll learn what those mean, too! Then you'll learn how to ease the acquisition of listening and speaking for your students. The course also highlights the powerful opportunity to include pronunciation in listening and speaking classes and offers strategies to incorporate pronunciation activities.
Dog Origins
Arizona State University (via edX)
Dog Origins
Dog Behavior: Problems and Solutions
Arizona State University (via edX)
Dog Behavior: Problems and Solutions
Macroeconomic Principles
Arizona State University (via edX)
Macroeconomic Principles
Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Curiosity guides the work that an innovator does. This curiosity is evidenced through action- through discussion with others, investigation within the marketplace, and understanding of consumers. You will conduct marketplace conversations and learn the value of customer archetypes and personas to enhance your ideas.
Microeconomic Principles: Decision-making under Scarcity
Arizona State University (via edX)
Microeconomic Principles: Decision-making under Scarcity
English Composition
Arizona State University (via edX)
English Composition
Leading Through Effective Communication
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you struggle to influence your team’s chances of success? Learn effective communication and leadership skills from this Leading Through Effective Communication course!
Digital Creativity
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Creativity matters, but it’s not always an easy thing to accomplish. From coming up with ideas to protecting your intellectual property, there’s a lot that goes into being a creator. In digital environments, you have a lot of freedom to create content of various kinds — but you also have more to be careful about. The question is, “How do you go about creating and protecting your content in the digital world?” With the expertise of Dr. Nicholas Proferes of the ASU School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Digital Creativity course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of content creation directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your digital creativity toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Content creation requires knowing your tools, your goals and the rights involved. Digital creativity involves identifying those tools and creating content based on the goals you have — skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Jump-start your digital creativity journey today!
English Composition
Arizona State University (via edX)
English Composition
Introduction to Materials Science
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Periods of our civilization have names associated with materials – stone age, bronze age, iron age and the silicon age. Materials impact all aspects of your daily life and will continue to do so in the future. The more we understand materials, the more we imagine the future with fantastic devices and advancements enabled by materials. This initial specialization introduces a limited number of material science and engineering concepts. The topic presentations are at the concept level without being mired in heavy mathematics. Participation in each course is best done by initially having a firm sense of what MSE does and its impact on society. Topics in this specialization span from atom bonding and crystal structure to diffusion and phase diagrams. Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course include Materials Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer and Materials Quality Control. Others who want to explore the world of materials will find it helpful.
Empathy for Self and Others
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Empathy is something people must use every day. Empathy isn't limited to understanding other people; it's also about understanding yourself. An important key to understanding the emotions of others is understanding how you feel those emotions. Emotional intelligence and empathy aren't innate things that are fixed; they're skills that can be learned, and anyone has the potential to excel at them. This course will help you unlock that potential. With the expertise of Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, the Empathy for Self and Others course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of empathy directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your empathy toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. A common misconception about empathy is that you have to have directly experienced the same thing as another person to empathize with them. Empathy is finding common ground and understanding others — it’s no more complex than that. It feels more important than ever to be able to understand others. Jump-start your empathy journey today!
Professional Skills: Managing Up
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Empower your voice in the workplace. This course helps professionals deliver clear, constructive feedback to leadership while fostering stronger, more effective workplace relationships. Communication shouldn't just flow downward. Managing Up, taught by Dr. Elissa Adame of ASU’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, equips you with tools to build trust, navigate hierarchy, and deliver respectful feedback to your supervisors. Learn to promote your accomplishments through collaboration, strengthen your credibility, and encourage leadership growth through upward feedback. Whether you're seeking greater influence or improving workplace culture, this course provides a clear roadmap for becoming a proactive communicator in any organization.
Response Surfaces, Mixtures, and Model Building
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Factorial experiments are often used in factor screening.; that is, identify the subset of factors in a process or system that are of primary important to the response. Once the set of important factors are identified interest then usually turns to optimization; that is, what levels of the important factors produce the best values of the response. This course provides design and optimization tools to answer that questions using the response surface framework. Other related topics include design and analysis of computer experiments, experiments with mixtures, and experimental strategies to reduce the effect of uncontrollable factors on unwanted variability in the response.
English Comp Mobile Tester
Arizona State University (via edX)
English Comp Mobile Tester
English Composition: Research and Writing
Arizona State University (via edX)
English Composition: Research and Writing
Professional Skills: Communicating Your Best Self
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Craft clearer messages and convey your intentions with confidence. This course equips you with essential communication strategies for emails, meetings, and in-person conversations. Your ability to communicate effectively defines how others perceive you — and how successfully you collaborate and lead. Developed with CommLabASU, Communicating Your Best Self gives you tools to refine your message across various channels: digital, written, and face-to-face. Through real-world applications and interactive learning, you’ll become more intentional, articulate, and emotionally aware in every interaction.
Object-Oriented Programming and GUI with Python
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course we will implement object-oriented programming into Python programs; outline the importance of why and how we use object-oriented programming; and learn how to use inheritance when designing a program. We will also look at how to build a graphical user interface for a basic program. You do not need programming or computer science experience to learn the material in this course. This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to code and write programs in Python. We are very excited that you will be learning with us and hope you enjoy the course!
ENG102: English Composition: Research and Writing
Arizona State University (via edX)
ENG102: English Composition: Research and Writing
English Composition: Research and Writing
Arizona State University (via edX)
English Composition: Research and Writing
Business English: Final Project
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
A common necessity among business professionals who are new to an international work environment is the ability to create a plan of action to launch a new product. In this task, one has to communicate with many different departments within a company including finance and marketing. In this capstone project, you will create a plan of action to launch a new product. This plan will include: · A project status report · A copy of the marketing campaign · A basic budget analysis for the project · A short presentation for upper management with details on the project’s status This project will give you the opportunity to apply your English skills learned in the courses to develop a useful document for your current job or a document that you could use as an example to demonstrate your new abilities and skills.
Evolutionary Medicine: Microbes, Medicine, and Humanity's Quest for Survival
Arizona State University (via edX)
Evolutionary Medicine: Microbes, Medicine, and Humanity's Quest for Survival
Business English: Marketing and Sales
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
If you work in marketing, sales, or advertising, you already know that effective communication is a requirement. This can be even more difficult when expressing your ideas in a persuasive manner in English. In this course, you will learn to use English more efficiently while joining successful global professionals around the world. Develop your skills along with authentic characters that work in marketing and also work hard to improve their communication skills. Learn from your successes and failures, reflect on your own style, strengths, and improvement areas. After taking this course, you will be able to: · Express your ideas through efficient emails, reports and persuasive presentations · Learn words and phrases related to market research, branding, direct marketing, advertising costs, etc. · Get instant feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from sales and marketing professionals from around the world · Become part of a global community of business professionals who are developing their English communication skills
Introduction to Health and Wellness
Arizona State University (via edX)
Introduction to Health and Wellness
Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online
Arizona State University (via edX)
Foundations for Excellence in Teaching Online
Creative Thinking
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Leverage your imagination and curiosity to think creatively! Find outside-the-box solutions to even your toughest challenges.
Introduction to Engineering: Imagine. Design. Engineer!
Arizona State University (via edX)
Introduction to Engineering: Imagine. Design. Engineer!
总计划案 Final Project
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
对于国际工作环境不熟悉的商务专业人士，普遍需要的能力是能写发表新产品的行动方案。在这工作实务，有一人必须和公司内的各不同的部门沟通，包括财务和营销部。在这总计划案，你将写一份发表新产品的行动方案。这计划将包含: ● 项目现况报告 ● 营销活动 ● 项目的基本预算分析报告 ● 对管理阶层做项目阶段简报 这项目将提供机会让你应用本课程你所学的英语技能，提升你目前工作所要求的有用文件，或是用一份文件来当作范例，可呈现出你的新能力和技能。 A common necessity among business professionals who are new to an international work environment is the ability to create a plan of action to launch a new product. In this task, one has to communicate with many different departments within a company including finance and marketing. In this capstone project, you will create a plan of action to launch a new product. This plan will include: · A project status report · A copy of the marketing campaign · A basic budget analysis for the project · A short presentation for upper management with details on the project’s status This project will give you the opportunity to apply your English skills learned in the courses to develop a useful document for your current job or a document that you could use as an example to demonstrate your new abilities and skills.
Study Abroad USA: Building Capacity for US Institutions
Arizona State University (via edX)
Study Abroad USA: Building Capacity for US Institutions
Digital Tools and Well-Being
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Well-being matters in every part of life: your physical health, mental health and even your relationships. With every new digital tool that comes into your life, that relationship with your own health can change — for better or worse. You might be distancing yourself from others if you get too addicted to using your device. Or, you might be using these devices to improve your professional life. The difference lies in knowing what well-being means, and what digital tools do to change your way of life. With the expertise of Dr. Nicholas Proferes of the ASU School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Digital Tools and Well-being course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of technological health directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your digital well-being toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Well-being involves your personal life and your professional life. Using digital tools with well-being in mind requires knowledge of both sides. By using digital tools appropriately, you can protect your personal life, enhance your physical health and build productivity. This balance is a skill that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Take the next step of your digital health journey today!
Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe
Arizona State University (via edX)
Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe
ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
As teachers, it is so important to have a plethora of resources to draw upon for modification for specific students and classroom contexts. In this capstone project, you are tasked with applying the concepts learned throughout the specialization, to create your own toolbox designed with the ELL in Mind. In this two-part capstone, you will first create an annotated lesson plan comprising both formative and summative assessments. The lesson plan will include any modified materials for ELLs such as graphic organizers or writing frames pertinent to the lesson's activities. The annotation will include a rationale for lesson elements based on information presented in Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind and Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind. Second, you will use your checklist of resources, personalized to your school and community, to create an engagement plan of action. This should include specific milestones for creating a more engaging environment for your students and their families. You will also include a rationale for elements of engagement based on information presented in Engaging the ELL and Their Families in the School and Community. In this capstone, you will create a personalized toolbox for ELL success in the content classroom. This toolbox will include: Annotated Lesson Plan - Modified Materials - Formative and Summative Assessment - Lesson Plan and Materials Rationale Engagement Action Plan and Rationale The materials created in this project should be immediately useful in your classroom. Your capstone project should be tailored to your teaching context, content area, and students. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Design a lesson plan with attention to the needs of your ELLs Create appropriate modified materials to support your ELLs * Create formative and summative assessments to measure both content mastery and language development as specified by your lesson...
Avoiding Bias
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you want the best strategies to avoid bias in your communications? Learn the skills to tackle common hurdles in impartial decision-making and communication from this Avoiding Bias course!
College Algebra and Problem Solving
Arizona State University (via edX)
College Algebra and Problem Solving
College Algebra Mobile Tester
Arizona State University (via edX)
College Algebra Mobile Tester
Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas - Proyecto Final
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
El estudiante deberá identificar un problema complejo, analizar las oportunidades disponibles y utilizar las herramientas de design thinking, elaboración experiencial de prototipos y una estrategia de innovación para desarrollar soluciones creativas. Dichas soluciones se evaluarán a partir de métricas establecidas para juzgar su idoneidad. El proceso a seguir para ir del problema a la solución es el siguiente: a. Encontrar una situación que se beneficiaría con soluciones innovadoras. b. A partir de lo aprendido en los cursos previos, desarrollar un proceso para ir de la búsqueda de problemas dentro del contexto estudiado a la implementación de la solución final. c. Evaluar las ideas generadas a partir de herramientas y procedimientos específicos. d. Reflexionar críticamente sobre el proceso. El proyecto terminal constituye un ejemplo de aprendizaje basado en proyectos en el que el estudiante debe integrar la base de conocimiento y habilidades desarrolladas en los cursos previos de la especialización para resolver un problema específico. Así, pondrá en juego el manejo de diversas herramientas y técnicas que aprendió a lo largo del programa.
Precalculus
Arizona State University (via edX)
Precalculus
ASU Machine Learning & AI MicroBootCamp
Arizona State University (via edX)
ASU Machine Learning & AI MicroBootCamp
Positive Thinking and Thriving
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Staying positive is difficult. Everyone has stress in their life, whether it’s from family, work or school. With all the stress you carry, it can feel difficult to remain optimistic in the face of adversity. Thankfully, positive thinking is a skill that can be learned. Everyone has the capability to approach any situation with a more positive outlook, and this course will help you unlock that potential. With the expertise of Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, the Positive Thinking and Thriving course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of positive thinking directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your positive thinking toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Positive thinking is finding optimism where there would normally be pessimism, finding meaning in events and empowering yourself to grow. Take the next step on your mindfulness and positivity journey today!
MediaLIT
Arizona State University (via edX)
MediaLIT
Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course, we will present atomic bonding and its relation to crystal structure and physical properties. A particular focus will be on the different types of cubic structures. There will be an introduction to planes and Miller Indices. We will discuss the principal planes in the cubic system. Their common crystallographic defects will be shown and discussed. Finally, the tensile test will be used to extract various materials parameters.
Operations Planning and Execution
Arizona State University (via edX)
Operations Planning and Execution
Lithium Based Batteries
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Lithium based Batteries: In this course, you’ll identify active materials, chemistry and manufacturing processes as they relate to Li based primary batteries.
Project Management
Arizona State University (via edX)
Project Management
Seminar: Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Arizona State University (via edX)
Seminar: Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Building Relationships with Communication
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you struggle to relate to others outside the scope of work? Do you need to learn to express compassion for your teammates and appreciate them as people? Learn these skills and more from the Building Relationships with Communication course!
Introduction to Sociology
Arizona State University (via edX)
Introduction to Sociology
Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
If you work in marketing, sales, or advertising, you already know that effective communication is a requirement. This can be even more difficult when expressing your ideas in a persuasive manner in English. In this course, you will learn to use English more efficiently while joining successful global professionals around the world. Develop your skills along with authentic characters that work in marketing and also work hard to improve their communication skills. Learn from your successes and failures, reflect on your own style, strengths, and improvement areas. After taking this course, you will be able to: · Express your ideas through efficient emails, reports and persuasive presentations · Learn words and phrases related to market research, branding, direct marketing, advertising costs, etc. · Get instant feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from sales and marketing professionals from around the world · Become part of a global community of business professionals who are developing their English communication skills Si Ud. trabaja en el marketing, las ventas, o la publicidad, ya sabe que la comunicación efectiva es un requisito del trabajo. Esto se hace aún más difícil cuando se trata de expresar sus ideas de manera persuasiva en inglés. En este curso, Ud. aprenderá a utilizar el inglés con mayor eficacia, uniéndose a los profesionales globales exitosos en todo el mundo. Ud. también desarrollará sus habilidades, junto con personajes auténticos quienes trabajan en marketing que también se esfuerzan para mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación. Finalmente, aprenderá de sus éxitos y fracasos, y reflexionara sobre su propio estilo, puntos fuertes y áreas de mejoramiento. Después de tomar este curso usted será capaz de · Expresar sus ideas a través de correos electrónicos eficaces, informes y presentaciones persuasivas. · Aprender palabras y frases relacionadas con las investigaciones del mercad...
Leading Digital and Data Decision Making
Arizona State University (via edX)
Leading Digital and Data Decision Making
Primary and Secondary Batteries
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Primary and Secondary Batteries: This course will focus on fundamentals and basic operating principles of batteries; battery electrode active materials, performance, and life cycle evaluation; commercialization outlook of smart energy systems.
Global Leadership and Personal Development
Arizona State University (via edX)
Global Leadership and Personal Development
Professional Skills: Navigating Bias
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Recognize, reduce, and respond to bias in group decision-making. This self-paced course equips professionals with strategies to foster accountability and encourage productive disagreement in any setting. Bias often goes unnoticed but has profound effects on collaboration and decision-making. In Avoiding Bias, led by Dr. Elissa Adame of ASU’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, you’ll gain practical tools to identify and reduce cognitive biases, particularly in group settings. The course emphasizes real-world application through interactive content, infographics, and reflection activities. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to foster inclusive discussions, promote diverse perspectives, and strengthen group outcomes through structured accountability and intentional disagreement.
Proyecto Final: Chino básico - Lenguaje y cultura empresarial
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
El proyecto final del curso consiste en una serie de videos con diálogos que demuestran las habilidades de los aprendices, las cuales incluyen su habilidad de usar las frases conversacionales y el vocabulario que aprendieron en cada módulo. Cada aprendiz escribirá las dos partes de la conversación, y las recitará en sus videos, y entregará una transcripción fonética de los diálogos usados. Los videos serán evaluados mediante una revisión por pares, donde cada aprendiz tendrá que evaluar el proyecto final de otro aprendiz para poder recibir crédito para lo suyo. Esta evaluación se llevará a cabo con una rúbrica para dar retroalimentación cualitativa.
Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World
Arizona State University (via edX)
Communicating and Negotiating in a Dynamic Global World
test_course
Arizona State University (via edX)
test_course
Giving Feedback
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you want the best strategies to prepare others to hear and apply effective feedback? Learn the skills to shape growth mindsets and appropriately evaluate effort from this Giving Feedback course!
States and Markets in a Global Economy
Arizona State University (via edX)
States and Markets in a Global Economy
Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn how to better and more successfully engage your ELL(s) and their families in the school and community. You will learn how to engage your ELL student in the classroom setting as well as in various aspects of the school including extracurricular activities and the inner workings of the school and education system. You will also be introduced to strategies for engaging the families of your ELL students in the school community and the wider community of your city and state. You will interact with a variety of case studies that highlight teachers, schools, and communities in different cities throughout the United States and the ways in which they successfully engage ELLs and their families. From sharing their experience, you will have the tools necessary to implement strategies and procedures for engaging your ELLs and their families. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Define the culture of ELLs in K-12 classrooms across the U.S. Recognize cultural impact on learning and formal education Assess your school’s engagement of ELLs and their families Incorporate culturally sensitive techniques to engage ELLs in the classroom and school Implement strategies for engaging ELLs’ families in the school and larger community Design a plan for engagement of ELLs and their families in your school * Create a checklist for school and community resources for engaging ELLs and their families
States and Markets in the Global Economy
Arizona State University (via edX)
States and Markets in the Global Economy
Digital Safety and Security
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Trouble can come from anywhere, and that includes the digital world. Digital security skills can come in handy when that trouble does come, like knowing what to do when you see a phishing scam email. Digital safety also means taking measures to protect yourself against cyberattacks so they don’t occur in the first place. The question is, “How do you protect yourself if you’re not an expert in digital security?” With the expertise of Dr. Nicholas Proferes of the ASU School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Digital Safety and Security course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of digital security directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your digital safety toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Being digitally safe and secure requires you to safeguard yourself, find the right protective tools, and have an action plan for a worst-case scenario. Digital safety and security skills like these are critical, but they’re skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Jump-start your digital security journey today!
Putting it All Together: Problem-Solve Like an Entrepreneur
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Once you've learned about innovation, caring, and curiosity, you'll need to integrate them as you begin your journey as a technology innovator. You will be asked to articulate your idea using design thinking and learnings to craft an Evidence-Based Pitch Deck.
Managing People from a Global Perspective
Arizona State University (via edX)
Managing People from a Global Perspective
Global Marketing Strategy
Arizona State University (via edX)
Global Marketing Strategy
Communicating in a Global Context
Arizona State University (via edX)
Communicating in a Global Context
商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
你在财务领域工作或是和财务专业人员常互动吗 ? 在你的职业生涯，你需说、写或是听得懂英文吗? 跟着本课程真实情境的人物，你会看到他们试着解决一般的商务情况，你会从你的成功和失败的经验中学习，并批判式的思考你沟通方式的抉择。在上完本课程后，你将能够读写电子邮件，报告，以及使用财务和经济的一般用语给予有效的简报。在压力之下，清楚地沟通、利用最近所学的策略，并对于你的商务沟通技巧的有效性，立即得到其他全世界财务专业人士的回馈! 获得你所想要的和全球的经理所期待的英语沟通能力。 Do you work in finance or interact with finance professionals? Is it necessary to speak, write or understand English in your career? Follow the authentic characters in this course as they work through common business situations in finance and economics. Learn from your successes and failure, and think critically about your own communication options. After taking this course, you will be able to read and create efficient e-mails, reports, and impactful presentations with words and phrases commonly used in finance and economics. Communicate clearly under pressure utilizing recently learned strategies, and obtain immediate feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from other finance professionals around the world! Gain the English communication skills that you desire and that global managers expect.
SCM Videos
Arizona State University (via edX)
SCM Videos
Engineering and Product Design Processes
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Welcome to “Engineering and Product Design Processes!” In this short course, you will learn how engineering design processes and product design processes are carried out. After the course, you will be familiar with the steps in both design processes. You will also be familiar with the main goal of each design process, as well as their similarities and differences.
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique.
Ceramics and Composites
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course will introduce the major types of ceramics and their applications. We will learn about the different methods used for glass strengthening; the factors that determine a ceramic’s crystal structure; the key characteristics of composite materials; and the different structures of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We will discuss reasons for creating various types of composites.
Professional Skills: Assessing Conflict
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Develop the skills to recognize and understand conflict before it escalates. This course helps you identify conflict types, assess reactions, and apply effective resolution strategies. Conflict is unavoidable, but managing it effectively starts with knowing how to assess it. Assessing Conflict, developed by ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, equips professionals with the tools to evaluate the nature, causes, and potential responses to conflict in workplace. You'll explore practical frameworks for identifying conflict, understanding its dynamics, and navigating interpersonal and institutional disputes. Through interactive exercises, self-reflection, and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to listen actively, ask strategic questions, and anticipate reactions to create more constructive outcomes. Whether you're addressing team tensions or organizational challenges, this course gives you a foundational conflict assessment toolkit to respond with clarity and confidence.
Professional Skills: Digital Communication
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Learn how to navigate emotional expression in digital spaces with confidence. This course equips professionals with actionable strategies to reduce miscommunication and strengthen digital connections. From texts and emails to video conferences and chat platforms, digital communication is part of daily professional life. Yet conveying and interpreting emotion in these spaces can be challenging. This self-paced course, led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, explores how to express, decode and manage emotion effectively in digital settings. Learners will explore the foundations of the communication process, examine the unique barriers and biases present in online platforms, and develop skills to overcome miscommunication with empathy and clarity.
Entender el diseño
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
¿Qué es el diseño? ¿Qué hacen los diseñadores para practicar su arte y que crean? ¿Qué importancia tiene el diseño de las corporaciones en la sociedad y la cultura? ¿Quiénes son algunos de los diseñadores más importantes de nuestra época y que han hecho? ¿Cómo uno puede convertirse en diseñador? Estas son algunas de las preguntas que exploraremos en este cuso introductorio de diseño. Con frecuencia se ha descrito el diseño como solución de problemas, el proceso de convertir las ideas en realidad o los medios, mediante los cuales podemos hacer que el mundo sea un lugar mejor. En este curso, hablaremos de una variedad de definiciones de diseño, la naturaleza del proceso de diseño y formas de práctica de diseño como el diseño de productos, diseño de experiencia de usuario, diseño gráfico, diseño interior y diseño de modas. Hablaremos de estos temas mediante los análisis de casos de varias cosas icónicas y cotidianas que nos rodean. Este curso le ayudará a entender tales conceptos como el pensamiento creativo, estrategia de diseño, investigación de diseño, y el proceso del diseño para que los aplique a su propio trabajo.
Business English: Management and Leadership
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Are you a business executive or a manager who uses English in your career? Then you know that good business communication in English requires focus, vocabulary, and specific linguistic structures. In this course, you will follow along a recently promoted manager as she builds and leads her team to success. Together, you will practice the language and styles of communication needed in English for • Recruiting and training a professional team to work together with integrity and respect • Managing and participating in well-organized meetings • Making telephone conferences more efficient • Writing professional emails that are easy to read The activities in this course will give you the opportunity to share your experience and receive immediate feedback from other business professionals around the world.
Managing Up
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you struggle to share feedback with your superiors? Do you need to learn how to develop rapport and credibility with them first? Learn these skills and more from the Managing Up course!
商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
如果你在营销、销售或是广告部工作，你已经知道有效率的沟通是必要的。当你要用英文并用说服他人的方式来表达你的想法，这可能会是很困难的。在本课程，你和全球的成功专业人士加入学习行列时，你将学到有效地使用英文。当你随着在营销部工作的真实情境的人物，看着他们努力地提升他们的沟通技巧，同时你也会提高你的能力。从你的成功和失败的经验中学习，反省你自己的沟通方式、优点和需改进的方面。上完本课程后，你将能够: ● 透过有效率的电子邮件、报告和有说服力的简报来表达你的想法 ● 学习有关市场调查研究、品牌建立，直接营销和广告费用等字汇和用语 ● 对于你商务英语沟通能力的效率，立即获得全世界的销售和营销专业人士的回馈 ● 成为提升商务英语沟通能力全球商务专业人士社群的一份子 If you work in marketing, sales, or advertising, you already know that effective communication is a requirement. This can be even more difficult when expressing your ideas in a persuasive manner in English. In this course, you will learn to use English more efficiently while joining successful global professionals around the world. Develop your skills along with authentic characters that work in marketing and also work hard to improve their communication skills. Learn from your successes and failures, reflect on your own style, strengths, and improvement areas. After taking this course, you will be able to: ● Express your ideas through efficient emails, reports and persuasive presentations ● Learn words and phrases related to market research, branding, direct marketing, advertising costs, etc. ● Get instant feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from sales and marketing professionals from around the world ● Become part of a global community of business professionals who are developing their English communication skills
Professional Skills: Creative Thinking
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Fuel your innovation with powerful tools to unlock new ideas. Learn to think creatively in real-world situations through a course designed for flexible, hands-on learning. Creative thinking is more than a skill — it's a mindset that can transform the way you approach problems in work and life. This self-paced course, developed by Dr. Brent Scholar of the ASU College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, empowers you with strategies, resources, and tools to overcome mental blocks and generate original solutions. You’ll explore practical techniques like mind mapping, group ideation, and curiosity-driven inquiry—then put them to use in interactive exercises. Whether you're facing everyday challenges or driving innovation at work, this course will help you grow your capacity to think outside the box, solve everyday challenges, and drive innovation in your workplace.
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
The goal of this course is to review the fundamentals of semiconductor materials, p-n junction diodes, and MOS capacitors. There are many semiconductor technologies based on different material systems, but the most important is complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor, or CMOS for short. This course will focus on semiconductor materials and devices relevant to CMOS manufacturing, but the concepts can be applied much more broadly. Many of you may have already completed a semester-long class focused on devices, perhaps even more than one. However, if you took that class a while ago or have only the minimum exposure to semiconductor devices, we have developed this short course to review the fundamentals you will need to be successful in this specialization.
The Limits of Human Perception
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Course 3 explores the perceptual capacities and limitations of humans and computers. It discusses various types of visual, auditory, and tactile displays and how they can be used to create effective interfaces.
Electrical Characterization: Diodes
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Course 2 begins with the definitions of resistivity and sheet resistance of semiconductors and metals and emphasizes the importance of working with the correct units for each. We see how to calculate the sheet resistance of a thin conducting film once we know its resistivity. A method to determine the contact resistance using the transfer length method is described, along with the definition of the specific contact resistivity. Current-voltage (IV) measurements of p-n junction diodes are used to extract key device parameters such as the ideality factor and series resistance. The course project explores how process monitor blocks are used to maintain manufacturing integrity.
Prototyping
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this short course, you will learn the what, why, and how of prototyping. After the course, you will be familiar with how to create prototypes, why to use them, and what tools are available to create them.
Modern Statistical Computing and Regression Modeling in R
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Welcome to Modern Statistical Computing and Regression Modeling in R. In this course, you will become familiar with computer applications for working with data, including Excel, R, Tableau, and Jupyter Notebooks; and will learn concepts and applications of Monte Carlo methods and regression analysis. You will learn how R, an interpreted language for analyzing and visualizing data, can be used to accomplish regression analysis, and will have an opportunity to practice with given data sets and code.
Emotional Intelligence
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Whether you are an aspiring or established leader, emotional intelligence is critical in the workplace. In this course, you'll learn about the core human emotions, how to effectively read and respond to emotional situations, and applying emotional reasoning in professional settings. Complete with interactive exercise, job aids, and other resources, this course will prepare you to navigate challenging emotional situations with confidence.
Experimental Design Basics
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This is a basic course in designing experiments and analyzing the resulting data. The course objective is to learn how to plan, design and conduct experiments efficiently and effectively, and analyze the resulting data to obtain objective conclusions. Both design and statistical analysis issues are discussed. Opportunities to use the principles taught in the course arise in all aspects of today’s industrial and business environment. Applications from various fields will be illustrated throughout the course. Computer software packages (JMP, Design-Expert, Minitab) will be used to implement the methods presented and will be illustrated extensively. All experiments are designed experiments; some of them are poorly designed, and others are well-designed. Well-designed experiments allow you to obtain reliable, valid results faster, easier, and with fewer resources than with poorly-designed experiments. You will learn how to plan, conduct and analyze experiments efficiently in this course.
Strategic Thinking
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Planning will get you far, but only if you know what you’re planning for. To think strategically, you need to analyze insights and evaluate possible scenarios before building that strategy. It’s possible to eliminate some uncertainties and identify trends, but you need the right process. You’ll have to gain insights first, and then take a long look at what you have. With all the right information, you can start to make informed decisions about your next steps. With the expertise of Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the Strategic Thinking course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies to develop strategies directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your strategic toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Strategic thinking involves more than just coming up with a plan: You need to analyze the world around you. The trends and uncertainties that influence your situation will help you come to a decision and plan for scenarios ahead of time — skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Take the next step of your strategic thinking journey today!
Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In the final Capstone Project, you will apply the skills you learned by doing practice teaching. You will build on your assignments from the previous courses to refine your lesson plans and make videos of you teaching your lessons. You will submit a total of ten videos. If you have completed Teach English Now! Part 1 and Teach English Now! Part 2, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate from ASU, in addition to your Coursera certificates.
Learning How To Learn for Youth
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this course gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. No matter what your current skill level, using these approaches can help you master new topics, change your thinking and improve your life. This course explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating If you’re already an expert, these strategies will turbocharge your learning, including test-taking tips and insights that will help you make the best use of your time on homework and problem sets. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first—the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. Filled with animations, application questions, and exercises, this course makes learning easy and fun!
Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course, you will learn ideas for teaching reading and writing courses, and how to include grammar instruction within them. Learn how to help students with differing types of reading problems and how to implement both intensive and extensive reading strategies. Learn strategies to engage students in the stages of writing--pre-writing, writing, and post-writing. Find out about different writing problems that students may encounter. Incorporate grammar through the use of noticing and input enhancement.
Careers in Sustainability
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course is an introduction to careers in sustainability, focusing primarily on the role of a sustainability analyst at public and private organizations. Through a mix of video, print, peer review, and interactive content, learners will be able to explain sustainability and the specifics of a sustainability analyst’s job within an organization. The course is structured around two elements: topical knowledge and practical application. Throughout the course, learners can practice what they learn and get feedback from their peers to build their skills. Additionally, knowledge checks provide milestones for learners to ensure that they understand the necessary information about each topic presented. Each module begins with a video that introduces the concepts taught in the lesson, including interviews with ASU School of Sustainability professors. Interactive activities and hands-on application are central to the learner experience in this course. They include participating in mini-application experiences, trying out real-life skills with expert feedback, and creating personalized tools like presentation slide decks and spreadsheet templates to use in the role on day one of a new job. The interactive and hands-on activities are specifically designed to teach not only sustainability skills but also professional skills like professional writing, presentation skills, and conducting successful video meetings. This combination of practical skills and specialized content makes this course a unique foundation for the rest of the specialization.
Chino básico: Cómo dar una primera impresión positiva
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Este es el primer curso del Programa Especializado Chino básico para hispanohablantes: lenguaje y cultura empresarial. Este curso sirve como una introducción al idioma chino. En este curso, los aprendices se familiarizarán con los conceptos más básicos del idioma, como el alfabeto Pinyin, los números, los saludos, cómo presentarse, las palabras y frases comunes, conversaciones cotidianas sobre la familia y los gustos, e información cultural acerca de los temas mencionados. No es recomendable saltar cursos porque los tres cursos de este Programa Especializado fueron diseñados para tomarse uno tras otro, ya que integran el conocimiento previo.
Probability, Statistical Inference and Regression Analysis
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Welcome to Probability, Statistical Inference and Regression Analysis. This course is an introduction to statistical methods and thinking, focusing on modern applications. Some of the concepts will be familiar to those who have taken an elementary statistics course. However, some of the topics presented here extend those ideas into new and emerging applications. These contemporary applications include graphics and data visualization, big data, and newer analytical methods, such as bootstrapping. Acquiring a strong foundation in Regression Analysis is an objective of this course. There is a companion book available that was written by our instructors and would be an excellent companion guide for learners who'd like to further deepen their knowledge of these topics. Proceed to the first module for further details, and to begin learning about Descriptive Statistics.
Teach English Now! Teaching Language Online
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Whether you have already taught English as a Second Language and want to start teaching it online, you've already been teaching ESL online and want to sharpen your skills, or you are new to teaching and interested in teaching ESL online, ASU and VOXY provide you with the basic ideas and concepts you need to know in order to successfully teach ESL online. This course uses a fun and interesting theme of "International Travel" to deliver content in an entertaining way. There are also plenty of real, recorded online session videos from VOXY in the course to show you examples of what it looks like to teach ESL online. In this course, you will learn about the best practices for teaching English as a Second Language online. This includes an introduction to online teaching, Second Language Acquisition theories and how they apply to ESL learners, conducting a needs analysis, curating content for your courses, designing lesson plans, and effective teaching strategies that will help you to become an successful online ESL teacher. The course consists of a variety of videos and readings, followed by quizzes. In the last module of the course, actual VOXY online ESL teachers share their experiences in the online classroom.
Digital Communication and Emotion
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Communication online can be hard, especially when emotions get involved. Whether you’re facing someone’s sarcastic joke or a heated discussion, digital communication requires finesse. Even in normal situations, this communication can benefit from specific skills that let you get your message across clearly on any medium. However, you may still wonder about the best ways to go about online communication. With the expertise of Dr. Nicholas Proferes of the ASU School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Digital Communication and Emotion course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of digital communication directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your digital media toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Communicating effectively in the digital world requires using emotion appropriately, choosing the right medium and responding to miscommunications — skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Take the next step of your digital communications journey today!
How Can We Measure and Study Human Error?
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Course 2 teaches you how to distinguish between different methods for studying human error. You will also learn about human-centered design and usability, and how to compare and contrast different methodologies for evaluating the usability of products, technologies & systems.
Professional Skills: Digital Creativity
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Unlock your creative potential using digital tools and platforms. This course empowers professionals to create, share, and protect digital content with confidence and clarity. Digital tools have transformed the creative process — from ideation and storytelling to production and protection. Led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this self-paced course explores how technology supports innovation and expression across digital mediums. You'll learn how to leverage mind-mapping tools, storytelling techniques, media selection strategies, and intellectual property protections to amplify your creativity and reach.
Professional Skills: Team Communication
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Unlock the skills to collaborate effectively and communicate confidently within groups and teams. Learn practical strategies to foster a positive team culture, facilitate meetings, and give meaningful feedback. Whether you're leading a team or participating in one, effective communication is essential for group success. Developed with CommLabASU, this course explores the fundamentals of team dynamics, conflict resolution, and active listening. Through real-world examples, interactive exercises, and reflective prompts, you'll gain tools to improve group interactions and outcomes.
Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
As you develop your innovator mindset, you will need to focus on evidence-based entrepreneurship and skills that will help you move forward in identifying and solving problems. You will learn the tenets of evidence-based entrepreneurship, identify and work on problems, and assess the value of intrapreneurship.
Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Welcome to Bayesian Statistical Concepts and Methods. In this course, you will use Bayesian methods in data analysis and modeling; work with posterior distributions, distributions without closed form, directed acyclic graphs, Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms; and employ R and the Stan platform for statistical modeling. You will also be introduced to Bayesian hierarchical models, which are useful for the interpretation of multi-level data (sub-group versus group).
Material Extrusion
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course is a deep dive into the most commonly used method of additive manufacturing: material extrusion. We specifically examine the fused deposition modeling process, and then look at the related composite extrusion process which can extrude a continuous fiber (such as carbon fiber) along with a thermoplastic. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
Assessing Conflict
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you struggle to recognize conflicts early enough? Do you need to learn about the ways you and others face conflict? Learn these skills and more from the Assessing Conflict course!
Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
El segundo curso del Programa Especializado Chino básico para hispanohablantes: lenguaje y cultura empresarial tiene un enfoque en el lenguaje que se puede usar en posibles situaciones profesionales. Antes de aprender este lenguaje, se repasará la información aprendida el en curso anterior. Para poder entender bien el contenido de este curso, es necesario que el aprendiz tome el primer curso antes de entrar en este. En este segundo curso, se aprende el vocabulario y las frases para hablar de los títulos universitarios, los trabajos, los títulos profesionales, describir las responsabilidades en el trabajo, hacer citas por teléfono, y más.
Extracting Value from Dark Data: ULEADD
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course will provide you with working knowledge on the ULEADD approach to extracting value from data. ULEADD - an acronym for Understand, Learn, Evaluate, Assess, Define, Design - is a framework for discovery that provides a structure to identify and extract value from data that is typically hidden from sight. Though this course focuses on using ULEADD with dark data, you will likely find that this approach is helpful in many project and data scenarios.
Semiconductor Packaging Manufacturing
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course will provide information on the various stages of semiconductor package manufacturing, including sort, assembly, and final test. In addition, we will also describe how to select, build, and test the packages with the die and other components to ensure the quality of the package and total assembly performance. We will also discuss the role of Process Control Systems in semiconductor manufacturing as they relate to quality testing. Specifically, we will explore how Process Control Systems can help identify and correct process problems that cause variation and quality issues. Finally, we also demonstrate how to use control charts to monitor the process performance. These can assist in decision-making, specifically when to take action to improve the process.
Professional Skills: Public Speaking
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Boost your confidence and captivate your audience. Learn how to deliver powerful, purposeful messages — whether you’re presenting to a crowd, a client, or your team. Mastering public speaking is more than conquering stage fright — it’s about delivering the right message to the right audience with clarity and impact. Created with CommLabASU, this course gives you the tools to inform, persuade, and entertain across a variety of presentation settings. Whether you're delivering a quick elevator pitch, hosting a webinar, or giving a keynote, you’ll gain practical strategies for structuring your message, using your voice effectively, and making meaningful audience connections.
Professional Skills: Information Gathering and Vetting
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Learn to find, evaluate and communicate the right information with confidence. This course teaches professionals how to gather and vet data using hypothesis-driven strategies to support better decision-making. This course empowers learners to collect, analyze and present information that drives strategy. Through real-world exercises, you’ll develop a research mindset, build relevant hypotheses, and test your assumptions with clarity and rigor. Whether you're solving a complex business problem or leading a data-driven initiative, this course gives you the skills to collect and validate insights that matter.
Introduction to Python
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In today’s society, uses for new technologies are broadening in scope and revolutionizing the world. Many new technologies automate redundant tasks so people may complete tasks of greater priority. These new automated technologies depend on the constant innovation of software. To develop software that can increase our efficiency and change the world for the better, it is vital to understand how to code using different programming languages. This specialization introduces the basics of the Python programming language and teaches how to implement solutions to real-world problems using Python syntax. Topics in this course range from utilizing integrated development environments (IDEs) to implementing Python syntax in scripts. Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course are computer scientist, computer engineer, software engineer, software developer, software tester, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, chemical engineer and aerospace engineer. You do not need programming or computer science experience to learn the material in this course. This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to code and write programs in Python. We are very excited that you will be learning with us and hope you enjoy the course!
Phase Diagrams I & II
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course, we will look at phase diagrams and how they are used to determine the state of the material as a function of temperature and composition. We will also investigate how the microstructure and materials properties can be manipulated as a function of temperature and composition. A special focus will be on the eutectic phase diagram.
Innovar
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
La innovación ha cobrado una importancia significativa en las corporaciones de hoy, y con frecuencia es vista como un motor importante de crecimiento y éxito en una organización. En este curso introductorio, usted aprenderá sobre el significado, la importancia, el proceso e impacto de la innovación. Aunque la palabra innovación se describe más comúnmente como el proceso de convertir las ideas en productos o servicios que aportan valor al público, la palabra innovación tiene múltiples definiciones, y hablaremos sobre lo que significa en los mundos de negocios, diseño e ingeniería. Aprenderemos sobre un nuevo modelo de innovación llamado Innovación Estratégica Integral, que se puede usar por los individuos y las organizaciones interesadas en generar pensamientos fuera de lo establecido para transformar la forma de pensar de tema de costumbre al pensamiento creativo. Cubriremos en detalle todos los pasos del proceso de innovación. Comenzando con identificar a los problemas que necesitan soluciones innovadoras, investigar y analizar, generar conceptos, seleccionar soluciones prometedoras e implementarlas, hablaremos de una variedad de herramientas que se pueden usar durante cada paso del proceso. Los aprendices dejarán el curso con un entendimiento profundo de lo que es la innovación y cómo pueden utilizar las herramientas y técnicas de innovación en su propio trabajo.
Professional Skills: Digital Wellness
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Discover how to build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. This course helps you balance personal well-being and digital life for improved mental, physical, and professional health. From smartphones to wearable tech, digital tools shape how we live, work, and interact. But they can also contribute to stress, distraction, and burnout if used unconsciously. In this self-paced course led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll learn how to assess and improve your relationship with digital tools. Through guided reflection and hands-on strategies, you’ll explore how to use technology in ways that support, rather than undermine, your well-being.
Professional Skills: Giving Feedback
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Deliver feedback that inspires growth. This course equips professionals with the mindset, tools, and strategies to provide effective, growth-oriented feedback in any setting. Effective feedback is a vital part of workplace growth, but giving it well takes intention. Giving Feedback, led by Dr. Elissa Adame of ASU’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, teaches you how to craft feedback that builds trust, encourages development, and transforms fixed mindsets. Learn how to recognize messages of identity, tailor your communication, and build responses that motivate change. This course blends evidence-based frameworks with practical exercises to help you improve performance and morale across your team.
Business English: Finance and Economics
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you work in finance or interact with finance professionals? Is it necessary to speak, write or understand English in your career? Follow the authentic characters in this course as they work through common business situations in finance and economics. Learn from your successes and failure, and think critically about your own communication options. After taking this course, you will be able to read and create efficient e-mails, reports, and impactful presentations with words and phrases commonly used in finance and economics. Communicate clearly under pressure utilizing recently learned strategies, and obtain immediate feedback about the efficiency of your business communication skills in English from other finance professionals around the world! Gain the English communication skills that you desire and that global managers expect.
Professional Skills: Digital Security
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Safeguard your personal and professional digital footprint. This course equips you with essential cybersecurity strategies to protect information and minimize digital risk. As more data is stored and shared online, digital safety and security have become crucial professional competencies. Led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this course covers foundational digital security principles, practical tools to protect sensitive information, and proactive strategies to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll build confidence in managing digital risks and protecting your data across personal and workplace environments.
Design for Additive Manufacturing
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Should a part be made with additive manufacturing? If so, what process should one select, and what design choices should one make? This course seeks to answer these questions by providing a framework called the DFAM staircase, and by providing a scorecard for assessing appropriateness for additive manufacturing. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
Negotiation
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you want the best strategies for building options in a negotiation? Do you need to learn about best alternatives and building a counteroffer? Learn these skills and more from the Negotiation course!
Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Powder bed fusion is one of the additive manufacturing processes that has found the most application in functional part production. In this course we discuss this process in the context of polymers (selective laser sintering) and metals (laser powder bed fusion), with an emphasis on machine setup and post-processing. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are purely optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Unlock your potential to overcome setbacks and thrive with purpose. This course equips you with a resilient mindset built on grit, growth, and self-awareness. Success isn’t just about talent — it’s about perseverance, mindset, and the ability to learn from challenges. Grit and Growth Mindset, led by Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, empowers learners to develop the tools to persevere in the face of adversity, turn feedback into fuel, and reframe failures as opportunities. Whether you're looking to advance professionally or navigate personal goals more effectively, this course offers evidence-based strategies and real-world applications to help you stay motivated, resilient, and on track — no matter what life throws your way.
Electron and Ion Beam Characterization
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Electron and ion beams are widely used for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of semiconductor materials and devices. They can be used to image structures with sub-nm resolution and to provide information about elemental composition and dopant concentration. This course describes the fundamentals of electron and ion beam characterization and includes a project that analyzes the surface roughness of a solar cell.
Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
El tercer curso del Programa Especializado Chino básico para hispanohablantes: lenguaje y cultura empresarial es el último curso del Programa Especializado, y tiene un enfoque en el lenguaje que se usaría en un viaje a la China. Como la información aprendida en los dos cursos anteriores está integrada al contenido de este, es recomendable que el aprendiz termine los primeros dos cursos antes de tomar este. En este último curso del Programa Especializado, aprenderán como pedir comida en un restaurant, darle direcciones a un taxista, registrarse en un hotel y más.
English Communication for Tech Professionals
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Improve your English, boost your tech career, and move toward a higher-paying job by leveling up your communication skills in English Communication for Tech Professionals brought to you by Arizona State University and English4IT. This course is for all business roles, both technical and non-technical, from developers to CEOs. The course targets 6 main skill areas: vocabulary grammar pronunciation soft skills speaking & writing After completing this course, you will: improve your English for professional communication; build your vocabulary with at least 30 new useful words and phrases from each module; master key grammar topics; have templates for emails and meetings which you can start using in your work right away; create a professional and attention-grabbing resume (or CV) in English and upgrade your LinkedIn profile; prepare for a job interview by learning useful strategies and skills that will help you preform better in interviews.
Managing Stress and Time
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Stress is a universal experience. Now more than ever, people are suffering from burnout. They're getting overwhelmed by the stress of life, and wondering where their time went. Managing stress is a skill rarely taught in schools, yet it is one of the most vital skills one can have. Thankfully, both time and stress management are skills that can be learned and developed. Everyone has the capability to effectively manage their stress and time, and this course will help you unlock that potential. With the expertise of Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, the Managing Stress and Time course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of stress and time management directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your stress and time management toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Managing stress and time consists of managing expectations and understanding your feelings. So much of your stress stems from worrying about time, simply because it's something you can never get back. Once you're able to start managing your time effectively, you can learn what causes your stress and control those factors. Take the next step on your time and stress management journey today!
AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This prompt engineering course is a unique opportunity to delve into the world of ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs). Designed by Andrew Maynard, an expert in transformative technologies, this course equips students with the skills needed to harness the power of ChatGPT effectively. Through a compact and engaging curriculum, students will learn to evaluate prompts and create impactful ones, maximizing the potential of ChatGPT. The course covers prompt templates, creative prompt structures, and the art of designing prompts for various tasks and applications. Open to learners from all backgrounds, this course does not require traditional engineering skills. Instead, it focuses on the clear and creative use of language, making it particularly appealing to those studying English, languages, humanities, and social sciences.
Material Jetting and Stereolithography
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course looks at two photopolymer resin-based processes: material jetting and stereolithography. We walk through the build preparation, printing, and post-processing for both processes, and discuss the kinds of applications for which these processes are well suited. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
Teach English Now! Foundational Principles
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles.
Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the engineering design process and how it can be used to solve open-ended problems. I’ll discuss the different stages of prototyping and why it is advantageous to produce prototypes rapidly. I’ll then discuss engineering drawings and how to communicate information about 3-dimensional objects on 2-dimensional mediums such as paper or a computer screen. Finally, I’ll end this course by discussing computer-aided design, also known as CAD, and how it can greatly assist in making prototypes. By exploring many examples from different robotics projects I’ve had the opportunity to work on, by the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of the engineering design process and where rapid prototyping fits into it, as well as some tools to help you with developing high-quality prototypes. There’s a lot of awesome content to cover, so without further ado, let’s dive into the world of rapid prototyping!
Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Build deeper self-awareness and workplace empathy through emotional intelligence. In today’s dynamic workplace, emotional intelligence (EI) is a key differentiator of professional success. This self-paced course helps you understand, express, and manage emotions to enhance both personal and professional relationships. Through real-world applications and reflective exercises, you'll build practical skills to recognize core emotions, apply emotional reasoning, and deepen your ability to connect with others. This interactive learning experience empowers you to leverage emotional insight for better communication, decision-making, and well-being.
Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs
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Many experiments in engineering, science and business involve several factors. This course is an introduction to these types of multifactor experiments. The appropriate experimental strategy for these situations is based on the factorial design, a type of experiment where factors are varied together. This course focuses on designing these types of experiments and on using the ANOVA for analyzing the resulting data. These types of experiments often include nuisance factors, and the blocking principle can be used in factorial designs to handle these situations. As the number of factors of interest grows full factorials become too expensive and fractional versions of the factorial design are useful. This course will cover the benefits of fractional factorials, along with methods for constructing and analyzing the data from these experiments.
Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II
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This course introduces students to the basic concepts of shaping materials and their impacts on properties and structure. An introduction to the fundamentals of diffusion in a solid follows. We present different types of diffusion mechanisms and their dependence on temperature. The role of dislocation on mechanical properties and how it can be used to strengthen materials will be shown.
Professional Skills: Communicating to Build Relationships
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Strengthen workplace culture through meaningful connection. This self-paced course equips leaders and professionals with communication strategies that foster trust, compassion, and effective collaboration. In today’s workplace, leaders must do more than manage tasks — they must build genuine connections. Building Relationships with Communication, led by Dr. Elissa Adame of ASU’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, helps professionals balance task effectiveness with relational appropriateness. Through interactive lessons, reflection exercises, and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to improve team morale, deepen trust, and promote openness — ultimately driving better performance through stronger relationships.
Hardening, Polymers, Properties
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This course will introduce age hardening and how to use a phase diagram to identify an alloy that is eligible for age hardening. The key factors that affect nucleation and crystal growth will be investigated. In addition, an introduction to polymer science will be given. The key differences between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers will be introduced. Strengthening mechanisms will be introduced. We explore what happens to the properties of a polymer as you increase or decrease the extent of cross-linking. major polymer synthesis methods will be shown. We will review polymer selection for various applications. In addition, how structural properties vary with temperature will be presented. We explore the significance of the glass transition temperature of a polymer to its thermal and mechanical properties.
Grit and Growth Mindset
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Mindset is everything. It's said that if you go into something expecting to fail, odds are you'll wind up with a self-fulfilling prophecy. On top of that, you'll always face new problems in your life. A willingness to tackle what life throws at you — along with a mindset that sets up success — is critical. Fortunately, both a gritty attitude and a positive, growth-focused mindset can be acquired. Everyone has the ability to have that tenacity and mindset. This course will help you unlock that potential. With the expertise of Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, the Grit and Growth Mindset course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of mindfulness directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your mindfulness toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Adjusting your mindset and outlook is tough. Life throws a lot at you, and it can be tough to pick yourself up sometimes. Being able to take adversity in stride and focus on improvement are lifelong skills that will empower you to be the best that you can be. Take the next step on your mindfulness and personal growth journey today!
Optical and X-Ray Characterization
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Optical and X-ray techniques are powerful ways to characterize semiconductor thin films. They can be used to measure film thickness, purity and crystalline quality, and for compositional analysis. Modern techniques are fast, turn-key, and generally non-destructive, allowing for rapid assessment of material properties. This course describes the fundamentals of optical and X-ray characterization and provides real-world examples of how they are used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Communicating Your Best Self
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Learn the skills to represent yourself with every message you send and receive by communicating your best self!
Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
The third course in this specialization takes the skills and knowledge learners have gained in the previous two courses and develops them into concrete skills that will serve the learner when they enter the field as a sustainability analyst. These skills include developing sustainability goals and initiatives, reporting and planning, maintaining document accuracy, and identifying partners for sustainability initiatives. This course focuses on the real-world application of all the skills the learners have gained in the previous two courses, using video, text, interactive, and peer-reviewed content and activities to support continued growth and learning. In this course, the topical knowledge presented is directly related to the practical skills learners will demonstrate since the content presented is about tasks crucial to a successful sustainability analyst. Interactive learning objects and peer-reviewed submissions provide opportunities for hands-on learning and collaboration with fellow learners. Knowledge checks ensure that learners clearly understand the skills and competencies needed in the field of sustainability. At the same time, the hands-on activities provide them with opportunities to practice those skills and competencies. Because this course is intended to be the final learning experience in the sequence, it supports learners as they prepare to enter the job market and seek sustainability roles. By presenting opportunities to practice developing reports, setting goals, and evaluating potential external partners, learners will be able to speak to those tasks in job interviews and complete the tasks successfully when they are hired into a role. The focus on practical application in this course supports learners’ confidence and development toward the position they seek.
Information Gathering and Vetting
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Information is key to every decision and every strategic move you make. But ensuring you have the right information takes work. Don’t look in every direction for an answer, and don’t force the solution you’re looking for. Instead, you can use a hypothesis and test it with data until the data fits the situation you’re looking at. With the expertise of Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the Information Gathering and Vetting course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies for high-quality research directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your research toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Data collection is not about using every source you come across. It’s about finding relevant information after testing multiple points of view — in other words, vetting your information. You will need to test data against your assumptions and dig for the insights you can share — skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Jump-start your research journey today!
Futures Thinking
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You can’t always know what’s coming, but you can imagine it. You have the ability to embrace new ideas and stay hopeful about the future. That’s what futures thinking is all about. By exiting your default frame and asking the right questions, you can start to imagine new scenarios and use those to inform your decisions. For anyone trying to think ahead and act strategically, this kind of thinking is a must. With the expertise of Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the Futures Thinking course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies for imagining possible futures directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your futures thinking toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Relying on your usual framework will not produce every possible future. Instead, you need to open your mind and remain hopeful. You also need to learn which questions to ask. By the end of your process, you should be able to exit your usual frame of mind and imagine new scenarios that you can plan for — skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Jump-start your futures thinking journey today!
Zn and Ni Based Batteries
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Zn and Ni based Batteries: This course focuses on identifying active materials, chemistry and manufacturing processes as they relate to Zn as well as Ni batteries Battery selection and sizing for various applications.
What is the Human Factor in Design?
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Course 1 provides an overview of human factors, systems and human errors. It covers the key concepts and applications of human factors and introduces various methods for reducing human error.
Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course will cover various aspects of microelectronics and nanoelectronics. This field aims to advance and improve the functionality of electronic devices by scaling transistors to smaller feature sizes. The course will introduce you to essential concepts such as length scales, transistor actions, and feature sizes of integrated circuits. The course will also look at historical observations and trends using Moore’s Law, which currently guides and predict development of the Semiconductor industry. Most importantly, our goal is to highlight why packaging is so important and relevant today. Furthermore, we will also explore the anatomy and function of a semiconductor package, starting with substrate-level package interconnection to the motherboard. We will also describe features as we differentiate various types of packages and how they differ in materials, design, and reliability.
Professional Skills: Decision-Making
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Make smarter everyday choices regardless of your workplace setting. Learn ethical, strategic, and practical decision-making skills with guidance from ASU experts. Decision-making is a core skill that shapes professional success, leadership ability, and personal growth. In this self-paced course taught by Dr. Brent Scholar from ASU’s College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, you'll learn how to navigate everyday and high-stakes decisions using proven frameworks. From ethics and bias reduction to risk analysis and group collaboration, you’ll build confidence and clarity in your decision-making process. Whether you're a team leader, business professional, or lifelong learner, this course will equip you with tools to evaluate choices, assess risk, and act with purpose.
Electrical Properties and Semiconductors
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In this course, we will explore the electrical properties of materials and classify different materials as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. We will look at some examples of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, and note the key factors that cause the differences in their electrical properties. We will use rudimentary band theory to show how temperature impacts the conductivity of the three classifications of materials. We will learn what causes the differences in electrical behavior of a p-type versus an n-type semiconductor in a p-n diode.
Perspective-Taking
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
You can plan what you want to accomplish, but other people will always be a factor. Planning for the actions of others can’t be taken lightly. You need to understand what people want, but you also need to have your influence on the conversation. Ultimately, you can use this knowledge to plan for each scenario. With the expertise of Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the Perspective-Taking course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of strategic conversation directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your influencing toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Perspective-taking has much to do with hearing people out to understand what motivates them. When you understand this, you can start to recognize the logic they use in their own actions. As you recognize and model your strategies according to your own goals, you can also establish influence in conversations. By doing all this, you learn to understand the other party, determine what their strategy is and approach them with what you want in a clear way — all skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Jump-start your perspective-taking journey today!
Human Cognitive Capacities & Limitations
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Course 4 presents an overview of cognitive capacities and limitations. You will distinguish between different types of attention, compare and contrast different types of memory, identify the most common strategies and heuristics humans use for decision making and problem solving.
Problem-Solving
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Problem-solving is a universal skill. Its applications aren’t limited to your job or what you’re working on in class. Maybe you need the best arrangement to hang up some pictures, are setting up a new TV or just want to find somewhere for your team to go for lunch. These are all examples of problems: situations that can be addressed. The question you then ask is: “How can I go about solving these problems?” With the expertise of Dr. Brent Scholar from the ASU College of Integrative Arts and Sciences, the Problem-solving course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies of problem-solving directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your problem-solving toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios. Problem-solving is all about generating solutions. Problem-solving is a skill that anyone can learn and can be applied anywhere. Jump-start your problem-solving journey today!
Decision-Making
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
Do you want to more effectively handle complex challenges? In this Decision-making specialization, learn how to solve problems, make decisions and think creatively to tackle your problems head-on with decisive action!
Phase Diagrams
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
This course will explore higher-level details about phase diagrams, including the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram. We will use the Fe-Fe3C phase diagram to predict the possible phases and microstructures of a steel alloy based on its composition.
Data Analysis and Visualization with Python
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In this course, you will learn how to read and write data from and to a file. You will also examine how to manipulate and analyze the data using lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, and the pandas and Matplot libraries. As a developer, it's important to understand how to deal with issues that could cause an application to crash. You will learn how to implement exceptions to handle these issues. You do not need a programming or computer science background to learn the material in this course. This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to code and write programs in Python. We are very excited that you will be learning with us and hope you enjoy the course!
Random Models, Nested and Split-plot Designs
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Many experiments involve factors whose levels are chosen at random. A well-know situation is the study of measurement systems to determine their capability. This course presents the design and analysis of these types of experiments, including modern methods for estimating the components of variability in these systems. The course also covers experiments with nested factors, and experiments with hard-to-change factors that require split-plot designs. We also provide an overview of designs for experiments with response distributions from nonnormal response distributions and experiments with covariates.
Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1
Arizona State University (via Coursera)
In the final Capstone Project, you will apply the skills you learned by observing teachers at work (a total of six hours of observation). You will build on the concepts learned from the previous courses to analyze the lessons. You will also submit your teaching philosophy, a five-day lesson plan, and a teaching tip. You will deliver a portion of your lesson, submitting a 6-10 minute video for peer review. If you have completed Teach English Now! Part 1 and Teach English Now! Part 2, you will submit your work for expert review to receive your ASU 150-hour TESOL Certificate from ASU, in addition to your Coursera certificates.