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Coursera

Northeastern University

Introduction to Enterprise Growth and Innovation (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of enterprise growth and innovation with our specialized online course. Tailored for healthcare providers, payers, administrators, and those transitioning into this dynamic field, this course is your gateway to understanding and implementing technological advancements in digital healthcare transformation. Learn how to harness innovation for new-business development and position yourself at the forefront of change.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Innovation Enterprise Critical Thinking

Coursera

University of Virginia

Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a journey into entrepreneurship with 'Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs' on Coursera. This course is designed for dreamers and doers who aspire to start new ventures, manage risks, and create impactful businesses. Learn directly from expert entrepreneurs about the principles of effectuation – a proven approach that empowers you to take action despite limited resources.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship Venture

Coursera

Google Cloud

Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud (Coursera)

CS: Information & Technology

Discover the power of service orchestration and choreography in building efficient microservices applications on Google Cloud Platform. This course will guide you through the principles of event-driven computing and teach you practical skills for creating scalable, resilient systems using Google's advanced tools like Workflows, Eventarc, Cloud Tasks, and Cloud Scheduler.

Oct 19th 2026

2 Weeks

Choreography Microservices Google Cloud

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Piano Techniques for Modern Music (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Embark on a musical adventure with 'Piano Techniques for Modern Music', an introductory course that teaches essential skills and techniques necessary to play contemporary piano and keyboard pieces. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your basics, this course will guide you through posture, breathing, finger independence, dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tempo, and pulse control—all while incorporating popular music examples.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Improvisation Chord

Coursera

Johns Hopkins University

Excellence in Online Teaching (Coursera)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Transform your approach to online teaching with 'Excellence in Online Teaching'. This course equips educators with essential tools and techniques to create engaging, interactive, and effective online learning experiences for their students. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or new to the digital classroom, this course will help you elevate your teaching methods and achieve better educational outcomes.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education Teaching Online Teaching

Coursera

University of Arizona

Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy (Coursera)

Sci: Physics

Embark on a journey through time as you explore the fascinating world of astronomy in 'Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy.' This introductory course offers an insightful look at how humans have learned to observe and comprehend the vast expanse of space. From ancient civilizations' early observations to the philosophical implications of our place within the universe, this course is perfect for anyone curious about the origins and development of astronomy.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Astronomy Cosmology Universe

Coursera

IBM

SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Discover the power of SQL with our introductory course. Learn how to efficiently query databases using Structured Query Language (SQL). Whether you're starting in Data Engineering, Analytics, or Business Intelligence, this course provides essential skills for manipulating and extracting valuable information from databases.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Databases SQL Data Analysis

Coursera

University of Edinburgh

Football: More than a Game (Coursera)

Education

Discover why football is more than just a game with our in-depth online course. From exploring the financial underpinnings to understanding the evolving dynamics of both men’s and women’s leagues worldwide, this course takes you behind the scenes to uncover the true essence of football. Whether you're a fan or an observer, join us as we delve into the rich history, intense rivalries, and pressing issues that make football a global phenomenon.

Oct 19th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sports Data Analysis Football

Coursera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Empathy and Data in Risk Management (Coursera)

Business

Discover how to navigate the complex world of risk management by blending empathy and data analysis in this innovative online course. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their skills, this program teaches you to balance human understanding with data-driven strategies to make smarter, more effective risk management decisions.

Oct 19th 2026

4 Weeks

Data Risk Management Data Visualization