Online Courses with 1-4 Hours/Week of Study

Coursera

University of Pennsylvania

Microeconomics: The Power of Markets (Coursera)

Economics & Finance Social Sciences

Dive into the world of Microeconomics with 'Microeconomics: The Power of Markets' on Coursera. This course unravels the complexities of markets, consumer behavior, and firm strategies, providing you with a solid understanding of how microeconomic theory influences daily life decisions. Whether you're a student or a professional, this course will equip you with essential economic knowledge.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Markets Microeconomics Economics

Coursera

Stanford University

Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Dive into the world of Probabilistic Graphical Models 1: Representation, a Coursera course designed for those eager to understand how to represent complex joint probability distributions. This course explores the intersection of statistics and computer science, teaching you essential concepts from probability theory, graph algorithms, and machine learning that are crucial in developing state-of-the-art methods across numerous applications.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

MATLAB Octave Machine Learning

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Guitar for Beginners (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Discover the joy of playing guitar with our comprehensive beginner's course. Designed for those new to the instrument, this course covers essential skills such as understanding your guitar, basic chords, strumming patterns, and reading musical notation. Whether you're drawn to the rich sound of an acoustic or the versatility of an electric guitar, we'll provide a solid foundation that will have you playing your favorite tunes in no time.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Guitar Scales

Coursera

Case Western Reserve University

Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Social Sciences

Discover the secrets to becoming an inspiring leader with our 'Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence' course. By mastering emotional intelligence, mindfulness, hope, and compassion, you'll learn to reverse the effects of chronic stress and cultivate meaningful connections in your professional life. This course will equip you with the tools needed to inspire change and foster a positive work environment.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Leadership Emotional Intelligence Coaching

Coursera

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Pensamiento Científico (Coursera)

Humanities

Este curso te introduce al poderoso concepto del pensamiento científico, que va más allá de los laboratorios y esenciales para la toma de decisiones en todos los ámbitos de la vida. Aprenderás a aplicar el método científico para resolver problemas cotidianos y tomar decisiones informadas.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Science Biology Scientific Thinking

Coursera

University of Rochester

History of Rock, Part One (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Embark on a musical journey through time with 'History of Rock, Part One.' This course unravels the rich tapestry of rock music in America from pre-1955 to 1969. Learn about the cultural significance and artistic contributions of legendary figures such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and many others. Discover how the music business and technological innovations influenced the evolution of rock.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Rock Beatles

Coursera

University of Rochester

Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics (Coursera)

Engineering

Dive into the world of audio and music engineering with our foundational course designed for beginners. Explore the science behind sound waves, understand musical sound, and get acquainted with essential electronics principles that form the backbone of modern music production. This course is perfect for aspiring musicians, audio enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how electronic instruments work.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sound Music Signal

Coursera

University of Melbourne

Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences Medicine & Pharmacology

Explore the intriguing science of epigenetics in this comprehensive online course. Delve into how genes are turned on or off to influence traits and behaviors without changing the underlying DNA sequence. Uncover the secrets of epigenetic regulation and its profound implications for health, disease, and inheritance.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Biology Genetics Cancer

Coursera

University of Rochester

History of Rock, Part Two (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Dive deep into the second part of our History of Rock series, where you'll explore rock music's evolution from the 1970s to the early '90s. This course covers a wide array of influential artists and the cultural and technological shifts that defined their eras. From the raw energy of punk to the electronic innovations in pop, understand how these elements contributed to the rich tapestry of rock history.

Aug 31st 2026

5-12 Weeks

History Music Rock