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67+ self-paced college courses across 14 subject areas. Filter by category to find your next one.

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Business
Introductory
3credits
4.8(1,284)

Introduction to Business

A broad survey of the modern business landscape: management, marketing, finance, and operations.

55h · self-pacedDr. Helen Marsh
Business
Introductory
3credits
4.7(962)

Principles of Management

Plan, organize, lead, and control — the four functions every manager uses every day.

50h · self-pacedProf. Daniel Okafor
Business
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(731)

Financial Accounting

Read, build, and reason about the three core financial statements with confidence.

60h · self-pacedProf. Mei-Lin Chen
IT & Computing
Introductory
3credits
4.7(1,102)

Introduction to Information Technology

Hardware, software, networks, and security — the building blocks of modern IT.

52h · self-pacedDr. Priya Raman
IT & Computing
Introductory
3credits
4.9(2,041)

Introduction to Python Programming

Write your first programs in Python and start solving real problems with code.

58h · self-pacedProf. Marcus Webb
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.5(412)

Approaches to Studying Religion

Examine the world's religious traditions with the tools of the modern humanities.

48h · self-pacedDr. Anya Whitford
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.6(538)

Art History I

Trace the visual story of humankind from cave paintings to the early Renaissance.

55h · self-pacedProf. Lucia Romano
Math
Introductory
3credits
4.6(1,593)

College Algebra

Master functions, equations, and graphs — the toolkit for every later math course.

60h · self-pacedDr. Samuel Greene
Math
Intermediate
3credits
4.7(877)

Introduction to Statistics

Make sense of data: distributions, inference, and the everyday misuse of statistics.

55h · self-pacedDr. Hannah Bauer
Science
Introductory
3credits
4.7(689)

Human Biology

How the human body works, from cells and tissues up through every major organ system.

58h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Science
Introductory
3credits
4.6(503)

Environmental Science

Climate, ecosystems, and the choices that will shape the next century.

52h · self-pacedProf. Kwame Adisa
Social Sciences
Introductory
3credits
4.6(624)

Introduction to Sociology

How groups, institutions, and culture shape the lives of individuals.

50h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Business
Introductory
3credits
4.7(1,102)

Principles of Microeconomics

Supply, demand, and the choices firms and households make every day.

50h · self-pacedDr. Aisha Bello
Business
Introductory
3credits
4.6(884)

Principles of Macroeconomics

GDP, inflation, unemployment, and the policy levers behind them.

52h · self-pacedProf. Ravi Krishnan
Business
Introductory
3credits
4.5(612)

Marketing Essentials

Positioning, segmentation, and the 4 Ps that drive modern brands.

45h · self-pacedProf. Linda Park
Business
Intermediate
3credits
4.7(498)

Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Find a problem worth solving and build the smallest version that proves it.

48h · self-pacedDr. Yusuf Mensah
Business
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(755)

Project Management

Scope, schedule, and deliver — the universal language of getting work done.

46h · self-pacedProf. Sarah O'Donnell
Business
Intermediate
3credits
4.5(431)

Introduction to Business Law

Contracts, torts, and the legal landscape that shapes every business decision.

48h · self-pacedProf. Henry Walsh
IT & Computing
Introductory
3credits
4.8(1,733)

Introduction to Web Development

Build your first websites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

55h · self-pacedProf. Marcus Webb
IT & Computing
Intermediate
4credits
4.7(1,421)

Data Structures & Algorithms

Arrays, trees, graphs, and the patterns behind every efficient program.

65h · self-pacedDr. Priya Raman
IT & Computing
Intermediate
3credits
4.7(1,014)

Databases & SQL

Design schemas, write powerful queries, and reason about real data.

52h · self-pacedProf. Daniel Okafor
IT & Computing
Introductory
3credits
4.7(892)

Cybersecurity Foundations

Threats, defenses, and how modern organizations stay safe online.

50h · self-pacedDr. Noor Hassan
IT & Computing
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(701)

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

Compute, storage, and networking — explained the way the cloud actually works.

48h · self-pacedProf. Anita Verma
IT & Computing
Introductory
3credits
4.8(1,287)

Introduction to Data Analytics

Turn raw data into clear insight with Python, SQL, and good questions.

54h · self-pacedDr. Hannah Bauer
IT & Computing
Intermediate
3credits
4.8(1,599)

AI & Machine Learning Essentials

What models actually do — and how to use them responsibly today.

55h · self-pacedProf. Marcus Webb
IT & Computing
Intermediate
3credits
4.5(532)

Mobile App Development

Ship your first cross-platform mobile app with React Native.

58h · self-pacedDr. Priya Raman
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.6(672)

World History

From early civilizations to the modern era — the long arc of human societies.

58h · self-pacedProf. Lucia Romano
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.7(1,843)

English Composition

Write with clarity, structure, and confidence — across every kind of essay.

50h · self-pacedProf. Maya Lindstrom
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.6(521)

Introduction to Philosophy

The big questions, the great thinkers, and how to argue carefully.

46h · self-pacedDr. Anya Whitford
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.7(608)

Creative Writing

Fiction, memoir, and poetry — find your voice and finish your first pieces.

44h · self-pacedProf. Maya Lindstrom
Humanities
Introductory
3credits
4.5(489)

U.S. History

A balanced survey from the colonial era through the present.

52h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Math
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(827)

Precalculus

Bridge algebra and calculus with confidence — functions, trig, and limits.

58h · self-pacedDr. Samuel Greene
Math
Intermediate
4credits
4.7(1,132)

Calculus I

Limits, derivatives, and the language of change.

65h · self-pacedDr. Samuel Greene
Math
Advanced
4credits
4.6(742)

Calculus II

Integration techniques, sequences, series, and a window into deeper math.

70h · self-pacedDr. Hannah Bauer
Math
Intermediate
3credits
4.7(651)

Linear Algebra

Vectors, matrices, and the geometry behind modern machine learning.

55h · self-pacedProf. Mei-Lin Chen
Math
Intermediate
3credits
4.5(422)

Discrete Mathematics

Logic, sets, and combinatorics — the foundations of computing.

50h · self-pacedDr. Samuel Greene
Science
Introductory
4credits
4.6(728)

General Chemistry

Atoms, bonds, and reactions — the unifying ideas behind chemistry.

60h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Science
Intermediate
4credits
4.7(931)

Physics I — Mechanics

Forces, motion, and energy — the foundations of classical physics.

62h · self-pacedProf. Kwame Adisa
Science
Advanced
4credits
4.6(602)

Physics II — Electricity & Magnetism

Electric fields, circuits, and the inseparable dance of E and B.

65h · self-pacedProf. Kwame Adisa
Science
Introductory
3credits
4.7(415)

Astronomy

Planets, stars, galaxies — the universe as we currently understand it.

46h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Science
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(358)

Genetics

DNA, inheritance, and the molecular logic of life.

50h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Psychology
Introductory
3credits
4.8(2,014)

Introduction to Psychology

The science of mind and behavior — and what the research actually shows.

50h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Psychology
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(489)

Abnormal Psychology

How clinicians understand, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

48h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Psychology
Introductory
3credits
4.6(372)

Developmental Psychology

How people grow and change from infancy through old age.

46h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Social Sciences
Introductory
3credits
4.5(267)

Cultural Anthropology

How human societies organize meaning, work, and belief.

44h · self-pacedDr. Anya Whitford
Social Sciences
Introductory
3credits
4.5(318)

Introduction to Political Science

States, power, and the institutions that shape modern political life.

45h · self-pacedProf. Henry Walsh
Engineering
Introductory
3credits
4.6(402)

Introduction to Engineering

Design thinking, problem-solving, and the engineering mindset.

46h · self-pacedProf. Sarah O'Donnell
Engineering
Intermediate
4credits
4.5(288)

Statics

Forces in equilibrium — the foundation of mechanical and civil engineering.

58h · self-pacedProf. Kwame Adisa
Engineering
Intermediate
4credits
4.6(341)

Electric Circuits

Resistors, capacitors, and the rules that govern every circuit you'll meet.

60h · self-pacedDr. Priya Raman
Engineering
Intermediate
3credits
4.5(201)

Materials Science

Why steel is strong, why polymers stretch, and why glass shatters.

50h · self-pacedProf. Mei-Lin Chen
Health
Intermediate
4credits
4.7(1,207)

Anatomy & Physiology

Structure and function across every major system of the human body.

62h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Health
Introductory
3credits
4.6(654)

Nutrition Science

Macros, micros, and the evidence behind what humans should actually eat.

44h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Health
Introductory
3credits
4.5(389)

Introduction to Public Health

Populations, prevention, and the systems that keep communities healthy.

46h · self-pacedDr. Noor Hassan
Health
Introductory
2credits
4.7(728)

Medical Terminology

Roots, prefixes, and suffixes — the language of clinical medicine.

30h · self-pacedDr. Olivia Park
Languages
Introductory
3credits
4.7(1,456)

Spanish I

Greet, order, ask, and tell — your first real conversations in Spanish.

60h · self-pacedProf. Lucia Romano
Languages
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(884)

Spanish II

Past, future, and the grammar to talk about more than just today.

60h · self-pacedProf. Lucia Romano
Languages
Introductory
3credits
4.6(712)

French I

Bonjour to fluent first conversations — French for absolute beginners.

58h · self-pacedProf. Anya Whitford
Arts & Design
Introductory
3credits
4.7(613)

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Type, color, and layout — the working language of every designer.

46h · self-pacedProf. Lucia Romano
Arts & Design
Introductory
3credits
4.7(798)

UX Design Fundamentals

Research, wireframe, prototype, test — design the product, not just the screen.

50h · self-pacedProf. Linda Park
Arts & Design
Introductory
3credits
4.6(422)

Music Theory I

Scales, chords, and the underlying grammar of Western music.

44h · self-pacedProf. Maya Lindstrom
Education
Introductory
3credits
4.5(234)

Foundations of Education

The systems, history, and ideas behind modern schooling.

44h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Education
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(318)

Educational Psychology

How students learn — and the teaching practices that actually work.

46h · self-pacedDr. Renée Caldwell
Law
Introductory
3credits
4.5(289)

Introduction to Law

Courts, contracts, and the building blocks of the American legal system.

46h · self-pacedProf. Henry Walsh
Law
Introductory
3credits
4.5(344)

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Police, courts, and corrections — and the debates shaping reform.

44h · self-pacedProf. Henry Walsh
Communication
Introductory
3credits
4.7(981)

Public Speaking

Plan, write, and deliver speeches that land — even if you start out nervous.

40h · self-pacedProf. Maya Lindstrom
Communication
Introductory
3credits
4.5(251)

Intercultural Communication

Communicating clearly across cultures, online and in person.

42h · self-pacedDr. Anya Whitford
Communication
Intermediate
3credits
4.6(402)

Technical Writing

Documentation, instructions, and reports that real people can use.

44h · self-pacedProf. Maya Lindstrom

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