University of Alberta Free Online Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Alberta,Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning (Coursera)

Data Science

Dive into the world of Reinforcement Learning, a crucial subfield of Machine Learning that focuses on developing intelligent agents capable of making decisions based on interaction with their environment. This course provides an in-depth understanding of statistical learning techniques where an agent takes actions to maximize rewards. Ideal for those interested in interactive AI and automated decision-making processes.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

ML Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning

Coursera

University of Alberta

Astro 101: Black Holes (Coursera)

Sci: Physics

Dive into the fascinating world of black holes with Astro 101: Black Holes. This course unravels the enigma surrounding these cosmic phenomena, exploring their origins, characteristics, and connections to stars and relativity. Understand what happens when you enter a black hole and how they challenge our understanding of physics.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Astronomy Physics Theory of Relativity

Coursera

University of Alberta,UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Arctic Economy (Coursera)

Economics & Finance Social Sciences

Dive into the fascinating world of Arctic economies with our exclusive 3-week MOOC. This collaborative course between the University of Alberta and UiT The Arctic University of Norway investigates the economic challenges faced by Indigenous, North American, Russian, and Nordic Arctic communities in a rapidly globalizing world. Learn about their adaptation strategies while preserving cultural traditions.

Sep 14th 2026

4 Weeks

History Economics Economy

Coursera

University of Alberta,Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

A Complete Reinforcement Learning System (Capstone) (Coursera)

Data Science

In this final course of the Reinforcement Learning specialization, you will synthesize your acquired knowledge to build a complete reinforcement learning (RL) system. By tackling a real-world problem, you'll learn how each component—problem formulation, algorithm selection, parameter tuning, and representation design—works together in a cohesive solution. This capstone project requires you to create both the environment simulating your problem and an RL agent with neural network function approximation. You will also conduct a scientific study of your learning system, enhancing your ability to assess the robustness of RL agents.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Machine Learning

Coursera

University of Alberta

Software Product Management Capstone (Coursera)

CS: Design & Product

Embark on a six-week journey to hone your skills as a software product manager. This capstone course offers hands-on management experience, equipping you with the tools needed to excel in real-world scenarios. Learn how to decipher client needs and translate them into effective software requirements using Agile methodologies.

Nov 25th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Agile Project Management Software Development