University of Pennsylvania Free Online Courses & MOOCs

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Optimizing Diversity on Teams (Coursera)

Personal and Professional Development

Dive into the world of inclusive teamwork with 'Optimizing Diversity on Teams'. This comprehensive online course explores the science behind leveraging diversity to boost team performance, foster innovation, and cultivate a creative work environment. You'll gain insights into handling conflicts, identifying and overcoming biases, and creating an atmosphere where diverse perspectives are valued and utilized effectively.

Nov 9th 2026

4 Weeks

Workplace Managing Conflicts Diversity

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English for Media Literacy (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

Dive into the world of U.S. media literacy with our English for Media Literacy course, tailored for non-native English speakers. Enhance your language abilities while exploring various types of mass media and understanding their impact on society.

Nov 9th 2026

5-12 Weeks

English Advertising Social Media

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Improving Communication Skills (Coursera)

Personal and Professional Development Marketing & Communication

Improve your communication skills with an essential online course taught by a renowned Wharton professor. Master verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, negotiation strategies, and more to excel in both personal and professional settings.

Nov 9th 2026

4 Weeks

Communication Competition Cooperation

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Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Explore Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions, a comprehensive online course that delves into the science behind happiness and flourishing. Learn from Dr. James Pawelski as you discover how to apply positive psychology in your life, work, and community. This course is perfect for professionals seeking to integrate well-being strategies or individuals looking to enhance their personal lives.

Nov 9th 2026

4 Weeks

Psychology Emotions Positive Psychology

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Feeding the World (Coursera)

Veterinary

Explore the complex world of feeding the planet in 'Feeding the World', an insightful Coursera course. Delve into the life cycles and constraints of dairy, swine, beef, and poultry production while understanding the challenges posed by population growth, urbanization, resource constraints, and biological limits. This course is perfect for anyone interested in agriculture, food science, sustainability, or global health.

Nov 9th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Food Food Systems

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Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills (Coursera)

Health & Society Social Sciences

Unlock the secrets to bouncing back stronger with 'Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills'. This online course, taught by Dr. Karen Reivich, will equip you with practical tools to boost mental agility, foster optimism, manage anxiety, cultivate gratitude, and strengthen relationships. Transform your resilience and thrive in all aspects of life.

Nov 9th 2026

4 Weeks

Health Psychology Communication

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A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data (Coursera)

Statistics & Data Analysis Data Science

Dive into the world of causality and understand the difference between correlation and causation in this 5-week online course. Master essential concepts, learn to apply statistical methods, and analyze data using R to uncover true causal relationships.

Nov 9th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Statistics Probability Statistical Methods

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Business Strategies for Social Impact (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Business Strategies for Social Impact' – an online course designed by Wharton professors to equip you with the tools needed to drive positive change in your business and society. Explore impact investing, measure social impact effectively, and lead with purpose.

Nov 9th 2026

4 Weeks

Business Strategy Social Impact Organizations

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Computational Thinking for Problem Solving (Coursera)

Computer Science

Discover how to solve problems more effectively by developing your computational thinking skills. This course teaches you to break down complex challenges into manageable parts, enabling you to create solutions that can be executed by computers or other systematic processes. Ideal for students from any field, this course will give you the tools to tackle real-world issues and make a meaningful impact.

Nov 9th 2026

4 Weeks

Computation Computational Thinking Problem Solving