MOOC platform Coursera has just launched 35 new Specialization courses in computer programming, art, and business.
“Specializations” are study pathways designed to deepen your expertise in a subject through a series of related courses. Specializations vary in length, with shorter Specializations including as few as three courses and taking 2-3 months to complete, and longer offerings including ten or more courses and taking up to a year.
All Specializations conclude with a hands-on Capstone Project where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a practical question or problem related to the Specialization topic. You need to complete and pass all the courses in the Specialization before you are eligible to take the Capstone.
You can access some course content in a Specialization for free, but you will not be eligible to participate in the Capstone Project unless you've earned a purchased a Course Certificate for every course. You may choose either to purchase the entire Specialization upfront, or to pay for each course individually.
Course fees range from about $20 to $130, depending on the course and there is an additional fee for the Capstone project.
Coursera offers financial aid for learners who cannot afford to pay the associated fee.
Further details about Coursera’s Specializations can be found here.
Further details about payment and financial aid can be found here.
Below is a list of some of Coursera's new Specializations by subject category:
Computer Science
Develop sound software solutions and user-friendly software products.
Business Essentials
Master the foundations of marketing, investment strategy, and more.
Advanced Business Skills
Stay on the cutting edge of modern business technology and strategy.
Arts & Language
Build skills for success as an artist or communicator.
“Specializations” are study pathways designed to deepen your expertise in a subject through a series of related courses. Specializations vary in length, with shorter Specializations including as few as three courses and taking 2-3 months to complete, and longer offerings including ten or more courses and taking up to a year.
All Specializations conclude with a hands-on Capstone Project where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a practical question or problem related to the Specialization topic. You need to complete and pass all the courses in the Specialization before you are eligible to take the Capstone.
You can access some course content in a Specialization for free, but you will not be eligible to participate in the Capstone Project unless you've earned a purchased a Course Certificate for every course. You may choose either to purchase the entire Specialization upfront, or to pay for each course individually.
Course fees range from about $20 to $130, depending on the course and there is an additional fee for the Capstone project.
Coursera offers financial aid for learners who cannot afford to pay the associated fee.
Further details about Coursera’s Specializations can be found here.
Further details about payment and financial aid can be found here.
Below is a list of some of Coursera's new Specializations by subject category:
Computer Science
Develop sound software solutions and user-friendly software products.
- Android App Development by Vanderbilt University
- Agile Software Development by University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
- Data Structures and Algorithms by UC San Diego & National Research University Higher School of Economics
- Web Application Development: Modern Full Stack Architectures by University of New Mexico
Business Essentials
Master the foundations of marketing, investment strategy, and more.
- Marketing Mix Implementation by IE Business School
- Investment Management by University of Geneva, School of Economics and Management
- Coaching Skills for Managers by University of California, Davis
- How to Start Your Own Business by Michigan State University, Broad College of Business
Advanced Business Skills
Stay on the cutting edge of modern business technology and strategy.
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) by University of California, Davis
- Business and Financial Modeling by The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- Entrepreneurship by The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization by University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
Arts & Language
Build skills for success as an artist or communicator.
- Graphic Design by California Institute of the Arts
- Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR by Michigan State University
- Become a Journalist: Create the News! by Michigan State University, School of Journalism
- Business English Communication Skills by University of Washington
