MOOC platform edX has kindly shared with me their list of top performing courses based on popularity. All the courses listed below can be taken free of charge. Discover below top 20 trending courses in Data Science, Business, Engineering, Humanities, Well-being and more:
Microsoft Professional Orientation : Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn what it takes to become a data scientist. This is the first stop in the Data Science curriculum from Microsoft
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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Querying Data with Transact-SQL
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
From querying and modifying data in SQL Server or Azure SQL to programming with Transact-SQL, learn essential skills that employers need.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data.
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Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn Power BI, a powerful cloud-based service that helps data scientists visualize and share insights from their data.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data.
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Data Science Essentials
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Explore data visualization and exploration concepts with experts and get an introduction to machine learning.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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Principles of Machine Learning
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Get hands-on experience building and deriving insights from machine learning models using R, Python, and Azure Machine Learning.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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Essential Statistics for Data Analysis using Excel
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Gain a solid understanding of statistics and basic probability, using Excel, and build on your data analysis and data science foundation.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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ContractsX 2017
By Harvard University - Self-Paced
Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?
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Introduction to R for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn the R statistical programming language, the lingua franca of data science in this hands-on course.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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Programming with R for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn the fundamentals of programming with R for data science.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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Applied Machine Learning
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Explore theory and practice, and work with tools like R, Python, and Azure Machine Learning.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
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Human Rights: The Rights of Refugees
By Amnesty International - Self-Paced
Take action for human rights. This course will teach you about the human rights of refugees and empower you to defend them.
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The course is also available in French and Spanish.
The Architectural Imagination
By Harvard University - Self-Paced
Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — from a study of history’s important buildings.
Enrol on this course
Introduction to Python for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
The ability to analyze data with Python is critical in data science. Learn the basics, and move on to create stunning visualizations.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations
By Cornell University - Self-Paced
Learn how to analyze real-world engineering problems using ANSYS simulation software and gain important professional skills sought by employers.
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Programming with Python for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Traverse the data analysis pipeline using advanced visualizations in Python, and make machine learning start working for you.
Enrol on this course
The Science of Happiness
The University of California, Berkeley - Session-Based
The first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life.
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Using Python for Research
By Harvard University - Self-Paced
Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.
Enrol on this course
Communication Skills for Bridging Divides
By Catalyst - Self-Paced
Develop practical communication skills to mend divides and build more tolerant and inclusive workplaces.
Enrol on this course
Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
By Harvard University - Archived (Future dates to be announced)
Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.
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Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Develop your skills with Excel. In this data science course, you will get an introduction to the latest versions of these new tools in Excel 2016 from an expert on the Excel Product Team at Microsoft.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data..
Enrol on this course
Microsoft Professional Orientation : Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn what it takes to become a data scientist. This is the first stop in the Data Science curriculum from Microsoft
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
Querying Data with Transact-SQL
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
From querying and modifying data in SQL Server or Azure SQL to programming with Transact-SQL, learn essential skills that employers need.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data.
Enrol on this course
Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn Power BI, a powerful cloud-based service that helps data scientists visualize and share insights from their data.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data.
Enrol on this course
Data Science Essentials
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Explore data visualization and exploration concepts with experts and get an introduction to machine learning.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
Principles of Machine Learning
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Get hands-on experience building and deriving insights from machine learning models using R, Python, and Azure Machine Learning.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
Essential Statistics for Data Analysis using Excel
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Gain a solid understanding of statistics and basic probability, using Excel, and build on your data analysis and data science foundation.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
ContractsX 2017
By Harvard University - Self-Paced
Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?
Enrol on this course
Introduction to R for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn the R statistical programming language, the lingua franca of data science in this hands-on course.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
Programming with R for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Learn the fundamentals of programming with R for data science.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
Applied Machine Learning
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Explore theory and practice, and work with tools like R, Python, and Azure Machine Learning.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
Human Rights: The Rights of Refugees
By Amnesty International - Self-Paced
Take action for human rights. This course will teach you about the human rights of refugees and empower you to defend them.
Enrol on this course
The course is also available in French and Spanish.
The Architectural Imagination
By Harvard University - Self-Paced
Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — from a study of history’s important buildings.
Enrol on this course
Introduction to Python for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
The ability to analyze data with Python is critical in data science. Learn the basics, and move on to create stunning visualizations.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science.
Enrol on this course
A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations
By Cornell University - Self-Paced
Learn how to analyze real-world engineering problems using ANSYS simulation software and gain important professional skills sought by employers.
Enrol on this course
Programming with Python for Data Science
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Traverse the data analysis pipeline using advanced visualizations in Python, and make machine learning start working for you.
Enrol on this course
The Science of Happiness
The University of California, Berkeley - Session-Based
The first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life.
Enrol on this course
Using Python for Research
By Harvard University - Self-Paced
Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.
Enrol on this course
Communication Skills for Bridging Divides
By Catalyst - Self-Paced
Develop practical communication skills to mend divides and build more tolerant and inclusive workplaces.
Enrol on this course
Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
By Harvard University - Archived (Future dates to be announced)
Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.
Enrol on this course
Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel
By Microsoft - Self-Paced
Develop your skills with Excel. In this data science course, you will get an introduction to the latest versions of these new tools in Excel 2016 from an expert on the Excel Product Team at Microsoft.
This course is part of the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Data Science and the Microsoft Professional Program Certificate in Big Data..
Enrol on this course
