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University of Amsterdam Communication Science

University of Amsterdam

The University of Amsterdam's communication course on Coursera explores the science of human communication, persuasion, and media effects. Developed by faculty from one of Europe's leading research universities, this course covers communication theories, audience analysis, and the impact of media on society and individual behavior.

⏱ 6-8 weeks No Deadline
Free Certificate Beginner

Color Master Color Specialist Level 4

Japan Color Research Society

The Color Master Color Specialist Level 4 is a free online certification exam by the Japan Color Research Society that tests foundational knowledge of color theory, color harmony, and color psychology. The digital certificate is issued free of charge.

⏱ Self-paced (exam only) No Deadline
Free Certificate Beginner

KI-Campus AI Courses

German Federal Ministry of Education

KI-Campus is the German federal government's learning platform for artificial intelligence, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). It provides free AI courses, tutorials, and certificates from top German universities and research institutions.

⏱ Varies by course (2-8 weeks typical) No Deadline
Free Certificate Beginner

KTH Stockholm Sustainability Courses

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm offers free online courses on sustainability, climate science, and sustainable development. As one of Europe's leading technical universities and a pioneer in sustainability research, KTH provides learners with rigorous, research-backed education on pressing environmental and societal challenges.

⏱ 4-8 weeks (self-paced) No Deadline
Free Certificate Beginner

Figma UI/UX Design Certificate

UXtoast

UXtoast offers a free comprehensive Figma UI/UX design course covering user interface design principles, UX research methods, prototyping, design systems, and hands-on Figma skills. Learners build real design projects and earn a free certificate upon completing the program.

⏱ 10-20 hours No Deadline
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Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google

A professional certificate program by Google covering the full UX design process including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Build a professional portfolio with three complete projects.

⏱ 6 months No Deadline
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Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science -- Harvard University

Harvard University × HarvardX

This Harvard course explores the intersection of cooking and science, revealing how principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering underpin everyday culinary techniques. Led by Harvard researchers and world-renowned chefs, learners investigate food molecules, heat transfer, chemical reactions, and how they affect flavor, texture, and preservation. The course can be audited for free on the course platform with access to select materials.

⏱ 16 weeks (2-3 hours/week) No Deadline
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Positive Psychology -- Harvard University

Harvard University × Harvard Health Publishing

This Harvard Health Publishing course reveals research-proven techniques for cultivating lasting happiness, mindfulness, and personal strength. Grounded in the science of human flourishing, you will learn practical tools for building deeper, long-term life satisfaction rather than fleeting emotional highs. Explore evidence-based approaches to gratitude, resilience, and well-being.

⏱ 8 hours No Deadline
Free Certificate Intermediate

Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care -- Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School × International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)

A comprehensive course developed by Harvard Medical School and the ISSCR exploring key topics in stem cell medicine, including basic stem cell biology, clinical trials, ethical considerations, and patient communication. Designed for clinicians, medical students, and healthcare professionals, the curriculum spans seven modules and offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

⏱ 10 hours No Deadline
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Johns Hopkins Data Science Specialization

Johns Hopkins University

A comprehensive data science specialization from Johns Hopkins University covering the entire data science pipeline using R, from data collection and cleaning to statistical inference, machine learning, and reproducible research.

⏱ 11 months No Deadline
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KAIST AI in Materials Science

KAIST

Explore the role of artificial intelligence in advancing materials science, covering machine learning for accelerating materials development, AI-driven imaging techniques, and fabrication methods from KAIST, one of Korea's top research universities.

⏱ 6 weeks No Deadline
Intermediate

Osaka University: Immunology Fundamentals

Osaka University

Learn the basic principles of immunology including the latest research topics leading to novel therapeutic approaches, from Osaka University, Japan's 4th-ranked university with world-leading research in immunology, robotics, and photonics. Free to audit on edX.

⏱ 8 weeks No Deadline
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University of Malaya: AI Fundamentals & Health Research

University of Malaya

Free online courses from the University of Malaya, Malaysia's premier university (established 1906), covering AI fundamentals with real-world insights, health research ethics, GIS for sustainable development, and more. Available on FutureLearn and OpenLearning (Malaysia's national MOOC platform). Over 50 courses available.

⏱ 4-6 weeks No Deadline
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Food, Nutrition and Health -- Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research

A Professional Certificate program from Wageningen University & Research on the course platform, taught by Prof. Sander Kersten, a leading global expert in nutrition. The program covers macronutrients and overnutrition, micronutrients and malnutrition, and food safety, helping learners analyze and interpret nutrition information to build healthier lifestyles.

⏱ 24 hours No Deadline