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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.
Aprenda Mais — MEC Free Course Platform
Ministry of Education Brazil
Aprenda Mais is the Brazilian Ministry of Education's official platform for free online courses, aggregating content from federal universities and education institutes across Brazil. Courses cover health, technology, education, environment, and more, all with free certificates.
CIVIS European University Alliance Online Courses
CIVIS Alliance (Sapienza / Sorbonne / Stockholm University)
CIVIS is a European University Alliance bringing together leading universities including Sapienza University of Rome, Sorbonne University, Stockholm University, and others. Through its open learning platform, CIVIS offers free multilingual courses covering civic engagement, sustainability, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary studies, with certificates available at no cost.
CMU MOOC Chiang Mai University Courses
Chiang Mai University
CMU MOOC is the free online learning platform of Chiang Mai University, one of Thailand's oldest and most respected public universities. The platform offers free courses in health sciences, agriculture, engineering, social sciences, and more, with free certificates issued by the university upon successful completion.
DIKSHA — Digital Education Platform
Ministry of Education India
DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) is the Government of India's national platform for school education, offering free courses for teachers, students, and lifelong learners. Built on open-source technology, it provides learning content in multiple Indian languages across diverse subjects.
Edraak — Free Courses with Certified Certificates
Queen Rania Foundation
Edraak is the Arab world's leading free online education platform, founded by the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development. It offers high-quality courses in Arabic across business, technology, personal development, education, and more, all with free certificates upon completion.
EduOpen Italian University MOOCs
EduOpen / 33 Italian Universities
EduOpen is an Italian MOOC platform created by a network of 33 Italian universities. It offers free courses covering humanities, science, technology, social sciences, and professional development. Supported by Italy's Ministry of Education, EduOpen provides university-quality education with free certificates to learners worldwide.
gacco Free Online Courses
NTT Docomo / JMOOC
gacco is a Japanese MOOC platform operated by NTT Docomo in partnership with JMOOC, offering free online courses from top Japanese universities and corporations with free certificates of completion.
iMooX Austrian MOOCs
TU Graz / Austrian Universities
iMooX is Austria's leading MOOC platform, operated by TU Graz (Graz University of Technology) in partnership with Austrian universities. It provides free, openly licensed courses across technology, education, science, and humanities. All course content is released under Creative Commons licenses, making it a pioneer of open education in the German-speaking world.
IUCN-PAPACO Conservation MOOC
IUCN-PAPACO / Senghor University
The IUCN-PAPACO Conservation MOOC, developed in partnership with Senghor University, offers comprehensive training on protected area management, biodiversity conservation, and environmental governance in Africa. The program equips conservation professionals with practical knowledge and international best practices.
Japanese Cosmetics Certification Level 3
Japan Cosmetic Examination Association
The Japanese Cosmetics Certification Level 3 is a free online exam offered by the Japan Cosmetic Examination Association. It tests basic knowledge of skincare and cosmetics, and the digital certificate is issued free of charge.
End-of-Life Planning Guide Level 3
終活協議会
The End-of-Life Planning Guide Level 3 (Shukatsu Guide) is a free Japanese certification focused on helping individuals understand end-of-life planning basics including wills, funerals, inheritance, and estate organization. The exam and digital certificate are completely free.
JMOOC Free Online University Courses
JMOOC
Japan Massive Open Online Courses (JMOOC) is Japan's leading MOOC platform offering free university-level courses from top Japanese institutions. Certificates of completion are available at no cost.
KOCW Korea Open CourseWare
KERIS
KOCW (Korea Open CourseWare) is a free online platform operated by KERIS providing open university lectures from over 200 Korean universities. It offers thousands of course videos and materials with free access.
Korea Lifelong Learning Institute Certifications
Korea Lifelong Learning Promotion Institute
The Korea Lifelong Learning Promotion Institute offers free certification programs focused on community education, lifelong learning facilitation, and personal development. Courses and certificates are provided free of charge.
Neulbaeum National Lifelong Learning Portal
Ministry of Education Korea
Neulbaeum is the Korean government's national lifelong learning portal operated by the Ministry of Education. It aggregates free learning content from multiple government agencies and institutions, providing certificates for completed courses.
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.
MiríadaX Spanish University MOOCs
MiríadaX / Spanish Universities
MiríadaX is the largest Spanish-language MOOC platform, connecting learners with top universities from Spain and Latin America. Founded by Telefónica Educación Digital and backed by Banco Santander, it offers free courses across business, technology, education, health, and humanities from over 100 partner universities in the Ibero-American world.
oncampus/MOOChub Free Courses
TH Lübeck
oncampus is the e-learning platform of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck and a founding member of MOOChub, a German MOOC alliance. It offers free courses in digital skills, business, sustainability, and more with free certificates.
OPEN vhb Bavarian Virtual University
Bavarian Virtual University
OPEN vhb is the open learning platform of the Bavarian Virtual University (vhb), offering free online courses from Bavarian universities to anyone worldwide. Courses cover diverse academic subjects with free certificates of completion.
Open Education Russia — Free Courses with Certificate
Russian Ministry of Science
Open Education is the official Russian national platform for massive open online courses, supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. It hosts hundreds of free courses from leading Russian universities including Moscow State University, HSE, and MIPT, all offering free certificates upon completion.
Rwaq — Free Arabic Education Platform
Rwaq
Rwaq is a Saudi-founded Arabic-language online education platform offering free courses taught by academics and professionals from across the Arab world. Covering topics from Islamic studies and humanities to programming and business, Rwaq provides certificates of completion for all its courses.
Sciences Po International Migrations
Sciences Po
Sciences Po's International Migrations course on Coursera examines the dynamics, causes, and consequences of global migration. Taught by leading scholars from one of France's most prestigious universities for social sciences and political studies, this course explores migration policies, integration challenges, and the geopolitical dimensions of human mobility.
SENAI Free Online Courses with Certificate
SENAI
SENAI (National Service for Industrial Learning) offers free online courses with certificates in areas such as Industry 4.0, automation, safety, logistics, and technology. As Brazil's largest industrial training network, SENAI courses are highly valued by employers nationwide.
Thai MOOC Free Online Courses with Certificate
Office of Higher Education Commission Thailand
Thai MOOC is Thailand's official national massive open online course platform, operated by the Office of Higher Education Commission. It offers hundreds of free courses from Thai universities across all disciplines, with free certificates upon completion. The platform is part of Thailand's national strategy to expand access to higher education.
UNAM Mexico MOOCs
UNAM
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) offers a wide range of MOOCs on Coursera covering science, humanities, technology, and professional development. As Latin America's highest-ranked university, UNAM brings world-class Spanish-language education to learners globally.
VNU-HCM MOOC Free Courses
Vietnam National University HCMC
VNU-HCM MOOC is the official online learning platform of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, one of Vietnam's two national universities. It offers free courses across multiple disciplines including science, engineering, business, and humanities, with free certificates issued by the university upon completion.
Alison Professional Skills Certification
Alison
Choose from over 6,000 free online courses across diverse professional disciplines on Alison, one of the world's largest free learning platforms. Build skills in IT, business, health, language, and personal development. All courses are free to study and include assessments, with digital certificates available upon successful completion.
Magic in the Middle Ages -- Universitat de Barcelona
Universitat de Barcelona
Explore the fascinating world of medieval magic through this course from the Universitat de Barcelona. Study popular and learned magic including alchemy, geomancy, necromancy, and astrology. Examine how magical beliefs and practices shaped medieval culture, the relationship between magic and heresy, and the transition from magic to witchcraft.
EU Academy Certificate
European Commission
EU Academy is the European Commission's official learning platform offering free courses on EU policies, digital skills, cybersecurity, sustainability, and public administration. The platform provides certificates of completion recognized across European institutions and member states.
Chinese Philosophy and Cultural Tradition -- Fudan University
Fudan University
Offered by Fudan University, one of China's most prestigious institutions, this philosophy course explores the rich tradition of Chinese philosophical thought from ancient Confucianism and Daoism to modern interpretations. Fudan's School of Philosophy is ranked A+ nationally and 31st globally in QS rankings, ensuring world-class instruction. Learners gain deep insights into the ethical, metaphysical, and cultural foundations that shape Chinese civilization.
OpenLearn Free Courses — The Open University (UK)
The Open University
900+ free courses across science, technology, business, arts, and health from the UK's Open University. Earn free Statements of Participation and digital badges upon completion.
Reuters Digital Journalism Certificate
Reuters × Meta Journalism Project
Free digital journalism training from Reuters covering digital newsgathering, verification techniques, responsible reporting, social media publishing, and journalist wellness and resilience.
Schneider Electric Energy Management Certification
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric University offers free online courses on energy management, sustainability, power distribution, and building automation. These industry-relevant certifications from a global leader in energy management help professionals stay current with the latest technologies and practices.
Learning How to Learn — UC San Diego
University of California, San Diego
Master powerful learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines with UC San Diego. Understand how the brain learns, overcome procrastination, and retain information more effectively.
UN BSAFE Security Awareness Certificate -- United Nations
United Nations × UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS)
Free security awareness training from the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) covering risk management, personal safety techniques, emergency response, and psychological resilience in the field.
UN Climate Change & Sustainability Courses -- United Nations
United Nations × UNITAR
116+ free courses on climate change, sustainability, and green economy from the United Nations. Multilingual certificates issued upon completion.
UNSSC Sustainable Development Certificate
UN System Staff College
Explore the foundations of sustainable development through the UN System Staff College's free online learning programs. Gain practical knowledge of the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how global governance frameworks drive positive change. Courses cover topics from climate action and gender equality to partnerships and policy coherence.
WWF Sustainability Certificate -- WWF
WWF × WWF Academy
Free sustainability certification from WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) covering environmental education, sustainable development, circular economy principles, and conservation strategies through the One Planet Academy platform.
Berklee Songwriting Specialization
Berklee College of Music
Learn the art of songwriting from Berklee professors. Covers lyric writing, melody, harmony, and production. Free to audit on the course platform.
Light UAV Operator Theory Certificate — CAAC -- Civil Aviation Administration of China
Civil Aviation Administration of China
Official free Chinese civil aviation theory certificate for light drone operators (under 7kg). Covers operation safety theory. Valid 24 months. Required by law since Jan 2024.
China Travel Specialist Certificate
China National Tourist Office × China Cultural Centre
Official free certification program covering China's tourism resources, classic itineraries, practical travel guides, and themed routes across 70 courses in 6 languages.
Foreign-Related Rule of Law Talent Certification — Shanghai Arbitration Commission
Shanghai Arbitration Commission
A comprehensive legal talent certification taught by renowned arbitration expert Yang Liang-yi. Covers international evidence law, contract law, and commercial arbitration. Endorsed by China's Ministry of Justice.