Independent Learner course categories
Independent Learner course categories
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Arts & Humanities (independent learners) (3)
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Business (independent learners) (4)
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Computer Science & Programming (independent learners) (6)
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Data Science and Logic (independent learners) (3)
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Language and Speech (independent learners) (5)
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Life Sciences (independent learners) (4)
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Math (independent learners) (4)
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Physical Sciences & Engineering (independent learners) (4)
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Social Sciences (independent learners) (6)
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Technology & Design (independent learners) (13)
Latest independent learner courses
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Begin to strengthen your EBM skills and critical mindset to improve the quality of your decisions. -
Learn Java and be part of one of the largest programming communities. -
An introduction to essential terminology and ways of using causal graphs to represent causal systems. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This highly interactive course covers the complete first semester of General Chemistry. It includes extensive and engaging practice for students including: problems with detailed feedback, adaptive exercises, simulations, interactive examples, virtual lab activities and more all integrated together in a seamless flow. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
The first of two semesters on Mandarin Chinese that comprise CMU's Elementary Chinese course. Click here for Elementary Chinese 2. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
A highly interactive and highly effective approach to learning Engineering Statics. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learn about environmental technology in the contexts of HazMat, Safety, and Water Quality. Environmental students have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized federal certificates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and are prepared for positions focusing on environmental issues, laboratory and field tests, and workplace safety. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learn skills in electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies in a course mapped to the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Level 1 certification. Students are prepared for entry-level Mechatronics positions in almost every industry. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learn about electric vehicle development and maintenance. Electric Vehicle students are prepared for product development positions in the automotive, communications, solar, wind turbine, and smart grid industries and service positions in the automotive industry. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learn about PC hardware, software, and networking, as well as core skills for computing professionals. Cyber students are prepared for entry-level positions across the computing industry and in government, and have an opportunity to sit for nationally recognized certifications from Cisco and CompTIA. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learn about composites fabrication, assembly, repair; CNC machining; and composite manufacturing. Composites students are prepared for entry-level positions in industries including aviation, marine, recreation, green energy, and manufacturing. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This course provides a refresher of a core skill related to STEM careers: Mathematics from arithmetic to beginning algebra. Students will be better prepared for success in post-secondary STEM related technical programs and ultimately in STEM related careers. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Sample OLI's Spanish I course in a media-rich and interactive environment, driven by video that was shot on-site in Guadalajara, Mexico. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This course offers practice using workplace communication, with activities designed to strengthen skills in preparation for entering a college program in a STEM career. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Understanding the intersection of engineering and public policy can help engineers be more effective. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Get an introduction to programming with one of the hottest languages, Python. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
PC Hardware helps students prepare for CompTIA A+ Hardware Exam 220-901. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
PC Software helps students prepare for CompTIA A+ Software Exam 220-902. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Help you and your organization to make better decisions by learning how to distinguish science from folklore; data from assertions; and evidence from beliefs, anecdotes, or personal opinion. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Students in this mini-course are introduced to the basics of visual communication design and typography, and learn to analyze and produce effective printed documents, such as technical reports, proposals, and software documentation. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This course offers students an engaging, interactive introduction to the essential topics in psychology. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
A course that focuses on topics at the forefront of experimentation in the fields of cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Non-computer science students can put computer programming in a relevant context by focusing on media, such as images, audio, and interactive systems. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
A course aligned to the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) certification administered by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
First-semester course teaching the French language and French culture, for self-starting students with an intense desire to learn the language. Learn about Independent Paid OLI courses by visiting the “Independent Paid features” tab below. -
Stoichiometry instruction and virtual labs embedded in the real-world scenario surrounding arsenic concentrations in the drinking water supply in Bangladesh. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
An approach to Biology that helps students understand themselves and their environment. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Introductory-level course teaches students the basic concepts of statistics and the logic of statistical reasoning. Designed for students with no prior knowledge in statistics, its only prerequisite is basic algebra. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Introductory-level course teaches students the basic concepts of statistics and the logic of statistical reasoning. Designed for students with no prior knowledge in statistics, its only prerequisite is basic algebra. Includes a classical treatment of probability. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Introductory logic course designed for students from a broad range of disciplines, from mathematics and computer science to drama and creative writing. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
First-semester course teaching the French language and French culture, for self-starting students with an intense desire to learn the language. Learn about Independent Paid OLI courses by visiting the “Independent Paid features” tab below.
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An introduction to causal and statistical reasoning, this course is meant for students interested in critical thinking skills for daily life, students who will take a few statistics courses in service of a related field of study, and/or students interested in the foundations of quantitative causal models: called Bayes Networks. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Potentially useful to a broad range of students, Argument Diagramming provides an introduction to exploring and understanding arguments. This course will explain what the parts of an argument are and how to break arguments into their parts and create diagrams to show how those parts relate to each other. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
A molecular simulation environment lets students explore the effect of molecular interactions on the biochemical properties of systems. Biochemistry is an introductory course, designed for both biology and chemical engineering majors. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learn how to communicate with the sounds and music of American English. Improve your pronunciation in Standard American English by dealing with the sounds of the words that you speak. NOTE: This is a course on speaking American English, not learning the English language. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the "Open & Free features" tab below. -
Approach the study of the body in an organized way to fully comprehend how all of the intricate functions and systems of the human body work together. Connect what you learn about anatomy and physiology to what you already know about your own body. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the "Open & Free features" tab below.