Independent Learner course categories
Independent Learner course categories
Latest independent learner courses
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Spring 2025 registration is now open. Classes begin the week of January 13, 2025. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $7.00 per class! This advanced beginner Spanish language and culture course designed is for adult learners. This course is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference. Learners who successfully complete this course will develop an A2 proficiency level, which is the second of six proficiency levels that are internationally recognized. It is recommended that learners who enroll in this course have previously taken A1 Spanish for Beginners, or its equivalent elsewhere. Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.
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Spring 2025 registration will open soon. Please click JOIN WAITLIST. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $7.00 per class! Beginning Chinese 2 is a course for adult learners who have completed Beginning Chinese 1 or its equivalent, and want to continue learning Mandarin. This course is taught by Carnegie Mellon University faculty. This course is right for you if you have some experience speaking Mandarin and you would like to be able to practice speaking with an instructor. In this course, you will learn to make requests, order food, show people around, and make travel plans. Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.
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Spring 2025 registration is now open. Classes begin the week of January 13, 2025. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $7.00 per class! Beginning Chinese 1 is a course for adult learners who are new to learning Mandarin. This course is taught by Carnegie Mellon University faculty. This course is right for you if you have never learned Mandarin, or you have been trying to learn with an app and you would like to be able to practice speaking with an instructor. Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.
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Spring 2025 registration is now open. Classes begin the week of January 13, 2025. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $7.00 per class! This beginning Spanish language and culture course is designed for adult learners. The course is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference. Learners who successfully complete this course will develop an A1 proficiency level, which is the first of six proficiency levels that are internationally recognized. Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.
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Second level of the Beginning Mandarin Chinese course for independent learners to study Chinese language (pinyin and characters) and culture. Click here to learn more about the first level of the course, Elementary Chinese 1.
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The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory chemistry is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version draws from material in CMU OLI’s General Chemistry course.
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The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory physics is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version draws from material in CMU OLI’s College Physics 1 course.
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The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory statistics is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version gives examples and recommendations specifically for students studying Introductory Statistics.
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The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory biology is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version draws from material in CMU OLI’s Introduction to Biology course.
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Spring 2025 registration is now open. Classes begin the week of January 13, 2025. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $7.00 per class! Accelerated beginning level French language and culture course for adult learners, taught by Carnegie Mellon University faculty for students with an intense desire to learn the language. Is French 1 or French 2 right for you? Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.
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Spring 2025 registration is now open. Classes begin the week of January 13. 14 weeks of Zoom classes and online course materials. Less than $7.00 per class! Accelerated beginning level French language and culture course for adult learners, taught by Carnegie Mellon University faculty member Ester Hoogstaden for students with an intense desire to learn the language. Is French 1 or French 2 right for you? Participants can earn a certificate of completion if they meet the requirements.
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An introductory logic course, designed for students from a broad range of disciplines, from mathematics and computer science to drama and creative writing. It is also designed to reflect aspects of the logical tradition (going back to Aristotle) as well as the practical applicability (for example for the construction of Boolean circuits). Below one finds a detailed description of the course with many of its special features.
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General Chemistry 2 is a highly interactive and engaging course that covers all topics typical of second semester General Chemistry. The course includes a multitude of formative practice problems that are scaffolded and include detailed feedback. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.
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General Chemistry 1 is a highly interactive and engaging course that covers all topics typical of first semester General Chemistry. The course includes a multitude of formative practice problems that are scaffolded and include detailed feedback, . Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.