Game Theory Courses and Certifications

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory

35 reviews

Learn the mathematical modeling of strategic interaction among rational agents in this 8-week course from Stanford University.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Welcome to Game Theory

16 reviews

Learn the basics of game theory in this 4-week course from the University of Tokyo. Understand concepts like equilibrium and cooperation without heavy math. Ideal for learners from all fields.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory II: Advanced Applications

10 reviews

Learn advanced applications of game theory in this 5-week online course by Stanford University. Explore social choice theory, mechanism design, and auctions.

• Coursera
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Game Theory I - Static Games

8 reviews

This course is designed to provide a high-level introduction to static, non-cooperative game theory.

• Complexity Explorer
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

207 ratings at Coursera

This course will cover the mathematical theory and analysis of simple games without chance moves.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Poker Theory and Analytics

This course takes a broad-based look at poker theory and applications of poker analytics to investment management and trading. This course is offered during the [Independent Activities Period (IAP)](http://web.mit.edu/IAP/), which is a special 4-week te…

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Strategy: An Introduction to Game Theory

Explore game theory with NPTEL's 21-hour program, covering concepts like Nash Equilibrium, Prisoner's Dilemma, and Bayesian Games. Practical applications in markets, politics, and wireless communications included.

• YouTube
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Game Theory and Economics

The course would introduce to the fundamental tools of game theory, a few equilibrium concepts, apart from numerous exercises and applications.

• YouTube
• 1 day 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Emergence of Government as Organized Violence-Cum-Robbery

Explore the evolution of societies, inequality, and the role of violence in government with Santa Fe Institute's concise study, requiring less than an hour.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Bombay

Game Theory

The aim of this course is to introduce the following topics at a basic level: combinatorial games, zero-sum games, non-zero sum games and cooperative games. At the end of the course, the student should be able to • Model and analyse conflicting situation…

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Algorithmic Game Theory

Explore algorithmic aspects of game theory in a 12-week course by IIT Kharagpur, covering topics from Nash equilibrium to stable matching. Ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond

103 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Learn how to apply the precepts of game theory to help you make better decisions at work, home, or anywhere with this highly useful course taught by an award-winning professor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Strategy: An Introduction to Game Theory

Explore game theory applications in markets, auctions, and strategic decision-making with IIT Kanpur. 8 weeks, 2-3 hours weekly, covering Nash Equilibrium, auctions, and more.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Understanding Economics: Game Theory

10 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Taught by Professor Jay R. Corrigan, an award-winning teacher at Kenyon College, this course introduces you to game theory, which is the study of how people make strategic decisions in business, commerce, and a host of other activities. Focusing on the f…

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

University of Groningen;  University of Warsaw;  HIIG

Understanding Human Behaviour: Introduction to Game Theory and Shared Resources

4 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore the issues humans face when sharing and cooperating, and use game theory, models, and simulations to identify solutions.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)