Purdue University Courses

Stability and Design of Structural Frames

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Learn fundamental concepts of beam-column behavior and design, frame stability analysis, and second order analysis methods for design. Differentiate between the effective length and direct analysis methods for design.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Personal Finance

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Manage your money more effectively by learning practical solutions to key investment, credit, insurance and retirement questions.

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

Fiber Optic Communications

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Learn about the fundamentals of fiber optic communications, with emphasis on the historical background, current practice, and future directions.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 7-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Probability: Basic Concepts & Discrete Random Variables

Learn fundamental concepts of mathematical probability to prepare for a career in the growing field of information and data science.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP Computer Science A: Java Programming

Purdue University's 6-week online course introduces Java programming basics, covering topics relevant to AP Computer Science A. No prior knowledge needed. 7-14 hours/week.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 7-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Business Accounting Basics

Learn the basics of the four financial statements to help analyze business investments and make profitable decisions.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Communicating Strategically

Improving communication skills and presentation effectiveness for scientists, engineers, and professionals.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Probability: Distribution Models & Continuous Random Variables

Learn about probability distribution models, including normal distribution, and continuous random variables to prepare for a career in information and data science.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Semiconductor Fundamentals

From smartphones to satellites, semiconductors are everywhere. Tying together physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering, this easy-to-follow introduction provides the background needed to understand devices such as transistors and solar cells.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 8-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP Computer Science A: Java Programming Classes and Objects

Purdue University offers a 6-week online course on Java programming, covering AP Computer Science A topics. Ideal for beginners, it explores classes, objects, interfaces, and more.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP Computer Science A: Java Programming Polymorphism and Advanced Data Structures

Purdue University's 6-week course on advanced Java programming. Covers polymorphism, abstract classes, exceptions, generics, and sorting/searching algorithms. 5-10 hours/week.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP Computer Science A: Java Programming Loops and Data Structures

Learn Java programming basics, loops, data structures, and recursion in a 6-week course from Purdue University. Ideal for first-level programming learners.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

U.S. Government - Foundations, Democracy & Politics

Learn about the Constitution, political processes, and democracy in the United States and prepare for the AP United States Government and Politics examination.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Biological Engineering: Cellular Design Principles

Explore established and emerging cellular design principles and learn how cells function as the basis for cellular engineering.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nanophotonic Modeling

Learn a comprehensive set of simulation techniques to predict the performance of photonic nanostructures.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 8-9 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)