Better data leads to better policies.For policymakers to make sound policy decisions, they need a core set of macroeconomic and financial statistics. Learn the essential background concepts and basic tools needed to compile data using the best available methods. Thiscoursereviews the basic skills, concepts...

A holistic view of how the ocean functions, how human interactions with the ocean can be understood, and what solutions are available to support both sustainable use and stewardship of our blue planet. Is the ocean the real final frontier? Humans have a greater understanding of the surface of the moon...

Learn about urban water services, focusing on conventional technologies for drinking water treatment. This course focuses on conventional technologies for drinking water treatment. Unit processes, involved in the treatment chain, are discussed as well as the physical, chemical and biological processes...

Learn about IoT networks and the protocols and standards associated with the Internet and how these apply to the IoT. The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding at a rapid rate, and it is becoming increasingly important for professionals to understand what it is, how it works, and how to harness its power...

Learn about the methodology, practices and requirements behind data science to better understand how to problem solve with data and ensure data is relevant and properly manipulated to address a variety of real-world projects and business scenarios. Despite and influx in computing power and access to...

Learn the basics of food access decision-making. In other words, who decides what ends up on your plate. Spoiler alert: it’s not just you! Food access: Learn about food supply and food security Have you ever considered that you’re not the only one who decides what food ends up on your plate? In this...

We are living in a water stressed world. It is a global crisis and therefore we must act now! What can we do to save the planet and ensure availability of water for all by 2030? Water isthe source of all life. Without it, neither humans nor nature will survive. Yet lack of access to water is a rapidly...

Explore the tradeoffs in designing communication systems like mobile phones, and the engineering tools to handle them. Have you ever wondered how information is transmitted using your mobile phone or a WiFi hotspot? This introductory course seeks to enable you to understand the basic engineering tools...

Learn how The Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining enables computers to control manufacturing tools and how to select, program and operate a CNC machine. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining is the process through which computers control machine-based processes in manufacturing...

Develop your ability to tackle complex problems in the workplace using known analytical problem solving techniques, design thinking, and effective research. What do you do when you encounter a problem? This self-paced career development course will help you think critically and creatively to solve problems...

Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Learn the science behind a dog’s behavior and how to critically evaluate different techniques of dog training. Dogs can be our most beloved pets and companions, but our lives with them are not without difficulties. Whether it be excessive barking...

Why is there so little industry in Africa? Does it matter? What can we do about it? Hear from economist John Page about the continent’s options for industrialization and the future of economic growth in Africa. According to The World Bank, Africa’s working-age population is expected to increase by nearly...

Un curso sobre las cuentas macroeconómicas, sus interrelaciones y análisis de la evolución económica ¿Cuán sana es una economía? ¿Qué puede hacer la política económica para mantener o restablecer la salud de una economía? Estas preguntas están en el centro de la programación financiera. En nuestro curso...

Learn the basics of networking while you grow your social network and professional connections. Practice speaking to improve your English language skills for increased success in job hunting. Networking in the business world is key to career success. Research shows that many jobs are never officially...

Aprende los fundamentos de la teledetección, herramientas de procesamiento de información satelital y aplicaciones del sensado remoto. Promueve y haz uso de herramientas geomáticas (imágenes de satélite, sistemas de información geográfica y estadística espacial) para aportar a la resolución problemas...

Learn about urban water services, focusing on basic sewage treatment technologies. This course will focus on basic technologies for the treatment of urban sewage. Unit processes involved in the treatment chain will be described as well as the physical, chemical and biological processes involved. There...

What macroeconomic policy issues and challenges confront resource-rich countries?This course explores how policy-makers cope with the finite nature of the resources and the volatility of prices. In this online course on Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRCx), you will learn about...

Learn about the macroeconomic motivation of the quarterly projection model (QPM), its key properties, model calibration, data filtration, and how to implement the QPM in MATLAB software in order to learn and understand practical model building and model operation as it is usually done in central banks...

How do we create a healthy and sustainable diet for the growing world population? Agriculture is more than waving fields of wheat; our ability to grow food from existing natural resources –and without decimating those resources –is key to sustainably feeding the world. In this course, learn about food...

Machine Learning can be an incredibly beneficial tool to uncover hidden insights and predict future trends. This Machine Learning with Python course will give you all the tools you need to get started with supervised and unsupervised learning. About this course This Machine Learning with Python course...