University of Pennsylvania Courses

Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

189 reviews

During the 10 weeks of the course, you will be guided through poems, video discussions of each poem, and community discussions of each poem. And (unique among open online courses) we offer weekly, interactive live webcasts.

• Coursera
• 93 hours worth of material, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Marketing

72 reviews

Taught by three of Wharton's top faculty in the marketing department, consistently ranked as the #1 marketing department in the world, this course covers three core topics in customer loyalty: branding, customer centricity, and practical, go-to-market st…

• Coursera
• 10 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Gamification

58 reviews

Gamification is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges. This course will teach you the mechanisms of gamification, why it has such tremendous potential, and…

• Coursera
• 17 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 23rd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Financial Accounting

66 reviews

Master the technical skills needed to analyze financial statements and disclosures for use in financial analysis, and learn how accounting standards and managerial incentives affect the financial reporting process.

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

51 reviews

The course is designed for a broad, general audience but will be particularly interesting for individuals working in healthcare, those considering a career as a healthcare professional, lay caregivers, those with an interest in personal health and fitnes…

• Coursera
• 14 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Operations Management

33 reviews

Learn to analyze and improve business processes in services or in manufacturing by learning how to increase productivity and deliver higher quality standards. Key concepts include process analysis, bottlenecks, flows rates, and inventory levels, and more…

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Greek and Roman Mythology

21 reviews

This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and nations. We will also pay some attention to the way the Greeks and Romans themselves unders…

• Coursera
• 25 hours worth of material, 10 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

An Introduction to American Law

19 reviews

This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the applicatio…

• Coursera
• 12 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 23rd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

28 reviews

This course explains how things catch on and helps you apply these ideas to be more effective at marketing your ideas, brands, or products. You'll learn how to make ideas stick, how to increase your influence, how to generate more word of mouth, and how…

• Coursera
• 4-5 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

12 reviews

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences.

• Coursera
• 35 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Communication Skills

25 reviews

Learn how to communicate more effectively at work and achieve your goals. Taught by award-winning Wharton professor and best-selling author Maurice Schweitzer, Improving Communications Skills is an essential course designed to give you both the tools you…

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Corporate Finance

20 reviews

This course provides a brief introduction to the fundamentals of finance, emphasizing their application to a wide variety of real-world situations spanning personal finance, corporate decision-making, and financial intermediation. Key concepts and applic…

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 23rd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Applying to U.S. Universities

10 reviews

This course will help international students (non-U.S. citizens) and non-native English speakers navigate the U.S. university admission process by offering practical information about the documents and pieces that make up a U.S. university application.

• Coursera
• 25 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

English for Career Development

24 reviews

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. You will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrastin…

• Coursera
• 40 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

9 reviews

Discover what shapes how we talk about schools today by exploring the history of U.S. education reform. Engage with the main actors, key decisions, and major turning points in this history. See how social forces drive reform. Learn about how the critical…

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 8 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)