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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Go for Python Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Services, Debugging, Development Environment, Restful API, Dependency Analysis, Performance Tuning, Version Control

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Digital Products with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Marketing Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Organizational Skills, Data Sharing, User Accounts

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Pseudocode, Debugging, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Create a Professional Online Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Web Content, Relationship Building, Content Management, System Configuration, Information Privacy, General Networking, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Proxy Servers, Threat Detection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Application Programming Interface (API), OpenAI, Authentications, Key Management, Generative AI, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Design Research, Design, Prioritization, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Research, Infographics, Proposal Development, Ideation, Goal Setting, Qualitative Research, Communication, Disabilities

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Ideation, Paid media, Generative AI Agents, Marketing, Social Media Content, Personalized Service, Content Strategy, Brainstorming, Search Engine Optimization

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Administration, Shell Script, IT Automation, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular free courses

    • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera Project Network
    • Go for Python Developers: Codio
    • Create Digital Products with Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays: University of California San Diego
    • Create a Professional Online Presence: University of Leeds
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security: Google Cloud
    • Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT API for Developers: Integrate AI Effortlessly: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice: Eindhoven University of Technology

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    Coursera offers thousands of free courses across topics like data science, business, health, computer science, personal development, and more. While you can explore lectures and course content at no cost, some features—like assessments and certificates—may require payment.‎

    Yes, but certificates are typically not included in the free version of a course. To earn a certificate, you’ll usually need to pay for the course or apply financial aid if available. You can still learn all the material for free through audit mode.‎

    To start a course for free, choose the “Audit the course” or “Enroll for free” option during sign-up. This lets you access video lectures and some assignments without payment. Look for courses labeled as “Free” or those that offer a free audit option.‎

    Auditing a course gives you free access to the learning materials, like videos and reading content. Paying for a course unlocks graded assignments, assessments, and a certificate upon completion—which may be useful for showcasing your skills or professional development.‎

    Yes, many free courses are taught by instructors from top institutions like Stanford, Yale, University of Pennsylvania, and companies like IBM. These courses offer an accessible way to learn from leading educators and professionals around the world.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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