The University of Alberta has a ton of FREE courses you can take this winter

With the new year around the corner, you may be seeking change. Whether it’s a new friend or a new interest, there are plenty of people to meet and things to learn—especially at the University of Alberta!

Located in Edmonton, the U of A is one of “the top teaching and research universities in Canada,” but while they’re best known for in-person classes, they’ve also got several free online courses for curious cats who want to expand their horizons.

From space and dinosaurs to the mountains, problem-solving, and the Arctic, these courses offer a unique opportunity to dabble in something that piques your interest without having to purchase a textbook.

Feeling ambitious? Here are the 19 incredible classes being offered via Coursera and the U of A this fall:

• 21st Century Energy Transition
• Arctic: Development
• Arctic: Economy
• Astro 101: Black Holes
• Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
• Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions
• Dino 101
• Indigenous Canada
• Introduction to the Arctic: Climate
• Mountains 101
• Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles
• Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution
• Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs & the Origin of Birds
• Problem Solving, Python Programming, and Video Games
• Reinforcement Learning (Specialization)
• Science Literacy
• Software Design & Architecture (Specialization)
• Software Product Management (Specialization)
• Understanding Video Games

Want to sign up or see how some of these classes can also benefit kids in grades 7 to 12? Visit the University of Alberta’s official website and get scrolling!

Who knows where your mind will take you? This could be the start of something new and exciting!

You might learn something that changes your life.

Enjoy!

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