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University of Washington has tons of courses you can take for FREE this fall

The University of Washington is ranked as one of the best schools in the world and in the nation. And if you’re looking at university it might be looking more appealing than ever. Even more so because they have tons of free and low-cost programs that you can enroll in this fall.

The University of Washington offers a diverse range of programs and courses online through UW Online. The courses are offered through popular platforms such as Coursera and edX.

Many of these courses and programs are based on classes taught in UW certificate and degree programs. Some are free and some charge a fee, which typically allows you to access additional features and/or earn a certificate.

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Examples of courses offered on Coursera include Machine Learning Specialization, Social Media Data Analytics, and Data Science at Scale Specialization. Some of the courses offered on edX include Introduction to Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Resilience, and Society and Positive Behavior Support for Young Children.

On the University’s online portal, you can also find courses like Oceanography of the Pacific Northwest, Change Management, and Psychology of Aging.

The offerings are definitely more tech-focused but it’s worth taking a scroll through if you’re interested in learning something new for free or low cost. Because knowledge is power right?

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