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E-LEARNING LINK |
| 1. |
IMF Capacity Development
https://www.imf.org/external/np/ins/english/learning.htm
The IMF provide technical assistance & training so countries can strengthen their economic institutions & make progress towards their Sustainable Development Goals. The IMF has partnered with Edx, the nonprofit online learning initiative founded by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to offer online training. Some of the course they offer are Statistics, Macroeconomics, Financial Inclusion amongst others. |
| 2. |
Coursera
www.coursera.org
Coursera, founded by Stanford Computer Science professors, offers courses, ranging from massive open online courses (MOOCs) to degrees. These are mainly in Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM). |
| 3. |
Edx Online Courses
https://www.edx.org/
Edx, founded by Harvard, MIT, University of California, Berkeley and the University of Texas, offers 2500 online courses in 44 subject areas from 140 educational Institutions ranging from 2- 16 weeks in duration and requiring between 1 and 10 hours of participation a week |
| 4. |
Stanford University Online
http://online.stanford.edu/courses
Stanford online offers online classes from Stanford University. The courses are self-paced and session based. Some of the course subjects they offer include Health and Science, Engineering, Arts and Humanities. |
| 5. |
Harvard University Online
http://www.extension.harvard.edu/open-learning-initiative
Harvard Extension features free online education courses from Harvard University.
The site was founded to create an affordable way for students to take online courses at Harvard. Some of the free courses they offer are; Intensive Introduction to Computer Science, Masterpieces of World Literature and Science and Cooking |
| 6. |
Yale University Online
http://oyc.yale.edu/
Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn. Some of the course subjects they offer include African American Studies, Economics, Psychology amongst others |
| 7. |
MIT Online
https://www.ocw.mit.edu
This is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to publish all of the educational materials from its undergraduate- and graduate-level courses online, freely and openly available to anyone, anywhere. Some of the course subjects they offer are Mathematics, Energy and Business |
| 8. |
The University of the Witwatersrand
https://www.edx.org/school/witsx
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, also known as Wits University is a leading, internationally-ranked, research-intensive University committed to academic and research excellence. Wits is known for its work in deep level mining, science, health sciences, accountancy, law, governance, and the humanities, amongst others. Wits offers its free courses on EdX online. |
| 9. |
Open culture
http://www.OpenCulture.com
Open culture has listings of free online education course from the world’s top universities like Stanford, Yale, MIT, Harvard, Oxford and more. Some of the courses subjects they offer are Archaeology, Architecture and Health amongst others. |
| 10. |
Websites for Research
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| 11. |
Unitar
http//www.unitar.org
The United Nations Institute of Training and Research offer a wide range of learning events through workshops, seminars, briefings, conferences, public lectures, side events and online courses. Some of the course subjects they offer include Leadership, Public Health and Human Rights. |
| 12. |
Class Central
http://www.classcentral.com
Class central offers online courses from recognised Ivy League Universities such as Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale. Some of the course subjects they offer are Computer Science, Data Science and Personal Development. |
| 13. |
Udemy
http://www.Udemy.com
Udemy is an online learning platform aimed at professional adults and students. It offers over 1000 teaching courses in over 65 languages. Some of the course subjects they offer are Digital Marketing, Game Development and Personal Transformation amongst others. |
| 14. |
Codecademy
https://www.Codecademy.com
Codecademy is an online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in different programming languages including Python, Java, JavaScript (jQuery, AngularJS, React. js), Ruby, SQL, C++, Swift, and Sass. Some of the courses they offer are Web Development, Data Science and Programming amongst others. |
| 15. |
Google digital garage for Africa
https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalskills/courses
The Digital Skills for Africa program is a foundational digital marketing course developed by Google. They have 23 topics with 89 short course videos online designed to introduce one to the basic concepts of Digital Marketing and to help you learn at your pace. Some of the course subjects they offer are Data and Tech, Digital Marketing and Career Development amongst others |
| 16. |
Nikon School of Photography
https://online.nikonschool.com/
For over 30 years, Nikon School has been educating and inspiring photographers of all levels with affordable photography classes across the country. Join experts and enthusiasts in discovering & sharing new techniques, smart tips, great fun and true passion. The online classes are free until the end of April, 2020. Some of the courses they offer are Creating Video Content, The Art of Making Music Videos amongst others. |
| 17. |
Acumen Academy
https://www.plusacumen.org/courses
Acumen are a global team of educators, innovators, entrepreneurs, catalysts, community managers and volunteers. They offer online courses that empower you to think differently and learn collaboratively. Some of the course subjects they offer are Social Entrepreneurship, Impact, Creativity and Design |
| 18. |
Corporate Finance Institute
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/my-courses/free-finance-courses/
Corporate Finance Institute is a global provider of online financial modeling and valuation courses. They offer some entry-level finance courses for free. Some of the courses they offer are Accounting Fundamentals, Reading Financial Statements amongst others. |
| 19. |
University of Oxford
http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series
Oxford University provides open content free for reuse, remixing and redistribution in education worldwide. The site features many different podcasts and series. Most are public lecture series or lectures from visiting professors, with several different recordings available. |
| 20. |
The Open University
http://www.open.ac.uk
The Open University was established by Royal Charter on 23 April 1969. They offer flexible, innovative teaching and world-leading research in the United Kingdom and in 157 countries worldwide. Some of the course subjects they offer include Criminology, Languages, Building and Planning amongst others. |
| 21. |
Future learn
www.futurelearn.com
Future learn, jointly owned by the Open University and the SEEK Group, offers courses ranging from Business and Management, Creative Arts and Media, to Healthcare and Medicine and Politics and Society. |
| 22. |
Cybrary
http://www.cybrary.it
Cybrary is a growing community where people, companies and training come together to give everyone a cyber-security educational experience. They offer hands-on learning experiences in over 1,000 secure, browser-based virtual labs, practice tests, and assessments in fields such as cybersecurity, IT, Cloud Technologies, Data Science and more. |
| 23. |
The Open Education Consortium
https://www.oeconsortium.org/
The Open Education Consortium (OEC) is a non-profit, global, members-based network of open education institutions and organizations. Some of its supporters are The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The African Virtual University amongst others. Some of the courses subjects they offer are Mathematics and Statistics, Workforce Development amongst others |
| 24. |
Abosh Academy
https://www.aboshacademy.com/
Academy of Business and Occupational Safety and Health (ABOSH Academy) is a provider of distance learning professional courses. The ABOSH Academy team is made up of members from different parts of the world including Dubai, USA, Canada, Japan, China, Ukraine and many more. Some of the courses they offer are Business and Management, Safety and Security, Hospitality amongst others |
| 25. |
University of The People
https://www.uopeople.edu
University of the People (UoPeople) is the first non-profit, American-accredited, tuition-free online university dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. UoPeople has academic partnerships with NYU, the University of Edinburgh, and UC Berkeley. Some of the course subjects they offer include Computer Science, Health Science amongst others |
| 26. |
Finstock Evarsity
https://finstockevarsity.com/free-courses/
Finstock Evarsity is an online portal that allows students to pursue their desired courses. They are accredited by the Ministry of Education in Kenya under the Department of Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). Some of the course they offer are in Software Training, Leadership Skills, Digital Marketing amongst others |
| 27. |
UN Climate Change Learning
http://www.unccelearn.org
The UN Climate Change Learning Partnership, work jointly on the development of climate change learning materials that are made available as a public good. Their e-learning platform is the single largest dedicated learning platform on climate change with a specific focus on developing country needs. Some courses they offer include Gender and the Environment, Climate Change and the Green Economy. |
| 28. |
Unicef Online Courses
https://agora.unicef.org/
Agora is an innovative platform that facilitates global access to learning opportunities, and provides planning and reporting solutions for its users. Services are tailored to meet the needs of UNICEF staff, partners and any interested members of the public. Some of the course subjects they offer are: Children and Youth, Health and Nutrition, Environment and Climate Change among others. |
| 29. |
Memrise
https://www.memrise.com/
Memrise is a language learning app that was founded in 2010. Memrise has quickly grown and now more than 40 million people in 189 countries learn languages to better themselves, connect with others and with the world around them. Some of the languages they teach are French, Spanish, Arabic amongst others. |
| 30. |
Ted-Ed
http://www.TED.com
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED covers almost all topics from science to business to global issues in more than 100 languages. TED-Ed is a library of 1,000+ educational videos, as well as a unique platform for teachers and educators to create their own interactive lessons using any YouTube video or existing TED-Ed lesson. |
| 31. |
Kids National Geographic
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
The children’s site for National Geographic offers free online education available for younger users. This is child friendly education in form of games, puzzles, videos and photos. Their resources are pupil-focused and interdisciplinary, supporting core subjects like English, Maths and Science as well as the wider curriculum with resources for Geography, History, Art and Culture |
| 32. |
Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/
Fun Brain is an online resource for children who want to learn online. Fun Brain offers rewards and challenges as well and they focus on games and fun puzzles. Particularly focused on math and reading. |
| 33. |
Khan Academy
www.khanacademy.org
Khan Academy is one of the world’s leading resources for online learning, and has a multitude of resources in many subject areas |
