The best courses this spring on Coursera

The colossal variety of courses offered by various online platforms can be tricky to navigate: a good course is not easy to distinguish from a bad one without listening to at least a few lectures. That is why we have compiled for you a selection of the highest quality and most popular courses offered on Coursera - you can be sure that they will not disappoint you. All the courses we offer will either start in the coming weeks, or started a few days ago - in any case, you have a chance to join, listen to all the materials from start to finish and, if necessary, get a certificate.

Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

Most popular course on Coursera for2016 year.The main task is to teach students how to properly manage their own intellectual abilities, understand how the brain works, and learn to apply in practice the most effective teaching methods that will be for everyone without exception.Based on the rave reviews and high ratings, this course is definitely worth taking.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn

Datecourse starts: April 10

Buddhism and Modern Psychology

In the past few decades, Buddhism has become very popular in the West,including among intellectuals.In this course, an instructor from Princeton University discusses how Buddhist concepts of man, mind, and soul appear in light of the latest advances in modern science.For example, you will have a chance to learn about how meditation works from the perspective of modern brain science.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/science-of-meditation

Course start date: April 17

Mastering Data Analysis in Excel

This course is self-explanatory.Excel is a tool that millions of people around the world use every day: a large part ofentry-level vacancies require a high level of Excel proficiency.This course invites you to study data analysis in Excel - despite the fact that there are many specialized programs designed for these purposes, it is Excel that remains one of the most convenient and common tools for simple tasks in the field of data analysis.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/analytics-excel

Course start date: 17April

Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

who works in the field of IT.Basic skills in this area may be needed by economists, scientists from a wide variety of fields, and even doctors.Besides, it's also interesting!The Introduction to Programming course became one of Coursera's most successful projects in 2016.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/python

Course start date: April 3

MachineLearning

One of the most "deserved" courses of the platform, which has become the hallmark of Coursera...Andrew Ng from Stanford talks about the basic principles of machine learning.Over the years, the course has consistently received very high ratings from users, remaining among the most famous and popular online courses.However, keep in mind that you will need a basic knowledge of programming and statistics to successfully complete the course.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/machine-learning

Course start date: 17April

Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

The first few years on Coursera are almost notthere have been courses teaching English, but lately there is no shortage of them.This course is one of the best examples in terms of organization and content.Here you will be taught to speak English - to present correctlyyourself, participate in discussions, and even use body language.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/speak-english-professionally

Course start date: April 10

Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

Negotiation is another practical skill that is useful for professionalsin any field of activity.The course will teach you how to prepare for negotiations, how to achieve competent action in the course of interaction with your partners and, finally, how to correctly assess the results of your actions.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation-skills

Course start date: 10April

A Law Student's Toolkit

This course is an introduction to jurisprudence for those who are just starting to study thisdiscipline.Faculty members from Yale University will help you familiarize yourself with basic terminology and concepts, and demonstrate how legal arguments can be evaluated - and created.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/law-student

Course start date: 24April

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

An introduction to neuroscience from the University of Chicago can be recommended for thosewho are interested in biology and human brain research, but have never studied these subjects at the university level.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/neurobiology

Course start date: April 17

Mathematics for all

The only course in Russian in our selection is a six-week course from MIPT on mathematics - beforeall for those who have never seriously come into contact with this science, or perhaps even have a fear of it.The authors of the course promise to cover several topics in an accessible way, which will not be as trivial as they seem at first glance.

https://www.coursera.org/learn/matematika-dlya-vseh

Course start date: May 1