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A teacher details a new middle school course on technology ethics, while a separate guide highlights ten free Coursera courses for learning and development professionals.
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A teacher details a new middle school course on technology ethics, while a separate guide highlights ten free Coursera courses for learning and development professionals.

Class Central selected 14 top AI courses from over 17,000 options, featuring free foundational literacy from the University of Helsinki.

Enterprise learning management has evolved into a strategic framework for large organizations to reskill employees.

A guide outlines the value of Instructional Design certificates for L&D professionals.

A new guide argues that Learning and Development podcasts are now a critical resource for professionals to keep pace with rapid industry changes.

A Class Central report reveals 45 Coursera courses offer 'Partner-supported free access' to all modules, hidden in course FAQ sections.

A report from eLearning Industry reveals a significant gap in AI adoption between learning technology vendors and corporate L&D teams.

A report from eLearningIndustry argues that the key competitive divide in corporate AI is not adoption but learning velocity.

Class Central lists the best Site Reliability Engineering courses for 2026, including Google's official SRE training and hands-on labs.

A new American Psychological Association report cautions that student engagement with educational technology, including generative AI, is not synonymous with learning.

A Title I high school teacher describes how the 2025 GenerationAI program helped her use tools like Class Companion and ChatGPT as a thought partner.

A major sanitation compliance program was rebuilt from live webinars into over ten modular eLearning paths.

A learning expert argues that consistent compliance training outcomes do not require identical courses.

Stanford Medicine provides free certificates and CME credit for its online medical courses, podcasts, and webinars.

Employees often hide their AI use due to fear of replacement and unclear rules, with surveys showing 57-59% conceal usage.

A custom eLearning solutions provider argues that simulation-based training, not slide decks, is the smarter method for large-scale HR system rollouts.

Onboarding programs often focus on content delivery, but effective onboarding requires context to improve early performance and decision-making.

A new look at why learners stay quiet during live sessions and how to change the format to encourage real participation.

A guide to six standout philosophy courses, from Edinburgh’s intro to Yale’s ethics, plus a free Open University module and a political philosophy lecture by Michael Sandel. The article covers course content, learning outcomes, and how each fits into the broader field of philosophy and AI.

A middle school teacher argues that banning cellphones from classrooms is a missed opportunity to promote digital citizenship and authentic student engagement.

The French Room offers a unique approach to learning French, focusing on one word or phrase per month and using a variety of resources, including live classes, libraries, and pronunciation exercises.

Research shows that employers view community college bachelor's degrees in early childhood education as equivalent to traditional four-year degrees, making them a viable option for those in the field.

Podcasts have become a valuable tool for professionals looking to build new skills in a flexible and accessible way. For Instructional Designers, podcasts can reinforce learning, encourage reflection, and extend training outside the classroom.

Customer training is no longer just a support activity, but a key driver of business outcomes such as product adoption, customer retention, and revenue growth. Effective customer education must be easy to discover, immediately relevant, and closely aligned with the customer journey.

Learn presentation design with the best courses for 2026, covering PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, Keynote, Prezi, Figma, and AI tools.

The Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) provides more than 200 online courses with free participation certificates. The FGV offers a wide range of courses through its FGV Online platform, including over 300 free courses in Portuguese and English, covering topics such as administration, law, economics, science, and technology.

Crystal is a fast and expressive programming language that combines the speed of C with the readability of Ruby. For those interested in learning Crystal, Class Central has compiled a list of the top six free courses to get started.

Coursera offers over 470 courses that are completely free, including graded assignments, without the need for a credit card or certificate. These courses can be found by enrolling in the course and looking for the 'Full Course, No Certificate' option. A small number of courses also offer partner-supported free access, allowing full course access including graded items, completely free.

Class Central's curated list of the best Cinema 4D courses for 2026, covering a range of topics from modeling and Mograph to Redshift and motion tracking.

This article explores the importance of knowledge communication in making scientific, technological, and humanistic advancements accessible to the public. It highlights the work of the University Autónoma Metropolitana's (UAM) Knowledge Communication Directorate in Mexico City, which translates academic research into accessible formats for non-specialist audiences.