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Google DocsGoogle This is a short tutorial you could complete in 2 hours. Google Docs has already been designed very user-friendly and easy-to-use. You are able to use it even without any training. The course introduced features and aspects of Google Docs. You definitely will learn a lot. But the course is full of still…
Physical Basics of Quantum ComputingSaint Petersburg State University It is challenging for lecturers to jam so much knowledge in one course, meanwhile equivalently challenging for learners to grasp the knowledge well. Don鈥檛 try this course until you have gotten a solid background in quantum mechanics. I have to admit the first week鈥檚 contents cost me…
Foundations of Quantum MechanicsUniversity of Colorado Boulder This is a challenging course. If you are serious about learning quantum mechanics, I highly recommend this course to you. Furthermore if you want to engage yourself with quantum computing, this course is an excellent choice to lay the foundations. Your quest starts here: the time-independent Schr枚dinger equation…
Operations Research (2): Optimization AlgorithmsNational Taiwan University You probably have used some solver / optimizer software to solve problems, this wonderful course will show you what is under the hood. Being able to comprehend what has happened is crucial to customize the algorithms or even to develop your own ones. There is a warm-up at…
Vector Calculus for Engineers The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology We can’t emphasize enough the importance of Vector Calculus. A solid understanding lays the foundations for further learning of electromagnetism, fluid mechanics and many disciplines. This course is one of the best I have met. I can’t help but recommend to those who…
Differential Equations for EngineersThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology By highlighting both theories and applications in practice, this amazing course might be your excellent choice to grasp the differential equations in shortest time. You are actually learning math and physics at the same time, building your own mapping between the 2 disciplines. I…
Logic for EconomistsUniversity of Amsterdam The logo of University of Amsterdam is cool, so is this succinct course. In this course you only experience black board, white chalk and the hushed tone of the professor. No distraction, you just focus on the “logic”! The course covers a few of the most basic concepts, they are…
Corporate & Commercial Law II: Business Forms, Financing & Governmental RegulationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois offered lots of amazing business courses and this is one of them. This course first introduces various forms of business, among which LLC (Limited Liability Company) interests me a lot, which is quite modern and essentially a…
Understanding and Visualizing Data with PythonUniversity of Michigan This is a fantastic statistics course taught in the setting of Python programming language. It astonishes me that the professor did a cartwheel at the beginning, very impressive. The course mainly focus on the fundamentals of statistics. After the lecture of concepts, there are hands-on videos tutoring…
Six Sigma PrinciplesUniversity System of Georgia There are criticisms of Six Sigma, sure is that it is not suitable for every company and industry. Some people like it, some don’t. But still, there’s no doubt how ubiquitous and popular it is. To those who work in a gigantic organization, Six Sigma shall not be unfamiliar….
Introduction to Corporate FinanceUniversity of Pennsylvania Corporate finance is complex. If there is a Big Bang Theory for it, I believe the “infinitely hot and dense single point” definitely will be “the time value of money”. This fantastic course, starting from this point, introduces all the basic concepts you need. Inflation, interest rates, time structures,…
Understanding Financial Statements: Company PerformanceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign This course mainly focuses on Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows, both help you gain a boarder perspective and answer the important question: “How does the company perform?”. This is beginner level course, so only basic line items are introduced: revenue, cost of goods sold,…
Operations Research (1): Models and ApplicationsNational Taiwan University This is an amazing beginner-level course about Operations Research (abbr. OR). Simply put, it is all about optimization and decision-making. It is deep-rooted in math, but its emphasis on practical applications makes OR even more beautiful. Firstly, the course introduces basic concepts, then 3 fundamental models are…
Matrix Algebra for EngineersThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology This is undoubtedly a 5-star course. If you want to learn matrix algebra in the shortest time possible, this course will be your excellent choice. It is designed for engineers, so it left out some of the more abstract material for mathematics students. The…
Introduction to English Common LawUniversity of London This is a great course introducing influential English legal system, its history, constitutional background, and institutions. I have visited UK for a few times, this course reminds me of the exciting journey and unforgettable experience. The history part is the most interesting to me: William the Conquer, King…