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The courses are hosted by University of Helsinki MOOC Center. No prior knowledge is required — beginners can start to learn programming basics from the Programming with Java course, or start to get familiar with artificial intelligence from the course Elements of AI.

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Online learning at its best. Don't worry about course fees or the commute. Study where it's convenient for you! As per their name, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) are all open, free of charge and fully available online.

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Courses for beginners. No prior knowledge required.

Elements of AI

Will robots take our jobs? How will artificial intelligence change our working life in the next 10 years? How will intelligence impact our society?

Programming MOOC 2022, Introduction to Programming

Learn the basics of programming with the Python language.

Java Programming I

Learn the basics of programming with the Java language. A new version of the popular Object Oriented Programming with Java course. Please note that ECTS aren't granted from this course anymore.

Ethics of AI

How is our data used? Who is responsible for decisions made by machines? How to use facial recognition ethically? This course will help you understand what ethical use of artificial intelligence means and what it demands from societies and individuals.

AI in Society: Introduction

AI in Society MOOC is a multidisciplinary online course to everyone who wants to better understand artificial intelligence and its social impact.

Working with Text in Python

This beginner-friendly course provided by the Department of Languages offers a hands-on introduction to processing text using the Python programming language.

Introduction to Cyber Security 2022

This course will introduce the participant to the relevant issues in cyber security. This course is the first course in cyber security base course series.

Climate.now

Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time. In this course you will learn all that you need to know about it.

Introduction to Sustainability

In this course, you will get to familiarize yourself with the concept and different pillars of sustainable development, including their synergies and trade-offs.

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Elements of AI

Will robots take our jobs? How will artificial intelligence change our working life in the next 10 years? How will intelligence impact our society?

Programming MOOC 2022, Introduction to Programming

Learn the basics of programming with the Python language.

Programming MOOC 2022, Advanced Course in Programming

Dive deeper into the mysteries of Python programming. Note that this course begins in the part 8 of the course material.

Java Programming I

Learn the basics of programming with the Java language. A new version of the popular Object Oriented Programming with Java course. Please note that ECTS aren't granted from this course anymore.

Java Programming II

Dive deeper into the mysteries of Java programming. Direct continuation from Java Programming I. Note that this course begins in the part 8 of the course material. Please note that ECTS aren't granted from this course anymore.

Ethics of AI

AI in Society: Introduction

AI in Society MOOC is a multidisciplinary online course to everyone who wants to better understand artificial intelligence and its social impact.

Working with Text in Python

This beginner-friendly course provided by the Department of Languages offers a hands-on introduction to processing text using the Python programming language.

Big Data Platforms, Autumn 2022

This course focuses on big data platforms and on key algorithmic ideas and methods used to implement them, including key technologies used for solving challenging big data processing tasks using cloud computing.

Data Analysis with Python 2021

Course gives a practical introduction to data analysis using a large number of programming exercises and a project delving into the realm of a selected field of science.

Cyber Security Project II 2022

See if you can protect your operating system from yourself. Install a vulnerable operating system and a network intrusion prevention system into the os. Then familiarize yourself with penetration testing software, and attack your installed system.

Securing Software 2022

This course takes a deep dive on how common security issues with web servers and other software. This course is the second course in cyber security base course series. The course requires programming experience in Python.

Cyber Security Advanced Topics 2022

Dive into network security, including 4G and 5G network issues. Learn about cryptography topics, architectural analysis of existing systems and selected methods for log mining for the purposes of identifying and tackling attacks.

Cyber Security Project I 2022

The project involves in designing a faulty web server and describing how to make it secure. This project is the third course in cyber security base course series. The course requires programming experience in Python.

Full stack open 2022

Learn React, Redux, Node.js, MongoDB, GraphQL, TypeScript and , React Native, GitHub Actions, Docker in one go!

Introduction to Cyber Security 2022

This course will introduce the participant to the relevant issues in cyber security. This course is the first course in cyber security base course series.

Natural Language Processing for Linguists

This linguistically-oriented course provided by the Department of Languages will teach you to apply the latest language technology using the Python programming language. The course is intended for newcomers, but requires a basic knowledge of Python.

AI in Society: AI and Discrimination

AI and Discrimination is an elective module of the Una Europa MOOC AI in Society.

Climate.now

Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time. In this course you will learn all that you need to know about it.

Core 5G and Beyond

Learn the fundamental concepts behind mobile networks, focusing particularly on 5G and the envisioned future 6G networks.

Introduction to Sustainability

In this course, you will get to familiarize yourself with the concept and different pillars of sustainable development, including their synergies and trade-offs.

Haskell MOOC

Welcome to the world of functional programming!

Hands-on Scientific Computing

A self-study course for practical scientific computing by Aalto University. The course focuses on what you need to know when starting computational research projects. The material is organised into a guided structure where you can determine what is relevant to you.

Upcoming Courses

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Test-Driven Development, Spring 2023

Fewer bugs, less debugging, better design, more fun! TDD will revolutionize the way you write code. This course will help you get over the initial hurdle of learning TDD.

DevOps with Docker 2023

Containers are used daily in one form or another. It is almost impossible to survive software engineering without them. But how can you leverage the power of the technology? This course is an introductory course to the world of DevOps with Docker and docker-compose.

Full Stack Open

Learn React, Redux, Node.js, MongoDB, GraphQL, TypeScript and , React Native, GitHub Actions, Docker in one go!

Old courses

Introduction to Programming 2021

Learn the basics of programming with the Python language.

Object-Oriented Programming with Java I 2013

Learn the basics of computer programming, algorithms and object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. Also check out the new version coming out in Q1 2020.

Advanced Course in Programming 2021

Dive deeper into the mysteries of Python programming. Note that this course begins in the part 8 of the course material.

Basics of Programming MOOC @ Aalto (Multilingual) 2020

Aalto University’s programming MOOC introduces you to programming and the modern Scala programming language.

Basics of Programming MOOC @ Aalto (Multilingual) 2021

Aalto University’s programming MOOC introduces you to programming and the modern Scala programming language.

Introduction to Cyber Security 2019

Cyber Security Base: Introduction to Cyber Security 2019

Basics of Programming MOOC @ Aalto (Multilingual) 2019

Aalto University’s programming MOOC introduces you to programming and the modern Scala programming language.

DevOps with Docker 21

Full stack open 2021

Deep dive into modern web development — learn to master React, Redux, Node.js, GraphQL and MongoDB!

Cyber Security Capture the Flag 2021

Put your knowledge to the test with this friendly competition at the end of the course series! Participants will be given a variety of tasks that are related to the topics of the course series. See how you fare against fellow students, gain points and conquer the leaderboard!

DevOps with Docker 22

Cyber Security Project I 2021

DevOps with Kubernetes 21

This course is an introductory course to Kubernetes with K3s and GKE. In this course, you will develop software with a microservice architecture that utilizes Kubernetes to serve software that scales and deploys automatically. And learn how to manage it all.

Data Analysis with Python Summer 2021

Course gives a practical introduction to data analysis using a large number of programming exercises and a project delving into the realm of a selected field of science.

Introduction to Cyber Security 2021

This course will introduce the participant to the relevant issues in cyber security. This course is the first course in cyber security base course series.

Cyber Security Course Project II 2021

Big Data Platforms

Securing Software 2021

Cyber Security Advanced Topics 2021

Test-Driven Development

Fewer bugs, less debugging, better design, more fun! TDD will revolutionize the way you write code. This course will help you get over the initial hurdle of learning TDD.

Introduction to Cyber Security 2020

This course will introduce the participant to the relevant issues in cyber security. This course is the first course in cyber security base course series.

DevOps with Kubernetes 22

Cyber Security Project I 2020

Securing Software 2020

Cyber Security Advanced Topics 2020

Cyber Security Course Project II 2020

Cyber Security Capture the Flag 2020

Big Data Plaforms, Fall 2020

Cyber Security Capture the Flag 2022

DevOps with Kubernetes 20

Cyber Security Base 2018

Become a cyber security professional. Cyber Security Base focuses on building core knowledge and abilities related to the work of a cyber security professional.

Full stack open 2019

Deep dive into modern web development — learn to master React, Redux, Node.js, GraphQL and MongoDB!

DevOps with Docker

Learn the basics of modern software deployment in this introductory course to Docker and docker-compose. Explore different parts of web services, such as reverse proxies, databases etc.

Object-Oriented Programming with Java II 2013

This course is a direct continuation of the course Object-Oriented Programming with Java, part I. Also check out the new version coming out in Q1 2020.

Full stack open 2020

Deep dive into modern web development — learn to master React, Redux, Node.js, GraphQL and MongoDB!

Building AI

The beginner-friendly sequel of Elements of AI, where you’ll learn more about the actual algorithms behind AI methods. Some basic Python programming skills are recommended to get the most out of the course.

DevOps with Docker 20

Learn the basics of modern software deployment in this introductory course to Docker and docker-compose. Explore different parts of web services, such as reverse proxies, databases etc.

Data Analysis with Python

Course gives a practical introduction to data analysis using a large number of programming exercises and a project delving into the realm of a selected field of science.