These courses will teach you how to survive the winter months, whether it’s by mastering the science behind happiness or cooking for your gut.
These courses will teach you how to survive the winter months, whether it’s by mastering the science behind happiness or cooking for your gut.
Enroll in free online courses this autumn
1. Cook with microbes, fungi and other organisms
This free Harvard University course will teach you how to cook foods that promote gut bacteria. You’ll learn about the history of fermentation, the chemistry behind cooking with microbes and bacteria, and how to make bread, pickles and soy sauce. You can enroll at any time to work at your own speed. The course is hosted by Harvard-founded Edx.org.
2. Master the science of happiness
What is happiness? How can we achieve happiness? , an eight-week University of California course taught by pioneering researchers and regarded as the grandfather of positive psychology courses. Students learn to apply the latest research to their lives. It’s not surprising that this is one of the most popular classes on Edx.org.
3. Power up your learning abilities
Got a brain like a sieve? You might want to try chunking. It’s one of the techniques taught by Prof Barbara Oakley. Her work at the intersection between neuroscience and social behavior has been described as “revolutionary” by the Wall Street Journal. More than 2m students have taken . You can join at any time via Coursera.
4. Play your first chord
Every future Jimi Hendrix must start somewhere. Michael Palmisano, a pro guitarist, takes you through the basics of leading campfire songs in . The course is rated highly by Udemy.com, a platform that offers courses on everything from public speaking to ethical hacking.
5. Become a global citizen
How can we as citizens act to create a more equitable society? Learn how to make a positive impact on a global level with that explores the challenges and opportunities created by global community. Futurelearn offers online courses from leading universities. You’ll have to complete the course within four weeks if you choose the free plan.
