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Inquiry Based Learning Courses

Inquiry-based learning courses can help you learn critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, research methodologies, and effective questioning strategies. You can build skills in designing experiments, analyzing data, and facilitating discussions that encourage student engagement. Many courses introduce tools like digital platforms for collaborative projects, data visualization software, and assessment frameworks that enhance the inquiry process and support active learning.


Popular Inquiry Based Learning Courses and Certifications


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    LearnKartS

    Effective Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Conflict Management, Teamwork

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Thought Leadership, Personal Attributes, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Collaboration, Empathy, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Big Data, Genes, and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Big Data, Analytics, Health Informatics, R (Software), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Predictive Analytics, R Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Molecular Biology, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms

    4.2
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    287 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Software Development Tools, Digital Signal Processing, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Reigniting Employee Engagement

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Leadership, Plan Execution, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Serverless Computing, Cloud API, Restful API, Node.JS, Microsoft Azure, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, API Testing, Software Testing, Network Routing

    4.5
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Imperial College London

    Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Equity, Health Assessment, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Modeling, Performance Metric, Accounting, Finance, Investments

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    216 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Animations, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development, Color Theory, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular inquiry based learning courses

  • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
  • Experiencing Design: Deepening Your Design Thinking Practice: University of Virginia
  • Big Data, Genes, and Medicine: The State University of New York
  • Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence: Coursera
  • Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview: Arm
  • Reigniting Employee Engagement: University of Michigan
  • Azure: create a REST API using NodeJS Serverless Functions: Coursera
  • Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems: Imperial College London
  • Profit Analysis using Economic Value Added: Coursera

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