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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


  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    850 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    N

    New Teacher Center

    Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Technology Strategies, Student Support and Services, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, Data Integration, Adaptability, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    863 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Psychology, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
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    C

    Coursera

    Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Plotly, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Seaborn, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Python Programming, GitHub

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Research, Learning Styles, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    526 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    L&T EduTech

    Site Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Test Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Engineering Analysis, Virtual Environment, Experimentation, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Construction, Engineering Practices, Penetration Testing, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis Software, Technical Standard

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    学会如何学习:帮助你掌握复杂学科的强大智力工具(Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Time Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students: New Teacher Center
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Explore and Visualize Data the Python Way: Coursera
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
  • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art

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