What is Guided Projects?

With Guided Projects, you can learn a job-relevant skill in under two hours. Guided Projects offer an interactive experience that includes step-by-step instructions from a subject matter expert. Everything you need to complete a Guided Project is available right in your browser. No software or prior experience is required to get started.

What is the learning experience with Guided Projects like?

When you start a Guided Project, you’ll read an overview of the project structure, get introduced to your instructor, and see your learning objectives. You’ll then be prompted to open a tool called Rhyme to work on the project. Rhyme is a hands-on learning platform that provides a unique, side-by-side learning interface where you complete each step in a virtual workspace as you watch video instructions from your instructor on the other side of the screen. Your virtual workspace is a pre-configured cloud desktop, so all the software and data you need is available directly in your internet browser—you won’t need to install or download anything to start the project.

What topics do Guided Projects cover?

With Guided Projects, you can learn a wide range of valuable, job-relevant skills. Projects cover everything from building basic business skills, machine learning for beginners, and software engineering, to learning techniques for transformational algorithms like neural networks and Markowitz models. Whatever your area of interest, Guided Projects offer focused and efficient ways to master in-demand skills. Here are collecions of curated Guided Projects for you to get started: Acquire Basic Business Skills with G Suite Apps Beginner TensorFlow and Keras Guided Projects Machine Learning Guided Projects with Scikit-Learn Software Development Projects for Beginners Android Development Projects for Beginners

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Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
12K reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Business Analysis & Process Management
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Management
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
6.5K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
4K reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Investment Risk Management
Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
1.9K reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Public Speaking with Canva
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Multimedia
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
128 reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Collaborating with G Suite Apps
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, File Management, Document Management
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
380 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Build a free website with WordPress
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
1.8K reviews
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel
Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis Software, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
2.2K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
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IBM AI Engineering
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Jupyter, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Tensorflow, Python Programming, Verification And Validation, Artificial Neural Networks
Build toward a degree
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
20K reviews
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
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Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets
Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Validation
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
2.2K reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Status: Free
Coursera Project Network
Get started with Jira
Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Jira (Software), Product Roadmaps, Backlogs, Kanban Principles, Project Coordination, Agile Methodology, Issue Tracking, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Work Order
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
933 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Coursera Project Network
Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report
Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling, Business Reporting
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours