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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: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Development, Education and Training, Community Outreach, Rapport Building, Student Engagement, Team Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Learning Strategies, Liberal Arts, Analytical Skills, Self-Awareness, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, 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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    887 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    L&T EduTech

    Site Investigation

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Building Codes, Research Reports, Structural Analysis, Analytical Testing, Engineering Practices, Failure Analysis, Test Equipment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Teaching with AI: tools

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    K

    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Learning & Development 

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI Agents, Developing Training Materials, AI Enablement, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Analysis, Learning Management Systems, Generative AI, Instructional Design, AI literacy, HR Tech, Learning Styles, Content Creation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Childhood Education and Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Higher Education, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    294 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IBM

    IBM Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Autoencoders, Feature Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Supervised Learning, Generative AI, Classification Algorithms, Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    M

    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Data Ethics, Teaching, Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, AI Integrations, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Human Learning, Analytical Skills, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    967 reviews

    Beginner · 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: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
  • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Site Investigation: L&T EduTech
  • Teaching with AI: tools: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • AI for Learning & Development : AI CERTs
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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