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Computer Science — Programming Languages Advanced COBOL 10 modules 305 sections Computer Science — Data Science Advanced Data Science 9 modules 299 sections Computer Science — Ethics & Society AI Ethics 10 modules 303 sections Computer Science — Artificial Intelligence AI Literacy 9 modules 173 sections Business — Artificial Intelligence & Analytics AI & ML for Business 10 modules 304 sections Computer Science — Artificial Intelligence AI Engineering 11 modules 306 sections Social Science — Psychology & Media Studies Algorithmic Addiction 9 modules 303 sections Humanities — Civics & Government American Government 8 modules 306 sections Social Science — Psychology Applied Psychology 9 modules 302 sections Computer Science — Computer Architecture Assembly Language 10 modules 306 sections Computer Science — Distributed Systems & Cryptography Blockchain & Crypto 11 modules 306 sections Mathematics — Calculus Calculus 10 modules 307 sections Business — Sales & Automotive Retail Automotive Sales 9 modules 304 sections Mathematics — Statistics & Data Science College Football Analytics 8 modules 212 sections Business — Digital Entrepreneurship Creator Economy 11 modules 318 sections Science — Interdisciplinary Studies Pattern Recognition 10 modules 322 sections Computer Science — Cybersecurity Cybersecurity 10 modules 307 sections Computer Science — Digital Forensics Digital Forensics 7 modules 301 sections Social Science — Data Ethics & Society Data & Society 10 modules 307 sections Computer Science — Data Science & Visualization Data Viz with Python 10 modules 268 sections Mathematics — Discrete Mathematics Discrete Mathematics 8 modules 306 sections Computer Science — Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking 11 modules 318 sections Social Science — Cultural Studies Fandom 11 modules 331 sections Science — Forensic Science Forensic Science 10 modules 308 sections Computer Science — Programming Languages Fortran Programming 16 modules 403 sections Humanities — Writing & Communication Grant Writing 8 modules 266 sections Social Science — History & Regional Studies History of Appalachia 11 modules 324 sections Social Science — Psychology & Cognitive Science How Humans Get Stuck 7 modules 291 sections Social Science — Communication & Psychology Handling Confrontation 10 modules 305 sections Social Science — Education & Learning Science How to Learn Anything 10 modules 298 sections Science — Home Science & Engineering How Your House Works 11 modules 305 sections Computer Science — Database Systems IBM DB2 10 modules 282 sections Business — Insurance & Risk Insurance Underwriting 9 modules 307 sections Computer Science — Programming Languages Intermediate COBOL 11 modules 339 sections Computer Science — Data Science Intermediate Data Science 9 modules 278 sections Computer Science — Programming Intro CS Python 11 modules 216 sections Computer Science — Data Science Intro to Data Science 8 modules 273 sections Business — Economics Introductory Economics 12 modules 314 sections Mathematics — Statistics Introductory Statistics 11 modules 226 sections Computer Science — Programming Languages Learning COBOL 11 modules 322 sections Business — Finance & Economics Prediction Markets 9 modules 315 sections Mathematics — Linear Algebra Linear Algebra 10 modules 307 sections Business — Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Medical Coding Medical Billing & Coding 10 modules 308 sections Social Science — Education & Learning Science Metacognition 8 modules 222 sections Social Science — Media & Information Literacy Media Literacy 11 modules 313 sections Business — Mortgage Lending & Finance Mortgage Loan Origination 10 modules 308 sections Humanities — Music & Audio Production Music Production 11 modules 312 sections Mathematics — Statistics & Data Science NFL Analytics 9 modules 182 sections Science — Physics Nuclear Physics 10 modules 270 sections Science — Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition Science 9 modules 291 sections Science — Chemistry Organic Chemistry 10 modules 309 sections Computer Science — Programming Languages Pascal Programming 9 modules 304 sections Humanities — Photography & Visual Arts Photography 10 modules 308 sections Science — Physics & Music Physics of Music 11 modules 315 sections Social Science — Political Science & Data Political Analytics 11 modules 323 sections Social Science — Psychology Popular Psychology 11 modules 305 sections Humanities — Philosophy Practical Philosophy 8 modules 288 sections Mathematics — Statistics & Data Science Basketball Analytics 9 modules 213 sections Mathematics — Statistics & Data Science Soccer Analytics 8 modules 230 sections Social Science — Media & Communication Propaganda 10 modules 304 sections Computer Science — Programming Python for Business 7 modules 298 sections Computer Science — Quantum Computing Quantum Computing 9 modules 242 sections Science — Physics Quantum Mechanics 10 modules 304 sections Computer Science — Quantum Computing Quantum Programming 9 modules 307 sections Business — Finance & Technology RegTech 10 modules 306 sections Business — Hospitality & Restaurant Management Restaurant Management 14 modules 399 sections Science — Aerospace & Spaceflight Rocket Science 8 modules 306 sections Science — Food Science The Science of Cooking 9 modules 302 sections Social Science — Psychology & Behavioral Science Science of Seduction 11 modules 320 sections Business — Marketing & SEO SEO Strategy 9 modules 307 sections Mathematics — Probability & Statistics Sports Betting 12 modules 322 sections Computer Science — Databases Database Fundamentals 8 modules 302 sections Humanities — Writing & Communication Technical Writing 11 modules 309 sections Social Science — Surveillance & Privacy Architecture of Surveillance 10 modules 304 sections Social Science — Behavioral Science & Statistics Science of Luck 10 modules 307 sections Social Science — Cultural Studies Eastern Cultures 8 modules 302 sections Science — Biochemistry & Pharmacology Understanding Peptides 14 modules 435 sections Social Science — Cultural Studies Western Culture 10 modules 304 sections Computer Science — Software Engineering Vibe Coding 9 modules 315 sections Computer Science — Game Design & Interactive Media Video Game Design 11 modules 309 sections Humanities — Film & Video Production Video Production 10 modules 308 sections Business — Hospitality & Event Planning Wedding & Event Planning 11 modules 312 sections Social Science — Media Studies & Psychology Why They Watch 10 modules 307 sections Computer Science — Applied Technology Working with AI 9 modules 316 sections

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Each course provides a structured module-by-module plan with readings, exercises, and projects.

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There are no deadlines and no sign-ups. Spend as much time as you need on each module.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these real courses?
Yes. Each course is a structured curriculum built from the chapters of our comprehensive textbooks. The content is organized into weekly modules with clear learning progressions, just like a university course. The only difference is that you can move at your own pace and everything is free.
Do I get a certificate?
No, we do not offer formal certificates of completion. However, the knowledge and skills you gain are real and practical. The content in our courses matches the depth and rigor of paid programs, and you can demonstrate what you have learned through projects and portfolio work.
Can instructors use these courses?
Absolutely. Instructors are welcome to use our syllabi as a starting point for their own courses, assign individual modules as reading, or share the course pages directly with students. Visit our For Instructors page for more details on using DataField.Dev in the classroom.
Are these competency-based?
Yes. Our courses are self-paced and mastery-focused, making them ideal for competency-based education. Each course covers a complete subject area with practical exercises and real-world examples. Visit our Competency-Based Education page to learn more about how our resources support CBE programs.