Dear Log Moocs,
We’re excited to announce that three exceptional courses from Columbia University are now available for free on Columbia+!
By offering these courses for free, we aim to make the expertise of world-renowned educators more accessible to everyone.
These courses include full access to all instructional materials, videos, and assessments at no cost. Learners who complete a course will also have the option to purchase a verified certificate of completion for just $20.
Free Courses
You’re welcome to enroll in one or all three!
AI for Business
The Civil War and Reconstruction 1850–1861: A House Divided
Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870-1920
AI for Business
Instructor: Dr. Sameer Maskey
Learn to design and deploy AI solutions in real-world business settings across industries like finance, retail, and healthcare.
What You’ll Learn:
Understand AI/ML basics and business use cases
Build models and prototypes using Python
Bridge communication between business and technical teams
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The Civil War and Reconstruction 1850–1861: A House Divided
Instructor: Dr. Eric Foner
Understand how the U.S. fractured in the 1850s as slavery became the central national issue, leading to the secession crisis and Civil War.
What You’ll Learn:
Explore the role of slavery in the political divide
Analyze key moments like the Dred Scott case and President Lincoln’s rise
Work with primary sources from Columbia’s Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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Wage Work for Women Citizens: 1870–1920
Instructor: Dr. Alice Kessler-Harris & Dr. Nick Juravich
Explore women’s changing roles in work and politics during the Industrial Age through a powerful intersectional historical lens.
What You’ll Learn:
Analyze the rise of wage work and political organizing
Study key industries like garment manufacturing
Examine the lead-up to women’s suffrage
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