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Online Courses / Starting a subject from the beginning

Foundation Track

Introductory courses for learners who are new to a subject. Each one starts from first principles, defines every term and builds step by step. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Who this track is for

Learners meeting a subject for the first time, and anyone who wants a clear base before moving on.

Courses in this track

How every course works

  1. Visual lessonsLessons teach through animated infographics, images, tables and graphs. There are no video lectures or podcasts.
  2. Mastery checkpointsEach module ends with a checkpoint. You move on once you have shown you understand the module, and you can retake it as often as you need.
  3. A capstoneEvery course ends with a project or report that applies what you learned.
  4. Certificate of CompletionFinish a course and you receive a Certificate of Completion. It is not an accredited qualification and does not award academic credit or a degree.