MOOCs for Researchers
MOOCs for Researchers
Target
MOOCs for Researchers
Develop the skills and tools to tackle the challenges of research
Tailored learning
Research in action
POK – Polimi Open Knowledge, Politecnico di Milano’s free online course platform, offers the MOOCs for Researchers selection, designed for those working in research, with content covering methodological and transversal skills as well as specific areas of application.
The courses help researchers develop practical tools, strengthen their ability to communicate and showcase research findings, and navigate the professional challenges of academic and scientific work with greater awareness.
Why choose our courses
Free and accessible
All courses are free of charge and open to anyone.
At your pace
Videos, materials and tests to be enjoyed at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want.
Polimi lecturers
The courses are taught by Politecnico di Milano professors and international experts.
Open Badge
Upon completion of the course you can earn an Open Badge certifying the skills you have acquired.
Featured courses and series
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Communication skills for engineering scholars
The course teaches engineering scholars how to improve their communication skills, using theory, examples and practical exercises. Topics include basics of rhetoric (how to be clear), basics of argumentation theory (how to be persuasive), public speaking, grant writing, scientific writing.
English
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Modelling the Energy Transition: the role of Railway Sector energy demand
Are you ready to explore the critical nexus between energy and transportation in the global shift towards sustainability? In this course, we will delve in to the railways network understating how it can drive the decarbonization of the transport sector as a whole.
English
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Personal Risk Reduction In Insecure Contexts
This course suggests guidance, tools and resources to organize a travel in potentially insecure contexts. The aim is to raise awareness about personal safety and security and to promote safe behaviour fitting with specific travel contexts.
English
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Introduction to Industrial Property: patents, designs, trademarks
This course introduces the fundamentals of industrial property and how patents, designs, and trademarks can protect creative ideas and innovation. It also explores intellectual property rights enforcement, licensing, technology transfer, and the valorisation of research results.
English
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