Free online courses that you can go in August

A selection of those who never gets tired to learn and does not know the word "vacation". In the last month of summer you will be able to take courses in the history of cinema, corporate finance, cooking and other subjects not dull.

History of cinema

start the course: August 1, 2016.
The volume of the course7 modules.
Area"Universarium".
course authorSergei Tyutin, film club "Artery movie."
Tongue: Russian.

If the most important art is a movie for you, then do not miss this course. Within its framework, you are given the opportunity to explore the history of national cinema on the example of works by famous directors. You will get acquainted with the works of Lev Kuleshov, Eisenstein, Vsevolod Pudovkin and other great masters of the first half of the twentieth century.

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St. Petersburg - the capital of Peter I and his empire

start the course: August 2016.
Area: Coursera.
Organizer: High School of Economics.
Tongue: Russian.

If you are interested in the history of the Russian empire XVIII - early XX century, this course will not leave you indifferent. There will be a covered political, economic and cultural life of St. Petersburg for over two centuries. You will learn how to build St. Petersburg, how to change his appearance, than to live and the difficulties faced by the citizens. Thanks to the many examples of the city will appear before you as a living organism, which played a key role in Russian and European history.

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Cooking in Russian

start the course: August 15, 2016.
The volume of the course7 modules.
Area"Universarium".
course authorsPavel and Olga Syutkina.
Tongue: Russian.

If you think that Russian cuisine - is cabbage soup Yes pies, then you are mistaken. Candidate of Historical Sciences, author of "authentic histories of Russian cuisine" Paul Sjutkin with his his wife (also a cook and historian) will introduce you to the old way of life, traditional dishes and products Russian cuisine. You will learn about such national gastronomic delights as Kundyum, Reprint, kokurka, and many others.

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scientific thinking

start the course: August 29, 2016.
The volume of the course15 modules.
Area"Stepik".
course authorYuri Okulovsky, data researcher "SKB Kontur".
Tongue: Russian.

Listening to video lectures and performing validation tests of this course, you will learn how to build logical reasoning, to debate, to expose pseudoscience and psevdologicheskie manipulation. Yuri Okulovsky - Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and Associate Professor of Algebra and Discrete Mathematics UFU. He is taken to show the students how to conduct research in their daily lives.

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Robot Programming Fundamentals

start the course: August 22, 2016.
The volume of the course4 module.
Area"Universarium".
OrganizerMoscow State University of Instrument Engineering and Computer Science.
Tongue: Russian.

This course is designed primarily for high school students, who are fond of physics and computer science and want to link their professional future with robotics. But people far from the world of electronics and microcontrollers (architects, designers, doctors, etc.), will be able to learn a lot of useful knowledge. You will learn how to make robots, and get acquainted with simple radio parts.

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Targeted advertising: the fast track to the client in social networks

start the course: August 18, 2016.
The volume of the course1 activity.
Area"Netologiya".
course authorsValentin Kuznetsov, senior customer service specialist SocialKey Ads.
Tongue: Russian.

What are the different options for targeting and what are their characteristics? What audience you want to work? What are the nuances of communication with a particular audience? How to manage the efficiency of advertising campaigns in social media? Answers to these and other questions you get in the open class leading specialist SocialKey Ads Valentina Kuznetsova.

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Russian consumers: how do we consume?

start the course: August 8, 2016.
The volume of the course4 module.
Area"Universarium".
Organizer: Russian University of Economics named after IN. Plekhanov.
Tongue: Russian.

In the XXI century the consumption of an instrument of construction of social identity. According to what a person chooses (iPhone or smartphone Android? Rest "all inclusive" or rafting?), We judge its prosperity and outlook. Consumer products and services - is part of our self and a means of communication with the outside world. This course will enable you to learn more about the Russian consumer society: how we choose, whether it depends on social status is influenced by the economic crisis on us.

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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

start the course: August 27, 2016.
Area: Coursera.
Organizer: High School of Economics.
Tongue: Russian.

The course is designed for the financiers, as well as those who conducts business or is planning to open a business. His goal - to teach students to modern methods of evaluation of company finances and the selection criteria of investment projects. Theoretical postulates will be studied as an example of public companies, but they can be applied to any organizational and legal forms. Teachers promise to adhere to the principles of universal financial theory, reflecting the specificity of the Russian capital market.

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Commercial writer: where to study professional craft of copywriting

start the course: August 11, 2016.
The volume of the course1 activity.
Area"Netologiya".
course authorsSergey King, editor and commercial writer.
Tongue: Russian.

Copywriter - one of the most popular and sought-after professions in the Internet environment. But what exactly does this specialist? How and where to learn copywriting? And how much you can earn on the texts? If these issues are urgent for you, do not miss this open session.

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paint Alphabet

start the course: August 22, 2016.
The volume of the course8 modules.
Area"Universarium".
course authorsMaria Titova and Natalia Gritsenko, "drawing a quick circle."
Tongue: Russian.

Layfhaker already told why should learn to draw and how to do it. The authors of this course believe that the figure we do not simply pass what we see, but decide what the viewer sees. You learn the basics of composition, contrasts and nuances, scale and proportion, texture and texture. The beauty of the course and more that you can learn the basics of fine arts with their children.

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