At POK - Polimi Open Knowledge, the MOOC platform of the Politecnico di Milano, the training offer is now enriched with a great new feature: the series of courses, thematic courses designed to accompany students, teachers and professionals in continuous learning. The series brings together courses that share a central theme and allow you to explore key topics in a customised way, freely choosing which content to follow. MOOCs are in fact organised according to thematic homogeneity and do not provide a sequential orderyou can start with the course that interests you most, according to your needs and goals.
Let's discover together the new series available on POK!
Zero bookshop
Zero Library“ series: sustainability and sustainable development for a new awareness
The series Zero Bookshop collects courses dedicated to the major themes of environmental, economic and social sustainability.
Libreria Zero is a digital library of modular educational resources developed by the Politecnico di Milano to support students and citizens on a path to awareness and competence on sustainable development.
The courses in the Zero Bookshop series
- Sustainability and sustainable development: an introduction, from roots to future challenges
Dimensions, stages of sustainable development, Agenda 2030, obstacles and future challenges. - Sustainable management of water resources
Methods and technologies to safeguard a key resource for the future. - Introduction to the Environmental Sustainability of Digital Technologies
Measuring the environmental impacts of IT and solutions to reduce them. - Cities and sustainability
The environmental, socio-economic and cultural dimensions of urban sustainability. - Ecodesign: Designing products with low environmental impact
Strategies, tools and the European ESPR regulation to design more sustainable products. - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
A cross-cutting course exploring the ethical and cultural impact of AI.
Smart Learning Design
Smart Learning Design“ series: innovating teaching with digital tools and approaches
How to design effective learning experiences in the classroom and online? What is the role of AI and open educational resources?
The series “Smart Learning Design” is designed for teachers, trainers and anyone who wants to transform teaching through visual design, technology and new educational opportunities.
The courses in the Smart Learning Design series
- Smart Learning Design
A visual method for designing teaching activities in the classroom and online. - Learning with AI
How to use Artificial Intelligence to increase your “power to learn”. - MOOCs about MOOCs: Design and Develop High Quality MOOCs
The role of MOOCs in education, steps for effective design and content production techniques. - Spaces and technologies for smart learning
The role of spaces in education as a key design element. - Enhancing education through open opportunities
A course dedicated to the open approach to education: sharing, improving and reusing educational resources to circulate knowledge.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence“ series: understanding the technology that is changing the future
What is artificial intelligence really? Why is it considered one of the most revolutionary technologies until at least 2050?
The series “Artificial Intelligence” guides you through the discovery of AI between learning, applications, platforms, ethical and legal implications.
The courses in the Artificial Intelligence series
- Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
From the birth of AI to recent achievements: how and why AI has become worldwide one of the most important enabling technologies. - Learning with AI
How to use Artificial Intelligence to enhance your learning. - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
How to reflect on the ethical, social, and cultural impact of AI and apply ethical frameworks to emerging problems. - Artificial Intelligence and legal issues
Impacts of AI on business, human rights and freedom: risks, protection and future prospects. - Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence
An overview of the main technology platforms and solutions in the field of Machine and Deep Learning. - Machine Learning
An introduction to the techniques that are transforming industries and societies.
Soft Skills
Soft Skills“ series: transversal skills to face today's world
Soft skills are increasingly important in education and work: communication, collaboration, conflict management and the ability to adapt to change are fundamental skills in every context.
The series “Soft Skills” helps you improve your interpersonal skills and turn ideas and challenges into opportunities.
The courses in the Soft Skills series
- Managing changeHow many changes have you already faced in your life? Let's see how best to welcome them and deal with them, in private and at work.
- Managing conflictHow to recognise a conflict? How to manage it? What role does your personality play? A course to find answers and practical tools.
- Working in Multidisciplinary TeamsTeamwork is a highly valued skill in modern workplaces. Working in a team isn't easy, but it can be learnt and improved continuously.
- Entrepreneurs without bordersintroduction to new business development for young people from all over the world.
- Embracing Diversitya course dedicated to the inclusion and enhancement of diversity to promote innovation in academic, social and business contexts.
- Creative and Design Thinking: process and tools for innovationWant to be more creative and innovative? Learn to develop a creative mindset and apply useful processes to find innovative solutions in any field.