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STEM Foundations

Build a solid foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Perfect for students or career changers starting their tech journey.

5 courses34+ hours~14 weeksVerified certificate

Courses are free • $66.67 for the full pathway

What's Included

  • 5 courses, free to open
  • Capstone project
  • Verified certificate
  • Progress tracking
Career outcome

Where it leads

Develop foundational STEM skills including digital literacy, programming basics, and logical thinking.

Skills

Skills you'll gain

SpreadsheetsPythonSQLHTMLProblem Solving3D Thinking
Curriculum

Courses, then a capstone

  1. 1

    Spreadsheets Fundamentals

    Learn the essentials of working with spreadsheets: sorting, filtering, formatting, summaries, and basic formulas.

    Free to open
    6 hours5 modules
  2. 2

    Python Fundamentals

    Learn Python from scratch. Perfect for complete beginners with no programming experience.

    Free to open
    10 hours5 modules
  3. 3

    SQL Fundamentals

    Learn the basics of SQL to query databases. Perfect for beginners with no prior experience.

    Free to open
    10 hours4 modules
  4. 4

    HTML Fundamentals

    Learn the building blocks of the web. Master HTML document structure, elements, text formatting, links, and images.

    Free to open
    4 hours3 modules
  5. 5

    3D Modeling Foundations

    Learn 3D modeling from scratch. Navigate 3D space, create basic shapes, and apply materials.

    Optional
    4 hours5 modules

  6. Capstone Project

    Locked

    Conduct a data-driven investigation using SQL, Python, and R to analyze a scientific or technical dataset and present findings.

    ~20 hoursReviewed by mentor

    Complete all required courses to unlock

  7. Pathway Certificate

    Complete all required courses and the capstone project to earn your verified certificate. Share it on LinkedIn and add it to your portfolio.

    Verifiable onlineLinkedIn shareablePDF download
Questions

Before you enroll

Are the courses really free?
Every course in this pathway is free to open and learn with a free account. Enrolling in the pathway is a one-time payment: it adds the structured path, progress tracking, the capstone project and the verified pathway certificate.
How long do I have access?
Once enrolled, you have lifetime access to the pathway content. Take as long as you need to complete the courses and capstone project.
What if I can't afford the pathway?
Learners in Haiti get the EdLight Haiti Scholarship, 85% off the list price, applied automatically, and many other countries get regional pricing. You always see the list price, your discount and what you pay before checkout. If you still need assistance, contact us.
Is the certificate recognized by employers?
Our certificates are verifiable online and demonstrate practical skills. Many employers value skill-based credentials, especially when paired with capstone projects that showcase real work.