Courses
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Precalculus
Sophia Learning’s Precalculus course prepares you for the skills needed for Calculus I. In this course, you will build off the topics in Sophia’s College Algebra by evaluating and graphing functions, and solving systems of equations using matrices. You will then investigate different types of functions by graphing power, polynomial, and rational functions. By solving exponential and logarithmic equations, you will also model real-world situations. Then, you will move into the trigonometry portion of Precalculus by analyzing trigonometric functions through graphs, equations, and identities and solving oblique triangles using the law of sines and the law of cosines. You will also apply trigonometric concepts to the polar coordinates system and the trigonometric form of complex numbers. Finally, you will wrap up the course with supplementary topics which include vectors, writing equations of conic sections, working with arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and expanding powers of binomials.
Principles of Finance
Sophia Learning's Principles of Finance course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of finance. Specifically, you will learn about the operating environment of the firm, financial statements, and financial ratios. You will also learn about the time value of money, the characteristics of market instruments, the process of capital budgeting, and elements of working capital management.
Principles of Management
Sophia Learning's Principles of Management course is designed to introduce you to the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course describes the skills and techniques required by a manager to perform these functions. Specifically, you will learn about the stages of decision-making, ethical business strategies, goal-setting, communication skills, and global awareness.
Principles of Marketing
Sophia Learning’s Principles of Marketing course explores the essential concepts and strategies of marketing. Students will delve into the value of marketing, target marketing and product strategy, pricing and distribution decisions, and integrated marketing communications. This course uses real-world examples to demonstrate how marketing is used not only in businesses but also in our everyday lives.
Project Management
Sophia Learning's Project Management course takes you through the life cycle of managing a project, from designing the scope to completing the project and celebrating your success. Along the way, you will gain applied experience with project planning as well as managing project resources and risks.
Public and Community Health
Sophia Learning’s Public and Community Health course will take you on a journey through the foundational aspects of public health, from its historical roots to its contemporary challenges and profound importance in the 21st century. You will unravel the core functions and essential services of public health and examine the complex factors that influence health outcomes, especially within vulnerable and marginalized populations. Through your introduction to epidemiology and the role of data, you’ll gain insights into how data and information shape public health decisions and interventions. You will delve into the broader scope of national and global health, exploring issues of health equity and the global challenges facing populations. You will navigate the intricate landscape of U.S. and global health care systems, understanding their financing, evolving services, and strengths and weaknesses. While you explore community health, you will learn strategies for promoting well-being and healthy behaviors, the art of community organizing, communicating and marketing health, and evaluating program effectiveness. Finally, you will confront the intersections of policy, law, and ethics, addressing their powerful implications for public health initiatives and the future of our communities in the face of emerging challenges such as global warming and public health emergencies.
Public Speaking
Sophia Learning's Public Speaking course will take you through all of the stages of developing a speech, from preparation to rehearsal to presentation. Along the way, you will learn how to become a better listener, manage your anxiety, and incorporate feedback effectively. You will apply your knowledge to analyzing your audience, conducting research, and presenting speeches for different purposes and occasions.
Spanish I
Sophia Learning's Spanish I course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals required to read, write, and speak in the Spanish language. This course offers students the opportunity to learn the basics of Spanish through both a linguistic and cultural lens, exploring the cultures and customs of several Spanish-speaking countries along with basic grammatical structures and useful vocabulary for making introductions, describing university and home life, communicating current and future plans, and discussing various activities and interests.
Spanish II
Sophia Learning's Spanish II course is designed to provide a continuation of Spanish I by introducing students to more complex verb tenses and grammatical structures. This course offers students the opportunity to build on their Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills through both a linguistic and cultural lens, exploring the cultures and customs of several Spanish-speaking countries along with new vocabulary and sentence constructions for discussing home and work routines, travel and recreation, and events that have happened in both the recent and more distant past. It is highly recommended that students complete Spanish I prior to taking this course.
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
Sophia Learning's The Essentials of Managing Conflict course will provide foundational knowledge about managing and resolving conflict in your personal and professional life. It will define conflict, explore the types and causes of conflict, examine the stages of a conflict, consider various conflict styles, and differentiate between various conflict resolution techniques.