Michigan: How to Take College Courses for Free

Have you ever wanted to master a new skill, perhaps one that could launch you into a new, better career, but didn't want to pay the money for courses? One of the best colleges in America is offering free classes, and they're good ones. Here's how to take college courses for free from the University of Michigan.

The free classes are through MichiganX. "The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future," they explain. They add, "MichiganX courses draw from 101 academic programs ranked in the top 10 and align with strategic institutional priorities such as interdisciplinary collaborations, diversity and inclusion, access and affordability, and internationalization."

Some of the courses available include Python programming, JavaScript, SQL, Smart Tool and much more. Moreover, these best part is that these courses are completely free, with no catch. Well, the only catch, and this isn't really one, is that the free courses do not include a verified certificate of completion. But, if you really want to put it on your CV, you can get a real certificate for a small fee. You don't have to pay, but if you want to, you can. Hence, here are some free classes from the University of Michigan. These change, so check this website for the latest. I personally think the "Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)" is a great pick.

Database Design and Basic SQL in PostgreSQL
Finance for Everyone: Smart Tools for Decision-Making
Introduction to Data Analytics for Managers
Leading Ambitious Teaching and Learning
Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)
Python Data Structures
Storytelling for Social Change
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Using JavaScript, JQuery, and JSON in Django
Web Application Technologies and Django

It's hard to believe, but the 2021-22 school years is wrapping up in just a few months. It's been a bit more of a "normal" school year than in the past few years, with many extra-curricular activities and other shades of pre-pandemic life returning.

If you're looking ahead to the next school year and what the best options are for public schools, the crew at Niche.com has released its tally of the best school districts in Michigan. The list is based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," according to Niche. "Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more."

As for more on their methodology, in addition, "Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the school districts." The outlet also "collects data directly from schools via their Niche Partner Portal."

So, which school districts are on top? Read on for the full list of the top 50 best Michigan school districts, according to Niche. The top district is in the Detroit area, Northville, which scored an overall Niche score of an A+. If you dig a little deeper, it shows that most students from Northville are interested in attending Michigan State University, followed by the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. This is a great list, with many great districts. Both of my parents were public school educators, so it makes me proud to see all the quality public school options we have in the Great Lakes State.

Read on for the 50 best public school districts in Michigan, as well as links to more information about each district. This list is via Niche.com.

https://www.northvilleschools.org/

https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/

https://www.okemosk12.net/

https://www.bloomfield.org/

https://www.egrps.org/

https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/

https://www.fhps.net/

https://www.a2schools.org/

https://www.wbsd.org/

https://www.sjschools.org/

https://www.springlakeschools.org/

https://portageps.org/

https://www.bcpsk12.net/

https://www.berkleyschools.org/

https://www.nbas.org/

https://elps.us/

https://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/

https://www.westottawa.net/

https://www.chelsea.k12.mi.us/

https://www.huronisd.org/

https://www.blackriverpublicschool.org/

https://www.gpsbulldogs.org/

https://www.brightonk12.com/

https://www.nmps.net/

https://www.dexterschools.org/

https://www.lakeorionschools.org/

https://www.gischools.org/

https://www.hartlandschools.us/

https://www.hpts.us/

http://www.sanilac.k12.mi.us/

https://www.pccsk12.com/

https://www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us/en-US

https://www.copesd.org/

https://www.pwschools.org/

https://www.niche.com/k12/d/st-joseph-county-intermediate-school-district-mi/

https://www.haslett.k12.mi.us/

https://www.copperisd.org/

https://www.niche.com/k12/d/rockford-public-schools-mi/

http://www.tuscolaisd.org/

http://lakeshoreschools.org/

http://www.lelandschool.com/

https://saugatuckpublicschools.com/

https://www.zps.org/