The Mada University for Science & Technology Open Academy offers free short courses at academy.madauni.com. Anyone can create an account and start a course the same day.
The courses give applicants a feel for the pace and style of Mada teaching before they apply for a degree, and give professionals a quick way to refresh a skill.
Learners who complete a course and pass its assessment can request a certificate that can be checked online.
An Open Academy account is separate from degree enrollment. Students who later join a degree keep their Academy history.
The full catalogue is on the Academy site.
Mada University for Science & Technology (جامعة مدى للعلوم والتكنولوجيا) was founded in 2010 and teaches from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with tuition-free online degrees open to students in the United States and abroad. Questions go to admissions@madauni.com, and applications start at madauni.com/apply.