South Africa Courses & Certifications

Extinctions: Past and Present

235 reviews

Discover the diversity of life on earth, the impacts of five past mass extinctions and the prospect of a sixth extinction today.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What is a Mind?

288 reviews

Explore the most pertinent scientific and philosophical concepts for understanding our own minds with this free online course

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies

152 ratings at Coursera

Explore fintech's rise in emerging markets, its regulation, and impact on financial stability in this 4-week course by the University of Cape Town.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing Feature Articles

Take a deep dive into the craft of writing feature articles in this course from the University of Cape Town.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Self-Care

Learn mindfulness and self-care techniques from University of Cape Town (UCT) experts, to empower yourself and others in prioritizing mental health and overcoming stigma.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Adaptation in Africa

102 ratings at Coursera

Explore the importance of climate change adaptation in Africa with this 6-week course by the University of Cape Town, focusing on water security, agriculture, ecosystems, and resilient cities.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Feature Journalism

Explore what sets feature journalism apart from other journalistic forms in this course from University of Cape Town.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data-Driven Marketing: Interpretation, Storytelling and the Future of Market Research

Fuel the future of market research as a data storyteller in this course from the University of Cape Town.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

48 ratings at Coursera

Learn to perform statistical tests and create plots using the Wolfram Language in this 4-week course by the University of Cape Town. No prior coding knowledge required.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Market Strategy Essentials: Solving Business Problems Through Trend and Competitor Analysis

Power business solution with research strategy in this course from the University of Cape Town.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Alternative Property Investment Opportunities

Learn about property investment opportunities in the South African listed property market.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

31 ratings at Coursera

Learn to build fintech startups in emerging markets with this 4-week course from the University of Cape Town. Gain insights on entrepreneurship, design thinking, funding, and growth.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Commercial Property Contracts and Financial Modelling

Find out about contracts, leases, and funding mechanisms, and learn how to use financial modeling to forecast returns — with guidance from UCT faculty.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

22 ratings at Coursera

What does it take to advance a new drug from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside? Historically, drugs were discovered serendipitously and were usually isolated from natural sources. Today, drug discovery efforts take many years and cost hundred…

• Coursera
• 17 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Commercial Property Valuation

Explore valuation techniques and learn how to apply them to commercial properties, with guidance from UCT faculty.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)