University of Canterbury Courses

Exploring Volcanoes and Their Hazards: Iceland and New Zealand

6 reviews

Experience the science of volcanology whilst learning the skill set of a volcanologist on a virtual fieldtrip to volcanoes in Iceland and New Zealand.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Statistical Inference and Modelling Using R

Extend your knowledge of linear regression to the situations where the response variable is binary, a count, or categorical as well as to hierarchical experimental set-up.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Human-Robot Interaction

Discover the basic concepts of human-robot interaction and how robots work. Learn how to design a human-robot interaction and different ways in which users can interact with robots.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teaching Computational Thinking

This course is for educators who are passionate about the future of their 7-12+ year old students and want to learn more about teaching computer science in an engaging and meaningful way.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Smart Cities

Explore how New Zealand is using technology and data to design sustainable smart cities.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mental Health and Nutrition

151 ratings at edX

Learn what foods and nutrients should and should not be consumed to improve mental wellbeing and explore the fundamental role that nutrition plays in our mental health.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Antarctica in a Changing Climate

Explores the exceptional aspects of the Antarctic climate and its ecosystems, looking at the current and future impacts of environmental change, including climate change.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundational Field Skills for Earth and Environmental Sciences

Develop essential field skills for earth and environmental sciences: navigation, observation, note-taking, and sketching. Enhance your ability to collect, record, and interpret data in outdoor settings.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Methods and Application in Human-Robot Interaction

Explore multidisciplinary topics in modern HRI research, focusing on robots' societal roles in learning, healthcare, personal assistance, and transportation.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

«Умные города» в Новой Зеландии

В ходе изучения курса Вы узнаете, как Новая Зеландия использует электронные и цифровые технологии для создания экологически безопасных и рационально функционирующих «умных городов».

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Volcanic hazards

Explore Icelandic volcanoes through virtual field trips, learn from experts, and discover hazard management techniques in New Zealand while navigating 3D landscapes and rock samples.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Recruiting and Selecting the Right Person

32 ratings at edX

Learn to ensure that your organization has the right people in the right jobs, to support employee wellbeing and improve performance and organizational success as part of the UCx in Organizational Psychology MicroMasters.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leadership for Contemporary Organizations

20 ratings at edX

Learn about how leaders foster engagement, growth, and a sense of meaning at work in a changing and increasingly diverse environment as part of the UCx Organizational Psychology MicroMasters

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Supporting Employee Wellbeing

21 ratings at edX

Learn the principles required to build psychologically healthy workplaces, as part of the UCx Organizational Psychology MicroMasters.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Performance and Motivation at Work

21 ratings at edX

Learn what factors support high performance at work, including systems, processes, and interpersonal relationships, as part of the Organizational Psychology MicroMasters.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)