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)

Introduction to Bayesian Statistics Using R

Learn the fundamentals of Bayesian approach to data analysis, and practice answering real life questions using R.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-10 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)

Smart Cities

Explore how New Zealand is leveraging technology for social change in this 6-week course by the University of Canterbury. Learn from real smart city projects and apply insights to your own city.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 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)

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)

Advanced Bayesian Statistics Using R

Now that you know the basics of Bayesian inference, dive deeper to explore its richness and flexibility more fully. Let’s take a closer look at modeling latent variables, Bayesian model averaging, generalised linear models, and MCMC methods

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-10 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)

Mental Health and Nutrition

64 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)

Methods and Application in Human-Robot Interaction

Explore multidisciplinary aspects of human-robot interaction with a focus on real-world applications in a 7-week course from the University of Canterbury.

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

Volcanology field science and society

Explore the science of volcanoes with the University of Canterbury's 5-week course. Learn field skills, hazard mapping, and cultural perspectives using 360° videos and 3D landscapes.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 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 volcanic hazards with the University of Canterbury in a 5-week course. Learn from experts, study real-life examples, and engage with interactive 360° videos and 3D landscapes.

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

Recruiting and Selecting the Right Person

14 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)

Supporting Employee Wellbeing

13 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)