University of the Witwatersrand Courses

Exploring Our Humanity

5 reviews

Explorer and paleoanthropologist Lee Berger is best known for his discoveries of Homo naledi and Australopithecus sediba, two human-like ancestors. Join him on this exploration as he explains the science behind these unprecedented findings.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Results-Based Project Management: Monitoring and Evaluation

57 reviews

Learn how to use a results-based approach to design and manage public sector programs that deliver tangible benefits and optimize the use of resources.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What do Architects and Urban Planners do?

8 reviews

Explore the roles of architects and urban planners in shaping the built environment with this 3-week course from the University of the Witwatersrand.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Academic writing for clarity and meaning

7 reviews

Improve your academic writing with this 2-week course from the University of the Witwatersrand. Learn to express complex ideas clearly and engage readers effectively.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Theory of Change for Development

3 reviews

Learn to use a Theory of Change approach to betterunderstand your development program's impact and improve your results.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media

2 reviews

Learn to use media for social justice with this 4-week course from the University of the Witwatersrand. Gain skills in story pitching, media selection, and ethical activism.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Root Canal Preparation

1 review

Learn the latest in rotary endodontics with this 7-week course from the University of the Witwatersrand. Ideal for dental professionals seeking to update their skills in root canal preparation.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Postgraduate Academic Literacy for Management and Business Students

1 review

Improve your academic skills in management or business with this 4-week course from the University of the Witwatersrand, focusing on engaging with academic sources and research.

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

Research Methods: An Engineering Approach

Learn how to successfully design your research and understand the underlying principles of postgraduate research from an engineering perspective.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

System Dynamics for Health Sciences

Learn to use system dynamics to better understand complex medical issues and interventions.

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

Digital Transformation and the IT Team

This course will help you understand what digital transformation truly means, how it impacts organizations, and how it changes the role of theIT team.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Africa

Learn how to cultivate media freedom in Africa through advocating for improved policy and practice.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Stewart’s Model of Physiological Acid-Base Chemistry.

Aimed at physicians, ICU nurses and others working in acute care, this course provides an introduction to Peter Stewart’s model of clinical acid-base chemistry.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Forced and Precarious Labor in the Global Economy: Slavery by Another Name?

Much of the global economy runs on forced and precarious labor. This course explains how this economic engine operates, and how worker and migrant rights can be strengthened.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mining for Development: The Taxation Linkage

Explore mineral fiscal regimes and their impact on public finance and sustainability in this 7-week course by the University of the Witwatersrand. Ideal for policy makers and managers.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)