University of Cape Town Courses

Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

112 ratings at Coursera

Explore the journey of drug discovery, from patient needs to clinical trials. Learn about strategies, screening, pharmacokinetics, safety, and regulatory processes in pharmaceutical development.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

Develop a fintech startup idea, create a business model canvas, and craft a compelling pitch deck for potential investors in emerging markets.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Climate Adaptation in Africa

Explore climate change adaptation in Africa, focusing on water security, agriculture, ecosystems, and urban resilience. Learn strategies to build climate-resilient development in vulnerable regions.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Curso con proyecto final: Comienza tu futuro en fintech

Desarrolla un modelo de negocio y estrategia de presentación para tu startup fintech, aplicando conocimientos de mercados emergentes y regulaciones del sector.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

Explore Earth's biodiversity through five mass extinctions, from early bacterial life to dinosaur dominance and today's potential sixth extinction threat.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

Explore fintech innovations in emerging markets, covering regulations, blockchain, AI, and startup strategies. Develop a business plan for your tech-based venture in this hands-on specialization.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

Explore ecosystem-based management of Large Marine Ecosystems, covering assessment tools, implementation strategies, and global case studies for sustainable ocean development.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Extinctions: Past and Present

235 ratings

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
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What is a Mind?

288 ratings

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
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Self-Care

7 ratings at edX

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Commercial Property Contracts and Financial Modelling

5 ratings at edX

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Commercial Property and Opportunity

Learn about commercial property and the drivers of commercial property opportunities, with guidance from UCT faculty.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• 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/week
• Self-Paced
• 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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Career Certificate

Feature Journalism

Develop professional writing skills for feature journalism, including research, interviewing, structuring, and editing. Learn to create compelling content for various publications and navigate legal and ethical aspects.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $597.00
• 3 courses