University of Cape Town Courses

Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies

176 ratings at Coursera

Trace how post-crisis financial regulation opened the door for fintech: banking mechanisms, ICOs, peer-to-peer lending, and remittances across South Africa, China, and Brazil.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Climate Adaptation in Africa

127 ratings at Coursera

Examine how Africa adapts to climate risk across water security, agriculture and food security, ecosystems, and cities, then build adaptation plans using cases from Lesotho to Durban.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

116 ratings at Coursera

Explore the drug discovery value chain, from unmet medical need and hit discovery to medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, drug safety, and the phases of clinical trials.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

26 ratings at Coursera

Trace life's history through five mass extinctions: stromatolites and early bacteria, fish and tetrapod diversification, dinosaur dominance, mammal rise, and the possible sixth extinction.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future

23 ratings at Coursera

Turn a startup idea into an investor-ready case: write a business challenge statement, build a business model canvas, and film a pitch deck presentation.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Curso con proyecto final: Comienza tu futuro en fintech

Proyecto final para desarrollar una startup fintech mediante un lienzo de modelo de negocio, evaluación regulatoria y una presentación grabada para inversores.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

Explore pharmaceutical supply chains through real-world African health systems, from forecasting and procurement to information systems and distribution, supporting reliable access to essential medicines.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

324 ratings at Coursera

Learn ecosystem-based management of the world's 66 Large Marine Ecosystems: the five-module assessment approach, Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis, Strategic Action Programmes, and case studies of implementation.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Career Certificate

Commercial and Contract Law

1 rating

Learn to read, interpret, and draft commercial contracts under South African law, covering contract formation, the Consumer Protection Act, sale, lease, insurance, and dispute resolution.

• GetSmarter
• 9 weeks, 11 hours/week
• 25th Jan, 2027
• 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 a 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 a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Competitor Analysis

Inform your business strategy with data-driven insights on the market, your competitors, and your customer

• edX
• 12 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $537.00
• 3 courses

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate