University of Wisconsin–Madison Courses

Introduction to Online Education & Course Planning

35 ratings at edX

Learn key principles, strategies, and planning steps for successful online education, covering growth factors, quality research, course modes, and learning objectives.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learning Activities & Assessment

28 ratings at edX

Dive deeper into engaging and effective course content including online learning materials, activities and assessments that are designed for online learners.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Content & Engagement

14 ratings at edX

A successful online course requires appropriate content and ways for learners to engage and interact. This includes best practices to teaching, technologies specific for online teaching, and appropriate course supports.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design, Build, & Implement

14 ratings at edX

Take everything you have learned about online education, online learning ojectives, activities and assessments, and content and knowledge to start designing and building your online course in a learning management system.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Digital Asset Management (DAM)

15 ratings at edX

Learn Digital Asset Management from DAM systems and platforms to organizational integration and automation needs. Gain insights to using workflows and user experience needs.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teaching Teamwork & Communication Skills

9 ratings at edX

Develop essential teamwork and communication skills for professional success. Learn collaboration strategies, cultural influences, and effective communication techniques through theory and practice.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Transferable Skills

6 ratings at edX

Gain expertise in teaching essential 21st-century skills: communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and self-motivated learning. Explore frameworks, research, and practical applications for both in-person and online college instruction.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Connection and Community

Explore the vital role of community in mental resilience and societal transformation, learning to foster connections and collective action for a sustainable future.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Emotional Resilience and the Ecological Self

Explore ecological emotions, learn resilience skills, and understand psychological impacts of climate crises. Validate feelings and develop coping strategies for environmental challenges.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Earth Principles; The Web of Life

Explore interconnected environmental and human systems, applying a holistic approach to understand past, present, and future for a just, community-driven world.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Resilience in the Anthropocene

Explore resilience in the Anthropocene through interactive modules, exercises, and discussions, fostering interconnectedness and personal growth in an adaptable learning environment.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Probability for Actuaries: Introduction to Discrete Distributions

Explore data analysis, probability concepts, and discrete probability models with actuarial applications, enhancing your ability to manage risk and model uncertain events.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Financial Math for Actuaries: From Loans to Bonds to Immunization

Learn financial math for actuaries: loan calculations, bond pricing, cash flow analysis, and interest rate concepts. Master key skills for SOA Exam FM / CAS Exam 2.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teaching Critical Thinking & Self-Regulated Learning Skills

Engage and improve your teaching in both critical thinking skills and self-regulated learning skills as cultural scripts. This course is part 3 of a 3-course program.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music, Art, Society, and Self

This course will provide a chance for you to explore yourself and your experiences with music and art. It is based on your own point of view and the environment around you. You'll learn about yourself and how music and art influence you while while obser…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)