University of Wisconsin–Madison Courses

Microcredential

Online Education

Comprehensive program equipping educators with skills to design and teach engaging online courses, covering planning, content creation, assessment, and implementation using learning management systems.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $396.00

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Business: Data, Insights and Analytics

Gain skills in data visualization, database management, statistics, programming, and cloud computing to become a proficient business analyst capable of converting data into actionable insights.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 12-15 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $3,225.00

Microcredential

Teaching 21st Century Skills in College Courses

Enhance college teaching by integrating communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and self-motivated learning skills. Gain practical strategies for face-to-face and online instruction, focusing on design and assessment.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $337.00
• 3 courses

Forests and Humans: From the Midwest to Madagascar

7 reviews

Explore the forests of the world, from the taiga to the tropical rainforest! Learn why humans depend on them, and how we can sustainably manage forests for us and the many species with whom we share them.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Human Evolution: Past and Future

5 reviews

Explore human evolution from ape origins to modern genomics. Learn about fossil discoveries, ancient diets, and recent evolutionary changes. Understand personal genetics and speculate on humanity's future.

• Coursera
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shakespeare in Community

4 reviews

Shakespeare in Community will introduce a broad audience of learners to Shakespeare, as we collectively read, watch, and engage four plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Tempest.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2-10 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Markets with Frictions

2 reviews

Explore economic frictions, unemployment, credit rationing, and asset bubbles. Gain insights into banking and monetary systems beyond classical theory.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Globalizing Higher Education and Research for the ‘Knowledge Economy’

1 review

Explore global transformations in higher education, examining key actors, practices, and policies shaping universities worldwide. Analyze emerging trends, power dynamics, and development patterns in the evolving knowledge economy.

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

Video Games and Learning

1 review

Explore the intellectual aspects of gaming, from perception in action games to historical understanding in strategy games, and their potential to bridge the gap between youth culture and education.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Changing Weather and Climate in the Great Lakes Region

1 review

Join us for a 4-week learning expedition exploring the exciting weather of the Great Lakes Region, changes underway, and societal impacts of our changing climate.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Land Ethic Reclaimed: Perceptive Hunting, Aldo Leopold, and Conservation

The rich history of wildlife management and recreational hunting plays an important role in the evolving face of conservation. This course will explore the ethics, science, and democracy of conservation, hunting, and The Land Ethic in North America.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Energy and the Earth

Learn how all energy systems depend on the finite resources of the Earth, and how this relationship can provide a unique “big picture” perspective on energy supply.

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

Climate Change Policy and Public Health

Explore climate change's impact on public health and discover co-benefits of mitigation policies in renewable energy, agriculture, and urban design. Gain skills to communicate science-policy connections effectively.

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

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Digital Asset Management

Learn to manage digital assets effectively, organize collections, connect stakeholders, and design future-proof policies. Gain skills in metadata management, preservation planning, and sustainable DAM practices.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Finished
• $537.00
• 3 courses