Free MOOC (Spring 2026): Probability Analysis in Civil Engineering
Professor Jie Zhang (Tongji University) is offering the free MOOC Probability Analysis in Civil Engineering for Spring 2026, aimed at learners interested in probability, reliability, and risk-informed civil/geotechnical engineering.
Modules: (1) Analytical models for uncertain phenomena; (2) Geotechnical reliability methods; (3) Geotechnical reliability-based design; (4) Bayesian methods for geotechnical applications
Format: Key algorithms are demonstrated step-by-step in Microsoft Excel; learners can join one or multiple modules
Access: Open to all and free to audit via the course page
Scale: About 3,000 students worldwide joined in previous semesters