HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education

The School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE, formerly known as the Department of Extra Mural Studies, The University of Hong Kong) was established in 1957. Being the first continuing education arm of a university in the region, HKU SPACE aspires to be a world-class centre of excellence for the provision of professional and continuing education in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the region.

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Buddhism: Diamond Sutra and Zen Meditation (FutureLearn)

Discover the secrets of the Diamond Sutra and learn how its Buddhist teachings promote living in serenity and ease. Explore the meaning of ‘prajñā-pāramitā’ in relation to attaining buddhahood. How can we resolve afflictions? The Diamond Sutra is one of the most historically important texts in Buddhism. On this [...]

Digital Design (edX)

The course is an introduction to digital design technology. It allows you to understand the basics of digital design and helps you develop skills from computer aided design to animation covering topics such as rigging, key framing, rendering and more. Digital Design is about designing in digital space so [...]

Introduction to Aviation and Big Data Applications (FutureLearn)

Learn how to harness big data applications to drive digital transformation and automation in the aviation industry. Delve into big data with HKU SPACE. Big data has the power to enhance operations and boost profitability in almost every sector. When it comes to the aviation industry, data applications can [...]

Integrative Pain Management - Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine (FutureLearn)

Improve your pain diagnosis and treatment as you learn how to combine Chinese and Western medicine for effective pain management. Develop your understanding of pain management. Pain, though common, is often extremely complex to treat and diagnose. Health professionals must navigate through the many different causes and influential factors [...]

Chinese Medicine: Treatise on Febrile Diseases Caused by Cold (Shang Han Lun) (FutureLearn)

Explore the Six-Meridian Syndrome Differentiation in Chinese medicine and how to apply it to preliminary diagnoses. Improve your clinical efficacy using Chinese medical theory. On this eight-week course from the HKU SPACE, you’ll explore the different syndromes of the Six-Meridian Syndrome Differentiation from the Treatise of Febrile Diseases Caused [...]

Buddhism: The Diamond Sutra and World Peace (FutureLearn)

Get an introduction to the Diamond Sutra and learn how its Buddhist teachings could be applied to achieve world peace and harmony. Understand the Diamond Sutra and explore the conflict between man and religion.