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Higher Education Courses

Higher education courses can help you learn curriculum design, assessment strategies, educational leadership, and student engagement techniques. You can build skills in effective communication with diverse student populations, data analysis for academic performance, and integrating technology into teaching practices. Many courses introduce tools like learning management systems, assessment software, and collaborative platforms that enhance the educational experience and support innovative teaching methods.


Popular Higher Education Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Enseignement supérieur et entrepreneuriat

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Training and Development, Training Programs, Collaboration, Project Design, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Adaptability, Social Impact

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación superior y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Course Development, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Sustainable Development, Curriculum Development, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Development, Social Impact, Collaboration, Community Development, Innovation, Project Design, Program Evaluation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Business, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Neurology

    Build toward a degree

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Interactive Data Visualization, Physics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Display Devices

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Intermediate)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, AI Enablement, Digital pedagogy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Psychology, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

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    Intel

    Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Goal Setting

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    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Emergency Response

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Courage, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Resilience, Visionary, Goal Setting, Social Impact

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular higher education courses

  • Enseignement supérieur et entrepreneuriat: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel

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