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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research

    4.7
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    47 reviews

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    Coursera

    User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, AI Enablement, End User Training and Support, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

    4.6
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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change: water and soil

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Environment, Land Management, Water Quality, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Teaching

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    The University of Sydney

    The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Digital pedagogy, Musical Composition, World Music, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Childhood Education and Development, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    The Wonders and Challenges of Bible Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Child Development, Working With Children, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Social Studies, Culture, Discussion Facilitation

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Code Review, Brainstorming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Data Structures, Game Design, Student Engagement

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Blockchain, Digital pedagogy, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, digital literacy, Cryptography, Technical Communication, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Collaboration, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Education and Training, Sustainable Development, Student Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular higher education courses

  • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • User Awareness and Education for Generative AI : Coursera
  • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • The Place of Music in 21st Century Education: The University of Sydney
  • The Wonders and Challenges of Bible Education: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
  • Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town

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