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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Discussion Facilitation, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Cultural Responsiveness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    大學之理念 (The Idea of a University)

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Political Sciences, Education and Training, International Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, World History, Personal Development, Policy Analysis, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Resource Allocation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Skills, Productivity, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Simulations, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Physics

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Logical Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Research, Higher Education, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    كيف توازن بين عملك وحياتك الشخصية

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Professional Development, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Stress Management, Adaptability, Prioritization, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Se former à l'égalité

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Training, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Training Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Research, Cultural Diversity, Student-Centred Learning, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Instructional Design, Educational Materials, Higher Education, Communication, Planning, Learning Strategies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Business Leadership, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Education and Training, Public History, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Pedagogy, Governance, Cultural Diversity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Number Sense for Primary Education with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • 大學之理念 (The Idea of a University): National Taiwan University
  • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • مهارات التفكير النقدي لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • كيف توازن بين عملك وحياتك الشخصية: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
  • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.: Universidad de Chile

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