Higher Education

Higher Education refers to the process of acquiring advanced knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes, usually in a learning institution such as universities and colleges. Coursera's Higher Education catalogue teaches you about the structures, systems, and methodologies used in a Higher Education context. You'll learn about academic research processes, educational administration, curriculum design, learning theories, student development theories, and broader sociopolitical factors impacting higher education. Through this, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of higher education, preparing you for roles in academia, educational administration, policy-making, and student affairs.
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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Education and Training, Neurology, Learning Theory, Anatomy, Language Disorders, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Cell Biology, Biology, Physiology

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    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Accountability, Teaching, Quality Assessment, Benchmarking, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Student Services, Research, Policy Development

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research

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    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

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    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Innovation, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development

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    The University of Tokyo

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Research

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

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    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

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    The University of Chicago

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

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    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education

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    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Research