Higher Education Courses and Certifications

H.N.B Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar Garhwal;  CEC

Academic Writing

1707 reviews

This course aims to fill this gap by providing the fundamental knowledge required for effective and result oriented academic writing. It is a foundation course and the application of this knowledge completely depends on an individual learner and his or h…

• Swayam
• 15 weeks long
• 11th Jul, 2022
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Academic Writing Made Easy

47 reviews

Struggling with writing an academic text? This MOOC will ease the pain – and make your writing shine.

• edX
• 2-3 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project

52 reviews

Get expert guidance on writing your IB Diploma Programme extended essay with this course designed for IB students and teachers.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 25th May, 2020
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

23 reviews

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

1 review

This course prepares you to embark upon your future graduate studies in the U.S. with confidence.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Affirmative Action in Higher Education Teach-Out

​​With the recent U.S. Supreme Court ban of the use of race-based affirmative action in college admissions, higher education institutions across the United States are grappling with what this means for their campuses and communities, especially those tha…

• Coursera
• 1 week long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

This course is open to professionals interested in learning more about leadership in higher education for a changing demographic or interested in developing their own leadership skills. The very idea that individuals can be taught to lead is not without…

• Coursera
• 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Study Skills for University Success

In this course, you’ll learn about many important skills to support your study, including time management, discovering your own learning styles, and reading more effectively and increasing your vocabulary. You’ll hear some guidelines for studying effecti…

• Coursera
• 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Speaking Skills for University Success

As a student in an English-speaking university, you’ll need to speak in many situations, both formal and informal, planned and spontaneous. In this course, you’ll get advice for speaking in many different situations. You’ll learn how to prepare for an ac…

• Coursera
• 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University Studies for Student Veterans

The skills you learned in the military will go a long way toward helping you succeed in college, but if you’re looking for some extra support – or an academic tune-up – then you’ll find it in this course. We know that the culture of higher education is d…

• Coursera
• 8 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The History of MIT (Spring 2011)

This course examines the history of MIT through the lens of the broader history of science and technology, and vice versa.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 13 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

U101: Understanding College and College Life

1 review

College can be confusing and intimidating, but U101 can help. If you were just admitted to college and are nervous about what the next step in life might look like, this course is for you. If you are the parent of a newly admitted college student and cur…

• Coursera
• 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Applying to U.S. Universities

9 reviews

This course will help international students (non-U.S. citizens) and non-native English speakers navigate the U.S. university admission process by offering practical information about the documents and pieces that make up a U.S. university application.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How You Say It Matters: A Toolkit for Improving Communications About Academic Standing

Do you want to help your students experiencing academic difficulty feel motivated, not crushed? Learn our approach to “psychologically attuned” communications about academic standing. Watch the course introductory video on YouTube.

• edX
• 1-2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

The English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate course is for students with a (minimum) high-intermediate level of English. It is designed to help international students develop the academic skills necessary for success in undergraduate studies at…

• Coursera
• 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)