The University of Sydney
Academic Skills for University Success Specialization
The University of Sydney

Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Build Learning Skills to Excel at University. Learn to solve problems, think critically, and communicate effectively in your university courses.

Katherine Olston
Luke Alexander
Jessica Blackburn

Instructors: Katherine Olston

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.9

(6,485 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 5 course series

Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

Course 135 hours4.9 (4,585 ratings)

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Information Management
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Digital Communications
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Learning Strategies
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Data Ethics
Category: General Networking
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Document Management
Category: Data Access

Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

Course 223 hours4.9 (1,618 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Problem Solving
Category: Communication
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Creative Problem-Solving
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Research
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Resourcefulness

Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

Course 325 hours4.8 (1,169 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Logical Reasoning
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Higher Education
Category: Research
Category: Writing
Category: Communication

Communication Skills for University Success

Course 426 hours4.8 (1,057 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication
Category: Writing
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Professionalism
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Proofreading
Category: Literacy
Category: Editing
Category: Collaboration
Category: Research
Category: Persuasive Communication

Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

Course 533 hours4.9 (1,740 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Creative Problem-Solving
Category: Research
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Collaboration
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Communication
Category: Planning
Category: Writing
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct

Instructors

Katherine Olston
The University of Sydney
9 Courses163,371 learners
Luke Alexander
The University of Sydney
3 Courses100,687 learners

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