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Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

This course is part of Academic Skills for University Success.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Academic Skills for University Success Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

This course includes

33 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

5,209

What you'll learn

  • Apply idea generation techniques effectively

  • Develop research strategies and information analysis

  • Use critical thinking for evidence evaluation

  • Identify knowledge gaps and define issues

  • Create innovative solutions to real problems

  • Communicate ideas through written and oral presentations

Skills you'll gain

Project Development
Academic Research
Critical Analysis
Problem Solving
Presentation Skills
Academic Writing
Project Planning
Research Methods
Communication Skills
Project Management

This course includes:

7.4 Hours PreRecorded video

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 7 modules in this course

This capstone course integrates academic skills learned throughout the specialization into a comprehensive project. Students identify real-world problems, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions through a structured project proposal. The curriculum guides learners through problem identification, current state analysis, solution development, and presentation planning. Through hands-on application, students demonstrate mastery of research, critical thinking, and communication skills essential for university success.

Introduction to the course & How to identify a real world problem

Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete

Researching the Current State

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

Solving the problem: Defining the Desired State

Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete

Stages 4 and 5: Generate and refine actions

Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete

Write the project proposal

Module 5 · 7 Hours to complete

Plan, write, and produce the video presentation

Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete

RESOURCES

Module 7 · 6 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Academic Skills for University Success

Instructors

Jessica Blackburn
Jessica Blackburn

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399 Reviews

52,000 Students

1 Course

Innovator in MOOC Learning Design and Cross-Cultural Communication

Jessica Blackburn is a MOOC Learning Designer at the Centre for English Teaching (CET) at the University of Sydney, Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Education and Arts (Secondary: English and Performance Studies) from the University of Sydney. In her role, she teaches language programs, university entrance programs, and customized courses, focusing on enhancing students' educational experiences. Jessica's interests lie in digital communication technologies and cross-cultural studies, exploring how individuals express and perform various aspects of their identities in online spaces.

Katherine Olston
Katherine Olston

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1,248 Reviews

1,50,903 Students

9 Courses

Advancing Digital Learning at the University of Sydney

Katherine Olston is the Deputy Director (Digital Learning) at the Centre for English Teaching (CET) at the University of Sydney, Australia. She holds a Master’s in Learning Science and Technology (Research) from the University of Sydney, an International Diploma of Language Teaching Management from the University of Queensland, and a Master of Fine Art (Research) from the University of New South Wales. With a strong passion for technology-enhanced pedagogy, Katherine is actively engaged in researching innovative teaching and learning methods in the digital space, striving to enhance the educational experience for learners.

Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

This course includes

33 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

5,209

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