Academic Skills for University Success

Build Learning Skills to Excel at University

Learn to solve problems, think critically, and communicate effectively in your university courses.

About This Specialization

Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication. This Specialization is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.

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5 courses

Follow the suggested order or choose your own.

Projects

Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.

Certificates

Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.

Courses

Beginner Specialization.: No prior experience required.

COURSE 1
Information & Digital Literacy for University Success
Current session: Oct 23
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the cor
You can choose to take this course only. Learn more.
COURSE 2
Problem-Solving Skills for University Success
Current session: Oct 23
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 2 - 4 hours per week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
In this course, you will learn how to develop your Problem Solving and Creativity Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Recognise the importance and function of problem sol
You can choose to take this course only. Learn more.
COURSE 3
Critical Thinking Skills for University Success
Upcoming session: Nov 13
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
In this course, you will learn how to develop your Critical Thinking Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Use critical thinking and argumentation in university contexts to
You can choose to take this course only. Learn more.
COURSE 4
Communication Skills for University Success
Current session: Oct 23
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the cor
You can choose to take this course only. Learn more.
COURSE 5
Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone
Upcoming session: Nov 20
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Capstone Project
This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the cor
You can choose to take this course only. Learn more.

Creators

The University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching aims to connect the best and brightest global citizens to the University of Sydney; to empower our students and teachers through innovative pedagogies and transform people's lives through education.
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading comprehensive research and teaching universities, consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of universities in the world. In 2015, we were ranked 45 in the QS World University Rankings, and 100 percent of our research was rated at above, or well above, world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia report.