University professors must have specific skills to teach and share their knowledge, which is why they must continue their education with courses such as this one on Higher Education”

The main objectives of this Postgraduate certificate in Higher Education are to promote and strengthen the competencies and capabilities of university professors by incorporating the most current teaching tools used in Higher Education. Professors will complete the program being able to provide their students with the necessary motivation to continue their studies and develop an appeal for Higher Education.    

Throughout the course, they will review the fundamental knowledge of education and teaching to learn the best way to guide and orient students on a daily basis.  

This training stands out for its order and distribution of theoretical material, guided practical examples in all its modules, and motivational and explanatory videos. This will allow our students to easily and clearly study teaching in Higher Education, with special emphasis on motivating further research.  

Therefore, students will learn about the origins of universities and Higher Education up to the present day, going through the different educational models existing throughout the world. Thus, they will learn how the university institution is organized and the uses that can be made of the virtual campus in Higher Education. Furthermore, another important module of this training focuses on the different models and evaluations of quality in education. 

You have the opportunity to conveniently expand your knowledge of Higher Education”

This Postgraduate certificate in Higher Education contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:  

• Case studies presented by experts in university higher education
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest news on university higher education
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• A particular focus on innovative methodologies in university higher education
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher course. You will update your knowledge of Higher Education” 

The teaching staff includes professionals in Higher Education, who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide our students with a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience programmed to prepare for real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. To that end, they will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system developed by recognized and extensively experienced experts in Higher Education.  

The multimedia content on this Postgraduate certificate will help you to train in real situations"

If you are looking for an opportunity to continue your studies while continuing to work, do not hesitate, this 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to balance both activities"

The content has been designed and structured by the best professionals in Higher Education, who have extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and who are extensively knowledgeable of new technologies applied to teaching.   

This Postgraduate certificate in Higher Education contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market”

Module 1. Higher Education

1.1. Historical Summary of the Development of Universities

1.1.1. The First Universities
1.1.2. University of Salamanca
1.1.3. Universities in Mexico and Latin America
1.1.4. European Universities
1.1.5. North American Universities
1.1.6. Cardenal Newman
1.1.7. The Cultural and Educational Contribution of the Middle Ages
1.1.8. Knowledge of the Cloisters: Cathedral and Monastic Schools
1.1.9. The University of the 20th Century
1.1.10. Adoption of the Notion of Networking in the Academic Field

1.2. The Concept of University

1.2.1. What do you do at University? 
1.2.2. Knowledge
1.2.3. What is Taught and How is it Taught?
1.2.4. Research and Support Services
1.2.5. The Critical Role of University
1.2.6. The Intellectual Role of University
1.2.7. Autonomous Universities
1.2.8. Academic Freedom
1.2.9. The University Community
1.2.10. Evaluation Processes

1.3. Higher Education Spaces Worldwide

1.3.1. Globalization: Towards a Change in Higher Education
1.3.2. Social Changes and Higher Education Spaces
1.3.3. GUNI Networks
1.3.4. European Space for Higher Education
1.3.5. Higher Education in Latin America
1.3.6. Higher Education Space in Africa
1.3.7. Higher Education Space in Asia and the Pacifics
1.3.8. Tempus Project

1.4. The Bologna Process: European Space for Higher Education (ESHE)

1.4.1. Origin of ESHE
1.4.2. The Soborna Declaration
1.4.3. The Salamanca Convention and the Bologna Process
1.4.4. Materialization of the Tuning Project Proposal in Europe
1.4.5. Redefining the Syllabus
1.4.6. New Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
1.4.7. The Concept of Competence
1.4.8. Student Exchange and Mobility
1.4. 9. ESHE within the Process of Globalization of Higher Education
1.4.10. Experiences and Research in ESHE

1.5. Ibero-American Knowledge Space

1.5.1. Ibero-American University Cooperation in Higher Education
1.5.2. Launching of the Ibero-American Higher Education Area
1.5.3. Opportunities, Initiatives and Detected Obstacles
1.5.4. Institutions and Entities Involved
1.5.5. Materialization of the Tuning Project Proposal in Ibero-America
1.5.6. Ibero-American Initiative for Social Communication and Scientific Culture
1.5.7. Science and Technology for Development (CYTED) Program
1.5.8. Pablo Neruda Mobility Program
1.5.9. Ibero-American Program for Industrial Property and Promotion of Development (IBEPI)
1.5.10. Euro-American Cooperation in Higher Education

1.6. Education Models in Higher Education

1.6.1. The Concept of the Education Model
1.6.2. Influence of the Education Model on the University Academic Model
1.6.3. Coherence of Education Models with the Vision and Mission of Universities
1.6.4. The Pedagogical Foundation of Education Models
1.6.5. Educational Psychologist Theories Which Support the Education Model
1.6.6. Ken Robinson Education Model
1.6.7. John Taylor Gatto Education Model
1.6.8. Towards a New Comprehensive Model
1.6.9. The Education Model Based on Skills
1.6.10. The Internet in the Pedagogical Paradigm of Higher Education

1.7. The University Organization

1.7.1. The Structure of a University as an Organization
1.7.2. Coordination of Work in an Organization
1.7.3. Constituent Parts of an Organization
1.7.4. Core Members of a University
1.7.5. Fields of Action in the University Organization
1.7.6. Role of a University Professor
1.7.7. Skills Training: Object of University Teaching
1.7.8. The Transmission of Knowledge
1.7.9. University Organization, Governance and Leadership
1.7.10. University Management

1.8. The Virtual Campus in Higher Education

1.8.1. E-learning Scenarios and Elements
1.8.2. E-learning Platforms
1.8.3. B-Learning
1.8.4. Mentoring
1.8.5. Blended learning
1.8.6. Flipped Classroom
1.8.7. Mastery Learning
1.8.8. TPACK Model
1.8.9. MOOCs
1.8.10. Mobile Learning

1.9. Scientific Dissemination and Popularization on the Internet

1.9.1. How to Diffuse Scientific Information on the Internet
1.9.2. Scientific Dissemination in the Academic Environment
1.9.3. Dissemination VS Disclosure
1.9.4. Visibility and Accessibility in Scientific Work
1.9.5. Tools for Increasing Visibility
1.9.6. Open Access
1.9.7. Public Profile of Research Personnel
1.9.8. General Social Networks and their Application in Scientific Dissemination
1.9.9. Scientific Social Networks
1.9.10. Dissemination Through Blogs

1.10. Self-management of Academic Writing

1.10.1. Epistemic and Pedagogical Function of Writing
1.10.2. Academic and Communicative Function of Writing
1.10.3. Cognitive Focus of Learning
1.10.4. The Technique of Writing a Text
1.10.5. Organization of an Argument
1.10.6. Coherence and Cohesion Mechanisms of a Text
1.10.7. Academic Work
1.10.8. Research Articles

This program will be key to advance your career”