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Adult Education Courses

Courses in adult education can help you learn instructional design, assessment strategies, and effective facilitation techniques. You can build skills in creating engaging learning experiences, understanding diverse learner needs, and applying various teaching methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like learning management systems, assessment software, and collaborative platforms that enhance the educational experience and support ongoing learner engagement.


Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Syllabus Development, Writing, Course Development, Developing Training Materials

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Apoyos y ajustes razonables: inclusión en media y superior

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Student Support and Services, Special Education, Education and Training, Higher Education, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Learning Styles, Curriculum Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Communication, Decision Making, Intercultural Competence, Case Studies, Planning, Business Ethics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    El arte de emprender: de la idea al éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Talent Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Business, Technology Strategies, Social Impact, Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    業務効率や生産性向上につながる時間管理

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Risk Management, Scheduling, Time Management, Resource Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Professional Development, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Generative AI, Automation, Responsible AI, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Take your resume to the next level with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Entrepreneurship, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Billing & Invoicing, Risk Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Teaching Writing Final Project: Johns Hopkins University
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Apoyos y ajustes razonables: inclusión en media y superior: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten: University of Michigan
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • El arte de emprender: de la idea al éxito: UBITS
  • 業務効率や生産性向上につながる時間管理: University of California, Irvine
  • Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks: University of Michigan

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