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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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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Places and Getting Around

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Grammar, Literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Surveys, Interactive Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Resilience, Empowerment, Personal Development, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, Professional Networking, Branding, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Leadership, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Social Media, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Coaching, Physiology, Scientific Methods

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    Lund University

    1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Public Speaking

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Diversity Programs, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interactive Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Computer Displays, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, People Development, Communication, Recruitment

    Build toward a degree

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital pedagogy, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Premiere Pro Pt. 2 — Transitions, Graphics & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Animations, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Beginner English: Places and Getting Around: Voxy
  • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Women's Leadership: Boost your skills and drive change: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • 1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability: Lund University
  • Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology : Knowledge Accelerators
  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder

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