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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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    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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Education Software and Technology

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technology Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Technical Management, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Gap Analysis, Financial Modeling, Engineering Management, Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Visionary, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Empathy for Self and Others

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Curiosity, Mindfulness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Emprender la emprendeduría

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Video Production, Media Production, Business Planning, Target Audience, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Wound Care, Blood Collection, Vital Signs, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Infection Control, Clinical Nursing, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Nursing, Patient Safety, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Clinical Nutrition

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, People Development, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Human Capital, Organizational Development, Professional Networking, Workforce Development, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Case Studies, Change Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Branding

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Western Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Software Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis, Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read: Coursera
  • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine
  • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
  • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
  • Emprender la emprendeduría: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Interactive 3D Clinical Skills: A Gamified Experience: Immersify
  • Mastering HR Competencies & Case Studies for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University

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