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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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    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Communication, Psychiatric Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Rehabilitation, Trauma Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Mental Health

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    American Council on Exercise

    Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Consultative Selling, Customer Acquisition Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Communication, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Active Listening, Performance Measurement, Health Education, Injury Prevention

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

    4.6
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    875 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Community and Social Work, Public Administration, Case Studies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    User Experience: Research & Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Personality Types at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Performance Review, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Management, People Management, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Leadership

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Age of Jefferson

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Social Justice, Public History, Social Studies, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Advocacy, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course: American Council on Exercise
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Using Public Policy for Social Change: University of Michigan
  • User Experience: Research & Prototyping: University of California San Diego
  • Personality Types at Work: University of Florida
  • Age of Jefferson: University of Virginia
  • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona

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