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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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    Packt

    Soft skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Assertiveness, Conflict Management, Productivity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communications, Prioritization, Active Listening, Mediation, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Business Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Immunology, Patient Education And Counseling, Parent Communication, Pediatrics, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Research, Persuasive Communication, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Public Health

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Marketing digital para E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting

    4.8
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Study Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Blended Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Customer Insights, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Innovation, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Product Management, Product Development, Commercialization, New Business Development, Process Validation, Business Strategies, Finance

    4.7
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    272 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Innovation, Ideation, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    739 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Google Forms for Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Digital pedagogy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    239 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Yale University

    Planetary Health for Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Nursing, Health Education, Infectious Diseases, Nurse Education, Community Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Environmental Issue, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Emergency Response

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Legal Tech & Startups

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law Practice Management Software, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Market Trend, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Security Policies, Internet Of Things, Data Security, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Business Logic

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Soft skills: Packt
  • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
  • Marketing digital para E-commerce: Universidad de Palermo
  • Study Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • Entrepreneurship Capstone : University of Maryland, College Park
  • Fundamentos del Emprendimiento: Pensamiento y Acción: University of California, Irvine
  • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera
  • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
  • Legal Tech & Startups : IE Business School

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