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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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    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

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    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Mathematical Modeling, Trend Analysis, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Enseignement supérieur et entrepreneuriat

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Entrepreneurship, Professional Development, Training and Development, Training Programs, Collaboration, Project Design, Problem Solving, New Business Development, Adaptability, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment)

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Oncology, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Epidemiology, Immunology, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Surgery

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

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    Coursera

    Use Genially to Create Award Certificates

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

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Requirements, Business Risk Management, Customer Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Brainstorming, People Management, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Resampling, Selection and Splines

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Logistic Regression

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Ethics, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Your World and What Shapes It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity Job Search and Interviews: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Organizational Structure, Cyber Governance, Workforce Development, Security Management, Professional Networking, Training and Development

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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

  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Enseignement supérieur et entrepreneuriat: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • 一堂課讓你認識肺癌(Basic Concepts of Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment): National Taiwan University
  • Use Genially to Create Award Certificates: Coursera
  • Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods : SkillUp
  • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • Resampling, Selection and Splines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder

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