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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.


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    University of California, Irvine

    La comunicación laboral en el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Virtual Teams

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Care Management, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

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    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

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    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

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    Duke University

    Church Administration Theology and Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Higher Education

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Goodwill Industries International

    Supporting Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

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    UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Education and Training, Language Learning, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Fundamentals of International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business, Political Sciences, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Business Risk Management, Economics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Vital Skills for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Security, Data Presentation, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Technical Communication, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Ethics, Usability, Statistical Reporting, Human Centered Design, Authentications, Data Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Responsible AI, Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Financial Planning, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Planning

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات Ų§Ł„ŲŖŁŁƒŁŠŲ± Ų§Ł„ŲŖŲ£Ł…Ł„ŁŠ | Reflective Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Problem Solving, Decision Making

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

  • La comunicación laboral en el siglo XXI :Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations:Ā University of Houston
  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders:Ā Rice University
  • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management:Ā Microsoft
  • Church Administration Theology and Time Management:Ā Duke University
  • Supporting Clients:Ā Goodwill Industries International
  • English Intermediate B1.2:Ā UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II
  • Fundamentals of International Business:Ā University of London
  • Vital Skills for Data Science:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Drug Development and Pharmacoepidemiology:Ā Johns Hopkins University

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