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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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    Peking University

    International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角

    Skills you'll gain: Nurse Education, Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Nursing Administration, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Technology, Community Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Using Educational Technology with English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Welfare, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Policy Development, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Medical History Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    701 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, User Story, Knowledge Transfer, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Business Reporting, Data Security, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Change Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Organizational Strategy, Crisis Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Talent Acquisition, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Inspirar el liderazgo a través de la inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Empowerment, Positivity, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Engage and Assess Students with Quizizz

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Course Development, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Content Performance Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Welfare in the Clinic

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • International Perspectives on Health and Nursing 健康和护理的国际化视角: Peking University
  • Using Educational Technology with English Learners: Rice University
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification: SkillUp
  • Salesforce Integration: University of California, Irvine
  • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • Inspirar el liderazgo a través de la inteligencia emocional: Case Western Reserve University

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