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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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    Coursera

    Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Professionalism, Professional Development, Branding, Virtual Teams, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Composure, Self-Awareness

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    The University of Sydney

    Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education And Counseling, Behavioral Health, Health Technology, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Project Management, Program Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Introduction to IT Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Communication, Communication, Professional Development, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Sales, Job Analysis, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Presentations, Teamwork

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiration, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Test Case

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Software As A Service, Event-Driven Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Empowerment, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling

    Skills you'll gain: Good Manufacturing Practices, Nutrition and Diet, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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

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

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Grammar

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Interviews: Communication, Research & Tips: Coursera
  • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney
  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
  • Dell Technologies Introduction to IT Sales: Dell
  • Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC: Universidad de los Andes
  • Thriving 101: Designing a Fulfilling Life & Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • Cloud Architecture Design Patterns: Coursera
  • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
  • Understanding Food Regulations & Food Labeling: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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