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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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    Skillshare

    How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Personal Development

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

    Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Business, Family Support, Innovation, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Transformation, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), International Relations, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Demography, Decision Making

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Digital Assets, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Payment Processing and Collection, Entrepreneurship, Registration

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    Hult International Business School

    Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Communication, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Branding, Time Management

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Organizational Leadership, Delegation Skills, Organizational Structure, Strategic Thinking

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    Kennesaw State University

    Developing a Leadership Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Change, People Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Styles, Relationship Building, Adaptability

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    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Health Education, Program Evaluation, Content Creation, Patient Communication, Digital Communications, Behavioral Health, Persuasive Communication, Public Health

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Understanding Diversity & Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Marketing, Advocacy, Recruitment Strategies, Branding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kotter

    Kotter's Change Framework: Accelerators 5-8

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Overcoming Obstacles, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Leadership, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure: Skillshare
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
  • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
  • Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success: Hult International Business School
  • Proyecto final sobre negociación para un mejor clima laboral: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Developing a Leadership Framework: Kennesaw State University
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
  • Medios digitales para resultados sanitarios: Yale University

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