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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.


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management

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    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cómo hacer una tesis

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Writing and Editing, Research, Scientific Methods, Academic Advising, Style Guides, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Case Studies, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

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    84 reviews

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Sexualidad y educación

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Education and Training, Family Support, Advocacy, Media and Communications, Working With Children, Community Development, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Child Development, Social Network Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Digital pedagogy, Pedagogy, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Collaboration

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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Professional Development, Medical Records, Toileting, Dignity in Care, Medical Privacy, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

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

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Peer Review, Ideation, Design Strategies, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Cognitive flexibility, Business Modeling, Consumer Behaviour

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Manual Therapy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    915 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cancer Biology: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
  • Sexualidad y educación : Universidad de los Andes
  • Formación docente basada en la práctica para desarrollar habilidades del siglo XXI: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts

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