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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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    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Media Production, Video Editing, Digital Publishing, Multimedia, Peer Review, Oral Expression, Editing, Music

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Creative Thinking, Education and Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Family Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Conflict Management, Workforce Planning, Business Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Relationship Management, Family Law, Business Strategy, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Structure, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Team Building, Quality Control, People Management, Purchasing, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Business Risk Management, Project Management, Quality Management

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

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    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Connected Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Productivity, Team Motivation, Team Building, Professional Development, Team Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Action Oriented, Visionary, Time Management, Prioritization, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Stanford Online

    Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI Integrations, Clinical Assessment, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Informatics, Precision Medicine, Regulatory Compliance, Application Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Setting Appointments, Writing

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Rehabilitation, Clinical Research, Pathology, Precision Medicine, Patient Treatment, Maternal Health, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Molecular Biology

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    Chegg Skills

    Workplace Communication & Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Honesty, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Negotiation, Meeting Facilitation

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

  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Digital Storytelling: University of Houston
  • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Family Business Management: Sage Publications
  • Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement: Rice University
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Connected Leadership: Yale University
  • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera
  • Evaluations of AI Applications in Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology

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