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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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    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

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    Northwestern University

    High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Structure, People Development, Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development

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    Rice University

    Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education and Support, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Language Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    VBA Automation for Excel Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Customer Data Management, Event-Driven Programming, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Excel, Automation, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Management Reporting, Relationship Management, Operations Management, Business Operations, Real Time Data, Business, Build Tools, Productivity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Non-Verbal Communication, Research Methodologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Coaching, Coordination, Train The Trainer, Athletic Training, Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Mechanics, Three-Phase

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Fundamentals of Gua Sha

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Clinical Assessment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Clinical Practices, Physiology, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Mental Health Therapies, Anatomy

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    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Lecturing, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Communication, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology, Telecommunications, Health Technology, Substance Abuse, Language Disorders, Geriatrics, Patient Treatment, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Care, Caregiving, School Psychology, Education Software and Technology, Health Informatics, Mental Health

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Nutrición y obesidad: control de sobrepeso

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Behavioral Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, Behavior Management, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Family Support, Exercise Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cloud Solution Architect's Career Master Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Enterprise Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Professional Development, Open Source Technology, AWS CloudFormation, Social Impact, Interviewing Skills, IT Infrastructure, Job Evaluation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
  • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • VBA Automation for Excel Workflows: EDUCBA
  • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition: University of Cambridge
  • Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power: Niel Asher Education
  • Fundamentals of Gua Sha: Niel Asher Education
  • Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak: Packt
  • Telerehabilitation in Mental Health and Communication: Sage Publications

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