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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Marketing, Product Development, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Scalability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.8 (614) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    A tanulás tanulása: Hatékony mentális eszközök, melyek segítenek megbirkózni a nehéz tantárgyakkal (Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Human Learning, Productivity, Learning Theory, Mental Concentration, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development

    ★ 4.9 (468) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • N

    National University of Singapore

    Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Rapport Building, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (835) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Collaborative Software, Diagram Design, Collaboration, Information Architecture, Community Development, Team Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.9 (412) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (465) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, R Programming, Medical Privacy, Clinical Research Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Ethics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Electronic Medical Record, Data Manipulation, SQL, Data Access, Query Languages

    ★ 4.5 (436) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (238) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue, Food and Beverage

    ★ 4.6 (174) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Human Centered Design, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Philanthropy, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Revenue Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    ISC2

    Security Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Security Awareness, Change Control, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Information Assurance, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Data Ethics, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Assessment, Data Integrity, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.7 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
  • A tanulás tanulása: Hatékony mentális eszközök, melyek segítenek megbirkózni a nehéz tantárgyakkal (Learning How to Learn): Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
  • Mapas conceituais para aprender e colaborar: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History

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