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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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    MedCerts

    Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Urinalysis, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Asepsis, Nutrition and Diet, Pathology, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Direct Patient Care, Venipuncture, Hand Hygiene

    ★ 4.8 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Aligning Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Health And Wellness Coaching

    ★ 4.8 (264) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Service Improvement, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Contract Management, Business Strategies, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management

    ★ 4.7 (443) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Finance for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Sustainability Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Budgeting, Cost Management, Income Statement, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Estimation, Portfolio Management, Project Finance

    ★ 4.8 (389) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Social Impact, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Education and Training, Community Development

    ★ 4.6 (689) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The University of Melbourne

    Foundations of International Psychiatry

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Psychiatric Assessments, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychosocial Assessments, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Culture, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (201) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Telehealth, Interoperability, Clinical Informatics, Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Management, Community Health, Healthcare Ethics, Data Sharing, Dental Informatics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Medical Terminology, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.4 (314) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (764) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Descriptive Statistics, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (233) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Health Equity, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Education, Health Assessment, Internal Medicine, Demography

    ★ 4.7 (341) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Aligning Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Building Your Freelancing Career: California Institute of the Arts
  • Finance for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 3D Printing Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics: University of Minnesota
  • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University
  • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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