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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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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    The Art and Science of Self Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Professional Development, Visionary, Leadership, Adaptability, Communication

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Generative AI, Education and Training, Data Science

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    Board Infinity

    Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement Process, Report Writing, Presentations, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Self-Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Adaptability

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Technical Consulting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Goal Setting

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Navigating Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Communication, Chronic Diseases, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Health Care, Health Assessment, Medical Privacy, Healthcare Ethics, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Telecommunications, Clinical Monitoring, Patient Treatment, Remote Access Systems, Health Informatics, Digital pedagogy, Medical Devices

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Managerial Written Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Aptly

    Land Your Next Role

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Recruitment, LinkedIn, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Personal Development, Professional Development, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Productivity Software, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, Automation, LLM Application, OpenAI, Excel Macros, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Generative AI, Educational Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Community Health, Patient-centered Care

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Art and Science of Self Leadership: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep: Board Infinity
  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Navigating Diets: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • La telesalud y telemedicina enfocadas a la atención en salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Land Your Next Role: Aptly
  • Aprende a potenciar tu productividad con IA y ChatGPT: Universitat Politècnica de València

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