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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.


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    Kennesaw State University

    Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Customer Relationship Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Cost Management, Revenue Management, Resource Management

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Startup Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Visionary, Strategic Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Market Research, New Product Development, Business Strategy

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    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Clinical Assessment

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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Patient Observation, Nursing Care, Clinical Practices, Medical Emergency, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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, People Development, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Goal Setting

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    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Higher Education

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy

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    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

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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, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Medical Science and Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education and Training, Adaptive Equipment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Instructional Design, Visual Impairment Education, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Microsoft Office, Advocacy

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

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Self-Starter, Music, Branding, Open Mindset, Revenue Management, Social Media, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Startup Entrepreneurship: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials: Lecturio
  • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
  • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2: Arizona State University
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London

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