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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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    Illinois Tech

    Business & Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Culture Transformation, Innovation, Organizational Change, Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Care Management, Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Organizational Change, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Education, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, System Implementation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Driving engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Building and Managing Superior Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Peer Review, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Employee Training, AI Enablement, Personal Development, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Test Tools, Constructive Feedback, Benchmarking, Portfolio Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Motivando Equipos de Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Professional Development, Communication, Human Learning, Creativity, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Sustainable Systems, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Data Collection, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Planetary Health for Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Climate Change Adaptation, Nursing, Health Education, Infectious Diseases, Nurse Education, Community Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Environmental Issue, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Emergency Response

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Formadores de Ciudadanía

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructing, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología del Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Formal Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Childhood Education and Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Research, Education and Training, General Medicine, Teaching, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Medical Privacy, Biology, Food and Beverage

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Business & Technology: Illinois Tech
  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Value-Based Care: Quality Improvement in Organizations: University of Houston
  • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • Building and Managing Superior Skills: The State University of New York
  • Motivando Equipos de Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
  • Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme: University of Geneva
  • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
  • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes

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