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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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    Universidad de Chile

    Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Case Management, Healthcare Ethics, Infectious Diseases, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Health Systems, Rapport Building, Medical History Documentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diagnostic Tests

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    701 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Teamwork

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    FoundX Startup School Course

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Customer Insights, User Research, Fundraising, Presentations, Business Planning, Interviewing Skills, Product Management, Team Building

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Responsible AI, Revenue Cycle Management, No-Code Development, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Patient Education and Support, AI Security, Health Informatics, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Automation, Patient Communication, Data Governance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Real Time Data, Smart Goals

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creando videos educativos con Smartphones

    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Video Editing, Cinematography, Educational Materials, Post-Production, Education and Training, Pedagogy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    237 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Network Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Building, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Cybersecurity, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Service Improvement, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Customer experience improvement, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Lifelong Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Marketing

    4.8
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Collaboration, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introdução às Simulações PhET para Educação STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interactive Design, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Seguimiento de casos y contactos COVID-19: Universidad de Chile
  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
  • FoundX Startup School Course: The University of Tokyo
  • AI-Driven Electronic Health Records & Data Management: Starweaver
  • Creando videos educativos con Smartphones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist: Dell
  • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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