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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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    University of Colorado System

    How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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

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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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Frontend Developer Interview Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Responsive Web Design, Computational Thinking, LinkedIn, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, React.js, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Algorithms, Interviewing Skills, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Professional Development, Programming Principles, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Development

    4.6
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    Universidade de São Paulo

    II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kotter

    The 4 Core Change Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership Development, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Lifelong Learning

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

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

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

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    Sciences Po

    Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Target Audience, Digital Content, Business Management, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Innovation, Fiscal Management, Intellectual Property

    4.1
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Data Ethics, Authentications, Data Encryption Standard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Information Privacy, Encryption, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Put It All Together: Prepare for a Cloud Data Analyst Job

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Google Cloud Platform, Analytical Skills, Professional Development, Data Presentation, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
  • Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Frontend Developer Interview Practice: Scrimba
  • II. Missões Jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: o cotidiano: Universidade de São Paulo
  • The 4 Core Change Principles: Kotter
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • Atención centrada en el paciente: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age: Sciences Po
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 1: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

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