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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Editing, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Presentations, Proofreading, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Engineering Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Child Care as a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Product Development for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization

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    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Goal Setting, Educational Materials

    4.3
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Conflict Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI Agents, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Child Care as a Business: The State University of New York
  • Product Development for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (下)Methodologies in Social Research (Part 2): Peking University
  • Inequality and Democracy: Utrecht University
  • Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule: Coursera
  • Introduction to Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera
  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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