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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Financial Market

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Social Impact

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    Sciences Po

    Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Innovation, Digital Content, Digital Transformation, Content Creation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Intellectual Property

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Cape Town

    Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Solution Design, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Business Planning, Emerging Technologies, Financial Systems, Video Production, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Mobile Banking, Banking, Machine Learning, New Business Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Education, Graphing, Derivatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    Emprender la emprendeduría

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Media Production, Market Opportunities, Video Production, Business Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling, New Business Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    424 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Virginia

    Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Team Management, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Planning, Innovation, Business Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    D

    Duke University

    Church Administration Theology and Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Higher Education

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Evaluación del Aprendizaje en Escenarios Clínicos

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Constructive Feedback, Mentorship, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    La comunicación laboral en el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professionalism, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Virtual Teams

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    573 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom: Coursera
  • Generative AI in the Classroom for Educators: University of Glasgow
  • Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age: Sciences Po
  • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • 2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Emprender la emprendeduría: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II: University of Virginia
  • Church Administration Theology and Time Management: Duke University

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