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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 at Buffalo

    ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Child Development, Planning, Communication

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Medical Science and Research, Endocrinology

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    Creo Incubator

    Introverted Entrepreneurship for Leaders Success

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Strategic Communication, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Assertiveness, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Emotional Intelligence for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Social Skills, Employee Coaching, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Management, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Empathy, Motivational Skills, Self-Motivation, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Education, Motivational Skills, Behavior Management, Health Assessment, Adaptability, Communication, Goal Setting, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Growth Mindedness, Executive Presence, Goal Setting, Thought Leadership, Personal Development, Stress Management, Prompt Engineering, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Influencing, Trend Analysis, ChatGPT, Professional Development, Leadership, Health And Wellness Coaching, Branding, Communication, Critical Thinking

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    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Product Development, Market Research, Presentations, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    The Entrepreneurial Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Ideation, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Product Marketing, Business Planning, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Valuation, Fundraising, Business Development, Product Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    Creo Incubator

    مجموعة أدوات ريادة الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, User Experience, Fundraising, Lean Methodologies, Product Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Creative Thinking, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, A/B Testing, Brand Strategy, Innovation, Sales, Growth Mindedness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    GradCO: Professional Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, LinkedIn, Intellectual Property, Collaboration, Professional Development, Communication, Productivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Accountability, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Data Management, Planning, Resilience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Introverted Entrepreneurship for Leaders Success: Creo Incubator
  • Emotional Intelligence for Business Professionals: Logical Operations
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching: American Council on Exercise
  • Thrive: Personal and Professional Growth: Coursera
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi
  • The Entrepreneurial Toolkit: Creo Incubator
  • مجموعة أدوات ريادة الأعمال: Creo Incubator

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