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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Sciences, Value Propositions

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development, digital literacy

    4.7
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Training Programs, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Health Assessment, Curriculum Planning, Psychosocial Assessments, Curriculum Development, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies

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    858 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA generativa en el aula

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Climate Change Programs, Chronic Diseases

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    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

    Skills you'll gain: Surgery, Care Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Immunology, Nephrology, Patient Treatment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Risk Analysis

    4.8
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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Information Management, Data Strategy, Metadata Management, Records Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Literacy, Information Privacy, Version Control

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

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

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Educational Materials, Verbal Communication Skills, Instructional Design, Constructive Feedback, digital literacy

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
  • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IA generativa en el aula: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety: The George Washington University
  • Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation: Universiteit Leiden
  • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester

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