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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

    Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, digital literacy, Education and Training, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Child Development, Digital Communications, Teaching, Content Creation, Cyber Risk

    4.8
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Professional Development, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Relationship Management, Resilience, Communication, Stress Management, Adaptability

    4.7
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Language Arts Confidence with Storybird

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy

    4.6
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Expectation Management, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Support Career Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Technical Support, Lifelong Learning, Desktop Support, Willingness To Learn, Product Support, End User Training and Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Active Listening, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Open Mindset, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Linguistic Diversity, What for?

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Intercultural Competence, World History, Community Development, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Instructional Planning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Information Privacy, Innovation

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: LearnKartS
  • Language Arts Confidence with Storybird: Coursera
  • Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • The Hunt: Job-Searching and Career-Building with Purpose: Yale University
  • Dell Technologies Technical Support Career Introduction: Dell
  • Linguistic Diversity, What for?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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