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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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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Research, Social Studies, Education and Training, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Health & Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Nurse Education, Generative AI Agents, Clinical Informatics, Nursing Process, Clinical Data Management, Nursing, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Care, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Nursing Practices, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Basic Patient Care, Business Acumen, Physiology, Business

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiology, Patient Observation, Basic Nursing Skills, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Medical Emergency, Clinical Experience, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Physiology, Vital Signs, Clinical Nursing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Leader of Learning Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Collaboration, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Learning Strategies, Virtual Environment, Creative Thinking, digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Services, Compensation Management, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Insurance, Communication, Technical Communication, Administration, Program Evaluation, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Time and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Time Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Text Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Predictive Modeling, Semantic Web, JSON, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Change Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dell

    Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Sustainable Business, Sales, Professional Development, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Adaptability, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Digital Content

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    MOST from a Conceptual Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
  • AI for Health & Nursing: AI CERTs
  • Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology: Lecturio
  • Leader of Learning Experiences: Intel
  • Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Managing Time and Stress: Packt
  • Text Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dell Technologies IT Sales Representative: Dell

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