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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 of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Decision Making

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    IE Business School

    The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Cognitive flexibility, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Gerontology, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Team Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Coaching

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change, Communication, Telecommuting, Customer Engagement

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    University at Buffalo

    Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Engineering, Workforce Planning, Gap Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Training Programs, Emerging Technologies, Professional Networking, Semiconductors

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Teaching with AI: tools

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Gynecology, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Education, Pharmacology

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    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

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    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Medical Science and Research

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health for All Through Primary Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems

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

  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: IE Business School
  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal: Universidad de Palermo
  • Renewable Energy: Fundamentals and Job Opportunities: University at Buffalo
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Teaching with AI: tools: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University

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