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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 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

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    Coursera

    Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Goal Setting, Educational Materials

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Technical Management, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Operations Management, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Governance, Performance Metric, Leadership, Business Strategy, Engineering, Recruitment Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Assertiveness Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Empowerment, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Influencing, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Lemann

    Explorando os recursos educacionais da Khan Academy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, User Accounts, Data Analysis Software, Content Management

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Compassion, Ancient History, Higher Education

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leading a Family Business

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Innovation, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, New Product Development, Ideation, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Sales Presentations, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Talent Management, Business Planning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Research, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

    信息社会的机遇和挑战

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Digital Transformation

    4.5
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    60 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Surviving Disruptive Technologies (On Demand)

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Business Technologies, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Social Media, Innovation, Organizational Change, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, E-Commerce, Business Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule: Coursera
  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Assertiveness Skills: Packt
  • Explorando os recursos educacionais da Khan Academy: Fundação Lemann
  • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Leading a Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam: Duke University
  • Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement: University of Michigan

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