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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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    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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    Multiple educators

    Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

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    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Invoicing, Scheduling

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    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital pedagogy, Developing Training Materials

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    Duke University

    Strategic Management for Churches

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication

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    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Developing AI Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Generative AI, Education and Training, Data Science

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Your World and What Shapes It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Social Justice, Adaptability

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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, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Health Technology, Health 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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Corporate Sustainability, Logistics, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Materials science

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management

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    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation

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

  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera
  • Strategic Management for Churches: Duke University
  • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Your World and What Shapes It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam: Duke University
  • Packaging Design for the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder

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