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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.


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Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Human Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education, Driving engagement

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Business Process, Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Culture-Driven Team Building

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Team Motivation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Culture, Case Studies, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, English Language, Innovation, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Chemical Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Duke University

    Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Development, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Pain Management, Nursing Practices, Clinical Practices, Patient Safety, Clinical Research, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    LearnQuest

    Foundations of Sales Team Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Sales Management, Team Motivation, Employee Onboarding, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Sales Process, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Teamwork, Intercultural Competence, Performance Management, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Smart Goals, Meeting Facilitation, Goal Setting, Coaching, Constructive Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    University of Geneva

    Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Special Education, Parent Communication, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Working With Children, Speech Therapy, Child Development, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Research, Group Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    198 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Washington

    U101: Understanding College and College Life

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    505 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Thinking & Action: University of California, Irvine
  • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
  • Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching: Arizona State University
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship: Duke University
  • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
  • Foundations of Sales Team Leadership: LearnQuest
  • Troubles du spectre de l'autisme : interventions: University of Geneva

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