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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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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Adaptability

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, School Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Human Development, Creativity

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Diversity and Inclusion, Training and Development, Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Analysis

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    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Professional Networking, Resilience, Stress Management, Curiosity, Cognitive flexibility

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

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    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Lecturio

    Transition to Nursing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Communication, Professionalism, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Teamwork, Empathy, Self-Awareness

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Human Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Student-Centred Learning, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Report Writing, Statistical Analysis

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafĂ­o de Innovar en la EducaciĂłn Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

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    Yale University

    Warrior-Scholar: The Veteran’s College Success Kit

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Virtual Instruction

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Learning Management Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies

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

  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
  • Transition to Nursing Practice: Lecturio
  • Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • El desafĂ­o de Innovar en la EducaciĂłn Superior: Universidad de Chile

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