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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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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Care, Patient Communication

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Advocacy

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Emerging Technologies, Good Manufacturing Practices, Pre-Clinical Development, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacotherapy, Informed Consent

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    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

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    Kotter

    The Science of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Case Studies, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning

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    Stanford University

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Long Term Care, Family Support, Mental Health

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    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Community Development, Public History, Anthropology, Land Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University
  • Teaching with AI: tools: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • The Science of Change: Kotter

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