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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.

Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Arithmetic, Diversity Awareness, Applied Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Grit and Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Growth Mindedness, Smart Goals, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Empowerment, Adaptability, Lifelong Learning, Mindfulness, Professional Development, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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, Patient Preparation, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Patient Education and Support, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

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    Lecturio

    Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiology, Patient Observation, Life Support, Clinical Practices, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medical Emergency, Electrophysiology, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Physiology, Nursing

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    Coursera

    Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    The 4 A's of Marketing with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Internal Communications, MarTech, Marketing Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Channel, Business Strategy, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Construction, Student Engagement, Environment, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Peer Review, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Women in Leadership:Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Team Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Team Leadership, Empowerment, Team Motivation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Networking, Team Performance Management, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Learning for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Science, Decision Tree Learning, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Algorithms, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Monitoring, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Anatomy, Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Diversity Training, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam: Duke University
  • Cardiovascular System: Anatomy & Physiology: Lecturio
  • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera
  • The 4 A's of Marketing with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
  • Women in Leadership:Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders: Creo Incubator
  • Statistical Learning for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University

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