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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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    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

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    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing, Business Economics, Analysis, Critical Thinking

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Panel Management Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Data Sharing, Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Health Promotion, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Preventative Care, Community Health, Spatial Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Geographic Information Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Analysis

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Solution Design, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Market Opportunities, Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Ideation, Product Development, Environmental Issue, Business, Qualitative Research, Sustainability Reporting, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Facebook, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Image Analysis, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Leadership in the Family Business

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organizational Structure, Business Continuity, Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management, Business Economics, Decision Making

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    Universidad de Palermo

    ¿Cómo ser feliz? Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Behavioral Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Gerontology, Relationship Building, Empathy, Social Impact, Social Skills, Child Development, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Challenges of Modern Caregiving

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Supply And Demand, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Community and Social Work, Stress Management, Sociology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Mi nueva empresa: los siguientes pasos

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, New Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Performance Analysis, Innovation, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Growth Strategies

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Ethics, Business Metrics, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Priorities, Business Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
  • Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks: University of Michigan
  • Population Health: Panel Management Next Level: Universiteit Leiden
  • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
  • Leadership in the Family Business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • ¿Cómo ser feliz? Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas: Universidad de Palermo
  • The Challenges of Modern Caregiving: University of Colorado Boulder

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