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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Team Building, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Spanish Language, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Travel Arrangements, Oral Comprehension, Hospitality, Language Learning, Food Services, Intercultural Competence, Consolidation, Vocabulary, Food and Beverage, Cultural Sensitivity, Price Negotiation, Purchasing

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing

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

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    Coursera

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Delegation Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Diversity Awareness, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Talent Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

    4.5
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Customer Analysis, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Target Market, Persona Development, User Research, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Business, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Innovation, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Interviewing Skills

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Personality Development & Self Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Persona Development, Personal Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Psychosocial Assessments, Resilience, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Sociology

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

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Linear and Quadratic Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Graphing, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Haz Crecer Tu Negocio con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Storytelling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Shared Media, Organizational Development, Visual Storytelling, Professional Networking, Market Opportunities, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios: Arizona State University
  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Transformative Leadership in the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera
  • Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building the Business Model for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Personality Development & Self Growth: EDUCBA
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Honors Algebra 2: Linear and Quadratic Functions: Johns Hopkins University

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