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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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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Physical Stamina, Accident Prevention, Pediatrics, Child Health, Child Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Real Time Data, Coaching, Data Analysis, Data Collection

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Informatics, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy

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    University of Michigan

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Adult Education, Collaboration, Family Support, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, First Aid, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Community Development

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Bases teóricas de la gestión de la salud y las lesiones

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, AI Enablement, Risk Modeling, Precision Medicine, Predictive Modeling, Load Balancing, Health Education, Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Real Time Data, Mathematical Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, Technical Communication, Content Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Proteger a los campeones: Entrenamiento deportivo práctico: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Bases teóricas de la gestión de la salud y las lesiones: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

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