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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 London

    Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Medical Billing and Coding Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Cycle Management, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Coding, Medical History Documentation, Medical Records, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Electronic Medical Record, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Information Management and Medical Records, CPT Coding, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Privacy, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Registration, Health Information Management, Managed Care, Payment Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    471 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation H (State)

    Skills you'll gain: Loan Origination, Mortgage Loans, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Legal Risk, Compliance Management, General Lending, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Training, Bank Regulations, Consumer Lending, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Registration, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing and Editing, Writing, Communication, Research Reports, Communication Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Concision, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prompt Patterns, Curriculum Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Design Strategies, Design, Physics, Chemistry

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Management, Team Building, Team Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability Frameworks, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    心理学与生活

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Culture, Human Development, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Motivational Skills, Stress Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Auxilios Psicológicos. Catástrofes naturales. Afectados

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, Rehabilitation, First Aid, Family Support, Compassion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education and Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Child Development, Needs Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship & Service Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Surveys, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Team Oriented, Customer Retention, Team Collaboration, User Feedback, Team Building, Customer Relationship Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Service Design, Entrepreneurship, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Financial Management

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Inventory Control, Business Risk Management, Credit Risk, Income Statement, Financial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Operational Risk, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Strategic Decision-Making, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
  • Medical Billing and Coding Essentials: MedCerts
  • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act – Regulation H (State): SkillUp
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teamwork: Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams: Creo Incubator
  • 心理学与生活: Nanjing University
  • Auxilios Psicológicos. Catástrofes naturales. Afectados: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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