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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 Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Technology Solutions, Social Impact, Computer Networking, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Live Streaming, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

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    Macquarie University

    Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Monitoring, Physiology, Anatomy, Research, Risk Analysis

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    American Council on Exercise

    Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Geriatrics, Personal Development, Behavior Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Instructional Planning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

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    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Health Policy, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business, Risk Analysis, Technology Strategies, Family Support, Business Valuation, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Process, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Leadership, Business Analysis, Economics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Strategic Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Active Listening

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Engage and Assess Students with Quizizz

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Course Development, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Content Performance Analysis, Data Collection

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
  • Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer: Macquarie University
  • Pathway to Wellness: Mind, Movement & Nutrition: American Council on Exercise
  • Instructional Planning with Genially: Coursera
  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
  • Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation: Immersify
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School

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