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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 Virginia

    L'analyse marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Brand Management, Web Analytics, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Job Search with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Professional Networking, AI Personalization, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment, AI Enablement, Negotiation, Professional Development, Prompt Engineering, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling, Ancient History, Scientific Visualization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Research, World History, Ancient History

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Family Spirit Nurture

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Matplotlib, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Supervised Learning, Climate Change Mitigation, Anomaly Detection, Environment, Public Policies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Success in your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Building, Stress Management, Professional Development, Innovation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current Issues in Ethics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cinematic Health

    Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Infection Control, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Basic Patient Care, Communication Strategies, Dignity in Care, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Support, Behavior Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • L'analyse marketing: University of Virginia
  • Job Search with GenAI: Meta
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
  • EKP1: Modernity and the Emergence of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis : Coursera
  • Family Spirit Nurture: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera

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