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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 Zurich

    Teaching Science at University

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Research Design, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Simulations, Model Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Self-Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Essential Leadership Skills for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Leadership Development, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Business Metrics, Team Motivation, Team Building, Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Human Resource Strategy, Business, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, People Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Recognizing Others, Professional Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Health Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Climate Change Programs, Chronic Diseases

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Gap Analysis, Performance Management, Expectation Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Performance Appraisal, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Accountability, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Performance Measurement, Adaptability, Professional Development, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Fundamentals of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Collaboration, Innovation, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular & ECG Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Electocardiography, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Cardiac Surgery, Chronic Diseases, Hemodynamics, Patient Education And Counseling, Cardiology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Care Management, Patient Observation, Nursing Care, Clinical Practices, Medical Emergency, Perioperative Care, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Anatomy, Physiology, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Sit Less, Get Active

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Occupational Health, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Teaching Science at University: University of Zurich
  • Self-Assessment: University of California, Davis
  • Essential Leadership Skills for Career Growth: Packt
  • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants: University of New Mexico
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • The Growth Mindset: University of California, Davis

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