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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.


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Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Management

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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESCP Business School

    Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Business Development, Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Innovation, Negotiation, Investments, Digital Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Host a Quiz Review with Blooket

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Test Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Support Interactive Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Virtual Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Art History, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Interactive Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Impact, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Regulatory Requirements, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Emerging Technologies, Good Manufacturing Practices, Pre-Clinical Development, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Biotechnology, Product Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Capacity Planning, Stakeholder Management, Analysis, Education and Training, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Increasing Multiplication Mastery with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Arithmetic, Numerical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Doing Business in Europe: ESCP Business School
  • Host a Quiz Review with Blooket: Coursera
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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