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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

    Communication as a Technical Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Professional Development, Supervision, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Coaching

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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

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    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Education Software and Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

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    University of Geneva

    Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Data Collection, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Professional Development, Virtual Teams, People Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Professional Networking, Team Building, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Decision Making, Employee Onboarding, Change Management, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Branding

    3.9
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

    4.5
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success Project

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Project Management, Time Management, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Prioritization, Strategic Thinking, Business, Business Strategy, Communication, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Presentations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme: University of Geneva
  • Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes: Universidades Anáhuac
  • HR Competencies & Leadership for SHRM Exams Prep: Board Infinity
  • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
  • Career Success Project: University of California, Irvine

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