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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Multimedia, Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Education and Training

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Collaboration, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Multilevel Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Prepare for the EMT Certification Test

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Education And Counseling, Basic Patient Care, Care Management, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Assessment, Triage, Emergency Response

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Equity, Nutrition Education, Community Health, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Educational Materials, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

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

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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Design Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Personnel & Third-Party Security

    Skills you'll gain: Vendor Management, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Threat Management, Security Controls, Human Factors (Security), Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, People Management, Due Diligence

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a la Innovación Empresarial y Creación de Valor

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Change Management, Organizational Change, Innovation, Business Transformation, Forecasting, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Trend Analysis

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hult International Business School

    Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Communication, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Branding, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Prepare for the EMT Certification Test: University of Colorado System
  • Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: University of Michigan
  • Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet: Coursera
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Personnel & Third-Party Security: University of California, Irvine

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