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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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    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Professional Development, Continuous Improvement Process, Talent Management, Employee Performance Management, Employee Retention, Agile Methodology, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration

    4.8
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    336 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Medical Science and Research, Mental Health

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    851 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    631 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Growth Mindedness, Simulations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    624 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    974 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, Team Management, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Innovation, Persona (User Experience), Recruitment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · 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, Higher Education, Collaboration, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Complex Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    802 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership: Packt
  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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