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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 California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, People Development, Performance Metric, Process Development, Leadership, Communication

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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Child Welfare, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Psychology, Social Skills, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sage Publications

    Family Business Management

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Governance, Conflict Management, Workforce Planning, Business Leadership, Business Continuity, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Corporate Strategy, Relationship Management, Family Law, Business Strategy, Leadership, Accountability Frameworks, Organizational Structure, Corporate Sustainability, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Wealth Management, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Launch Your Customer Engagement Career

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Customer Engagement, Customer Success Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Data Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer experience strategy (CX), LinkedIn, Communication, Professional Networking, Portfolio Management, Interactive Data Visualization, Communication Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship & Service Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Surveys, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Team Collaboration, User Feedback, Customer Relationship Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Service Design, Entrepreneurship, Data Presentation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Self-Starter, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, New Product Development, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Web Content, Social Media Content, Instagram, Web Presence, Writing, Concision, Content Creation, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Writing and Editing, Relationship Building, English Language, Language Competency, Branding, Vocabulary

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Build Your Creative Brand and Online Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Video Production, Content Creation, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Strategy, Media Production, Portfolio Management, Social Media, Web Presence, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Branding, Web Content, Professional Networking, Entrepreneurship

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Management Training And Development, Team Building, Project Controls, Quality Control, Purchasing, People Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Quality Management

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    Beginner · 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, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health Education, Pain Management, Health Assessment, Rehabilitation, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Evaluation, Health Education, Athletic Training, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Medical History Documentation

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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

  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Family Business Management: Sage Publications
  • Launch Your Customer Engagement Career: Microsoft
  • Customer-Focused Entrepreneurship & Service Strategy: University of Arizona
  • How to Start Your Own Business: Michigan State University
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Build Your Creative Brand and Online Presence: Skillshare
  • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement: Rice University

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