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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 System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Professional Development, Persistence, Innovation, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Strategies, Collaboration

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

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    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Public Health

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles

    Build toward a degree

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, Persuasive Communication, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, European History, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Cinematography

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    156 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    284 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    People and Soft Skills Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Presentations, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Social Skills, Agile Project Management, Solution Delivery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    233 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Medical Terminology, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    La solución del conflicto ético

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Advocacy, Conflict Management, Medical Practices and Procedures, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Medical Privacy, Patient-centered Care, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning

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

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    Coursera

    Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Goldman Sachs

    Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Goal Setting, Peer Review, Innovation, Professional Networking

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

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

  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • The Growth Mindset: University of California, Davis
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
  • Probability Foundations for Data Science and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • English Intermediate B1.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • La solución del conflicto ético: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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