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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 Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

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    426 reviews

    Beginner · 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Experimentation, Health Education, Learning Theory

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    887 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Managed Care, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Health Education, Public Health

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · 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: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Human Computer Interaction

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Workplace Ethics and Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Courage, Personal Integrity, Culture Transformation, Professional Development, Leadership, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Formal Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Teaching, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Policy Development, Social Sciences, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Engineering Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Attributes, Leadership, Problem Solving, Personal Development, Initiative and Leadership, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Resilience

    4.7
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    690 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Devices

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Course Development, AI literacy, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Professional Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Commercialization, Business Strategies, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Team Management, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Value-Based Care: Reimbursement Models: University of Houston
  • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Workplace Ethics and Professionalism: LearnKartS
  • Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina: Universidad Austral
  • Self Awareness and the Effective Leader: Rice University
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan

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