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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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    Coursera

    Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Behavioral Management, Student Support and Services, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Registration, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    153 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Arizona State University

    Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Computer Literacy, Productivity Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    M

    Michigan State University

    Reign of Pain

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, R Programming, Data Ethics, Experimentation, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, A/B Testing, Quantitative Research, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation

    Build toward a degree

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Stanford University

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Long Term Care, Family Support, Mental Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    245 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Internal Auditing, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Corporate Accounting, Project Finance, Business Metrics, Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    302 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Workplace Ethics and Professionalism

    Skills you'll gain: Courage, Professionalism, Personal Integrity, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Professional Development, Leadership, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera
  • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera
  • Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind: Arizona State University
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Reign of Pain: Michigan State University
  • Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship: Innovating within Corporations: University of Maryland, College Park

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