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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.


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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Digital Business

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Action Oriented, Analysis, Business Transformation, Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurship, Technology Strategies, Business Technologies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Virtual Environment, Education Software and Technology, Content Management

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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado System

    Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Development, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Patient Transport, Family Support

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Security Awareness, Authentications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Nursing Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Social Impact, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Bienvenidos al español: A1.1

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Interrigatories

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Cataract Surgery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Preparation, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Patient Evaluation, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Patient Education And Counseling, Informed Consent, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Communication

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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

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    Michigan State University

    The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation.

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, Health Assessment, Oncology, Chronic Diseases, Clinical Monitoring, Physiology, Anatomy, Research, Risk Analysis

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    222 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Business: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Clase interactivas y dinámicas en Classroom: Coursera
  • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
  • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Bienvenidos al español: A1.1: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Cataract Surgery: University of Michigan
  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Grow Your Business with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • The Search for Great Ideas: Harnessing creativity to empower innovation. : Michigan State University

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