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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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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sistemática de Comércio Exterior

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Export Control, International Finance, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Efficiency, Commercial Laws, Negotiation

    4.7
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Digital pedagogy, Debugging, Algorithms, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Information Privacy, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Organizational Templates in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education And Counseling, Sociology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Organizational Leadership, Engineering Management, Team Building, People Management, Team Leadership, Telecommuting, Business Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Virtual Teams, Personal Development, Communication, Self-Awareness

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Environmental Engineering, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Climate Change Mitigation, Product Design, Environmental Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Systems Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Proposal Development, Sales Presentation, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Value Propositions, Data Visualization, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Content Creation, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Empowerment, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Change, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Accountability, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Sistemática de Comércio Exterior: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays: University of California San Diego
  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • Create Organizational Templates in Trello: Coursera
  • Community Awareness Course: Sexuality and Disability: University of Minnesota
  • Leadership Style and Building a High-Performance Team: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy : Johns Hopkins University
  • Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Create a Business proposal with Visme for businesses: Coursera

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