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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 Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Syllabus Development, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Oral Expression, Train The Trainer, Vocabulary, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Organizational Skills, Research, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Smart Goals, Team Management, Project Management, Communication, Performance Metric

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Law and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Lecturing, Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Political Sciences, Social Justice

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Branding, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Process Management, People Management, Strategic Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Course Development, Learning Theory, Digital pedagogy, Special Education, Stress First Aid, Time Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    School Health for Children and Adolescents

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Health Education, Health Promotion, School Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Parent Communication, Care Management, Communication Disorders, Neurology, Behavioral Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Policy Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge
  • Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2: École Polytechnique
  • The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction: University of Cambridge
  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions

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