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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Mitigation, Driving engagement

    ★ 4.7 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    悖论:思维的魔方

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Curiosity, Creative Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Ancient History, Dealing With Ambiguity, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Healthcare Ethics, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Home Health Care, Social Justice, Care Coordination, Culture, Care Management, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Plan Execution, Communication, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.5 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning and Human Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Mining, Learning Theory, Human Computer Interaction

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Leadership and Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Telecommuting, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Adaptability, Team Motivation

    ★ 4.8 (284) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Business Development, Video Production, Strategic Thinking, Project Planning, Product Development, Professional Networking, Presentations, Operating Budget, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ideation, Risk Analysis, Timelines

    ★ 4.9 (342) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Premiere Pro Pt. 1 — Getting Started & Editing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines, Editing, File Management

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Gamification Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Council on Exercise

    Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Exercise Science, Sales, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Smart Goals, Nutrition and Diet, Client Services, Customer Acquisition Management, Nutrition Education, Workplace inclusivity, Motivational Interviewing, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Active Listening, Health Education

    ★ 4.2 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Innovation, Target Market, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (330) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
  • 悖论:思维的魔方: Peking University
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning and Human Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leadership and Disruption: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Action-Driven Business Plan: From the ‘Classroom’ to the World: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Premiere Pro Pt. 1 — Getting Started & Editing Basics: Skillshare
  • Gamification Learning with Genially: Coursera

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