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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

    Improve Communication with Genial.ly

    Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Virtual Environment, Design, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Creating a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Product Planning, Target Market, Persona Development, Operational Performance Management, Target Audience, Market Opportunities, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Analysis, Operational Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Planning, Engineering Management, Market Analysis, People Management, New Product Development, Governance, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Organizational Change, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Health Administration, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, Automation, Data Access, Data Analysis, Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Influencing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Safety Culture, Process Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building a Business Case Template in Power Point

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Project Design, Business Planning, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Financial Acumen, Business Communication, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Technical Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Technical Management, Verbal Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Communication, Professionalism, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Data Visualization

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Infection Control, Personal protective equipment, Hand Hygiene, Emergency Response, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Patient Communication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Mental Health, Community Health, Public Health, Care Coordination, Media and Communications, Patient Education and Support, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Cleanliness, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    268 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Instructional Planning with Genially

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo para el Siglo XXI: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Storytelling, Experimentation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Persistence, Leadership, Professional Development, Self-Awareness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Improve Communication with Genial.ly: Coursera
  • Creating a Technology Startup Company: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
  • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Building a Business Case Template in Power Point: Coursera
  • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera
  • Biotech — From Science to Business: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Speaking to Lead: Oral Communication for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategies for Assisted Living Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University

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