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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 California, Santa Cruz

    Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Human Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Arithmetic

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, digital literacy

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Patient Education And Counseling

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

    4.7
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    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Wealth Management, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Financial Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Labor Law, Accountability, Compliance Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Professional Development, Behavior Management, Safety and Security, AI Enablement, Social Media, Culture

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    University of Geneva

    Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Learning Strategies, Research, Psychology, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Social Impact

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Public Health

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Social Justice, Behavior Management, Empathy, Social Work, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavioral Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    HR Leadership and Competencies: From Foundations to Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Recruitment, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Human Capital, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Structure, Human Resources Software, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professionalism, Professional Networking, Lifelong Learning, Time Management

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment: LearnKartS
  • Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle: University of Geneva
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder

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