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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


  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Microsoft Outlook, Calendar Management, Gmail, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Scheduling, Encryption, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.7 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Writing and Editing, Multimedia, Writing, Learning Styles, Style Guides, Research, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.9 (202) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Education Software and Technology

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (102) · Beginner · Course · 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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (133) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace

    ★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Design Software, Technical Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Language Learning, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (395) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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
  • B

    Big Interview

    El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Storytelling, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication

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

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

  • Get Started with Mail and Calendar Applications: Outlook: SkillUp
  • Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Encouraging Student Growth with Teach Your Monster to Read: Coursera
  • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod: Coursera
  • SOLIDWORKS Feature Patterns and Sweeps: Dassault Systèmes
  • Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit: Coursera
  • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes

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