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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, Advocacy, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Program Evaluation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    IA generativa en el aula

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    648 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Paid media, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Search Engine Optimization, Presentations, Generative AI

    4.8
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Human Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    465 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Systems Development, Usability, Medical Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Human Factors, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Medical Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Healthcare Project Management, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, Problem Solving, Instructional Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Curiosity, Complex Problem Solving, digital literacy, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

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

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Data Visualization, Datamaps, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Jupyter, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research

    4.2
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    Duke University

    Startup Valuation Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Excel Formulas, Finance, Investments, Private Equity, Securities (Finance), Entrepreneurship, Cash Flows, Risk Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    747 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Research, Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Technology Strategies, Workforce Development, Court Systems, Entrepreneurship, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Design Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Music, Patient Communication, Manual Therapy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IA generativa en el aula: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking with GenAI: IBM
  • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Introduction to Medical Software: Yale University
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Covid-19 Death Medical Analysis & Visualization using Plotly: Coursera
  • Startup Valuation Methods: Duke University

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