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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 Leeds

    Explore Digital Tech Careers: Introduction to Click Start

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Development, Personal Development, Willingness To Learn, Digital Transformation, Computer Programming, Emerging Technologies, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Public Speaking

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Current Issues in Ethics and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Robotics, Healthcare Ethics, Workforce Planning, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Large Language Modeling, Energy and Utilities

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recognizing Team Members

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Negociação e Relações Interculturais

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Strategic Partnership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Information Technology, Legal Risk, Scalability, Value Propositions, Innovation, Team Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI Tools, Data, and Experience Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Prototyping, Design Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Artificial Intelligence, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prompt Patterns, User Interface (UI), Design, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, Presentations, Responsible AI, Professional Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Business Ethics, Engineering Management, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, IT Management, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Culture, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Music, Demography

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea una presentacion con Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Creative Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Web Applications

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Emprender en Web3

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Blockchain, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Team Building, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Virtual Teams, New Product Development, FinTech, Technical Management, Project Finance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Explore Digital Tech Careers: Introduction to Click Start: University of Leeds
  • 1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability: Lund University
  • Créer une présentation éducative avec Microsoft Powerpoint: Coursera
  • Current Issues in Ethics and AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Negociação e Relações Interculturais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship: University of Minnesota
  • AI Tools, Data, and Experience Design: AI CERTs
  • Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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