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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Excellence in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Community Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Constructive Feedback, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    Successful Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Collaboration, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Influencing

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

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    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    852 reviews

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    Lund University

    Transforming higher education with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Higher Education, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, LLM Application, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Community Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Neurology, Pedagogy, Anatomy, Language Disorders, Cell Biology, Physiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

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

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    Google Cloud

    Using Gemini in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Gemini, Google Gemini, Model Deployment, AI Enablement, Google Cloud Platform, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Software Installation

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Education (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Digital pedagogy, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Excellence in Online Teaching: Johns Hopkins University
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
  • Transforming higher education with Generative AI: Lund University
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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