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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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    Stanford University

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Working With Children, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Parent Communication, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    Private Equity and Venture Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Business Valuation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Financial Management, Legal Risk, Financial Modeling, Tax Laws, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Negotiation

    Build toward a degree

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, Problem Solving, Context Management, Verification And Validation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Workday

    Workday Payroll for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Payroll Processing, Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources Software, Business Reporting, Workforce Management, Business Process, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Structure, Data Maintenance, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Workday

    Workday Financial Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Workday (Software), Accounting Software, Data Analysis Software, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Business Process, Financial Reporting, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teaching Electricity and Magnetism with PhET Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Physics, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Constructive Feedback, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Employee Engagement, Telehealth, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication, Data Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting started with Azure IOT Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Internet Of Things, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines

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    Stanford University

    International Women's Health and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Health Education, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, Immigration Law, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

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    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Communication, Social Skills, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Accountability, Time Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Public Affairs, World History, Conflict Management, Policy Analysis

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

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

  • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital: Università Bocconi
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Workday Payroll for Business Users: Workday
  • Workday Financial Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Teaching Electricity and Magnetism with PhET Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Clinician's Guide: Soft Skills for Better Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Getting started with Azure IOT Hub: Coursera
  • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique

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