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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.


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Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Team Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Process Development, Corporate Strategy, Market Opportunities, Technology Roadmaps, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Peer Review, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Branding, Budgeting, Service Design, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Buncee for Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança e Sociedade

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Development, People Management, Resource Management, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Political Sciences, Rapport Building, Leadership and Management, Behavioral Management, Influencing, Organizational Effectiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Structure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    U

    University of Copenhagen

    Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Long Term Care, Health Care, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Promotion, Care Management, Community Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Nutrition and Diet, Diagnostic Tests, Socioeconomics, Clinical Nutrition, Education and Training, Exercise Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Educación Matemática para profesores de infantil. Curso 2

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Arithmetic, Systems Of Measurement, Geometry, Logical Reasoning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    P

    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Immunology, First Aid

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, IT Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Council on Exercise

    A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Behavioral Health, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Science, Respiration, Physiology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Research, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño e innovación de modelo de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Process, Storytelling, Business Strategies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Shared Media, Organizational Development, Business Development, Presentations, Business Research, Data Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Process Analysis, Diagram Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Strategic Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone: California Institute of the Arts
  • Use Buncee for Online Teaching: Coursera
  • Liderança e Sociedade: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Tackling cardiometabolic diseases – insights from India: University of Copenhagen
  • Educación Matemática para profesores de infantil. Curso 2: Universidad de los Andes
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Holistic Approach to Mental Health: American Council on Exercise

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