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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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    Duke University

    Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Business Planning, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Development, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities

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    University of California, Davis

    Emotional and Social Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Compassion, Mindfulness, Adaptability

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Structured Query Language (SQL)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Systems, Database Theory, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Database Application, Data Access, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Data Integrity

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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

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    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

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    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, People Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Resource Management

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    University of Virginia

    Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Integrity, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Case Studies, Communication Strategies

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    University of London

    How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Financial Modeling, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Market Dynamics, Finance

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    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Productivity, Data Sharing, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management, Intellectual Property

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Higher Education, Education and Training, Child Development, Curriculum Planning, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Empathy

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

  • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship: Duke University
  • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement: Rice University
  • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
  • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London

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