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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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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Conciencia Lingüística

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Host a Quiz Review with Blooket

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Test Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Nursing, Health Care Administration, Informatics, Nurse Education, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record System

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Composure, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Leadership Studies, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Softer Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Storytelling, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement, De-escalation Techniques, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Vulnerability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Austral

    El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    111 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Collaboration, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Performance Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Conciencia Lingüística: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Host a Quiz Review with Blooket: Coursera
  • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
  • Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • The Softer Side of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral

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