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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


  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Motivación de equipos: gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Building, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Drive Engagement, Teamwork, People Development, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cooperation, Talent Management, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Human Learning, Communication Strategies, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Training Programs

    ★ 4.5 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Medical Management, Clinical Practices, Preventative Care, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Health Education, Education Software and Technology, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Nutrition and Diet, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research

    ★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Mathematics Education, Lesson Planning, Language Competency

    ★ 4.8 (60) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Business Architecture, Corporate Strategy, Business Solutions, Creative Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Storytelling, New Business Development, Team Management, Creativity, Open Mindset, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (447) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Family Support, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Safety Assurance, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Decision Making

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Social Impact, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.8 (319) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Enhancing Communication with Remind

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

    ★ 4.8 (80) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Cross-Cultural Communication and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • H

    Hult International Business School

    Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Sales Development, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Communication, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Branding, Time Management

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Methods for Quality Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (54) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering

    ★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Motivación de equipos: gestión del talento humano: Universidad de Palermo
  • Compromiso del paciente: resultados clínicos satisfactorios: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
  • Innovación y emprendimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
  • Emotional Intelligence: Arizona State University
  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • Enhancing Communication with Remind: Coursera
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Management: University of California, Davis
  • Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success: Hult International Business School

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