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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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    Coursera

    Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing, Job Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    How to Series on Personal Development Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Tactfulness, Drive Engagement, Negotiation, Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Goal Setting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, digital literacy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Course Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Matrix Management, Conflict Management, Sales Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Psychology, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Engineering Management, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Goal Setting, Discussion Facilitation, Delegation Skills, Communication, Recruitment

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, General Networking, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Student Engagement, Network Protocols, Education and Training, Video Editing, Pedagogy, Culture, Multimedia, Lecturing, Instructional Strategies, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Inspire Student Learning with Showbie

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Content Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Leadership in Multinational, Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn: Coursera
  • How to Series on Personal Development Topics: Coursera
  • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
  • Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System
  • Teaching Writing Final Project: Johns Hopkins University
  • B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals: The Expert Academy
  • Challenges of Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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