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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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    Intel

    Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Higher Education, Social Studies, Common Core Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Political Sciences, Research, Governance, Socioeconomics

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    Intel

    Introduction to Learning Remotely

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Communication, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Intel

    Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Community Development, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Curriculum Development, Technology Strategies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Multilingualism, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Literacy, Diversity Training, Social Sciences, Student-Centred Learning

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    Columbia University

    Attaining Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    The State University of New York

    Advanced Information Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Investigation, Critical Thinking, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Content Management, Reliability, Constructive Feedback, Data Access, Style Guides

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulation and Simulation Software, Research, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Imperial College London

    XR in Healthcare Education and Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Education Software and Technology, Augmented Reality, Medical Devices, Virtual Reality, Health Technology, Clinical Practices, Virtual Environment, Healthcare Project Management, Emerging Technologies, Business Systems Analysis, Innovation, User Centered Design, Project Planning, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education: sustainable environments

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environment Health And Safety, Natural Resource Management, Pollution Prevention

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel
  • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to Learning Remotely: Intel
  • Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom: Intel
  • Oralpha: Literacy for new citizens, a course for trainers: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Attaining Higher Education: Columbia University
  • Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Information Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder

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