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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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    Immersify

    Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

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    Sciences Po

    Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Commercialization, New Business Development, Digital Content, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Digital Transformation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Be a Leader, Develop a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Planning

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Product Planning, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Go To Market Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Opportunities, Marketing Budgets, Business Analytics, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Budgeting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Infant Care, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Anthropology, Human Development, Motion Arguments, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Life Sciences, Environment, Biology, Education and Training

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Management Consulting

    Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Consulting, Business Consulting, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Consultative Approaches, Complex Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Analysis, Technical Consulting, Business Ethics, Workforce Development, Professional Development, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Business Acumen, Networking Hardware

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Marketing and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Staff Management, People Management, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Cultural Sensitivity, B2B Sales, Target Market, Business Management, Diversity Marketing, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Patient-Centered Care Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assistance, Patient Education and Support, Clinical Nutrition, Health Assessment, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Blended Learning, Instructional Strategies, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Needs Assessment

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Public Health

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Coursera

    Using Google Forms for Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Digital pedagogy

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation: Immersify
  • Entreprendre dans les Industries Culturelles à l'ère du numérique: Sciences Po
  • Be a Leader, Develop a Leader: Case Western Reserve University
  • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Introduction to Management Consulting: IBM
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies: New York University
  • International Marketing and Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Patient-Centered Care Essentials: MedCerts
  • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera

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