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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.


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    Voxy

    Beginner English: About You

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Grammar, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, K-12 pedagogy, Facebook, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Data Storage, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Image Analysis, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Business Technologies, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Operations, Waste Minimization, Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Invoicing, Customer Relationship Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Culture, Workforce Management, Leadership

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The State University of New York

    Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cooperation, Persistence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Decision Making - How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Peer Review, Critical Thinking, Risk Analysis, Brainstorming, Persuasive Communication, Estimation, Analysis, Prioritization, Professional Development

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

  • Beginner English: About You: Voxy
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
  • Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Solar System: American Museum of Natural History
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Choice Board: Coursera
  • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
  • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan
  • Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis : Coursera
  • Create Interactive Choice Boards with Seesaw: Coursera

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