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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

    Getting started with Azure IOT Hub

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Internet Of Things, Cloud Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Policy Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Potencia tu comunicaciĂłn como lĂ­der

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Strategic Communication, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Product Development, Business, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP)

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Professional Development, Nursing Administration, Nursing Process, Care Coordination, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Practices, Clinical Leadership, Direct Patient Care, Patient Advocacy, Patient-centered Care, Leadership, Health Administration, Initiative and Leadership, Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Change Management Training for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Empathy, Communication, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Adaptability, Team Management, Resilience

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    CĂłmo hacer una tesis

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research, Case Studies, Academic Advising, Qualitative Research, Style Guides, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la escritura

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting started with Azure IOT Hub: Coursera
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • TransversalizaciĂłn de gĂ©nero en la EducaciĂłn Superior: Universidad Nacional AutĂłnoma de MĂ©xico
  • Potencia tu comunicaciĂłn como lĂ­der: UBITS
  • Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals : Creo Incubator
  • Healthcare Career Explorer Nurse Practitioner (NP): Coursera
  • AI Essentials: AI CERTs
  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Change Management Training for Leaders: Coursera

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