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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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    Yonsei University

    Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Demography, Economics

    4.8
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
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    427 reviews

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    Universidad de Chile

    Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Prioritization, Adaptability, Stress Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Clinical Nursing, Pain Management, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    504 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Research, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    4.9
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    785 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

    4.9
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Aprendizaje de las matemáticas de primaria

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Arithmetic, Geometry, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra

    4.9
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    536 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Personal Integrity, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Higher Education, Research, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Grammar, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University
  • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
  • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Aprendizaje de las matemáticas de primaria: Universidad de los Andes

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