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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Ability To Meet Deadlines

    4.8
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    233 reviews

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Analysis, Learning Strategies, Self-Starter, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Mentalidad Emprendedora

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Lean Methodologies, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Customer Insights

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Stanford University

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Pain Management, Patient Communication, Care Management, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Long Term Care, Family Support, Mental Health

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Machine Learning and Human Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Data Mining, Learning Theory, Human Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Trees and Graphs: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Tree Maps, Analysis, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Time Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Time Management, Business Priorities, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Personal Development, Professional Development, Professionalism, Team Oriented

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Se former à l'égalité

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    America Through Foreign Eyes

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Media and Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    405 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Virtual Teacher Final Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mentalidad Emprendedora: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
  • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
  • Machine Learning and Human Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
  • Time Management Skills: LearnKartS
  • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder

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