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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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    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, digital literacy, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation

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    University of Geneva

    Cultures et pédagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Pedagogy, Adult Education, Culture, Higher Education, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Mindfulness, Community Development, Critical Thinking

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    Alex Genadinik

    Start An Online Business And Generate Passive Income

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Vibe coding, Email Automation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Generative AI Agents, Contract Negotiation, AI Workflows, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Order Management, Blogs, Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Content Creation, E-Commerce, Order Fulfillment, Agentic systems, Logistics Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Demography

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Finanzas en acción: Estrategias para emprender con éxito

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Entrepreneurial Finance, Working Capital, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, People Management, Business Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing, Accounting, Customer experience strategy (CX), Financial Management, Business Marketing, Financial Analysis, Innovation, Finance, Recruitment, Persona (User Experience)

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Creative Thinking, Persistence, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Planning

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Problem Solving, Collaboration

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Medical Terminology, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Patient Education And Counseling, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Health Assessment, Medical Office Procedures, Grammar, Anatomy

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneuriat : Idéation et exploration des fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, New Product Development, Customer Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
  • Start An Online Business And Generate Passive Income: Alex Genadinik
  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • Finanzas en acción: Estrategias para emprender con éxito: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Gestión Empresarial Exitosa para Pymes: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
  • Topics of Medical Spanish II: Connecting with your Patients: Universidades Anáhuac

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