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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    MOOC X MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Curriculum Development, Content Development and Management, Instructional Design, Training Programs, Performance Metric, Experience Design, Student Engagement, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Huddersfield Sandbox

    Creating Ethical Media and Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Content Creation, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Outreach, Disabilities, Investigation, Social Media, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Construye un curso virtual desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Needs Assessment, Goal Setting, Virtual Environment, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Planning, Digital pedagogy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Emprender en Web3

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Risk Management, Blockchain, Legal Risk, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Technical Management, Project Design, FinTech, Virtual Teams, Digital Assets

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Forming Christ-Shaped Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Professionalism, Formal Learning, Personal Integrity, Empathy, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Recognizing Team Members

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Social Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Education Software and Technology, Relationship Building, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulation and Simulation Software, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Diversity Awareness, Education Software and Technology, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Professional Development, Collaboration, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cultural Agility for Teamwork

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Personal Development, Workplace inclusivity, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Empathy, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Management, Resilience, Dealing With Ambiguity, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Documentation and Usability for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • MOOC X MOOC: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Creating Ethical Media and Journalism: Huddersfield Sandbox
  • Construye un curso virtual desde cero: UBITS
  • Emprender en Web3: Universidad Austral
  • Forming Christ-Shaped Leaders: Duke University
  • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Intermediate English: Social Interactions: Voxy
  • Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
  • Cultural Agility for Teamwork: University of Colorado System

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