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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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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Web Content, Social Media Content, Instagram, Web Presence, Writing, Concision, Content Creation, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Writing and Editing, Relationship Building, English Language, Language Competency, Branding, Vocabulary

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    SkillUp

    Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Auditing, Regulatory Requirements, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Internal Controls, Business Ethics, Accountability Frameworks, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Continuous Monitoring, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Internal Auditing, Accountability, Auditing, Procedure Development, Disciplinary Procedures

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Cooperation, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Communication, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Collaboration

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Implant Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Care, Patient Treatment, Surgery, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiology, Risk Analysis

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Smart Goals, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Professionalism, Strategic Planning

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Caregiving, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Home Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Decision Making, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Health Assessment, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Productivity Mastery: Goals, AI & Notion Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Prompt Engineering, Willingness To Learn, AI Personalization, Database Development, AI literacy, Dashboard, Strategic Prioritization, Database Design, Database Software, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Data Visualization, Personal Development

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Driving engagement, Problem Solving, Game Design

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    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

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    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Infant Care, Working With Children, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity, Relationship Building, Sensory Systems Analysis

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    El Cerebro que Aprende

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Formal Learning, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Human Development, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Attributes, Biology, Psychology, Life Sciences, Neurology

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

  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program: SkillUp
  • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Implant Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong
  • Professional Skills: Grit and Growth Mindset: Arizona State University
  • Confidently caring for patients with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Productivity Mastery: Goals, AI & Notion Systems: Skillshare
  • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce

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