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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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Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Irvine

    Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Time Management, Communication, Business Communication, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business, Analytical Skills, Peer Review

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Goal Setting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    USO

    Making Your Military Transition a Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Community Development, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital pedagogy, Developing Training Materials

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing for DS/AI Roles

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Talent Sourcing, Compensation and Benefits, Data Science, Data Analysis, Recruitment, Data Architecture, Presentations, Technical Consulting, Big Data, Job Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Reluctant Writers

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Empowerment, Instructional Strategies, Writing, Mentorship, Case Studies, Literacy, Constructive Feedback

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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

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    Board Infinity

    Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement Process, Report Writing, Presentations, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Self-Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Adaptability

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Confident Conversations About Race and Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation, Advocacy, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Atención centrada en el paciente

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Care Management, Health Care, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Professionalism, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Mental Health, Collaboration, Empathy, Social Determinants Of Health

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Defining, Describing, and Visualizing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Software, Statistics, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Probability, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Histogram, Taxonomy, Data Import/Export

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Proyecto Final de Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
  • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
  • Making Your Military Transition a Transformation: USO
  • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera
  • Interviewing for DS/AI Roles: University of California, Irvine
  • Teaching Reluctant Writers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology: University of California San Diego
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep: Board Infinity
  • Confident Conversations About Race and Racism: The University of Sydney

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