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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Intensive Care Unit, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Teamwork

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    Università Bocconi

    Capital-investissement et capital-risque

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Tax Laws, Legal Risk

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    45 reviews

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    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

    4.9
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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Growth Strategies, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Business Development, Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness

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    109 reviews

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    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Governance

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies

    Build toward a degree

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    Stanford University

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Health Assessment, Community Health, Interactive Learning, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health

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    University of Michigan

    Envisioning Educational Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Research, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Collaboration

    4.8
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    Arizona State University

    Grit and Growth Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Persistence, Courage, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Optimism, Professional Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    IBM

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Technical Communication, Professional Development, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
  • Capital-investissement et capital-risque: Università Bocconi
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Ethical Issues in Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
  • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan

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