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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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Backend Development and API Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Middleware, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, Scalability, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

    4.6
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.8
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    109 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Communication Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Business Communication, Team Building, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Management, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Negotiation, Stakeholder Communications, Business Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Professionalism in an era of change

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HEC Paris

    Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Visionary, Business Modeling, Proactivity, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Planning, Business, Overcoming Obstacles

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

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    University of Michigan

    ChatGPT Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Legal Technology, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Economics, Information Privacy

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, International Finance, Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Economics, Market Share, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    250 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Miro AI, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Planning, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Student Engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Teaching, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Working With Children, digital literacy

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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Software Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Market Analysis, Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Planning, Community Development, Brainstorming, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    572 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
  • Fundamentos de Liderança com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Advanced Communication Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
  • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
  • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris
  • ChatGPT Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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