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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Operations Management, Technical Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Test Case

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Creativity, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Curiosity, Innovation, Willingness To Learn, Overcoming Obstacles, Courage, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Requirements, Business Risk Management, Customer Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Project Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Policy, Engineering Design Process, Community Health, Public Health, Trend Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Data Mapping, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Integrando PAIDEIA en tu curso

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Content Management, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Project Management Professional Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, People Management, Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Compliance Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Business Process, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, Procurement, Employee Training, Active Listening, Team Oriented, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Intel

    Leader of Learning Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Lesson Planning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Telecommuting, Teamwork, Collaboration, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Community Development, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Learning Strategies, Virtual Environment, Creative Thinking, digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Organizational Templates in Trello

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Team Management, Project Management, User Accounts, Information Architecture

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

  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • How Self-Motivation Shapes Personal Success: University of Colorado System
  • Intro to Lean Six Sigma and Project Identification Methods : SkillUp
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
  • Integrando PAIDEIA en tu curso: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Project Management Professional Prep: Packt

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