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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, R (Software), Data Visualization, Statistical Inference, Variance Analysis, Sampling (Statistics)

    Build toward a degree

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Financial Planning, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Mental Concentration, Accountability, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Productivity, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Optimism, Stress Management, Goal Setting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Strategic Management for Churches

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Ideation, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Digital Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership Development, Brainstorming, People Management, Operational Excellence, Value Propositions

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Goal Setting

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de cursos para la comprensión de Grandes Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Interactive Design, Concept Of Operations, Innovation, Technical Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Business Modeling, Web Development, Deep Learning, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Algorithms, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Solution Design, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Market Opportunities, Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Ideation, Product Development, Environmental Issue, Business, Qualitative Research, Sustainability Reporting, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Leadership in Interprofessional Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Health Informatics, Innovation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Responsible Medication Prescribing for Older Adults

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Care Management, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Communication

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

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

  • Data Driven Decision Making: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentos de la Planificación Financiera con Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Strategic Management for Churches: Duke University
  • Lições Aprendidas com Liderança Inclusiva: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Expanda Seus Negócios com o 10,000 Women da Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs
  • Diseño de cursos para la comprensión de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain: University of California, Davis
  • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego

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