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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.


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Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Culture

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    Yale University

    Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Behavioral Economics, Physical Therapy, Goal Setting

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Disparities, Cardiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Chronic Diseases, Microbiology, Health Care, Community Health, Health Education, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Trend Analysis, Immunology, Medical Science and Research

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Presentations, Business Valuation, Fundraising

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    University of Virginia

    Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, AI Enablement, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Network Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

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    Packt

    Technical Program Manager's Handbook: Mastering PM Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Technical Product Management, Risk Management, Initiative and Leadership, Technical Consulting, Professional Development, Generative AI, Drive Engagement, Communication Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Project Planning, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, Technical Analysis

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Hospice, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

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

  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action: Yale University
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Imperial College London
  • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Healthcare Business Strategy and New Venture Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: University of Virginia
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera
  • Technical Program Manager's Handbook: Mastering PM Skills: Packt
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University

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