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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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Popular Adult Education Courses and Certifications


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    The State University of New York

    Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leading Technical Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Planning, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Strategy, Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Management

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    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Host a Quiz Review with Blooket

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Test Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Support Interactive Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Virtual Environment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Doing Business in China Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Product Promotion, Competitive Analysis, Presentations, Product Development, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Violences et religions

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Value Propositions, Cost Control, Customer Analysis, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Resource Management, Revenue Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo para el Siglo XXI: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Storytelling, Experimentation, Persistence, Leadership, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Food and Wine Pairing: The State University of New York
  • Leading Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Host a Quiz Review with Blooket: Coursera
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
  • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
  • Doing Business in China Capstone: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Violences et religions: University of Geneva

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