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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.5 stars, 147 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Interactive Learning, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Architecture, Corporate Sustainability, Construction, Student Engagement, Environment, Environmental Issue, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Climate Change Adaptation, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Peer Review, Business Communication

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SkillUp

    Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Registration, User Story, Backlogs, Team Management

    4.9 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (61) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Health Care, Telecommunications, Care Management, Communication

    4.9 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, European History, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 105 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (105) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    UBITS

    Accountability y gestión del desempeño

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Appraisal, Professional Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication

    4.8 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation

    4.7 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Personal Development, Empowerment

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Culture Transformation, Sustainable Business, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Leadership, Professional Development, Environmental Issue, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Initiative and Leadership, Thought Leadership, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos

    Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Higher Education, Data Strategy, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Analytics, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Data Management, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.8 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Care Management, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Case Management, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Communication, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Community Health, Data Sharing, Decision Support Systems, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Sustainability Challenges for the Planet and Employers: Arizona State University
  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification: SkillUp
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Dermatology: Duke University
  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS
  • Managing, Describing, and Analyzing Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Sustainability Leadership Development: University of Michigan

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