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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

    Host a Quiz Review with Blooket

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

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Data Collection

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Open Mindset, Lifelong Learning, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making

    4.9 stars, 48 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Customer Analysis, Agile Methodology, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Software Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Market Opportunities

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, Process Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Needs Assessment

    4.8 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Advanced Leadership Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Executive Presence, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Influencing, Organizational Development, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Mindfulness, Change Management, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    4.9 stars, 15 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Communication with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.5 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Clinical Assessment

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Be entrepreneurial in Cultural Industries in the digital age

    Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Commercialization, Business Leadership, Content Creation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Audience, Digital Content, Business Management, Digital Publishing, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Fiscal Management, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Intellectual Property

    4.1 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Process Development, Performance Measurement, Change Management, People Management, Practice Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Host a Quiz Review with Blooket: Coursera
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
  • Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement: University of Michigan
  • Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Emprendimiento y métodos ágiles de desarrollo en videojuegos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation: Northeastern University
  • Advanced Leadership Skills: IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
  • Communication with Stakeholders: Microsoft
  • Supporting Families and Caregivers: Stanford Online

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