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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


  • U

    University of Alberta

    How to be a People Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Training, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership and Management, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Safety Culture, Mental Health

    5 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers

    Skills you'll gain: Pediatric Nursing, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Child Health, Pediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Diet, Nursing Care, Working With Children, Clinical Nutrition, Oral Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Toileting, Infectious Diseases, Dental Care, Respiratory Care, Airway Management, Immunology, Infection Control, Heimlich Maneuver

    4.9 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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
  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Photography, Journalism, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Instagram

    4.8 stars, 9 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Azure Active Directory, Medical Privacy, Cloud Security, Health Care, Identity and Access Management, Real Time Data, Data Infrastructure, Model Training, Patient Education and Support, AI Security, Microsoft Azure, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Monitoring, Health Technology, Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Patient Communication, Generative AI, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Big Interview

    El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Storytelling, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics

    4.8 stars, 178 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Issues in Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Science and Research, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Security, Data Science, Medical Privacy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Awareness, Cybersecurity, Case Studies, Automation

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

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

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

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Cultural Responsiveness, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • How to be a People Leader: University of Alberta
  • Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers: Peking University
  • Practice Exam for Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification: SkillUp
  • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare: Microsoft
  • Inclusive Communication and Behavior in the Workplace: Coursera
  • El Arte de la Entrevista de Trabajo: Big Interview
  • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera
  • Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications: University of Copenhagen
  • Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera

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