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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 Colorado Boulder

    Creating an Intentional Life: Attention, Values, and Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Personal Integrity, Empowerment, Self-Motivation, Mental Concentration, Engineering Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Compassion, Leadership, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Time Management, digital literacy

    4.8 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Health Informatics, Health Care, Managed Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Medical Prescription, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medicaid, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management, Health Policy, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management, Payment Systems, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Practice Management

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Educational Materials, Writing, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, digital literacy, Instructional Design, Language Learning, Collaboration, Digital Transformation

    4.9 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (4.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Non-Verbal Communication, Research Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 30 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, General Science and Research, Analytical Testing, Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Professional Development, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    4.3 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Operations, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Professionalism, Pharmacy Information System, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Composure, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Patient Safety, Medical Records, Physiology

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la escritura

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

    4.7 stars, 5.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering American Workplace Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Business Communication, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Economics, Human Resource Policies, Cultural Sensitivity, Labor Compliance, Human Resources

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Research Question

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research and Design, Planning, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Brainstorming, Concision, Writing and Editing, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Patient Communication, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Professional Development, Empathy, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, Medicare, Cultural Responsiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Communication, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Time Management

    4.8 stars, 1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Other Programming Languages, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creating an Intentional Life: Attention, Values, and Purpose: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford Online
  • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
  • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition: University of Cambridge
  • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
  • Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering American Workplace Culture: Packt
  • Research Question: Sage Publications

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