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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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    Coursera

    Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Accountability, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Stress Management, Productivity, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets

    Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Social Work, Leadership Studies, Social Impact, Education and Training, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Scaled Agile Framework, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Growing Team Members

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, Mentorship, Employee Coaching, Professional Development, Team Management, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Mindfulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Cash Management, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Credit Risk, Financial Management, Financial Forecasting, Investments, Loans, Business Valuation, Intellectual Property

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Scatter Plots, Health Policy, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Health Education, Health Equity, Community Health, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Health Informatics, Forecasting, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    xDesign Revolution and Cut Features

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Building, Relationship Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Quick Learning, Cognitive flexibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Identifying Transferable Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Impacts of Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea una presentacion con Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Creative Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Web Applications

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Results-Driven Leadership for High-Performing Teams: Coursera
  • Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Duke University
  • Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Growing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health: University of Minnesota
  • xDesign Revolution and Cut Features: Dassault Systèmes
  • Human Excellence in the AI Age, Part 2: A Soft Skills Course: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • Identifying Transferable Skills: University of Minnesota
  • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan

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