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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Write Professional Emails in English

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Concision, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Structure, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Communication Strategies

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Student Engagement, Creativity, Education and Training, Adaptability, Classroom Management, Cognitive flexibility, Instructional Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Learning Styles, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Constructive Feedback, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      838 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Language Competency, Grammar, English Language, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Organizational Skills, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

      Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Working With Children, Positive Behavior Support, Teaching, Education and Training, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Human Development, Research, Curiosity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Foundational Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Styles, Motivational Skills, Language Learning, Train The Trainer, Education Software and Technology, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, General Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Medicare, Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Medicine, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Health Disparities, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Equity, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Successful Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Business Relationship Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Intermediate)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Scalability, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Learning Styles, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Education for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Collaboration, Music Performance, Empowerment, Classroom Management, Teaching, Oral Expression, Media Production, World Music, Peer Review, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Nursing Informatics Training and Education

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Leadership, Nursing, Learning Strategies, Mentorship, Health Informatics, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Needs Assessment, Coaching, Educational Materials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insights, Brand Awareness, Consumer Behaviour, Return On Investment, A/B Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
    • Teach English Now! Foundational Principles: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Successful Career Development: Kennesaw State University
    • AI for Education (Intermediate): Kennesaw State University
    • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
    • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee

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