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Results for "adult learning principles"

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile Leadership Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Leadership and Management, Agile Methodology, Decision Making, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Change Management, Organizational Change, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Macquarie University

    Professional development: Improve yourself, always

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    893 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Packt

    Personal Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Assertiveness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Productivity, Leadership, Professional Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Growth Mindedness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Persuasive Communication, Branding, Professional Networking, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    614 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    A

    Arizona State University

    Learning How To Learn for Youth

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    IESE Business School

    Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Accounting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Cash Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Team Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Health Care, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Technology Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    D

    Dartmouth College

    Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Learners and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Agile Leadership Principles and Practices: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Professional development: Improve yourself, always: Macquarie University
  • Personal Skills: Packt
  • Principles of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
  • Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting: IESE Business School
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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