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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, People Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Special Education, Learning Strategies, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    129 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    Stories of Infection

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Patient-centered Care, Microbiology, Pathology, Infection Control, Immunology, Preventative Care, Clinical Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    ISC2

    Security Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    653 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Career Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Human Development, Parent Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Social Skills, Empathy, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    806 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    744 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    838 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Rehab Strategies for Shoulder Dysfunction

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anatomy, Mental Health Therapies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Willingness To Learn, Persistence, Learning Theory, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    How to Start Your Own Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Modeling, Product Development, Balance Sheet, Market Opportunities, Verification And Validation, Creative Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Resource Management, Leadership

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement: Rice University
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Stories of Infection: Stanford University
  • Security Principles: ISC2
  • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiation skills: Negotiate and resolve conflict: Macquarie University
  • Clinical Rehab Strategies for Shoulder Dysfunction: Niel Asher Education

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