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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 Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    124 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Home-Based Child Care

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    169 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    New Models of Business in Society

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business, Financial Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Research, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    742 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    458 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    GitLab

    How to Manage a Remote Team

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Performance Metric, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Performance Management, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Strategy, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Breast Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Mammography, Oncology, Clinical Trials, Diagnostic Tests, Radiation Therapy, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Epidemiology, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Trading, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Organisational behaviour: Know your people

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, People Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Medical Software

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Software Development Life Cycle, Medical Devices, Usability, Medical Privacy, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Verification And Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Health Technology, Software Testing, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Research, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Rotator Cuff Assessment and Treatment Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Mental Health Therapies, Intravenous Therapy, Physical Science

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
  • New Models of Business in Society: University of Virginia
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • How to Manage a Remote Team: GitLab
  • Introduction to Breast Cancer: Yale University
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Organisational behaviour: Know your people: Macquarie University
  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania

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