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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

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Employee Relations, Social Justice, Program Implementation, Compensation Management, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Case Studies, Logistics, Logistics Management, Business Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Strategy, Transportation Operations, Waste Minimization

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Efficient Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Memory Management, Cloud Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computing Platforms, OS Process Management

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Science, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Series on Personal Development Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Sales Training: Challenging, Coaching, and Closing

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Selling Techniques, Diversity Training, Consultative Approaches, Coaching, Sales Development, Team Collaboration, Sales Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Sales Training, Sales Prospecting, Collaboration, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Pipelines, Negotiation, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Virtual Networking, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Positive Behavior Support, Advertising, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Behavior Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Behavioral Management

    4.6 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Regional Sales, Selling Techniques, Presentations, Sales Process, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Behavioral Economics, Sales Pipelines, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, AI literacy

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Blocks-based ABM with NetTango

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Data Sharing, Agentic systems, Program Development, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI-Powered K-12 Teaching and Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Classroom Management, Responsible AI, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Lesson Planning, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Digital pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Technical Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Interprofessional Team-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Health Care, Patient Coordination, Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Patient Treatment, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Health Equity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Developing and Managing Sustainable Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
  • India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Efficient Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions: Duke University
  • How to Series on Personal Development Topics: Coursera
  • Advanced Sales Training: Challenging, Coaching, and Closing: LearnQuest
  • Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Mastering Sales Negotiations and Closure: LearnQuest
  • Blocks-based ABM with NetTango: Coursera

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