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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


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de Emprendimientos Gastronómicos

    Skills you'll gain: Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Food Services, Food and Beverage, Restaurant Management, Resource Management, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Innovation, Cost Management, Logistics Management

    4.8 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Computer Programming, Code Review, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Resource Management, Market Opportunities, Resource Allocation, Business Systems, Business Research, Critical Thinking

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Your Artistic Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Target Market, Social Media, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Web Presence, Market Analysis, Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Computing for Cancer Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Informatics, Data Processing, Computing Platforms, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Literacy, Computer Hardware, Big Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cloud Computing

    4.6 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    HRCI

    Total Rewards and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Training, Performance Review, Workforce Development, Education and Training, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, People Development, Employee Retention, Instructional Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Change Management, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Marketing Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Branding, Marketing Communications, Brand Marketing, Sustainability Standards, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Regulatory Compliance, Data-Driven Marketing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Driving engagement, Regulatory Requirements, Market Opportunities, Environmental Issue, Digital Marketing, Engineering Management, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Cuidando a los cuidadores

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Caregiving, Home Health Care, Patient Education and Support, Family Support, Patient-centered Care, Health Care, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Patient Observation, Patient Communication, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Case Studies, Health Assessment, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Psychosocial Assessments

    5 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, No-Code Development, Email Automation, AI literacy, Productivity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, LLM Application, Internal Communications, AI Workflows, Professional Development, Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, Workflow Management, Presentations, Taking Meeting Minutes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Build Your Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Rapport Building, Stakeholder Analysis, Professional Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Relationship Management, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, General Networking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Design and innovation of business model

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Process Design, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, New Business Development, Media and Communications, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, General Networking

    3.8 stars, 10 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (10) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança de Equipes na Era Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Virtual Teams, Culture Transformation, People Management, Performance Management, Telecommuting, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Drive Engagement, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Employee Retention, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Professional Development, Talent Management

    4.8 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (55) · 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

  • Gestión de Emprendimientos Gastronómicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Business Innovation: Prototyping, Markets, Strategy: Coursera
  • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computing for Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Total Rewards and Employee Development: HRCI
  • Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Trends: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cuidando a los cuidadores: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • ChatGPT for Work & Career Productivity: LearnKartS
  • Build Your Influence: Harvard Business Review

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