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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


  • W

    Workday

    Workday Student for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Workday (Software), Registration, Business Process, Business Reporting, Data Maintenance, Data Entry, Organizational Structure, Information Management, Business Analytics, No-Code Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Visualization, Payment Processing and Collection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Psychology, Sociology, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    979 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Giving Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Open Mindset, Motivational Skills, People Development, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Professional Development, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Technology Strategies, Creative Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Collaboration, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, New Product Development, Cognitive flexibility, Entrepreneurial Finance, Open Mindset, Leadership

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Professional Video Editing Workflows in Premiere Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Music, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Matrix Management, Conflict Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Active Listening, Psychology, Business Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Delivering Bad News To Customers During Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Tactfulness, Professionalism, Expectation Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Business Communication, Honesty, Creative Problem-Solving

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    MedCerts

    Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Assistance, Conflict Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Registration, Patient Coordination, Cultural Responsiveness, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical History Documentation, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Layout Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Responsible AI, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Image Quality, Generative AI Agents

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Level Up Your Career

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Management, Professional Development, Trustworthiness, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Business Relationship Management, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Performance Appraisal, Growth Strategies, Analytical Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Workday Student for Business Users: Workday
  • Diversity and inclusion in the workplace: ESSEC Business School
  • Professional Skills: Giving Feedback: Arizona State University
  • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Apply Professional Video Editing Workflows in Premiere Pro: EDUCBA
  • B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals: The Expert Academy
  • Delivering Bad News To Customers During Customer Service: Alex Genadinik
  • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
  • Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup: Coursera
  • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts

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