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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

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Compassion

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Engineering Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Communications, Planning, Project Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Performance, Financial Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Workplace Resilience and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Responsible AI, Gap Analysis, Data Ethics, Lifelong Learning, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Employee Training, AI literacy, Workforce Planning, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Employee Performance Management, Professional Development, Training Programs, Needs Assessment, Organizational Development, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce Management, AI Personalization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Gmail, Help Desk Support, Marketing, Sales Support, Client Support

    ★ 4.3 (38) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Performance Management, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionalism, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arm

    Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Internet Of Things, System Design and Implementation, Peripheral Devices, Programming Principles, Simulations, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Coaching, Coordination, Train The Trainer, Athletic Training, Safety Training, Injury Prevention, Mechanics, Three-Phase

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Critical Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, AI literacy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Impact, English Language, Artificial Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Language Competency, Media and Communications, Emerging Technologies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Approaches to Assessing & Managing Hypermobility

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy, Care Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Patient Education and Support, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient-centered Care

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Applied Acupuncture Techniques for Common Conditions

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Kinesiology, Neurology, Athletic Training

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Automation

    ★ 4.4 (55) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Gerontology, Psychiatry, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health

    ★ 4.8 (1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning: Rice University
  • Workplace Resilience and AI: University of Colorado System
  • HubSpot: Working with a ticketing system: Coursera
  • International Business Essentials: University of London
  • Embedded Systems on Arm: Get Started with the micro:bit: Arm
  • Olympic Lifting Fundamentals for Strength and Power: Niel Asher Education
  • English for Critical Analysis: Arizona State University
  • Clinical Approaches to Assessing & Managing Hypermobility: Niel Asher Education
  • Applied Acupuncture Techniques for Common Conditions: Niel Asher Education

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