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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 Florida

    TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Devices, Healthcare Ethics, Health Technology, Internet Of Things, Patient Safety, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Telehealth, Vulnerability, Medical Telemetry, Safety Standards, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Patient Advocacy, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Security Controls

    4.4 stars, 29 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • Y

    Yale University

    Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Working With Children, Habit Formation, Community Mental Health Services, Family Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 3.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (3.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Systems Thinking, Kinesiology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Biology

    4.7 stars, 703 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (703) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

    4.8 stars, 390 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Learning Theory, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation, Adaptability

    4.8 stars, 93K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (93K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Professional Resume using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Development, Graphic Design, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Business Writing, Recruitment, Data Visualization

    4.5 stars, 947 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (947) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • W

    Workday

    Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Human Resources Software, Human Capital, HR Tech, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), People Analytics, Learning Management Systems, Human Resource Management, Workflow Management, Staff Management, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Training Programs, Business Process, Workforce Planning, Compensation Analysis, Data Entry

    4.7 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (148) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Global Affairs Explained

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Affairs, Climate Change Programs, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

    4.4 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (16) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Tally Bookkeeper

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Management Reporting, Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Records, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Finance, Banking

    4.5 stars, 281 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (281) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 145K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (145K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • TECH MeD: Transdisciplinary Education for Critical Hacks of Medical Devices: University of Florida
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing: Yale University
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Build a Professional Resume using Canva: Coursera
  • Workday Human Capital Management for Business Users: Workday
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Global Affairs Explained: Council on Foreign Relations

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