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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 Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Technical Management, Quality Control

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Communication with Stakeholders

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Strategic Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Rapport Building, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Relationship Building, Influencing, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.5 stars, 38 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (38) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies

    4.9 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Eating-Related Disorders and Disorders of Sleep

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Health Education, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    2.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Operations, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, Sales Presentation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

    4.5 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Coursera

    Support Interactive Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (60) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Digital pedagogy, Program Development, Computational Logic, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Game Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Communication with Stakeholders: Microsoft
  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Eating-Related Disorders and Disorders of Sleep: American Psychological Association
  • Learn to Teach Java: Boolean Expressions, If Statements, and Iteration: University of California San Diego
  • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • SOLIDWORKS Assemblies and Exam Level Part Modeling: Dassault Systèmes
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta

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