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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 Colorado Boulder

    Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Schedules, Engineering Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Team Leadership, Team Management, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Scheduling, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Quality Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Project Closure, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Horizontal and Lateral Career Moves

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Self-Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Collaboration, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Communication, Empowerment, Mentorship, Personal Development, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Emerging Technologies, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Latest Research On Anxiety Management And Stress Management

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Stress Management, Self-Discipline, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Creativity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Skills, Resilience, Productivity, Prioritization, Positivity, Willingness To Learn, Professional Development, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Problem Solving, Overcoming Obstacles, Creative Thinking, Persistence, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI for Learning & Development 

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Training and Development, Instructional Design, AI Enablement, Employee Training, Generative AI Agents, Training Programs, Learning Management Systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Workforce Development, Learning Styles, Learning Theory, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Mobility Assistance, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Manual Therapy, Pain Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    422 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    El Cerebro que Aprende

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Human Development, Learning Strategies, Cognitive flexibility, Biology, Psychology, Neurology

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Sports Medicine, Mechanics, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Human Relations Movement, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Writing, Literacy, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, digital literacy, Vocabulary, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Profitable Side Hustles: start your own business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Small Business Accounting, Marketing, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Brainstorming, Self-Starter, Business Development, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Self-Motivation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project Management: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Horizontal and Lateral Career Moves: Packt
  • Latest Research On Anxiety Management And Stress Management: Alex Genadinik
  • Aprendendo a aprender: ferramentas mentais poderosas para ajudá-lo a dominar assuntos difíceis (em Português) [Learning How to Learn]: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • AI for Learning & Development : AI CERTs
  • Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • El Cerebro que Aprende: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Workday Student for Business Users: Workday
  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body: Niel Asher Education

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