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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Energy and Utilities, Community Outreach

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

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  • D

    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management

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

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Justice, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Case Studies, Community Outreach, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Planning, Education and Training, Professional Development, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Collaboration

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Lemann

    Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Plan Execution, Procedure Development, Administration, Organizational Strategy, Leadership and Management, Quality Assessment, Management Training And Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Performance Metric, Program Standards, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Program Evaluation

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Infection Control, Patient Education and Support, Laboratory Testing, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nursing and Patient Care, Preventative Care, Health Equity, Health Education, Public Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

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

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  • T

    The State University of New York

    How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Peer Review, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Personal Development, Dashboard, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting

    ★ 4.1 (226) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Child Health, Prenatal Care, Preventative Care, Mitigation, Drug Development

    ★ 5 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Wealth Management, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Financial Services, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, Compliance Training, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Financial Planning

    ★ 4.4 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    LearnKartS

    POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Labor Law, Accountability, Compliance Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Professional Development, Behavior Management, Safety and Security, AI Enablement, Social Media, Culture

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

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Academic Research

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, General Science and Research, Research Design, Research and Design, Honesty, Curiosity, Science and Research, Personal Integrity, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Psychosocial Assessments, Persistence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Art History, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Interactive Learning, Public Affairs, Education and Training, Liberal Arts, Social Impact, Community Development, Creativity, Advocacy, Culture

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Gestão para a Aprendizagem: Módulo Gestão Estratégica: Fundação Lemann
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenças emergentes: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Wealth Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment: LearnKartS

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