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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 Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Prioritization, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Educación Matemática para profesores de infantil. Curso 1

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Geometry, Logical Reasoning, Childhood Education and Development, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Marketing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Improvement Process, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Shaping Your Professional Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Business Leadership, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Research, Data Collection

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Educación Matemática para profesores de infantil. Curso 1: Universidad de los Andes
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Design Your Virtual Classroom with Canva: Coursera
  • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Innovation for Impact (i4i) The Carlson-Polizzotto Method of Value Creation: Northeastern University
  • Tutoring and Teaching Math for Understanding: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry: Dassault Systèmes
  • Shaping Your Professional Brand: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan

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