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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Ancient History

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Software Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Market Analysis, Sales, Specialized Sales, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Communications Management

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Advocacy, Telecommunications

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Women in environmental biology

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, General Science and Research, Science and Research

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Collaboration, Data Mapping, Cultural Responsiveness, Goal Setting, Cultural Sensitivity

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Education Software and Technology, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, Data Sharing, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Applications, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Product Planning, New Business Development, Business Solutions, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Innovation

    ★ 4.6 (42) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Franchising

    ★ 4.6 (81) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management, Storytelling, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Planning, Empathy, Oral Expression, Leadership, Time Management

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Sustainable Business, Project Management, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Sustainability, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Software Sales: Coursera
  • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera
  • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International
  • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Building Your Community Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Analyzing Product Opportunities with Creately: Coursera
  • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School

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