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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


  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Empowerment, Social Justice, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Student Support and Services, Child Welfare, Social Determinants Of Health, Education and Training, Disabilities, Public Policies, Developmental Disabilities, digital literacy, Sociology, Needs Assessment, Pedagogy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ā˜… 4.7 (11) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Integrando PAIDEIA en tu curso

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Virtual Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, System Configuration

    ā˜… 4.8 (9) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • D

    Duke University

    Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets

    Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Outreach, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Development, Thought Leadership, Social Impact, Leadership Development, Education and Training

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Time Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, Stress Management, Strategic Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Mental Concentration, Business Priorities, Scheduling, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    The Expert Academy

    B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Consultative Selling, B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, Negotiation, Matrix Management, Conflict Management, Sales Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Stakeholder Engagement, Sales Management, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Psychology, Business Communication

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interactive Learning, Technical Writing, Visual Impairment Education, End User Training and Support, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    IE Business School

    From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Problem Solving, Case Studies, Brainstorming, User Research, Ideation, Empathy

    ā˜… 4.7 (21) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Data Collection, Drive Engagement, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Business Metrics

    ā˜… 4.3 (34) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Stanford University

    Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Community Health, Empathy, Communication, Communication Strategies

    ā˜… 4.6 (35) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Equities, Employee Relations, Social Justice, Program Implementation, Compensation Management, Case Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

    ā˜… 5 (9) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Personal Development, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Development, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Team Management, Decision Making

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Social Skills, Training Programs, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Social Impact, Empathy, Psychosocial Assessments, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Case Studies, Psychological Evaluations, Adaptability

    ā˜… 4.8 (17) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Integrando PAIDEIA en tu curso:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerĆŗ
  • Nurturing Entrepreneurial Mindsets:Ā Duke University
  • Time Management:Ā Alex Genadinik
  • B2B Sales Foundations For Complex Deals:Ā The Expert Academy
  • Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology:Ā Knowledge Accelerators
  • From Ideas to Impact: Design Thinking for User-Centricity:Ā IE Business School
  • Understanding Diversity and Inclusion:Ā University of Western Australia
  • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course:Ā Stanford University
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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