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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

    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

  • H

    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    Learning Mindsets & Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Growth Mindedness, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Student Engagement, Experimentation, Learning Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

    ★ 3.9 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, General Mathematics, Model Optimization, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Software, Graphing, Derivatives, Graphical Tools

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

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  • P

    Peking University

    真格—北大在线创业课堂

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Marketing Strategies, Team Management, Talent Management, Legal Risk, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Commercial Laws, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Business Leadership, Market Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (181) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

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

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Learning Mindsets & Skills: High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía: Duke University
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • 2.- El Cálculo - Modelo Cuadrático: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • 真格—北大在线创业课堂: Peking University
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Social Determinants of Health: University of Michigan

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