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12 Short courses in Adult Education in North America

Life Coaching - USA
Do you want to empower yourself and others to achieve professional and personal goals? Take the next step in your career with the Life Coaching - USA online from International Career Institute (ICI) - USA life coaching courses.

Adult Education
Dalhousie University's Adult Education programme helps you build confidence. You’ll sharpen your teaching skills and expand your career opportunities.

Theories of Adult Learning
Dalhousie University's Theories of Adult Learning programme is designed to introduce you to the foundational theories and principles of adult learning. You will explore the ways in which theory connects to practice, how to utilize the principles of Universal Design for Learning, and how to foster engagement in adult learning experiences.

Online Design and Delivery (ODD)
Dalhousie University's Online Design and Delivery (ODD) programme is an 8-hour online course designed to help educators move teaching content online or develop new online courses.

Effective Facilitation
Working the groups can be both exhilarating and extremely challenging. Frequently, despite the best-laid plans of adult educators, the unexpected happens during the session. Sessions can rise and fall based on the ability of the facilitator’s understanding of group dynamics. We will present a basic introduction to theories, strategies, skills and tools that can be helpful in dealing with them.

Career Pathways
The Career Pathways Certificate (Program #361) from Mohawk College is designed specifically for neurodiverse learners, students with mental health challenges or who want to develop academic and career-ready skills for future postsecondary study and employment.
Online Learning
This Online Learning certificate offered by the HR Certification Institute offers instruction on the major models, tools, and techniques in creating and delivering online learning.
Facilitating Older Adult Learning
Work more effectively with older adults to support their learning. Enhance your understanding of how aging affects learning, and how to design and provide learning experiences for older adults with the first Facilitating Older Adult Learning micro-certificate of its kind in Canada at the University of Manitoba.
Negotiation Master Class
The Negotiation Master Class, a new certificate program from Northwestern University and Kellogg Executive Education, will take your negotiation skills from pro to master. You’ll leave this experiential program with a playbook and the skills necessary to deal with the most demanding negotiations. Plus, you’ll earn a certificate that boosts your professional credibility.
Using Technology for Teaching and Learning with Older Adults
This Using Technology for Teaching and Learning with Older Adults course from University of Manitoba explores how technology can be used to support the effective teaching of older adults and how to select and implement appropriate learning technologies.
The Role of the Student and Student Needs
The Role of the Student and Student Needs at the University of Manitoba will serve as a primer in viewing students and student success from a wider perspective, which includes student development and understanding the needs of a diverse group of students.
Program Development for Adult Learners
Become a better educator with this online Program Development for Adult Learners program at the University of Manitoba. Learn to develop and deliver effective training.