Centre for Adult Education is a private organization offering programs and services to adult learners in Melbourne, Victoria. Opened in 1947, the Institute offers short courses (acting and drama; art lectures and tours; business and computers; crafts; creative winter schools; dance, music and sound; and digital media and design), accredited courses (business and IT; community services; fitness instructor training; languages; hospitality; preparation for the OET; professional writing and editing; visual arts; and yoga training) and General Education courses.