This article explains the process of developing a retirement planning course for adult learners using distance education as the delivery medium. During the process, we made decisions about the purpose of the course, the target audience, the content, technical development, access, and promotion of the course. Throughout the process, Cooperative Extension Service educators provided feedback on the need for the course, the content, and navigation of the course. The course entitled "Planning for a Secure Retirement" is available at http://www.ces.purdue.edu/retirement/
Key words: Adult education, Distance education, Retirement planning

1. Sharon A. DeVaney, Associate Professor, Department of Consumer Sciences & Retailing, 216 Matthews Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1262. Phone: 765-494-8300. Fax: 765-494-0869. E-mail: sdevaney@purdue.edu

2. Janet C. Bechman, Family Resource Management Extension Specialist, Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1262. Phone: 765-494-8309 Fax: 765-494-0869 E-mail: jcb@purdue.edu

The development of the distance education course was supported by a grant from the 21st Century Initiative of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.