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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Box Plots, R (Software), Systems Of Measurement, Data Quality, Run Chart, Scatter Plots, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Verification And Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Storytelling, Communication, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement Process, Report Writing, Presentations, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Self-Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Adaptability
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, New Business Development, Risk Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Persuasive Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Adaptability, Empowerment, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Performance Metric, Verbal Communication Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Content Management Systems, System Configuration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Brainstorming, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Analysis, Customer Insights
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Risk Management, Scheduling, Time Management, Resource Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Expectation Management, Professional Development, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Education Software and Technology, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Thinking, No-Code Development, Program Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Pedagogy
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Empathy, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Family Support, Student Support and Services, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Community Development, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months