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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Team Motivation, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Language Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media Content, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, World History, Digital pedagogy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Education and Training, International Relations, Media and Communications, Student Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Instructional Design, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Research, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Instructional Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Lifelong Learning, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition Counseling, Mindfulness, Exercise Science, Mental Concentration, Community Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Geriatrics, Personal Development, Behavior Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours