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: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Target Audience, Interpersonal Communications, Contingency Planning
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Business Strategy, Product Development, Verification And Validation, Product Management, Case Studies, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Nutrition Education, Maternal Health, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Mental Health, Family Support, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Self-Awareness, Curiosity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Educational Materials, Classroom Management, Course Development, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Innovation, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Resource Utilization, Network Planning And Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Community Development, Resourcefulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Finance, Negotiation, Investments, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Design Reviews, Simulations, Interactive Design, Design Thinking, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Health Technology, Clinical Assessment, Health Informatics, Patient Observation, Pulmonology, Health Care, Cardiology, Telecommunications
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

Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Customer Support, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Business Modeling, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Instructional Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours