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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Training and Development, Training Programs, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Development, Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Needs Assessment, Dashboard, Self-Awareness, Benchmarking, Performance Metric, Willingness To Learn, Peer Review, Program Standards, Job Analysis, Portfolio Management, Gap Analysis, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Engineering Management, Leadership Development, Curiosity, Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Decision Making, Social Skills, Time Management, Prioritization
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Language Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Investigation, Critical Thinking, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Data Access, Style Guides
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Health Equity, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Human Learning, Problem Solving, Mental Concentration, Learning Styles, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Planning, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Habit Formation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Peer Review, OpenAI, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Deep Teaching Solutions
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Productivity, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Mental Concentration, Open Mindset, Time Management, Interactive Learning, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Overcoming Obstacles, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Habit Formation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Education and Training, Willingness To Learn, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Learning Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Communication Strategies, Communication, Instructional Design, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Planning, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Communication, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months