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.

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

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Working With Children, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Parent Communication, Contract Management, Revenue Management, Budgeting, Insurance, Cost Estimation, Payment Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Productivity, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication, Assertiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, User Story, Stakeholder Communications, Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Influencing, Leadership, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Management, Professional Development, Team Building, Data Integrity, Meeting Facilitation, Negotiation, Data Presentation, Communication, Risk Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months