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: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Initiative and Leadership, Innovation, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Compassion, Research, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Calculus, Derivatives, Mathematical Software, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algebra, Geometry, Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Marketing Design, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Data Visualization, Digital Content, Professional Development, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Customer Retention, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, B2B Sales, Business-To-Consumer, Technology Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Strategy, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Data Sharing, Digital Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Loss Prevention, Teaching
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Culture, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Electronic Media, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Content Creation, Timelines
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy, Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Safety Culture, Relationship Building, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Water Quality, Governance, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Business Management, Sustainability Standards, Service Management, Business Process, Environment and Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Change Management, Operational Data Store
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks