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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Diversity Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Quick Learning, Learning Theory, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Scientific Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Productivity, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Language Learning, Higher Education, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Digital pedagogy, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Innovation, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Information Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, AI literacy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Instructional Design, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Design Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, Pedagogy, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks