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.

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Web Presence, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Professionalism, Data Ethics, Habit Formation, Creativity, Security Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication
Beginner · 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: 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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Digital pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Adult Learning Principles, Lifelong Learning, Quick Learning, Adult Education, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Educational Materials, Productivity, Professional Development, Research, Information Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

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

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

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

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, School Counseling, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Strategies, Personal Development, Human Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months