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: 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

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Design, Design Thinking, Product Planning, Innovation, Persona Development, Product Management, Team Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Market Research, Sustainable Business, Agile Product Development, Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Sustainable Design, Ideation, Commercialization
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Data Cleansing, Data Collection, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Data Mining, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Research Reports, Big Data
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Course Development, Teaching, Interactive Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Content Performance Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Layout Design, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visionary, Team Management, Team Building, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Strategy, Coaching, Professional Development, Employee Performance Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Nutrition Education, Basic Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Observation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Medical History Documentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Drug Interaction, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Quality, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks