Adult Learning Certificate

• Gain a complete understanding of adult learning theory and practice.

• Receive practical tips for creating engaging adult learning experiences.

• Learn from well-respected adult learning practitioners.

• Convenience:  Access your courses on any day at any time. Go at your own pace. Revisit and review previous courses and concepts throughout your access period.

• Tools and Templates: Download tools and templates to help you apply what you learned.

• Expert Guidance:  Ask an expert any questions you have while navigating the content.

New or experienced learning professionals who are not yet familiar with the theory behind common practices in adult learning. This group includes instructional designers and trainers, but also includes managers responsible for individuals’ learning or subject matter experts who have been asked to help others learn.

Anyone responsible for creating, supporting, or leading learning experiences for an adult audience will benefit from the foundational concepts in this program. This may include trainers, facilitators, instructional designers, academic educators, community educators, consultants, coaches, and beyond. This program is also applicable if you are not a full-time learning professional but a practitioner or manager who is responsible for developing team members or transferring your knowledge through learning opportunities.

At the end of this program, you will be able to:

• Illustrate adult learning key terms and assumptions.
• Use methods for assessing the needs of adult learners.
• Employ instructional design techniques for developing learning content.
• Apply methods that engage and motivate learners.
• Choose technology that meets learning objectives.
• Demonstrate strategies for extending learning beyond the classroom.
• Produce plans for supporting transfer of learning.
• Employ approaches for evaluating the successful application of learning.

Take anytime, anywhere (12 months online access)

Earn .9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successfully completing this program. This program may be eligible for up to 9 CPLP recertification points. This program may be eligible for up to 9 APTD recertification points.

Full completion of the program within the one-year access period is mandatory in order to receive 0.9 CEUs. Participants who complete all aspects of the program will see their completion status reflected on their transcript in the ATD Learning Portal.