Adult Learning Certificate

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  Core Concepts of Adult Learning

  Core Concepts of Adult Learning

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  Adult Learning Theory and Principles

  Adult Learning Theory and Principles

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  Moving From Theory to Practice

  Moving From Theory to Practice

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  How Do We Assess Learning Needs?

  How Do We Assess Learning Needs?

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  Supporting Individual Learners

  Supporting Individual Learners

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  Evaluation and Feedback Exchange

  Evaluation and Feedback Exchange

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  Commonly Used Evaluation Models

  Commonly Used Evaluation Models

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  Learning Content Considerations

  Learning Content Considerations

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  Principles and Presentation

  Principles and Presentation

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  Engage Adult Learners

  Engage Adult Learners

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  Influencing Motivation

  Influencing Motivation

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Organizations with highly effective learning programs incorporate key principles from the learning sciences, the interdisciplinary research-based field that works to further the understanding of learning, learning innovation, and instructional methodologies. Talent development professionals applying best practices will understand and apply foundational learning theories, principles of adult learning theory, and cognitive science to design, develop, and deliver solutions that maximize outcomes.

Organizations with highly effective learning programs incorporate key principles from the learning sciences, the interdisciplinary research-based field that works to further the understanding of learning, learning innovation, and instructional methodologies. Talent development professionals applying best practices will understand and apply foundational learning theories, principles of adult learning theory, and cognitive science to design, develop, and deliver solutions that maximize outcomes.

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Upon successful completion of this Adult Learning Certificate, you will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this Adult Learning Certificate, you will be able to:

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  Apply adult learning and cognitive science principles to real settings.

  Apply adult learning and cognitive science principles to real settings.

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  Employ templates and tools to assess learning needs.

  Employ templates and tools to assess learning needs.

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  Evaluate learning content for adult learning and cognitive science principles.

  Evaluate learning content for adult learning and cognitive science principles.

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  Implement methods that engage and motivate adult learners.

  Implement methods that engage and motivate adult learners.

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  Apply strategies for extending the classroom learning environment.

  Apply strategies for extending the classroom learning environment.

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  Produce plans for supporting the transfer of learning.

  Produce plans for supporting the transfer of learning.

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  Create a plan to measure learning with the use of an evaluation model.

  Create a plan to measure learning with the use of an evaluation model.

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  Choose an appropriate learning / educational technology to meet a particular need.

  Choose an appropriate learning/educational technology to meet a particular need.

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  Communicate learning concepts in alignment with communication principles.

  Communicate learning concepts in alignment with communication principles.

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  Gain a comprehensive understanding of applying adult learning and cognitive science theory to help you improve your talent development efforts.

  Gain a comprehensive understanding of applying adult learning and cognitive science theory to help you improve your talent development efforts.

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  See adult learning principles in action through ATD expert facilitation and course design and activities.

  See adult learning principles in action through ATD expert facilitation and course design and activities.

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  Apply your learning through case studies, reflections, peer collaboration, and a personalized project.

  Apply your learning through case studies, reflections, peer collaboration, and a personalized project.

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  Earn an industry-recognized adult education certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.

  Earn an industry-recognized adult education certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.

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This program is designed for workplace learning and talent development professionals in roles such as trainer/facilitator, instructional designer, learning technologist, training coordinator/manager, or learning consultant who need a foundation in the principles of adult learning and learning sciences.

This program is designed for workplace learning and talent development professionals in roles such as trainer/facilitator, instructional designer, learning technologist, training coordinator/manager, or learning consultant who need a foundation in the principles of adult learning and learning sciences.

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Roles outside of the talent development profession with responsibility for adult education will also benefit from the specialized skills taught in this foundational course, including subject matter experts who train adult learners and those who work in customer education, career and technical education, higher education, community education, adult basic education, and other continuing education environments geared toward adult learners.

Roles outside of the talent development profession with responsibility for adult education will also benefit from the specialized skills taught in this foundational course, including subject matter experts who train adult learners and those who work in customer education, career and technical education, higher education, community education, adult basic education, and other continuing education environments geared toward adult learners.

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Additional information to help you prepare for your certificate in adult learning:

Additional information to help you prepare for your certificate in adult learning:

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  Completion Requirements: Review the attendance policy before your course begins to ensure your successful completion.

  Completion Requirements: Review the attendance policy before your course begins to ensure your successful completion.

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  Technical Requirements: Ensure your tech is ready for the first day of your program.

  Technical Requirements: Ensure your tech is ready for the first day of your program.

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  Enrolled in a program? To check your course status and enrollment details, launch your course, or download your certificate, go to MyATD.

  Enrolled in a program? To check your course status and enrollment details, launch your course, or download your certificate, go to MyATD.

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  Terms and Privacy : Review our cancellation policy , health protocols for in-person courses , and more.

  Terms and Privacy: Review our cancellation policy, health protocols for in-person courses, and more.

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  Have additional questions about ATD courses? Visit our ATD Education FAQ for answers.

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