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College of Education

Adult Education

Let’s see you succeed in a program that prepares you with the strategies and techniques to effectively educate adult learners.

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Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
Location
  • Online
Type of Instruction
  • Online
Length

12 Credit Hours

​​Education Across a Lifespan​

​​This certificate gives professionals the tools, techniques, and strategies necessary to effectively educate adults.  

Designed for educators across industries, this certificate is ideal for those with a bachelor’s or master’s degree who want to lead professional development or train adult learners in schools, businesses, nonprofits, or higher education settings.​ 

​​Who is this certificate for?

Whether you're in education, business, or the nonprofit sector, this program is for those ready to take the lead in adult learning and professional development.

​​Where and How Is This Program Available?​

This program is held completely online.

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Woman sitting down on a chair, while her students are around her and she’s holding up a card.

​​Advanced Techniques and Methods​

​​No matter your field or expertise, this certification will provide you with advanced techniques and methods to effectively educate adults. Learn how to communicate ideas, systems, and more in an impactful manner to utilize your knowledge in a way that will resonate with your professional development attendees, trainees, or students. ​

  • ​​Adult Learning Theory​

    ​​Adults intake knowledge differently than children, and that intake method changes across a lifespan. Learn the theories of adult learning to best communicate with your audience in a way that resonates and can be utilized by them in the future. ​

  • ​​Develop Curriculum​

    ​​Curriculum Development is an important part of the education process, as the order in which we learn can impact how well knowledge resonates and how easily it can be utilized later. ​

  • ​​Integrate Technology​

    ​​The world around us is rapidly advancing technologically. This certificate gives you the resources necessary to integrate current technology into your workshops so you can present modern, professional training to your audience, and gain the foundation to adjust to future technology as it unfolds.​

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Find Your Future Career

Whether you aim to lead training in your area of expertise or have been given the responsibility to support adult learners, this certificate equips professionals with the strategies and tools needed to educate adults effectively.

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​​Expert Education Faculty​

​​Our faculty offer a depth of experience across educational settings, bringing insight from adult learning, instructional leadership, and workforce development to support learners at every stage.​

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