Adult Learning & Teaching

Meet the challenges of today’s learning environment with our adult learning and teaching program. Whether you're currently working as an educator or are looking to expand your knowledge of the field, our courses will help expand and strengthen your skills.

Certificate


Adult Education


This certificate consists of eight online courses and is designed to help learners gain a comprehensive introduction to the field of adult education and a widely recognized professional credential. It meets the requirements set out by the Government of Nova Scotia, which enables learners to teach in community college and business settings. All courses can be taken individually and in any order.

Courses

  • Theories of Adult Learning
  • Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
  • Program Design
  • Instructional Methods
  • Effective Facilitation
  • Evaluating Learning
  • Designing and Teaching Online
  • Indigenous Teaching and Learning Perspectives

Standalone Courses & Workshops

- Train the Trainer (Self-Paced)
In this course, you will build skills and confidence in designing and delivering dynamic, interactive, and effective training sessions.

- Online Design and Delivery (Self-paced)
In this self-paced, 8-hour course, you will learn how to move teaching content online or develop new online courses.

- Interrupting Unconscious Bias (Self-paced)
In this self-paced, 12-hour course, you will look inwards and dig deep into your beliefs. By bringing them to the forefront, you can explore the ways in which your biases impact your interactions with others.

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