The field of adult and continuing education comprises a diverse mix of programs, agencies, and people working to assist adult learners in advancing their education.

Help satisfy the growing need for knowledgeable and caring adult educators with an online Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Education from Walden, a university that has been meeting the needs of adult learners for more than 40 years. By enrolling in an adult education certificate program, you can develop your skills in leading corporate training programs, self-enrichment courses, adult literacy classes, and seminars on building job skills.

This online adult education certificate program offers a holistic view of how adults learn and introduces seminal theories relevant to teaching, learning, and the broader social implications of adult education. Explore new perspectives and current themes in adult education while developing the insights and knowledge you need to encourage and inspire adult students to learn in meaningful, relevant ways.

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  • “Certificate programs from the Riley College of Education and Leadership are designed to help educators like you update your skills as you advance your career. You can participate in Walden’s collaborative online environments as you share ideas with educators across the country.”

    Dr. Kelley Costner
    Associate Dean of Master’s and Undergraduate Programs
    The Richard W. Riley
    College of Education and Leadership

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Completion Requirements

  • 24 total semester credits

This adult education certificate program can be completed in as little as 1 year. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336. Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward certain Walden degree programs.

Courses

  • Foundations: The Changing Context of Postsecondary and Adult Teaching and Learning

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    Learning in adulthood is imperative for individuals to realize the opportunities of 21st-century workplaces, technology, and society. Providing these learning experiences requires committed and responsive adult and postsecondary education leaders. In this course, education professionals investigate contemporary trends and issues in teaching and learning in postsecondary and adult education settings. The course also provides education professionals with an introduction to the expectations of graduate work in Adult Education and College Teaching and Learning programs. Education professionals learn to work effectively within Walden University’s online learning environment and develop an understanding of university and program support systems, expectations, and outcomes.

  • How Adults Learn: Theory and Research

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    Working effectively with learners in any postsecondary setting, from traditional college classrooms to workplace training, requires a sound understanding of how adults learn. In this course, candidates examine key concepts in adult learning theory, focusing on developmental theory and the wide range of research that supports it. Candidates explore adult learning theories from andragogy to transformation, including phase and stage developmental theories, and they examine effects of gender and culture on adult learning. They also have the opportunity to reflect on the relationship of this material to their own learning or teaching experiences.

  • Designing and Assessing Learning Experiences

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    Research has considerably expanded knowledge of adult learning and development in recent years. These gains have resulted in a new paradigm for the design and assessment of learning experiences. In this course, candidates 1) advance their understanding of research methods as they examine literature about design and assessment; and 2) apply research-based principles to design a project that develops learning experiences for a specific population of adults, whether on-site, online, or through a blended hybrid model.

  • Facilitating Adult Learning

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    Grounded in research and theory about learning differences, this course explores the repertoire of practices that facilitate adult learning from both the teaching and learning perspectives. These practices range from mentoring and coaching to collaborative engagement and reflective practices. Learners deepen their understanding of research methods both through critiquing articles and by designing research studies to investigate specific learning practices.

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 Curriculum Component  Requirements  Cost 
 Courses  24 total semester credit hours  $825 per semester credit hour
 Technology Fee  per semester  $150

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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Walden is committed to providing the information you need to make an informed decision about where you pursue your education. Please find below detailed information for the Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Education relating to the types of occupations this program may lead to, completion rate, program costs, and median loan debt of students who have graduated from this program.

Occupations
Program Completion Rate
Program Costs
Median Loan Debt

Occupations—This program generally prepares students to enter the types of occupations listed below. For more information on these specific occupations, visit www.onetonline.org.

In addition to this list, there are other career options that graduates of this program may choose to pursue. To enter certain professions, students may need to satisfy specific additional requirements established by state and/or professional organizations in addition to completing their program.

View examples of our student and alumni accomplishments in their chosen fields.

 Occupation Name*   Occupation Code* 
 Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors  25-3010
 Adult Basic Education Teachers  25-3011
 Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors  25-3011
 Adult Education Teachers  25-3011
 Adult Literacy Instructors  25-3011
 Adult Secondary Education Instructors  25-3011
 Adult Secondary Education Teachers  25-3011

*The “occupation name” is a general job title. “Occupation code” refers to the U.S. Bureau of  Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupation Classification.

Program Completion—The program completion rate for July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012, is not available because this program was not yet offered.

Program Costs—The total program costs are the estimated average costs over the duration of the program, excluding any scholarship or tuition reductions, for students completing the program on time. These costs can vary based on the number of credits. Typically, tuition and fees are subject to change annually.

Expense Cost
Tuition and Fees $19,680
Books and Supplies $0
Room and Board Not applicable

View cost per credit in the Tuition and Fees section.

Median Loan Debt—The Median Loan Debt for July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012, is not available because this program was not yet offered.

For assistance in deciding which online certificate program fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.