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Administering and teaching programs for adult learners

Whether you're an experienced adult educator or just starting out, our courses help you build confidence. You’ll sharpen your teaching skills and expand your career opportunities.

Certificate in Adult Education Standalone courses Funding Opportunities, resources and support
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Certificate in Adult Education

For details on each certificate or program—includingÌýupcoming sessions,Ìýfees, andÌýdelivery formats—click the link in the listing to visit our registration site.

Unlike other HÂþ»­ programs, many of our courses don’t require an application—you can simply register. A few, however, do require one. This quick video shows you how to find your course, add it to your cart, and complete your registration in just a few steps.

Earn a recognized credential that meets Nova Scotia’s requirements for teaching in community colleges and business settings. This fully online program consists of eight courses that you can take in any order.

Courses

Each course is three weeks long and consists of 12 learning hours, including 4.5 hours of live sessions with the instructor. You can expect to spend four hours on your studies each week.Ìý
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Standalone courses

Train the Trainer

In this self-paced course, you’ll build skills and confidence in designing and delivering dynamic, interactive, and effective training sessions.

Online Design and Delivery

In this self-paced, eight-hour course, you’ll learn how to move teaching content online or develop new online courses.

Funding

Tuition assistance for Dal employees

Current HÂþ»­ employees have two tuition assistance options available (login required).

Government bursaries and grants

Want to reduce the cost of your professional development? Provincial and local governments offer various bursaries and grantsÌýfor career development training. Also, be sure to ask your employer about potential budget allocations for skills training.

Explore government bursaries and grants

Opportunities, resources and support

Fast track your learning

Accelerate your path to certification with our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program. RPL allows you to apply your existing knowledge and skills to relevant courses, saving you time and effort.

See if you're eligible for RPL credits
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Upskilling your team?

Do you have a team that could benefit from a customized version of a certificate or course?Ìý

Explore our custom training options
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Enrolment and student support

Access student advising and support services to help you succeed.

How to register Student policies
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Questions? Connect with our team

Student Services Team

We can be reached by telephone or email from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (AST).