Important notice:
The Adult Educator Seminar Series Certificate of Completion program is being suspended. Students have the opportunity to complete courses from June 2025 to April 2026. After May 1, 2026, these courses will no longer be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact us at cehealth@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867.
Please note: A new Adult Education and Learning Development program is set to launch in Winter 2026. Stay tuned for updates!
Format
Classroom: 9 required courses, plus 2 optional courses (33 hours) or;
Online: 3 required courses (36 hours)
Delivery
Classroom, Online, Fast Track | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 1 semester, or up to 3 years
Adult Educator seminars develop teaching and training skills that incorporate adult learning principles for facilitators of adult learning.
Expand your knowledge of adult learning principles and develop training skills in a meaningful way in this dynamic, interactive seminar series that supports your success as a facilitator of adult learning.
Gain valuable insights into the adult education sector and advance your professional development through engaging course material that delivers practical knowledge and skills. Explore principles of adult learning, including classroom presentation skills, assessing teaching and learning, and learning outcomes. Build effective strategies and techniques that you can use to support adult learners in the workplace, non-profit organizations and educational settings.
You can take the entire program or select courses for professional development to complement your skills as a volunteer, educator, trainer or coach.
This program provides two delivery options to suit your learning needs. Choose from either the classroom option where you will attend all of your courses on campus, or the online option so you have the flexibility to learn from anywhere. We also offer a classroom Fast-Track option so you can complete this program in just one week.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects
Enhance your life | Develop your personal and professional skills
Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals
Online delivery | Enjoy the flexibility of online learning and complete this program from anywhere
Want to fast track your program?
To fast track your Adult Educator Seminar Series Certificate of Completion, add all required and two optional courses listed on this page to your cart, then proceed to checkout. (NOTE: Only in-person courses run in the spring/summer.)
Course schedule - Classroom
Course schedule by semester
| Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Principles of Adult Learning | FT/CL | ||
| Designing Learning Outcomes | FT/CL | ||
| Classroom Presentation Skills | FT/CL | ||
| Learning Styles: Implications for Adult Educators | FT/CL | ||
| Effective Teaching Techniques | FT/CL | ||
| Assessing Teaching and Learning | FT/CL | ||
| Tools to Enhance Instruction and Presentation | FT/CL | ||
| Conflict Resolution in the Classroom | FT/CL | ||
| Culturally Responsive Facilitation | FT/CL | ||
| Optional courses (vary by semester) | |||
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Course schedule - Online
Course schedule by semester
| Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Core Concepts of Adult Learning | ON | ON | |
| Skills and Techniques for Adult Learning | ON | ON | |
| Refine and Enhance Instruction for Adult Learning | ON | ON | |
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Program questions?