Humber, in partnership with OntarioLearn, is pleased to offer the Teacher/Trainer of Adults certificate program as an online learning program. This certificate will train you to teach or facilitate adults in any capacity. Whether you teach in a formal classroom setting, facilitate seminars, train employees, or teach a general interest program to adults, you will be well equipped to meet the needs of all of your adults learners. The first course, Adult Learning, will begin your studies by exploring the nature of adult learners, their learning styles, needs and characteristics, and analyze what makes teachers effective. You will then address cirtical apects in course delivery.
Note: Humber is a registering college and Durham is host college for this certificate program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Upon graduation, potential career and industry options may include:
- corporate trainer
- human resources consultant
- professional developer
- teacher in continuing education or post-secondary education
Admission Requirements
- 19 years of age OR completed Ontario Secondary School Diploma OR Grade 12 Equivalency certificate achieve through College academic upgrading
- entire certificate must be completed within 5 years
Additional Information
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduate will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
- assess the learning needs of individuals and organizations in valid and reliable ways
- develop/design programs, courses, and/or learning events that meet adult learners’ needs, interests and organizational requirements
- facilitate learning that addresses the diverse needs of adult learners by utilizing a variety of appropriate instructional techniques
- determine program effectiveness by soliciting feedback from stakeholders
- apply strategies to evaluate learning in adult learning environments
- integrate reflective practice into all teaching activities
- apply principles and best practices of a variety of theoretical models in adult learning environments
- integrate the essential employability skills into teaching/learning activities (communication, numeracy, information management, critical thinking and problem solving, interpersonal and personal skills)
- apply skills in alternative adult learning approaches such as informal learning, performance support systems and knowledge management
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