Adult Education | Continuing Education

About the program

The Adult Education Certificate of Achievement is designed for professionals in any field who want to share their expertise through effective teaching and training. Delivered fully online, the program focuses on the practical skills needed to design, deliver and assess adult learning experiences.

You'll begin by exploring how adults learn — including their styles, needs and motivations. This foundation will help you build engaging courses, deliver instruction with confidence and evaluate learning outcomes effectively. Whether you plan to teach in a post-secondary setting or lead workplace training, this certificate equips you with the tools to succeed.

Courses in this program also count toward the Teacher/Trainer for Online Learning certificate, offering added flexibility and value as you expand your teaching skills.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Attach proof of Admission Requirements.
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of this program may also wish to further their education and obtain their Teacher/Trainer of Adults Ontario College Certificate through Conestoga College in a classroom setting.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Assess the learning needs of individuals and organizations in valid and reliable ways
Develop and 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
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

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn team member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Now open
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.