Masters Certificate in Adult Training and Development (Advanced Standing)

  • The training function in organizations across sectors has become increasingly critical for organizational agility and responsiveness to client needs. Well-educated facilitators are key to the success of these training programs.

    This program helps to develop all of the essential competencies required to function as a professional in the teaching of adult learners in the workplace. It was developed at the graduate level in response to expressed needs of Master’s Degree students, who felt that an introduction to adult learning principles needed to be complemented by hands-on experiential practice in the skills of teaching adult learners.

    The program promises to expose learners to all of the core theory and practice of the training field, in order to develop professionals who not only understand why they are teaching in certain ways, but also are able to skillfully apply this understanding to their actual behaviour on the job.

    Participants have three years tio complete this six-module (Advanced Standing) Certificate. All Certificates require completion of the Practicum.

    Practicum

    The choice of one of three rigorous Practicum options provides an opportunity to apply everything you have learned in a real-world situation of your selection. Individual coaching and mentoring by faculty provides the support needed to make the Practicum a uniquely valuable learning experience.

    For detailed information on the Practicum options, visit the Practicum web page, but note that new participants do not need to register separately. The practicum fee is included with your registration and you only need to fill in a separate online form to indicate your preferred option.

    Program Options

    Participants may choose one of two additional modules to complete this program.The modules may be taken in the order that suits participants’ scheduling needs, however, they are encouraged to take the modules in order if possible.

    Note: Module 6 is offered in the Spring session only. Module 7 is offered in the Fall session only.

    For more information and guidance on choosing the right program, contact Leanna DiCecca by email or call 416-736-5079.

    Standalone Modules

    The seven modules offered in the Advanced Standing/Advanced Standing with Distinction versions of the program are available for individual registration (up to five participants). For registration links, see “View Modules” on the detail page.

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      2 days

    Understanding the Adult Learner

    Explore key principles and processes of adult learning and training, with a focus on the participant as an adult learner, assessing trainer competencies, setting personal learning goals and clarifying values.

    • Learn key principles and process of adult learning & training
    • Reflect on yourself as the adult learner – trainer competencies, personal learning goals, and values clarification
    • Recognize and manage factors outside of the learner – environment, learner-centred and experiential approaches
    • Understand factors within the learner – learning style and other differences, motivation to learn
      3 days

    Needs Assessment & Evaluation

    Using a simple yet elegant model, you will learn about the factors that affect performance and be able to examine the needs assessment process and how it can be used in a variety of situations.

    • Examine factors that affect performance
    • Develop a needs assessment strategy to respond to a variety of situations
    • Explore a range of data collection methods (organization audits, focus groups, nominal group technique, surveys and interviews)
    • Use these tools in class and receive feedback on “live” application
    • Learn how to apply all the above in the evaluation process
      3 days

    Instructional Design

    In this module, you will learn a step-by-step process for designing performance-based training that is relevant, engaging, and grounded in adult learning principles.

    • Design e-learning, e-classroom and classroom training
    • Design job aids and structured workplace learning
    • Design training for technical skills
    • Design training for interpersonal skills
    • Design training for a relevant project of your choice
      3 days

    High Impact Presentations

    During this module you will learn why presentation skills matter in today’s information-saturated world. Our emphasis will be on in-person presentations, with some reflection on conversion to effective online presentations.

    • Learn a proven 7 step process to guide you through presentation preparation and delivery
    • Learn methods for making your presentations memorable and compelling
    • Gain enough practice and feedback to fuel your ongoing development for years to come
    • Engage in exercises to help you continue to build your confidence and sense of presence
      3 days

    Learner-Centered Facilitation

    This module is designed to set you on the path to becoming a master facilitator. Building on the concepts learned in Modules 1-4, you will be taught the skills to become a learner-centered facilitator.

    • Increase interest, learning, motivation and accountability among participants
    • Understand the phases of group development and how to respond as a leader
    • Learn how to deal with conflict, how to give feedback constructively, how to read the symptoms of a group in trouble, and what to do about it
    • Practise your facilitation skills in a safe, supportive environment
    • Conduct a facilitated session with multiple attendees
    • Properly set up the space for a facilitated session
    • Identify and address common behavioural issues in the session
    • Increase learner engagement by making it relevant to participants
      3 days

    Rapid Elearning Design & Development

    Choose this optional module to learn all the basic skills required to design and build elearning courses in Storyline 3 or 360. You'll also learn how to design interactive, online courses that engage learners and accomplish stated learning objectives.

    • Build a basic elearning course, based on storyboards using Articulate Storyline 3 or 360
    • Adapt the MCATD instructional design process for self-paced e-learning
    • Scope requirements for elearning courses based on real-life cases
    • Learn best practices for writing elearning storyboards
    • Create advanced interactions using variables, conditions and triggers
    • Update course to comply with AODA accessibility requirements
      1 day

    Learner-Centred Virtual Facilitation

    Choose this optional module to explore the virtual classroom and the unique facilitation techniques that can be used to make learning most impactful in a virtual setting.

    • Explore and adopt virtual facilitation best practices when hosting virtual classroom sessions
    • Incorporate virtual classroom design principles into your training materials
    • Navigate and explore features and functions of the WebEx Training Center
    • Use the WebEx Training Center to deliver a 20-minute virtual classroom session on a topic of your choice
    • Includes 2 online class sessions
      0 day

    Practicum

    The choice of 1 of 3 rigorous practicum options provides an opportunity to apply everything you have learned in a real-world situation of your selection. Individual coaching and mentoring by faculty provides the support needed to make the Practicum a uniquely valuable learning experience.

    Completion of the practicum is mandatory for all Masters Certificate in Adult Training and Development programs. The Practicum fee is included with your program tuition for those registering after May 2017.

  • Additional delivery options

    Adapt this program to your organization with these additional delivery options.

  • This program has been approved for CDP hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the program ID number on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at www.hrpa.ca/hrdesignations_/Pages/Continuing-Professional-Development.aspx