What is the Certified Adult Learning Specialist?

The Certified Adult Learning Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Soft Skills & Personal Dev..

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 12 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Adult Learning Specialist in Australia

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Adult Learning Specialist

Certified Adult Learning Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards
Principles of teaching, training and learning
Adult learning theory (andragogy)
The learning and development profession
Roles, standards and professional ethics
The learning ecosystem and stakeholders
Learning strategy and business alignment
Learning cultures and the learning organisation
Equity, diversity and inclusive education
The evidence base for effective learning
Career pathways and professional development

Is Training the Answer

Diagnosing whether training is the answer
Learning needs analysis at organisational level
Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development
Skills-based and continuous learning
Scaling learning across the organisation
Future of work and reskilling
Sustaining transformation and benefits
Measuring learning transformation impact
Professional ethics in education and training
Academic integrity and honesty
Inclusion, accessibility and fairness
Safeguarding and learner welfare
Data protection and learner privacy
Intellectual property and content rights
Quality standards and accreditation

Designing for Transfer

Designing learning for transfer, not coverage
Assessment that measures capability
Evaluating learning: from reaction to results
Delivery and facilitation plan
Evaluation and impact plan
Reflective practice and iteration
Professional portfolio and presentation
Peer review and feedback
Design review and quality assurance
Completion, engagement and impact metrics
Learning needs analysis (TNA)
Writing learning objectives and outcomes
Sequencing, chunking and scaffolding
Designing for different learning modalities
Storyboarding and content development

Facilitating and Including Everyone

Facilitation in mixed-ability, multilingual rooms
Inclusive learning and accessibility
Digital, blended and low-bandwidth delivery
Apprenticeships and work-based learning
Higher and further education contexts
Language and communication training
Creativity and critical-thinking development
Wellbeing and personal-effectiveness learning
Community and lifelong learning
Managing the training function as a business
Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation
Knowledge management and organisational learning
Stakeholder mapping and partnering
Consulting with sponsors and managers
Marketing and promoting learning

Assessing Capability

Assessment that measures capability
Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation
Designing learning for transfer, not coverage
Responsible use of AI in learning
Learning KPIs and scorecards
Evaluation and ROI measurement
Learner and stakeholder satisfaction
L&D maturity assessment
Driving measurable learning impact
Building a learning culture
Knowledge management and sharing
Communities of practice
Capturing and curating expertise
Learning in the flow of work
Self-directed and continuous learning

Evaluating Beyond Reaction

Evaluating learning: from reaction to results
Learning needs analysis at organisational level
Knowledge management and organisational learning
Learning transformation and modernisation
Digital learning strategy
Innovation and experimentation in learning
Governance and accountability
Talent and capability ecosystems
Embedding learning in performance
Sustaining a learning organisation
Capstone scoping: a real learning challenge
Needs analysis and audience assessment
Designing a learning programme or curriculum
Feasibility, cost and quality analysis
Learning materials and job aids

Development Through Work

Coaching, mentoring and on-the-job development
Managing the training function as a business
Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation
Formative and summative assessment
Rubrics, marking and moderation
Evaluation of training (Kirkpatrick)
Feedback and learner analytics
Accreditation and certification
Individual development planning
Peer learning and communities of practice
Reflective practice and journaling
Learning technology ecosystem
Learning analytics and data
LMS and LXP administration
Content curation and management

Standards and Quality

Driving measurable service improvement
Designing a service or experience improvement
Coaching and quality monitoring
Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Driving measurable banking improvement
Process improvement and automation
Service levels and quality
IT professional roles and standards
Quality, defects and reliability
Breeding, reproduction and genetic improvement
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry
Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
Export readiness and standards

Cost and Value

Insurance pricing, premiums and loadings
Claims investigation and fraud indicators
Pricing tours, events and sponsorships
Vehicle financing, insurance and total cost of ownership conversations
Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap
Non-revenue water, metering and cost recovery
Pricing, promotions and markdowns in retail
Analytical techniques and bias
Health financing: budgets, insurance and out-of-pocket realities
Preparing financial statements
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Marketing planning and budgeting
Value-based and dynamic pricing
Budget, ROI and feasibility analysis
Pricing strategy

Programme Delivery

Innovation in service delivery
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Governance of the CX programme
Voice of the customer programmes
Loyalty programmes and rewards
Workforce planning and scheduling
Leading service projects and change
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Leading banking projects and change
Development banking and project finance
Risk-based audit planning
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach
Forecasting and planning
Designing an intervention or programme
Risk assessment and safety planning

Strategic Context

Training needs analysis and learning strategy
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Reward strategy and total reward frameworks
Wellbeing and holistic health strategy
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Competitive strategy and positioning
Business model design and innovation
Setting strategic priorities and choices
Aligning teams around strategy
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Learning strategy and roadmaps
Real options and strategic investment
Governance and organisational value
Sustainability strategy and materiality

Governance and Compliance

Implementation planning and risk management
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Insurance and price-risk management
Governance of service standards
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Corporate governance in banks
Regulatory duty and accountability
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Enterprise risk management in banks
Credit risk measurement and mitigation
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Interpreting financial statements
Environmental legal compliance
Integrated and sustainability reporting

Culture and Motivation

Engagement and motivation
Measuring engagement and impact
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Engagement, motivation and energisers
Building a coaching culture
Motivation and self-directed learning
Employee engagement models and drivers
HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Safety culture and leadership
Managing resistance and engagement
Worker engagement and empowerment
Reporting quality and governance
Working with organisations on wellbeing
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Strengths, flow and engagement

Inclusion and Access

Accessibility and universal design
Nomination, succession and diversity
The business case for diversity and inclusion
Team diversity and inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity
Access to finance and de-risking
Financial inclusion and the evolving customer
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Financial inclusion strategy
Digital accessibility and inclusion
Identity and access management
Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership
Access control systems and identity management
Management accounts and dashboards
Digital user experience and accessibility

Operations and Administration

Service quality and the passenger experience in transport
Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services
Mineral processing and beneficiation
Outcome and process measures
Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
Yield, productivity and profitability metrics
Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services
Advisory service design and delivery
Agro-processing and value addition
Customer service and experience principles
Process improvement and lean thinking
Productivity and efficiency improvement
The procurement cycle and operating models
Contract administration and variation

Market and Client Development

Professional ethics in customer service
Customer service and CX strategy
Aligning service to brand and business
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer and journey analysis
Customer experience strategy
Customer journey mapping
Reducing customer effort
Customer effort and sentiment analysis
CRM systems and customer data
Customer service technology stack
Customer journey and experience design
Sales performance and pipeline management
Brand and corporate reputation
Supply market analysis

Ethics and Professionalism

Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Professional standards and ethics
Marketing and sales ethics
Budget vs actual and variance
Cost and profitability analysis
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Ethics and fair customer treatment
Responsible and ethical service
Ethics and integrity in banking
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Data ethics and customer privacy
Bribery, corruption and conduct risk

Knowledge and Content

Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Content strategy across platforms
Creating content that performs: formats, hooks and production
Health records, data and confidentiality
Data visualisation for finance
Record-keeping and data protection
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Lessons learned and knowledge management
Professional documentation and presentation
Content marketing and editorial
Process and control documentation
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Tender planning and documentation
Professional writing and documentation
Knowledge management and capability building

Groups and Communities

Innovation and fintech collaboration
Microfinance and group lending
Team leadership in L&D
Managing group dynamics
Social and collaborative learning
Decision support and insight
Team formation and effectiveness models (Tuckman, Lencioni)
Managing team performance and dynamics
Cross-functional and matrix teams
Leading remote and hybrid teams
High-performance team rituals and cadence
Communicating financial results
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Designing and facilitating groups

Learning Practice

Blended and hybrid learning design
E-learning authoring and development
Learning management systems (LMS)
Multimedia and video for learning
Microlearning and mobile learning
Emerging learning technologies
Assessment design and methods
AI and adaptive learning
Data-driven learning design
Innovation in learning technology
Talent, succession and workforce learning
Facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Intelligence-led risk assessment
Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability
Psychoeducation and workshops

People Development

Capability and skills frameworks
Leadership and management development
Coaching models and frameworks (GROW)
Competency framework development
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Talent sourcing channels and pipelines
High-potential identification and talent reviews
Professional standards and continuing development
Creating a coaching culture
Mentoring and sponsorship
Delegating for development
Building digital capability in an organisation
Real estate development and project appraisal
Proposal development and donor reporting
Attachment and developmental theory

Performance and Evaluation

Continuous feedback and performance conversations
Ethical principles and codes of practice
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Leading and lagging metrics
Policy, planning and objectives
Contract performance and exit
Likelihood, impact and risk rating
Dashboards, reporting and the metric that misleads
Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket
Peer support and consultation
KPIs and performance reporting
Investment principles and objectives
Metrics and reporting
Measuring development impact
Performance management systems and cycles

Learning Technology

The finance function and digital transformation
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Digital permits and inspections
Automation and safety technology
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Duty of care and risk management
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Vendor selection and managing technology suppliers
Managing technology teams and technical work
Digital ethics and algorithmic accountability
Digital transformation in banking
Branch-to-digital migration
Digital banking platforms and APIs
Payment technology and switches

Evidence and Analytics

Data, analytics and customer insight
Data security and confidentiality
Data analytics in audit
Evidence, judgement and scepticism
Cloud and data security
Data migration and cleansing
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
Data collection and analytics
Predictive safety analytics
Data quality and master data management
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Client feedback and satisfaction
Evidence-based improvement
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Data-driven decision support and analytics

Workforce Context

Onboarding and induction programme design
Motivation theories and engagement
Workforce and shift management in retail
Workforce management and scheduling
Proactive engagement and success
Win-back and re-engagement
Employee experience and engagement
Customer onboarding and lifecycle
Customer and community engagement
Customer and employee satisfaction
Assurance engagements and standards
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
Onboarding and induction design

Leadership and Management

Stakeholder and sponsor management
Organisational change management
Building project management maturity
Value and benefits management
Requirements gathering and management
Earned value management
Procurement and contract management
Vendor selection and management
Issue and problem management
Communication planning and management
Negotiation and conflict management
Portfolio management and prioritisation
Value management and business value
Managing risk and difficult cases
Decision-making and problem solving

Communication

Regulatory reporting and audits
Control monitoring and reporting
Crisis communications
Stakeholder communications
Communications strategy and planning
Internal communications
Corporate social responsibility communications
Presentation and public speaking
Professional report and presentation
Cryptography and secure communications
Presentation and public-speaking skills
Communicating vision and telling stories
Executive communication and presence
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Risk registers and reporting

Stakeholders and Clients

Stakeholder identification and analysis
Building project relationships
Building strategic customer relationships
Partnering and co-creation with customers
Sponsorship and negotiation selling
Negotiation with clients and partners
Lessons learned and development
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Relationship management and retention
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
Managing difficult stakeholders
Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism

Change and Adoption

Variations, claims and delay: managing change on site
Change talk and readiness
Habit change and behaviour design
Change control and configuration
Change and adoption in projects
Agile and digital transformation projects
Measuring change and project impact
Baseline setting and change control
Sales and marketing transformation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Regulatory change management
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Negotiation tactics and behaviours
Digital and market transformation

Professional Leadership Practice

Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Professional case study and presentation
Management review and improvement
Leadership versus management and when each is needed
Situational and adaptive leadership
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Ethical leadership and integrity
Self-awareness and the leader's identity
Ethics and responsible leadership
Quality management and standards
Sanctions screening and PEP management
Relationship management and cross-selling
Liquidity and funding management
Investment portfolio management

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CADLS certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CADLS?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CADLS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CADLS internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CADLS certification?

The Certified Adult Learning Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CADLS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CADLS?

The Certified Adult Learning Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CADLS?

The Certified Adult Learning Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CADLS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CADLS?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CADLS strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

Certified Adult Learning Specialist