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Certified Adult Learning Specialist

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CADLS)

✅ 2026 Edition 🎓 CPD Accredited 🌍 100+ Countries 📜 Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified Adult Learning Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Adult Learning Specialist (CADLS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 12 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CADLS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Adult Learning Specialist
Acronym
CADLS
Category
Learning & Development
Level
Advanced
Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Trainers and Facilitators
  • Instructional and Curriculum Designers
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Academic and Education Administrators
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design
Global Employability
Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
Facilitation, Delivery and Learner Engagement
Digital, Blended and E-Learning
Assessment, Evaluation and Quality Assurance
Learning Strategy, Leadership and Administration
Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
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
2
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
3
Designing for Transfer
Designing learning for transfer, not coverage · Assessment that measures capability · Evaluating learning: from reaction to results · Delivery and facilitation plan
4
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
5
Assessing Capability
Assessment that measures capability · Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation · Designing learning for transfer, not coverage · Responsible use of AI in learning
6
Evaluating Beyond Reaction
Evaluating learning: from reaction to results · Learning needs analysis at organisational level · Knowledge management and organisational learning · Learning transformation and modernisation
7
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
8
Standards and Quality
Driving measurable service improvement · Designing a service or experience improvement · Coaching and quality monitoring · Roles, conduct and professional standards in banking
9
Cost and Value
Budgeting and resource management · Project budgeting and financial control · Funding, cash flow and financing · Financial risk in projects
10
Programme Delivery
Leading learning projects and change · Campaign planning and execution · Account planning and whitespace analysis · Leading campaigns and sales projects
11
Strategic Context
Learning strategy and roadmaps · Measuring strategic progress · Turning strategy into results · Digital transformation and IT strategy
12
Governance and Compliance
Technical and compliance training · L&D operating models and governance · Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct · Grant compliance and restricted funding management
13
Culture and Motivation
Circular agriculture and waste-to-value · Service culture and brand promise · Building a customer-centric culture · Proactive engagement and success
14
Inclusion and Access
Accessibility and universal design · Team diversity and inclusion · Brand strategy, identity and equity · Access to finance, grants and investment
15
Operations and Administration
Sales and customer-service training · Service quality and the passenger experience in transport · Tariffs, regulation and the economics of essential services · Mineral processing and beneficiation
16
Market and Client Development
Building the learning brand · Demand analysis and market intelligence · Branding and product differentiation · Customer service and experience principles
17
Ethics and Professionalism
Learning data privacy and ethics · Data ethics and farmer privacy · Roles, standards and professional conduct · Responsible and ethical service
18
Cross-Cultural Practice
Vehicle specifications, trims and options in customer language · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Cross-cultural communication
19
Knowledge and Content
Professional writing and documentation · Incident reporting and record-keeping · Creating content that performs: formats, hooks and production · Health records, data and confidentiality
20
Groups and Communities
Social and collaborative learning · Managing group dynamics · Corporate social responsibility and community impact · Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
21
Learning Practice
Leading the learning function · Presenting learning proposals and impact · Questioning, discussion and active learning · E-learning authoring and development
22
People Development
Career and talent development · Measuring coaching and mentoring impact · Capability and skills frameworks · Leadership and management development
23
Performance and Evaluation
Performance and load testing · Metrics, velocity and flow · Investment principles and objectives · Metrics and reporting
24
Learning Technology
Ethics, responsibility and digital citizenship · Professional ethics in technology · Digital forensics and evidence · The finance function and digital transformation
25
Evidence and Analytics
Data migration and cleansing · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics · Data collection and analytics
26
Workforce Context
Onboarding and induction design · Worker engagement and empowerment · Motivation theories and engagement · Workforce and shift management in retail
27
Leadership and Management
Vendor and faculty management · Classroom and workshop management · Reconciliation and nostro/vostro management · Business continuity and crisis management
28
Communication
Dashboards and reporting · Presentation and public-speaking skills · Influencing and presenting insights · Professional and persuasive communication
29
Stakeholders and Clients
Categories of spend and stakeholders · Pricing tours, events and sponsorships · The construction industry: clients, contractors and the project economy · Managing boundaries and dual relationships
30
Change and Adoption
Baseline setting and change control · Sales and marketing transformation · Measuring growth and transformation impact · Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Is Training the Answer — applied to your own work
  • Designing for Transfer — applied to your own work
  • Facilitating and Including Everyone — applied to your own work
  • Assessing Capability — applied to your own work
  • Evaluating Beyond Reaction — applied to your own work
  • Development Through Work — applied to your own work
Enrolment Process

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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?

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.

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.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Learning
Private Sector

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

L&D Manager
NGO Sector

I earned my CADLS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Lead Facilitator
Government
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