Adult Learning - Professional Development Course - AITD - Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)

October 2026

Adult Learning - Canberra (261015ALC)

Get to grips with the principles of adult learning, led by expert facilitator, Andrew Lawson. This is a 1-day, face-to-face course.

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November 2026

Adult Learning - Sydney (261105ALS)

Get to grips with the principles of adult learning, led by expert facilitator, Chemene Sinson. This is a 1-day, face-to-face course.

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December 2026

Adult Learning - Online (261203ALV)

Get to grips with the principles of adult learning, led by expert facilitator, Dianna Verlaan. This is a one day course.

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If you are new to the world of adult learning, have recently taken up a training role in your industry, or have taken over the responsibility for learning in your organisation, then this course will provide the essential adult learning theories required to succeed in your role.

Content

This course introduces the principles of adult learning. Learners will uncover the impact of learner engagement, memory, adult learning theories, neuroscience and learning environments.

Learning frontiers will also be explored, as developments in adult learning used to strengthen programs, help build personal networks, and introduce social and collaborative elements to engage learners are discussed.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

describe adult learning principles
recognise the importance of emotional context within a learning environment
design learning experiences that engage learners
identify techniques used to improve content retention
implement neuroscience in the design of adult learning experiences
structure content and learning processes for effective training
describe social and collaborative learning
identify personal learning networks and personal knowledge management.

AITD Capability Framework

This course connects to the AITD Capability Framework through its focus on adult learning principles, evidence-informed learning practice and the design and facilitation of effective learning experiences. The proficiency levels below indicate the level of capability the course most closely aligns with.

Foundational to intermediate: Evidence-informed Practice, Facilitating Learning, Learning Experience Design
Intermediate: Building L&D Team Capability

Audience

This course is ideal for inexperienced L&D practitioners who are looking for a solid understanding of adult learning principles, vocational education teachers transitioning to adult learning or training professionals wanting to gain a solid understanding of how adults learn.

Delivery Options

Adult Learning is offered virtually, face-to-face and in-house.

Virtual delivery | A blended-learning course comprised of self-paced content to start with, followed by 2 live virtual classroom modules run over one day, and finally, a live interactive webinar where all learners will meet with the course facilitator 2 weeks after the classroom modules finish, or a full 1 day course without the interactive webinar. Access to Zoom is required. Please note, online dates are aligned to each course specifically. Please only register for a course when you can attend all exact dates listed. Feel free to reach out to the programs team if you have any questions about attendance.

Face-to-face delivery | 1-day, face-to-face course in CBD locations across Australia.

In-house delivery | Delivered to your team exclusively, online or in a location of your choice. Find out more about in-house delivery.

AITD Partners

Adult Learning - Canberra (261015ALC)

Adult Learning - Sydney (261105ALS)

Adult Learning - Online (261203ALV)