Adult Education and Training Glossary Definition

Term Adult Education and Training
Definition

Adult Education and Training is adult-focused education that intentionally includes instruction, skills development, and training for personal, civic, occupational, or workforce goals in Adult Education contexts.

Context & Usage

Adult Education and Training is useful when a program blends general education with employability, occupational skill development, or job-related instruction. In U.S. contexts, compare the term with local adult education, workforce, and credential language before treating it as identical.

Categories Instructional Design, Technical Training, and Learning Development