The Aurora College Certificate in Adult Education is a program designed to provide learning opportunities that will support people with an interest in the field of Northern Adult Education. The program is multi-level, cross-cultural, and self-directed. It serves to provide skills and knowledge to a broad range of participants, including college instructors, those preparing to enter the field of Adult Education, Community Educators, Program and Curriculum Planners, Administrators, Training Officers, Human Resource Planners, and Social & Health Care providers.

The program consists of nine three-credit courses and a three-credit practicum. The courses are delivered in a variety of ways and in many locations in the Northwest Territories.

Admission is based on seat availability and the following criteria:

• A high school diploma including credit for English 33 or completion of the Aurora College placement test at the English 150 level.
• A one-page letter of interest and two letters of reference.
• A strong interest in working in the field of Adult Education.

1. To provide opportunities for individuals currently involved in the field of Adult Education in the North to increase their knowledge and skills.
2. To provide an introduction to the skills and knowledge needed for those wishing to begin work as Northern Adult Educators.
3. To provide an opportunity for participants to obtain formal post-secondary credentials in Adult Education.
4. To provide an opportunity to participate in a Northern Adult Education environment with colleagues, mentors, and supervisors in the areas of instructional design and delivery, curriculum development, program administration and group facilitation.
5. To provide opportunities for professional development in educational technologies and delivery formats developed specifically for Northern Adult learners.