Program Overview

Workplace Education Associate Certificate

Overview

UFV's Workplace Education (WE) associate certificate provides an in-depth understanding of adult learning principles and equips students to plan and administer workplace training, using a variety of instructional techniques and course materials.

Program Details

• The program consists of four courses that can be taken part-time over several semesters, or completed in a year.
• All courses are offered online, except for a few face-to-face sessions with video conference access for distance students.

Career Outlook

• Earning a certificate in Workplace Education can help students qualify to become a trainer in their own field or industry.
• Many companies — especially those involved in technical and applied technology fields — have in-house training programs and need qualified instructors to develop and deliver training materials, both for employees and customers.
• Private career training institutions, technical institutes, and continuing education programs that hire professionals to deliver technical, vocational or skills training prefer candidates who have not only expertise in their field, but also a background in adult or workplace education.

Laddering Opportunities

• The Workplace Education associate certificate ladders seamlessly into UFV’s Adult Education Bachelor's degree for those seeking further opportunities in the field of adult education.

Ideal Candidates

• Mid-career professionals
• New immigrants
• Aboriginal leaders wishing to leverage their expertise in a training role or enhance their career prospects.