La educación de adultos se refiere a programas que preparan a los académicos para enseñar, entrenar o entrenar a estudiantes adultos. Los educadores de adultos pueden impartir cursos para preparar adultos para el GED u otra equivalencia de escuela secundaria o proporcionar cursos de desarrollo profesional para profesionales que trabajan.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.