Skill
Adult Learning Principles
Education and Training
Adult learning principles, often associated with Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy, describe how adults learn differently from children, emphasizing self-direction, relevance to real-life experience, and problem-centered rather than content-centered instruction. Educators and corporate trainers apply these principles to design more effective workshops, e-learning, and professional development programs. Key concepts include motivation, readiness to learn, and building on prior experience.
Adult Learning Principles in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open roles requiring Adult Learning Principles (10)
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Salisbury, NC · $82,449 – $152,684
This role teaches diabetes self-management and clinical best practices to patients and staff across a healthcare system's ambulatory clinics. It suits nurses with diabetes education credentials or experience who want to shift from bedside care into education, quality improvement, and clinical leadership within a large health system.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Nursing Professional Development Specialist Students/Faculty
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
This role designs and delivers nursing education programs, including orientation and ongoing professional development for nursing staff at a major health system. It suits experienced nurses interested in transitioning into education and curriculum development rather than direct patient care.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Director, Training & Learning Operations
CAA
Full-time · Los Angeles, CA · $227,000 – $260,000
CAA seeks a leader to design and execute global training strategies across its entertainment and sports agency, overseeing the learning operations function, LMS platform, and a small team. This role suits someone with deep expertise in learning systems and organizational change who can build scalable programs for a diverse, dispersed workforce.
Listed on CAA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal/Senior Instructor
Public Service Company of Colorado
Hugo, MN · $97,600 – $138,600
This role involves designing and delivering technical training programs for electrical transmission systems at a major energy utility, with responsibility for curriculum development, staff mentorship, and cross-functional leadership to support continuous improvement across operations.
Listed on Public Service Company of Colorado’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Operating Room
AdventHealth
Full-time · ADVENTHEALTH LITTLETON · $39 – $72 / hour
AdventHealth seeks a nursing professional development expert to design and deliver evidence-based training programs for new and existing nursing staff, ensuring competency validation and clinical excellence. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about education, mentoring, and continuous professional growth.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Manager, Agile Strategic Learning Partner
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · $148,750 – $180,250
Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced learning professional to deliver skills-based training programs across their global commercialization functions on a project-by-project basis. This role suits someone who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments and can design and deploy learning solutions while managing stakeholder relationships across a complex matrix organization.
Listed on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Instructional Designer
The Home Depot
GEORGIA - VIRTUAL - GA01
This role develops learning programs for Home Depot associates across multiple formats, from classroom training to digital courses. It suits designers who combine instructional theory with emerging technologies and want to work on scaling workforce capability at a major retailer.
Listed on The Home Depot’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Critical Care - Neuro Expansion
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Cleveland, OH
A nursing educator role focused on designing and delivering professional development programs for nurses in Cleveland Clinic's expanding neurological institute. This position suits experienced registered nurses who are passionate about teaching, curriculum development, and supporting clinical staff growth in a specialized care environment.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Leadership Training Manager - HDU in the Field [Los Angeles]
The Home Depot
SAN FERNANDO STORE - 0609 · $93,500 – $147,500
This role leads instructor-led training programs for Home Depot managers across multiple formats, combining facilitation with administrative coordination and content development to build leadership capabilities aligned with company values. It suits experienced training professionals comfortable with frequent travel who can engage diverse audiences and thrive in a structured corporate learning environment.
Listed on The Home Depot’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Fairview Hospital
This role trains and supports entry-level nursing staff at Cleveland Clinic, designing educational programs and competency assessments to ensure safe patient care. It suits experienced nurses who enjoy teaching and curriculum development and want to invest in developing early-career colleagues.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Adult Learning Principles
Measured from the 10 open roles that name Adult Learning Principles — not from a curated list.
- Instructional Design5 roles50.0%
- Curriculum Development3 roles30.0%
- Microsoft Office3 roles30.0%
- Needs Assessment3 roles30.0%
Roles that use Adult Learning Principles
Employers hiring for Adult Learning Principles
7 in total, most open roles first.
- CCCleveland Clinic3 roles
- The Home Depot2 roles
- AdventHealth1 role
- Bristol Myers Squibb1 role
- CCAA1 role
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