# Adult Learning Principles

Skill · Education and Training

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/adult-learning-principles

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

- Open roles: 5
- Employers hiring: 3
- Last checked: September 13, 2026

## Roles that use Adult Learning Principles

- [Instructional Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/instructional-designer) — 1
- [Learning and Development Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/learning-and-development-manager) — 1
- [Learning and Development Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/learning-and-development-specialist) — 1
- [Training and Development Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/training-and-development-manager) — 1

Related skills: [Instructional Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/instructional-design), [Curriculum Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/curriculum-development), [Adult Education](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/adult-education)

## Open roles requiring Adult Learning Principles (5)

- [Associate Director, US Medical Learning, Neuroscience](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8091c3f2-b527-46a9-a77a-ba76bf1f9597/associate-director-us-medical-learning-neuroscience-at-bristol-myers-squibb) at [Bristol Myers Squibb](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bristol-myers-squibb) — Full-time, Princeton, NJ, $177,990 – $215,682
- [Instructional Designer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e840b2eb-ddcd-4edb-b5f2-4924abcb0f6a/instructional-designer-at-the-home-depot) at [The Home Depot](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-home-depot) — GEORGIA - VIRTUAL - GA01
- [Talent Development Facilitator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/de652fe0-47b2-4f6c-9fcd-b069e34a69e3/talent-development-facilitator-at-samsung-semiconductor) at [Samsung Semiconductor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/samsung-semiconductor) — Full-time, Austin, TX, $65,000 – $95,000
- [Senior Learning Manager, US Commercialization Learning – Oncology/Hematology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/608d5cfb-2c72-437b-aea4-67760c98850e/senior-learning-manager-us-commercialization-learning-oncology-hematology-at) at [Bristol Myers Squibb](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bristol-myers-squibb) — Full-time, $148,750 – $180,250
- [Leadership Training Manager - HDU in the Field [Los Angeles]](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/336c479a-8e22-4772-80d0-22afd2d77cc3/leadership-training-manager-hdu-in-the-field-los-angeles-at-the-home-depot) at [The Home Depot](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-home-depot) — SAN FERNANDO STORE - 0609, $93,500 – $147,500