# Institute for Adult Learning > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Institute_for_Adult_Learning > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Institute_for_Adult_Learning.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_Adult_Learning > Source revision: 1235056153 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Institute for Adult Learning Singapore** (**IAL**) is the [Training](/source/Training_and_development) and [Adult Education](/source/Adult_education) autonomous institute within the [Singapore University of Social Sciences](/source/Singapore_University_of_Social_Sciences) (SUSS).[1] It was established in 2008. IAL offers a range of education programmes such as [Master's degree](/source/Master's_degree), WSQ Diploma, WSQ Advanced Certificate, and short courses in the field of training and adult education.[1][2] IAL functions as the National Centre of Excellence for Adult Learning that aims to enhance the standards of Training and Adult Education (TAE) in Singapore by promoting ongoing education and partnering with higher education institutions and training providers.[3][4][5] IAL engages in research to guide continuous education policies and practices, and aids in applying this research to develop practical tools and resources for the TAE community.[5] Additionally, IAL contributes to the National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning (NACE) network, particularly through NACE@IAL, focusing on improving workplace learning theories and practices, as well as fostering innovation and technology within the TAE sector.[5][6][7] ## History IAL was established in 2008 to provide training for adult educators and undertake research in adult learning. From 1 April 2019, IAL was restructured into an autonomous institute within [Singapore University of Social Sciences](/source/Singapore_University_of_Social_Sciences) (SUSS).[8] On 11 January 2023, IAL has signed MoUs with [Microsoft](/source/Microsoft) and [SNEC](/source/Singapore_National_Eye_Centre) to guide digital learning material design and enhance continuing education and training and ophthalmic healthcare skills.[9] From 13 March 2023, Associate Professor (Practice) Yeo Li Pheow succeeded Professor Lee Wing On as IAL Executive Director.[10] On 20 October 2023, IAL has partnered with Agency for Integrated Care, [Home Team Academy](/source/Home_Team_Academy), and Kydon Holdings, enhancing the learning ecosystem through professional development, digital transformation, and creating effective learning materials across sectors.[11] ## Programmes The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) offers a variety of educational programs, including the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), the WSQ Workplace Learning Facilitator (WLF), the WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP), the Master in Boundary-Crossing Learning and Leadership (MBX), and the Master of Learning and Professional Development (MLPD).[1][2][12][13][14][15][16] ## Adult Education Professionalisation (AEP) In 2014, the Adult Education Professionalisation (AEP) was launched by IAL. There are three levels of AEP namely Associate Adult Educators (AAE), Specialist Adult Educators (SAE) with either Curriculum Development or Facilitation track or Adult Education Fellows (AEF).[17] ## See also - [Singapore University of Social Sciences](/source/Singapore_University_of_Social_Sciences) - [Adult education](/source/Adult_education) - [Training and development](/source/Training_and_development) ## References 1. ["Learning to make an impact on other learners"](https://www.todayonline.com/learning-minds/IAL/adult-education-trainer). *TODAY*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. Feng, Zengkun (2021-08-18). ["Adult educators go back to school to learn to be better trainers"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/adult-educators-go-back-to-school-to-learn-to-be-better-trainers). *The Straits Times*. [ISSN 0585-3923](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0585-3923). Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. Teng, Amelia & Kai, Ng Wei (2022-11-02). ["New national centre in Singapore designated to drive adult education sector further forward"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/new-national-centre-in-singapore-designated-to-drive-adult-education-sector-further-forward). *The Straits Times*. [ISSN 0585-3923](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0585-3923). Retrieved 2024-06-23. 1. ["Institute for Adult Learning to spearhead capability building of the Training and Adult Education Sector"](https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/newsroom/institute-for-adult-learning-to-spearhead-capability-building-of-the-training-and-adult-education-sector). *SkillsFuture SG*. Retrieved 2024-06-23. 1. ["About IAL - Institute for Adult Learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/about-ial/). *www.ial.edu.sg*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. Choo, Yun Ting (2020-10-22). ["New road map launched to support workplace learning and worker employability"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-road-map-launched-to-support-workplace-learning-and-worker-employability). *The Straits Times*. [ISSN 0585-3923](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0585-3923). Retrieved 2024-06-23. 1. ["New digital transformation plan for training and adult education sector launched"](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/new-digital-transformation-plan-training-and-adult-education-sector-launched). *The Business Times*. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2024-06-23. 1. ["SUSS and IAL team up to advance adult education"](https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/suss-and-ial-team-up-to-advance-adult-education). *The Straits Times*. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019. 1. ["Institute for Adult Learning inks two MOUs with Microsoft and Singapore National Eye Centre to advance digital workplace learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/getattachment/f846f193-cd91-413e-86d8-fd3f5b3b4d92/Media-Release_Digital-Andragogy-MOUs-Signing-Ceremony.pdf?lang=en-US&ext=.pdf). *IAL*. 11 January 2023. 1. ["Experienced Education Leader Joins Institute for Adult Learning as Executive Director"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/getattachment/a754eed2-2f06-49c0-9364-3797034744e1/Media-Release-New-IAL-Executive-Director.pdf?lang=en-US&ext=.pdf). *IAL*. 17 January 2023. 1. ["Institute for Adult Learning elevates workplace learning through strategic collaborations and innovative programmes"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/getmedia/f3fe4dbb-9806-47c9-8fc2-982ff508533a/Media-Release_Learning-Enteprise-Alliance-2023.pdf?ext=.pdf). *IAL*. 20 October 2023. 1. ["WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance 2.0 (ACLP 2.0) - Institute for Adult Learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/full-qualifications/wsq-advanced-certificate-in-learning-and-performance-2/). *www.ial.edu.sg*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. ["Workplace Learning Facilitator (WLF) - Institute for Adult Learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/full-qualifications/wsq-workplace-learning-facilitator/). *www.ial.edu.sg*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. ["WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance 2.0 (DDDLP 2.0) - Institute for Adult Learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/full-qualifications/diploma-in-design-and-development-of-learning-for-performance-2/). *www.ial.edu.sg*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. ["Master in Boundary-Crossing Learning and Leadership (MBX) - Institute for Adult Learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/full-qualifications/master-in-boundary-crossing-learning-and-leadership/). *www.ial.edu.sg*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. ["Master of Learning and Professional Development (MLPD) - Institute for Adult Learning"](https://www.ial.edu.sg/full-qualifications/master-of-learning-and-professional-development/). *www.ial.edu.sg*. Retrieved 2024-06-22. 1. ["New scheme to recognise adult educators by the Institute of Adult Learning"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-scheme-to-recognise-adult-educators-by-the-institute-of-adult-learningn). *The Straits Times*. Retrieved 9 January 2020. ## External links - [Official website](https://www.ial.edu.sg) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Institute for Adult Learning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_Adult_Learning) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_Adult_Learning?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.