Graduate Diploma
Programme Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Adult Learning (GDALL) is an intensive 30-credit unit programme designed to equip professionals in the training and adult education sector with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to enhance the quality of their work. This comprehensive programme covers a range of topics essential for effective adult learning facilitation and programme development.
Programme Highlights
Participants will delve into understanding adult learners, mastering the art of designing impactful learning experiences and assessments, integrating technology seamlessly into workplace learning environments, conducting sound learning needs analyses, and mastering techniques for measuring quality and evaluation across various learning and working contexts.
Upon completion of the GDALL, graduates will be confident in implementing theoretically informed and practical transformations in adult learning environments. They will emerge well-prepared to initiate and lead organizational learning initiatives, drive innovation and change, and spearhead progress within their respective organizations.
The Graduate Certificates within the GDALL is stackable towards the Master in Boundary-Crossing Learning and Leadership.
Find out more about the MBX here.
Programme Schedule
The programme is offered in both the January and July semesters. July 2025 timetable is provided below.
You must start with Graduate Certificate in Innovative Approaches to Adult Learning (GCIAL) first followed by Graduate Certificate in Designing Learning for Programmes (GCDLP), semester by semester.
23 Aug (8.30am - 5.30pm)
06 Sep (8.30am - 5:30pm)
20 Sep (8.30am - 5.30pm)
04 Oct (8.30am - 5.30pm)
18 Oct (8.30am - 5.30pm)
01 Nov (8.30am - 5.30pm)
23 Aug (8.30am - 5.30pm)
06 Sep (8.30am - 5:30pm)
20 Sep (8.30am - 5.30pm)
04 Oct (8.30am - 5.30pm)
18 Oct (8.30am - 5.30pm)
01 Nov (8.30am - 5.30pm)
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites / Admissions requirement
An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
Have at least 2 years of working experience
Applicants will be required to provide a full CV detailing their work experience
Applicants are also required to submit a personal statement of interest and reasons for choosing this programme in Word Document format (1 Page)
Please note that all applications are still subject to School review and approval, and that entry is not automatically guaranteed even if one meets the programme's prerequisites.
Skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills that meets the English Language Proficiency Requirements (ELPR)* if your undergraduate degree is not awarded by an English-medium university, or your undergraduate degree is awarded by an English-medium university but the language of instruction was not English
* at least an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, or a TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 85 (internet-based), or a PTE Academic score of 58, or C1 Advanced score of 180 [score must be obtained within the last 2 years at point of application].
Refer here for SUSS's Graduate Studies Admissions Requirements.
Fees and Funding
Prices displayed are inclusive of GST. IAL reserves the right to adjust the programme fees below without prior notice.
Nett Fee (Singapore Citizens <40 & PRs) 
Nett Fee (Singapore Citizens ≥40)
*With effect from 1 January 2024, applicants will be subjected to the 9% GST rate.
^SkillsFuture Funding and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
- For each module, you must achieve at least 75% attendance, and pass assessments.
- For companies with a contract with IAL, full payment of the course fees shall be made to IAL within the 30 days credit term from the date of invoice.
- For more information on MCES, click here.
Mandatory e-Attendance via Singpass App from 1 October 2023
- Singaporean Citizens/Permanent Residents are required to set up your Singpass account and download the Singpass App prior to course commencement.
- Learners will have to submit a reschedule request, with an applicable fee, if they are unable to do so.
- Please be present in class (physical and online) 15 minutes before the scheduled lesson time on the actual day and have the following ready:
- Smart device (e.g., smartphone or iPad) with a functioning camera,
- Singpass mobile app installed on the smart device,
- Login credentials for the Singpass App.