Adult Training In Romania - Critical Analysis

Abstract

This paper aims to highlight some aspects of adult education in Romania, the institutions responsible for adult training and the current trends in this field, focusing on training needs and options’ analysis of adult learners. The idea of this study came in sight as a result of our interests in this area and due to the changes that have occurred at national and European level in adults training. We deemed appropriate to use a quantitative research method for gathering the information (questionnaire-based survey). The survey included over 100 adult respondents, aged between 18 and 60 years. More specifically this study was designed to explore the following questions: What is the opinion of adults regarding training courses offer on the market? What factors affect the choice of a training course for adults? What are the ways and degree of access to information about training courses for adults? What are the main training fields covered by the training providers in Romania? By conclusions and recommendations from the research conducted, we intend to shape a real picture of the trend regarding the degree of access to adults’ courses in Romania.