Hours can apply to college. It is important to ensure that training builds and that every piece of training tracks. Needs to become a part of career development. Understand the relationship. Knowledge and training should be the same, if done well.
Adults learn experientially.
Training needs to be relevant so adults will understand what they are learning, take it back, and use it. This can be applied towards CDA or degree. In New Mexico, a task group came together, defined what people need to know and do at various levels. The two and four year colleges have agreed that a person who completes the first two years enters as a junior. To make something happen in this state, it is necessary for the schools to come together and review each other's courses.