šŸŒ The ADF Academy

Learning, Insight and Capability for an Age-Inclusive Future

The ADF Academy brings together all of The Age Diversity Forumā€™s learning, research and wellbeing initiatives into one integrated space. Designed for HR professionals, leaders, managers, and practitioners, the Academy provides the skills, evidence and practical tools needed to create workplaces where every generation can thrive.

Whether you are building foundational understanding or accelerating an organisational transformation, the Academy supports your journey with expert-led training, research-driven insights and practical resources.

Why We Created the Academy

Organisations are navigating unprecedented demographic change: longer working lives, multigenerational teams, and shifting expectations about careers, wellbeing and work design.

But most workplace systems were built for a different era.

The Academy exists to help organisations build the skills, confidence and capability to meet these challenges through:

  • evidence-led learning

  • research-driven curriculum design

  • practical tools for implementation

  • programmes tailored to the realities of modern work

It is where knowledge meets practice.

Our Academy Pillars

The Academy is built around four core pillars:

1. Training & Professional Development

Expert-led learning for HR teams, leaders, and practitioners.

  • Age Inclusion Fundamentals

  • Leading a Multigenerational Workforce

  • Designing Age-Inclusive People Policies

  • Monitoring, Measurement & Workforce Insight

  • CPD-aligned certificates for all participants

  • White-label and Train-the-Trainer options available

ā†’ Explore Training Modules

2. Research & Insight

Where evidence drives action.

  • Commissioned research projects

  • Workforce studies and national insight reports

  • Global case studies and international benchmarking

  • Analysis on multigenerational work trends

  • Research partnerships with employers and institutions

ā†’ View Research & Insight

3. Strategic Tools & Diagnostics

Helping organisations understand where they are, and where to go next.

  • Stage One Age Inclusion Assessment

  • Stage Two Deep-Dive Diagnostic

  • Age Inclusion Maturity Framework

  • Workforce Age Profile tools

  • Policy and practice benchmarking

ā†’ Learn About Our Diagnostics

4. Well-being Through the Age Lens

Supporting employees at every stage of working life.

  • Lifelong learning

  • Mental Health

  • Well-being and supportive programmes

  • the Menopause

  • Manager guidance materials

Who the Academy Is For

The Academy supports:

  • HR, People & Culture teams

  • Organisational leaders & managers

  • DE&I and ESG professionals

  • Public sector and local authorities

  • Higher education institutions

  • Corporate organisations

  • Third sector leaders

From early-stage understanding to advanced implementation, the Academy provides a learning pathway for every organisation.

Why Learn with The Age Diversity Forum

What makes the ADF Academy unique?

  • Specialist expertise in age inclusion and multi-generational workforce strategy

  • Evidence-based curriculum drawn from global practices, research and case studies

  • Practical tools that bridge learning and implementation

  • Professional accreditation opportunities and certificates

  • Sector-wide perspective through events, webinars and the annual conference

  • A consistent partner across training, diagnostics, and membership

“We donā€™t just teach age inclusion – we advance it”

A Future-Ready Learning Experience

The Academy is designed for flexibility and reach:

  • Online or hybrid delivery

  • Internal cohort programmes

  • White-label licensing for partners

  • Leadership development series

  • Tools, templates and CPD resources

  • Access to the ADF Knowledge Hub (2026+)

Whether you need a single workshop or a multi-year capability strategy, the Academy grows with you.

Start Your Learning Journey

Weā€™d love to help you explore the Academy and identify the right pathway for your organisation.

šŸ“© Contact us for a consultation:
[email protected]

Or visit:

ā†’ Training Modules
ā†’ Champion Partnership Programme
ā†’ Events & Masterclasses
ā†’ Research & Insight

AGE DIVERSITY FOR YOU AND YOUR ORGANISATION