Universities report rising enrollment among older learners returning for certificates, up-skilling and career changes. Northern Arizona University, UCLA Extension and other continuing-education units say older adults—many working full time and balancing caregiving—now make up a significant share of noncredit and certificate programs. Campus leaders are adapting schedules, course delivery and support services to meet the cohort’s needs: evening and hybrid formats, stackable credentials, and focused career services. Institutions see the shift as a recruitment opportunity but note it requires reorienting marketing, credentialing and financial models to serve lifelong learners effectively.