As one of Canada’s largest and leading providers of certificate and diploma programs, professional development, and corporate training, McMaster Continuing Education is a pioneer in lifelong learning and educational excellence, ensuring that the pursuit of knowledge knows no boundaries.

With a diverse range of flexible online programs and courses in Business, Health and Social Services, Marketing and Communications, and Tech and Data, McMaster Continuing Education ensures that learners are equipped with in-demand skills to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

“Our programs are thoughtfully designed and taught by industry experts who bring real-world experience and knowledge to the online classroom,” says Dr. Lorraine Carter, director of McMaster Continuing Education.

To further facilitate its students’ success, McMaster Continuing Education offers various services such as free writing support and bursary options. It also serves McMaster University undergraduates wanting to become career-ready through a program called ElevateYourSkills. And, for those who aspire toward a degree at McMaster, there’s an option called My OWN McMaster.

Innovation and leadership are at the core of McMaster Continuing Education’s approach to adult education. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it embraced online learning, with 80 per cent of its courses being delivered online.

“This pre-pandemic readiness allowed us to readily transition all remaining courses to online delivery. As a result, our offerings are flexible and accessible to learners across Canada and beyond,” says Dr. Carter.