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Featured Courses
Effective Prioritization to Improve Decision Making, Manage Workload and Improve Well-being Learn More
Explore strategic practices that help leaders better prioritize their time to improve the quality of decision-making, manage workload to reduce stress, and, ultimately, improve the morale of their teams.
Mastering Self-Awareness and Behaviour in Difficult Situations Learn More
Participants will be equipped with a variety of techniques to manage the emotional upheaval triggered by difficult behaviours.
Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback Learn More
Packed with practical tools and techniques for both giving and receiving feedback of a negative and positive nature.
How to Pick Up the Pieces - Leadership, Motivation and Gratitude in Action Learn More
Designed to support those with the responsibility to inspire others through unforeseen change, crisis or disruptive transitions in their personal or professional work environment.
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Cultivate Belonging with Personality Dimensions™ Learn More
Designed to provide participants with the knowledge and tools to foster an inclusive environment and nurture meaningful connections through an exploration of Personality Dimensions™.
Problem-Solving Primer: Building Your Toolkit Learn More
Get equipped with an assortment of practical and creative strategies for problem-solving.
Gender-Inclusive Communication & Collaboration Learn More
Learn strategies to help create more gender-inclusive workplaces.
Navigating Change For Success Learn More
Develop individual action plans to best tackle the current or upcoming change initiatives.
Leadership Foundations - Focus on the 3 C'S Learn More
Explore the foundation for inspiring employees to greater performance through the lens of a leader’s perceived Charisma, Character and Confidence, all of which affect employee emotions.
Leading Change For Success Learn More
Learn why change efforts typically fail; and how to focus on enhancing their own ability to provide change leadership that instead drives success.
Personal Leadership: Building From Our Strength Learn More
Focus on leadership by first looking inward through self-awareness in terms of strengths and preferences.
Exploring Work-Life Harmony Learn More
Designed to assist participants in recognizing what balance means, and engage in developing strategies and practices to regain and maintain balance throughout life.
Innovation Foundations Learn More
Delivers the basics needed to get on the road to innovation
Exploring Modern-day Work and the Benefits of the Multi-Generational Workplace Learn More
Presents a framework for practices that support exploring modern-day work and embrace the challenges and benefits of the multi-generational workplace.
Future-Focused: Navigating Complexity with Strategic Planning Learn More
Hands-on, interactive session aided by practical tools and processes for developing a “living, breathing” strategic plan.
Emotional Intelligence at Work Learn More
Explore a wide variety of concepts and techniques related to effectively applying Emotional Intelligence.
Snapshot to Project Management Learn More
Introduction to the art and science of Project Management.
Achieving Goals With SMARTS Learn More
Learn a variety of strategies that can dramatically increase their success in accomplishing their goals.
Creative & Critical Thinking Learn More
Focus on developing understanding and skills in applying a complete system of creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making in real-world organizational situations.
Delivering Powerful Presentations Learn More
Learn how to combat nervousness associated with public speaking along with understanding how to effectively construct the elements of a meaningful and purposeful presentation.
Finance For Non-Financial Managers Learn More
Covers basic financial principles and financial management tools necessary for decision-making.
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Complete one of the Essentials Programs streams and earn a microcredential.
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Negotiation Skills Learn More
Understand the theory and process of effective negotiations.
Effective Business Writing Learn More
Designed to help participants prepare better written communication in their work environment, whether it is a letter, report or an e-mail.
Navigating Workplace Conflict: Building Stronger Teams through Resolution Learn More
Explore and experiment with a range of conflict resolution strategies, gaining practical experience in applying these techniques to real-life scenarios.
Coaching and Mentoring Learn More
Understand the value of mentoring and more importantly, develop skills to create and manage mentoring relationships, both as mentors and mentees.
Influencing Others with Confidence and Success Learn More
Learn how to compellingly communicate issues and link them to outcomes, all the while appreciating the perspectives and priorities of the other stakeholders and team members.
Remote Work - Strategies for Efficiency Learn More
Working remotely can be productive, effective, and convenient. To achieve this, we need to be prepared, which means thinking beyond technology.
Unconscious Bias: How We Make Decisions Learn More
Explore strategies to challenge assumptions, improve policies, and create an inclusive workplace.
The Art of Active Listening Learn More
Learn effective listening strategies and the importance of Listener-Centred Communication
Unconscious Bias: Moving from Bystander to Advocate Learn More
Explore opportunities to challenge our thinking and in turn, help identify and improve policies and practices consistent with an inclusive workplace and world.
Developing Your Social Media Brand with Style and Confidence Learn More
Examine the sociology and psychology behind online influence as well as the basic building blocks employed by the world’s top influencers and brands to capitalize on the social media platforms that have come to dominate our personal, professional and political lives.
Best Practices for Sustainable Living Learn More
Encouraging sustainable lifestyles and making responsible choices are vitally important to helping our planet.
Energy Currency: Enhancing and Improving Your Emotional Self-Awareness Learn More
Learn about emotional energy and how their energy can fundamentally define who they are and how they may be perceived by others.
Flexible Work as a Catalyst for Organizational Agility & Well-being Learn More
Explore successful practices that support a productive, flexible workplace strategy that benefits both the individual’s growth potential and the organization’s success.
Tactical Humour: Leveraging the funny to build connections, camaraderie, and community Learn More
Examines humour and how it is used tactically in healthcare, education, business negotiations and cross-cultural communications.
Scared Scriptless: Improv Bootcamp Presentation Skills Training Learn More
Explore important elements of presentation such as character, persuasion, tone, pacing, and volume.
Time Maximization: Unleashing Peak Productivity and Prof Efficiency through Effective Time Mgmt Learn More
Learn how to identify and eliminate common derailing time behaviors, streamline workflow, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strengthening Communications through Storytelling Learn More
Explore the art and science of storytelling, understanding how stories shape human experiences, foster connections, and drive meaningful engagement.
Managing in a Unionized Environment Learn More
Gain an understanding of the legal framework within which unions operate including labour relations and collective agreements.
What our participants say
Harnessing humour and using the currency of comedy helps in our negotiating and communicating both personally and professionally.
Nancy Watt
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
There's so many options for you and opportunities for you to be strengthening specific skills that are valuable in across many roles and across many different work environments.
Lori Stephenson
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
Richard Cupido
President, Burlington Paving Company Limited, Ancaster Court Services Incorporated
Sue Graci
McMaster University Financial Affairs Account Payable Associate
[Essentials] courses are short courses, like one day or half a day course, on increasing communication skills and collaboration skills.
Cole Gately
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
Get you the basics and understanding of how project management works.
Bruce Garrod
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
Essentials Programs are designed to help members of the community adapt and grow, set goals, and respond to change.
Nitin Deckha
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
What's important to us too is that learners leave this program with practical takeaways and we do know with these courses that they're able to apply their learning as soon as they leave the classroom
Christine Costa
Human Resources Services
Lesley Calvin
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
Harnessing humour and using the currency of comedy helps in our negotiating and communicating both personally and professionally.
Nancy Watt
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
There's so many options for you and opportunities for you to be strengthening specific skills that are valuable in across many roles and across many different work environments.
Lori Stephenson
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
My experience with McMaster Continuing Education was nothing short of excellent.
My experience with McMaster Continuing Education was nothing short of excellent. I took a course titled, ESS 813 Personal Leadership: Building from Our Strengths led by Lesley Calvin. Lesley provides great knowledge and dialogue that makes the group of students constantly think about ourselves and about how we interact with others. The course is designed to help us grow as leaders in the professional world, but I feel that it also helped me grow as a leader in my personal world. Right from the time the class started on day one, up to the end of class on day two, Lesley held the class’s attention and not only did she teach, but she took time to stop and listen and answer every question as the class progressed along. That is a rare quality in people nowadays. I was able to take some many excellent points away from this course and incorporate them into my everyday business life and personal life.
As president of both Burlington Paving Company Limited and Ancaster Court Surfaces Incorporated, I am proud to know that I can continue to grow in a positive direction towards being a better leader. Thank you, McMaster Continuing Education, for offering this course and I hope to take more courses from you in the future.
Richard Cupido
President, Burlington Paving Company Limited, Ancaster Court Services Incorporated
I never expected to have so many tools given to me out of a single course.
The Creative and Critical Thinking course was incredibly enlightening, opening my mind up to seeing situations in a completely different light. I am now able to analyze an issue with a set of steps designed to define the actual issue (often not at all what I THOUGHT it was!) and consider it from multiple angles, all leading towards effective and efficient solutions. This is one of the most valuable courses I have taken and the instructor was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and really invested in helping his students understand and then put into effect their new skills. We used a work issue that we pulled from our own jobs to work through the course and that has changed the way I do my job. I never expected to have so many tools given to me out of a single course.
And the instructor was entertaining while he taught, which is something rare. I learned while laughing at his examples. I would love to take another course with him, he was that good.
Sue Graci
McMaster University Financial Affairs Account Payable Associate
[Essentials] courses are short courses, like one day or half a day course, on increasing communication skills and collaboration skills.
Cole Gately
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
Get you the basics and understanding of how project management works.
Bruce Garrod
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
Essentials Programs are designed to help members of the community adapt and grow, set goals, and respond to change.
Nitin Deckha
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
What's important to us too is that learners leave this program with practical takeaways and we do know with these courses that they're able to apply their learning as soon as they leave the classroom
Christine Costa
Human Resources Services
The students show a willingness to dig deep, be vulnerable, reflect on their strengths, identify their blind spots, and develop their leadership strengths. I am so inspired by them all.
One constant when it comes to the pandemic is that it created a world forced to change and adapt on a monthly, weekly, and at times, even hours basis. Sometimes those changes went against our grain and some went with it. As a Learning and Development practitioner, a great change that came my way through the pandemic was the opportunity to engage with a much broader, more geographically diverse audience, without the logistics of travel.
To this end, I have an immense amount of gratitude to those awesome and exceptional Higher Education Professionals in the McMaster Continuing Education Department who welcomed me into the McMaster family as an Instructor in the Leadership Essentials Certificate. As a lifelong learner myself, and a shameless promoter of positive change and development, I am happiest and most fulfilled when I can connect with others to lead and learn together. The culture of students and professionals in McMaster Continuing Education pulls these elements together like a bow on a ribbon. The courses I instruct in the Leadership Essentials Certificate, Personal Leadership, Your Energy Currency, Conflict Resolution, and Strategic Planning have been so wonderful to create, facilitate and watch as the participants learn, apply, and grow from their newfound knowledge and expanded mindset.
The personal messaging from students, the deeply reflective assignments (some have literally brought tears to my eyes), and the interactive, authentic, and vulnerable conversations that have taken place with the cohorts, have been truly impactful for me. At times we have laughed as a group, that we had literally forgotten that we were virtual and not in person! What a joy these courses are to deliver, and what a joy these students are to engage and teach! Plus, how much do I LOVE seeing the friendly faces of repeat students!
These students, adult learners… proven professionals, show a willingness to dig deep, be vulnerable, reflect on their strengths, identify their blind spots, and develop their leadership strengths, goals, and vision, to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. I am so inspired by them all.
Thank you to the encouraging, motivational, and uber professional McMaster Continuing Education team for allowing me to serve as an instructor in the leadership essentials programming. I am truly grateful and honoured to be a part of the McMaster family.
Lesley Calvin
McMaster Continuing Education Essentials Programs Instructor
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Featured Programs
Change Management Training – NEW Learn More
Learn how to effectively lead and manage change in your organization.
Essentials Programs — Learning for Professionals Learn More
Critical tools for today’s competitive business environment.
edXpress Learn More
Enjoy a variety of courses that range from the arts, literature, business, health and technology.
Privacy Management Learn More
Identify the risks of collecting, storing and using personal information
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Learn More
Discover cutting-edge green building and sustainable design practices.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Learn More
Learn Lean Six Sigma process improvement projects from start to finish.
Supply Chain Learn More
Gain the tools, tactics, and strategies you need to have a successful career in the supply chain field.
Sales Training Learn More
Learn effective sales techniques that will help you convert new customers and turn them into long-term assets.
Management Learn More
Enhance your management skills through this program for supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders.
Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing Learn More
Develop skills and strategies that will take your organization to new heights of prosperity and productivity.
Mastering Public Speaking Learn More
Equip yourself with the skills you need to communicate with ease on the job or in any social setting.
Career Counselor and Life Coach Learn More
Learn all aspects of career counseling and life coaching, from working with clients to establishing a business.
Purchasing Fundamentals Learn More
Improve your company’s bottom line by mastering the fundamentals of purchasing.
Business Writing Learn More
Discover the keys to successful writing for the workplace. Advance your career by improving this critical communication skill.
Start Your Own Online Business (Self-Paced) Learn More
The Internet has changed the way people communicate and how businesses operate. It’s also made it easier to fulfill your dreams of creating and building a business from the convenience of your own home.
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Tech & Data
Tech & Data
Featured Programs
Open Source Intelligence Learn More
Harness the power of information to gain a competitive edge.
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Enjoy a variety of courses that range from the arts, literature, business, health and technology.
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Critical tools for today’s competitive business environment.
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Certified AWS Developer Learn More
Become an AWS developer and prepare for the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam.
Certified AWS SysOps Administrator Learn More
Earn your AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate Credential.
Java Programming Learn More
Learn to write useful Java classes, applying Object-Oriented concepts such as inheritance, and create Java programs that work with these classes.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Training Learn More
Build your expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook through hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations.
Open Source Intelligence Learn More
Harness the power of information to gain a competitive edge.
Introduction to Python 3 Programming Learn More
Create foundational programming structures with Python.
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner Learn More
Launch your career in the Cloud with AWS certification.
Web Applications Developer Learn More
Gain the knowledge you need to create dynamic database-driven websites using the latest technologies.
Understanding the Cloud Learn More
Learn everything you need to understand cloud computing.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Learn More
Gain a foundational knowledge of the science behind creating computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence in this introductory artificial intelligence (AI) course.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification Register on Partner Site
Learn how to use the Microsoft Office suite at an advanced level.
PowerBI Register on Partner Site
Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software – Power Business Intelligence.
SQL Register on Partner Site
Learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data.
PHP and MySQL Learn More
Create dynamic, interactive web pages that allow users to post and retrieve information using the PHP programming language and MySQL database server.
QuickBooks Learn More
This course series will introduce you to QuickBooks Online and teach you the software’s intermediate functions and features.
Introduction to Crystal Reports Learn More
Learn how to transform the information in your database into clear, easy-to-understand documents so you can produce anything from a quick meeting handout to an elaborate annual report.
Microsoft Access Certification Training Learn More
Learn to design, customize, and fully optimize an Access database.
Certified AWS Solutions Architect Learn More
Become an expert in AWS Solutions Architecture.
Certified Information Security Manager Training Learn More
Earn your CISM Certification.
Coding Register on Partner Site
Learn the basics of computer programming and various programming languages, and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS.
Blockchain Fundamentals Learn More
This course provides a foundation in the underlying methodology of blockchain, including the roles of participants of mining, minting, and the algorithms that determine consensus.
Microsoft Project 2019 Register on Partner Site
This online project management course will train you to use Microsoft Project 2019.
Management for IT Professionals Register on Partner Site
Explore different decision-making techniques in the context of successful leadership styles.
Introduction to C++ Programming Register on Partner Site
Learn to program in C++, even if you have no prior programming experience.
Introduction to C# Programming Register on Partner Site
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the new C# programming language.
Introduction to SQL Register on Partner Site
Gain the skills to write SQL queries to create tables, retrieve data from single or multiple tables, manipulate data in a database, and gather statistics from data stored in a database.
SQL Series Register on Partner Site
This Structured Query Language (SQL) series help you master the fundamentals of SQL and more advanced topics through hands-on practice and programming exercises.
Why choose McMaster University Continuing Education?
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Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Featured Programs
edXpress Learn More
Enjoy a variety of courses that range from the arts, literature, business, health and technology.
Creating Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces Learn More
Learn how to build, implement and maintain carer-friendly workplaces.
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Partner Courses
Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports Register on Partner Site
Learn about developing individualized nutritional programs.
Energy Medicine Learn More
Distinguish yourself as a well-rounded healthcare professional with an understanding of Energy Medicine.
Brain Health Learn More
Gain an understanding of the brain and explore how lifestyle choices impact this remarkable organ.
Holistic and Integrative Health Learn More
Explore the exciting, growing field of holistic and integrative health in this comprehensive certificate program designed for health care professionals and consumers.
Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Promotion Learn More
Learn about the impact of food politics, clean water, foodborne diseases, mood, genetically engineered foods, and malnutrition on health and the development of chronic diseases.
Violence Prevention and Awareness Register on Partner Site
Designed for medical professionals, this online course offers important insights into the signs of violence that may be presented by patients in a healthcare setting.
Perinatal Issues Register on Partner Site
Gain a broad understanding of this specialized area of care and to stay current with emerging trends.
End of Life Care Learn More
Enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.
Healthy Aging Learn More
Gain an overview of aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity, changes in the healthy aging brain, and the role of sexuality in healthy aging.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Learn More
Explore the legal and ethical risks healthcare professionals face, including issues related to HIPPA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence.
Global Healing Systems Learn More
Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central, North, and South America.
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Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications
Featured Programs
Essential Programs - Learning for Professionals Learn More
Critical tools for today’s competitive business environment.
edXpress Learn More
Enjoy a variety of courses that range from the arts, literature, business, health and technology.
Video Marketing Register on
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Learn how to dominate Google and YouTube with your video and to strategically use YouTube to market your business.
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NonProfit Administration Register on Partner Site
Get the best training on revenue generation for nonprofits, and program evaluation for nonprofits, with our Certificate in NonProfit Administration.
Google Analytics Register on Partner Site
Understand your visitor traffic better, learn how to calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising, and find out how to get more conversions and sales from your website visitors.
Career Counselor and Life Coach Learn More
Learn career development stages, planning fundamentals, and how to work with diverse audiences.
Business Writing Learn More
Understand the format, construction, and successful techniques of writing good business reports and proposals.
Effective Grammar Learn More
Improve your grammar, punctuation, and writing skills and enhance your communication skills.
Social Media for Business Learn More
Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization.
WordPress Learn More
Learn how to build and modify WordPress web pages by hand-coding, learn about simple yet effective search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that improve your website ranking, and much more.
Achieving Top Search Engine Positions Learn More
Gain the knowledge you need to boost website visibility with proven, step-by-step SEO strategies you can implement immediately.
Podcasting Learn More
Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast.
Beginning Conversational Spanish Learn More
Practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions.
Mastering Public Speaking Learn More
Become an effective public speaker by discovering how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large and small groups.
Discover Sign Language Register on Partner Site
Understand the perspective of the hearing impaired through use of videos to demonstrate how to make signs and communicate by facial expression.
Grammar for ESL Learn More
This course is designed as an in-depth analysis of English grammar for intermediate to advanced English as Second Language college students.
Professional Interpreter Learn More
This course will enable you to develop the skills necessary to use your knowledge of languages to help other people communicate.
Professional Translator Learn More
Gain the skills you need to work as an English/Spanish translator and prepare for the American Translators Association (ATA) certification exam.
Speed Spanish Learn More
Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences, and you will be engaging in conversational Spanish in no time.
Speed Spanish II Learn More
Follow-up to our popular Speed Spanish course with several new ways to help you build fluency.
Marketing Your Business on the Internet Learn More
Learn to incorporate SEO, advertising, email, social media, and more to develop an effective Internet marketing plan for your business even with little money to spend.
Marketing Your Nonprofit Learn More
Further the ideals and goals of your nonprofit by learning to compete more effectively for members, media attention, donors, clients, and volunteers.
Managing Customer Service Learn More
Discover some dynamite methods to bring out your best and do the same for the other people you work with as you serve as an ambassador for your company.
Using Social Media in Business Learn More
Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram-to grow and promote your business.
Why choose McMaster University Continuing Education?
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Art & Design
Art & Design
Featured Programs
edXpress Learn More
Enjoy a variety of courses that range from the arts, literature, business, health and technology.
OCAD U Art & Design Programs Learn More
We’re proud to be partnering with OCAD U to offer you online courses to get ahead in design. Save $25 when you register by entering the discount code MCE2024.
Designing Effective Websites Register on
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Master the basics of web design and learn to build sites that are better and more effective.
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Video Marketing Register on Partner Site
Learn how to dominate Google and YouTube with your video and to strategically use YouTube to market your business.
WordPress Learn More
Learn or refresh your knowledge of all the initial steps and the required elements for having a website and build a simple WordPress website or blog.
HTML and CSS Learn More
Learn to create modern websites using cutting-edge CSS3 and HTML5 techniques.
Creative Writing Learn More
Learn important mechanics of writing, develop strong editing skills, and how to give and receive constructive feedback from other writers.
Instructional Design Training Learn More
Learn the fundamentals of instructional design and how to create innovative learning solutions.
Adobe Animate CC Learn More
Learn how to use Adobe Animate (formerly Adobe Flash) to design interactive animations with cutting-edge drawing tools.
Graphic Design Software Essentials Learn More
Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web.
Basic Game Design Learn More
Learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.
Video Game Design and Development Learn More
Learn how to effectively implement technical game ideas, assuming no prior training or experience.
Podcasting Register on Partner Site
Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast.
Beginner's Guide to Getting Published Learn More
Understand every step of the publishing process and how to give yourself the credibility publishers notice.
Introduction to Fiction Writing Learn More
Learn the basic building blocks of story: character, plot and setting.
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Flexible online courses that fit your life
Teaching
Teaching
Featured Programs
Essential Programs - Learning for Professionals Learn More
Critical tools for today’s competitive business environment.
edXpress Learn More
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Online Teaching Register on
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Learn the fundamentals of teaching online, as well as the most advanced tips and techniques in the business.
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Creating the Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success Register on
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Understand how to reach the diverse mix of students you face every day with strategies that turn diversity into opportunity.
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The Teen Brain Learn More
Learn to offer constructive strategies for establishing a better understanding of and communication with your amazing teen.
Teaching Students With ADHD Learn More
Learn the simple and practical steps you can take to help children with ADHD thrive in their school environment.
Integrating Technology in the Classroom Learn More
Discover simple ways to integrate technology in your classroom to enhance the material and meet Common Core standards and other course goals.
The Creative Classroom Learn More
Learn how to use creativity as a powerful engagement tool in the classroom, regardless of what subject you teach.
Teaching Students With Autism: Strategies for Success Register on Partner Site
Learn how to help your students with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome unlock their full learning potential.
Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities Register on Partner Site
Learn how to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in your classroom through easy, practical, and creative strategies developed by an experienced special educator.
Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom Learn More
Discover 10 practical Differentiated Instruction strategies, including interest centers, and flexible grouping that will meet the needs of the diverse learners in your class.
Using the Internet in the Classroom Learn More
Learn how to use the Internet to make teaching easier for you and more relevant to your students.
Teaching Adult Learners Learn More
Learn the most powerful techniques for reaching and motivating adult learners.
Why choose McMaster University Continuing Education?
In-demand skills for today’s job market
Hands-on experience from industry experts
Flexible online courses that fit your life