Continuing Education Can Open the Right Door for You
Continuing Education encompasses a broad spectrum of post-secondary
learning activities and programs. Recognized forms of post-secondary
learning activities include: degree credit courses, non-degree career
training, workforce training, formal personal enrichment courses (both
on-campus and online), self-directed learning (such as through Internet
interest groups, clubs or personal research activities), and
experiential learning as applied to problem solving. Continuing
Education is becoming increasingly important in the workplace, as
employees are encouraged to take up continuing education courses to keep
up with their evolving careers. In addition, learners with part-time
jobs will find this option suitable in gaining their desired
post-secondary credentials.
Many schools offer the continuing education option,
including Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario. Through its part-time,
evening, weekend, online and alternative courses you can pursue the
program of your dreams. All courses are designed to be convenient to
your specific needs — whether that is finishing a degree or improving
already existing skills. For example, you can opt to obtain your
education through the School of Continuing Education's Distance Learning feature, which
allows you to learn online from your personal computer, whenever is
convenient for you. This type of learning is designed for a more
independent learner. It entails learning in a virtual classroom. If,
however, you prefer the on-campus environment, you can attend continuing
education classes at one of Centennial College's four centrally-located
campuses. Studying on-campus offers features such as fully-equipped
facilities, a classroom setting, group projects, labs, presentations and
more.
So what can you study at Centennial College's Continuing
Education School? Programs range from Business, Bookkeeping and Early
Childhood Education to Media & Design, Transportation, Food Service
Worker and many others. These various programs come with different
prerequisites. It should also be noted that within certain programs
there might be qualification requirements and costs for external
accreditations, designations, certifications or recognitions. These are
set by the granting bodies and not by Centennial College. In order to
qualify for any of those external accreditations, designations,
certification or recognition, students and graduates will need to follow
the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the
websites and materials of those external bodies. You'll be able to find
more information about this when you apply online for the Continuing
Education program of your choice.
But how does Centennial
College's continuing education option fare? The school's learner-centred
teaching methodologies, mature environment and the understanding of the
needs of adult learners by experienced faculty are just a few of the
reasons why this School of Continuing Education is so
successful. And, with nearly 22,000 learners each year in 160 programs
that feature more than 1,200 courses and have a 97 per cent learner
satisfaction, it is clear that Centennial College has an amazing grasp
on what students look for from their continuing education option.
