Continuing Education Programs

Beyond school. Beyond degrees. Community-focused continuing education programs support the big and small changes in life.

As the world, life, and work change faster than ever before, so do the needs of learners.

Grow beyond degrees with innovative credentials, professional development, and community-focused learning. 

Laurier's continuing education programs support the growing lifelong learner community through timely and relevant learning experiences designed for today.

We are backed by Laurier’s reputation for academic quality and teaching excellence and inspired by the needs of our local and global community. Laurier's continuing education programs allow more flexibility, relevancy, and openness for interest-based, professional, and community-focused learning.

Explore Laurier's Continuing Education Programs

Our programs harness expertise from Laurier’s on-campus and off-campus community.

Laurier's Continuing Education Programs are...

Innovative

We swiftly address relevant community learning needs through non-credit university credentials, providing more flexibility to create new non-traditional pathways for learners.

Relevant

We design our programs to fulfill the needs of today’s learners and provide sustainable skills, allowing participants to thrive in the future.

Open and Accessible

We strengthen our community and learning by diverse perspectives, offering responsive pathways to support accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in lifelong learning.

Program Offices

Laurier's continuing education programs partner with industry, on-campus faculty and research centres to provide learning opportunities in specialized areas of study.

Visit the program office pages for full details on professional development and continuing education offerings from industry experts across Laurier’s campuses.

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Centre for Indigegogy

Offers courses and certificates to decolonize social work, education, organizations, and everyday life on Turtle Island.




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Faculty of Education Professional Development

Offers AQ and PD courses and credentials for teachers, facilitators, educators, school administrators and those who work with children.

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Centre for Public Safety and Well-Being

Offers courses and certificates for criminal justice workers, police, and emergency services. As well as courses on community and workplace wellbeing.




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Faculty of Social Work Professional Development

Offers courses for therapists, social workers, and working mental health care professionals.

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Centre for Community Research Learning and Action

Offers courses and certificates for researchers and research-informed fields like non-profits and government.




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Martin Luther University and College

Offers courses for ministry and spiritual leaders in local communities.

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Laurier Lifelong Learning

Offers weekly lectures about relevant and engaging topics from Laurier faculty and community members.




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The FHSS Centre for Professional Development

Offers unique courses and workshops for working professionals. The Centre also creates customized training for municipalities and organizations.

Designed and Delivered with Learners in Mind

Gain Skills Faster

Instantly register for hundreds of courses and programs. Re-skill or upskill anytime and anywhere.

Learn with More Flexibility

Online, asynchronous, and self-paced offerings. Build new capacities without sacrificing your lifestyle.

Access Real-World Knowledge

Learn today’s most essential skills from leading authorities and industry experts.

General Inquiries

Email: continuingeducation@wlu.ca