The Micro-credential and Non-credit Programming department within the Centre for Teaching and Continuing Learning (CTCL) at Laurentian University strives to develop and offer a broad range of lifelong learning opportunities for personal and professional development. These offerings reflect the needs and wants of a diverse clientele, whether for upgrading or career advancement or for the simple and pure pleasure of learning something new.
Let your own motivation take you there. Browse our offerings to:
- Earn a certificate
- Earn additional career qualifications
- Learn a new skill
- Refresh your own skills or dive in deeper
- Learn something new
It’s easier than it’s ever been! All of our offerings -- whether completing a degree program or a short course micro-credential -- provide you with the flexibility to get ahead, keep up or catch up as your schedule permits.
We are also looking to develop new offerings with community partners and subject matter experts.
Professional Continuing Teacher Education
All of our courses are online!
The Professional Continuing Teacher Education (PCTE) unit at Laurentian University provides Additional Qualification (AQ) and Additional Basic Qualification (ABQ) courses of the highest professional quality. All AQ and ABQ courses reflect the Ontario College of Teachers' Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession.
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Additional Information
Registration:
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Choose a course: Browse through our available courses and choose the one that you want to take.
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Consult our course offerings schedule to see when our next offering is scheduled and determine which offering works best for you.
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Fill out the registration form by clicking the button below.
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We will begin processing your request once you complete the registration form. This may take up to 10 business days to process. Once your request is processed, you will receive an email with your account details, login information and the next steps for making your payment.
Reimbursement:
You can withdraw from the course and receive a refund before the course start date. Any requests for reimbursements and withdrawals following the course start date will be declined.
To request your withdrawal and reimbursement prior to your course start date please email: continuinglearning@laurentian.ca
How much time should I spend on one course every week?
You should set aside 3 - 15 hours a week to read, work on assignments, do research, participate in online discussions, and watch videos.
How do I access my online/distance education course?
The Centre for Teaching and Continuing Learning (CTCL) uses the learning management system Desire2Learn (D2L). You will have access to your course(s) on the first day of the course.
Do I have a specific time frame in which I must complete a workshop or course?
Workshops can last anywhere from a few hours or be delivered over a few days.
You must complete a course within its assigned timeframe. Online courses are generally completed within 12 weeks.
Will I have to come on campus?
Online courses do not require you to come on campus including workshops delivered through zoom. However, some workshops may be delivered on campus, the method of delivery is clearly stated for each workshop on our website.
Will I have to write a final exam?
Your course may contain a final assessment. You will be able to complete your assessment online within our learning management system.
What is a Micro-Credential?
Each micro-credential is made up of one or more micro-courses. To complete and earn your micro-credential you will need to complete the required micro-course(s) for that topic.
A micro-credential is a short program, typically 12 weeks or less, that is awarded for completing one or multiple micro-courses that are focused on a specific skill or competency. You will receive your micro-credential in the form of a certificate.
What is a Micro-Course?
Our micro-courses can be taken individually with no prerequisites required. If you see a micro-course that you are interested in, you can register for it!
Our micro-courses are short, accessible, flexible, and affordable learning opportunities. These courses are what you will be registering for when pursuing a micro-credential. They are between 10-45 hours of study in total and are delivered over a 6–12-week period. They contain clearly defined learning outcomes and objectives. Our online (asynchronous) offerings allow students the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Micro-courses may be offered as synchronous (live) in-person/online workshops or asynchronous (allows you to learn on your own schedule, within a certain timeframe) using an online learning management system. Additionally, in some cases, our micro-courses will be offered as a combination of both asynchronous and synchronous. Every one of our upcoming micro-course offerings will have their delivery method listed so that you can make an informed decision and choose the learning style that works best for you.
It is important to note that if you would like to earn a micro-credential you will need to complete the required micro-courses for that topic.
We can help walk you through this process and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at continuinglearning@laurentian.ca
Didn't find what you were looking for?
We are always looking for individuals who have an area of expertise to share and are interested in engaging with our extended community of learners! Don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any ideas for future programming.