Cont Ed certificate courses have been developed with part-time learners in mind and are offered at times and in formats that can easily fit into your life. Most courses are taught in the classroom. Many are offered online or in a blended format—partly in the classroom and partly online. Some certificates can be achieved completely through online learning.
Admission Requirements
To enrol in a University of Calgary Continuing Education course, you must be 18 years of age or older, unless otherwise specified as in the case of programs that have been designed for youth. A minimum of a senior high school diploma and relevant work experience is recommended for most certificate programs. If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements. If you have any questions, please contact a program information specialist at 403-220-2866.
Getting Started
In most programs, you can take courses first and enrol in the certificate later. You can apply for credit for those courses that you have successfully completed and which meet the certificate requirements. However, as programs are subject to change, we recommend you apply for admission to the certificate as early as possible. Once you are admitted, you can be confident that you have locked in the requirements leading to your graduation.
Grading
Student learning is assessed through assignments and examinations, and grades are assigned for each course in the program of study. Most certificate programs follow the grading standards established for undergraduate instruction at the U of C.
In the Certificate for Emerging Leaders, student learning is assessed through the evaluation of a summary paper that is submitted following completion of the required number of instructional hours in the student's program of study.
In the Desktop Applications Certificate, student learning is assessed through examinations completed at the end of each course in the program of study.
Understanding YOUR Certificate requirements
Certificate requirements shown here are the requirements that a new student must follow to graduate. Because certificate programs are reviewed and updated on a regular basis, the requirements listed here may be different from previous or future years. For you to successfully complete a certificate program, you must meet the requirements that are 'locked in' and noted on your student record when you are admitted to the program. Once you have been admitted—to be sure you are always choosing courses that can be credited toward your certificate—it is best to view the requirements outlined on your personal record at My ContEd.
Minor in Workplace Learning
You can ladder some Continuing Education certificates towards a U of C degree. These certificates can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning, which will be accepted by the U of C Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Kinesiology for an equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree. To earn the minor in Workplace Learning, you must have completed: one of the 300-hour Business and Management Certificates, or the Certificate in Adult Learning; the course, Learning in the Workplace; and additional specified courses for a total of 400 hours of instruction. You must also meet the admission requirements of the faculty to which you apply.
Degree-Credit
Degree-credit French courses can be taken through the French Language Instruction Program (FLIP). Please call 403-220-7226 for details.
Accreditation from Professional Associations
Cont Ed partners with U of C faculties and various professional institutes, associations, and consultants to offer programs leading to professional certificates and designations, or continuing education credit from a professional association. For a list of programs and accrediting associations, click here.