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McMaster University Continuing Education McMaster University Continuing Education has inspired people to discover and achieve through lifelong learning since 1931.

As one of Canada’s largest and leading providers of continuing education for adult learners, our purpose is to develop and realize both individuals' and society’s potential by providing the education to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Students value our instructors who have industry expertise and the convenient online course formats we offer. Whether you want to upgrade your current skills, earn a professional designation or make a career change, McMaster University Continuing Education (MCE) programs will open the doors to learning and accomplishment. Our team is approachable, professional, and passionate. We offer more than 200 courses and workshops that blend both theoretical knowledge and practical application to help you build your skills and expand your career. Areas of focus include Business, Health, Technology, Communication & Design, and Professional Development.

Career changes don't come with a manual, so we made a starter pack instead. 🎒Swipe through for your pathway to job-ready...
10/16/2026

Career changes don't come with a manual, so we made a starter pack instead. 🎒

Swipe through for your pathway to job-ready skills, whether you're switching industries or stepping back into the workforce.

10/15/2026

Four pillars of business analysis, according to program instructor Tendai Chakabuda: Understand, analyze, connect, improve.

Business analysis is really about understanding what's happening in an organization, bringing together different perspectives, and helping teams solve problems and improve outcomes.

Discover the skills and approaches that help turn challenges into opportunities: https://continuing.mcmaster.ca/programs/business/business-analysis/

What skills do you want to build next?Join us today for an information session to learn more about Professional Developm...
10/15/2026

What skills do you want to build next?

Join us today for an information session to learn more about Professional Development Workshops. Explore the six available learning streams and hear from instructor Christine Costa about what participants can expect from the learning experience.

📅 Oct. 15 | 12–1 p.m.

Register here to join: https://continuing.mcmaster.ca/events/professional-development-workshops-info-session/

Learning shouldn't feel like buying a product and hoping for the best. 💬At McMaster Continuing Education, we're your par...
10/14/2026

Learning shouldn't feel like buying a product and hoping for the best. 💬

At McMaster Continuing Education, we're your partner in lifelong learning, whether you're taking one course, earning a certificate, or completing a diploma. We're with you from your first question to your next promotion.

Second and third intakes are coming up, so there's still time to get started this year. Swipe through to see what makes a partnership different, and tell us in the comments: what's the next skill you want to build? 👇

Explore programs: https://continuing.mcmaster.ca/programs/

Looking to build your caregiving knowledge and skills?Registration is now open for Caregiving Essentials at McMaster Con...
10/13/2026

Looking to build your caregiving knowledge and skills?

Registration is now open for Caregiving Essentials at McMaster Continuing Education! Explore the program, review the details, and learn how to register here: https://bit.ly/3ezkGim

The CPA path is changing in January 2027. Join CPA Ontario online on Wednesday, October 28, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET to lear...
10/12/2026

The CPA path is changing in January 2027. Join CPA Ontario online on Wednesday, October 28, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET to learn what the new CPA Professional Program means for you.

We’ll cover:
- How the new program differs from the current path
- What the 2027-2028 transition means for students
- Education and work experience requirements
- Tips for the job search

Whether you’re just exploring accounting or already partway through your CPA journey, get your questions answered live.

Register to save your spot: https://bit.ly/479IAsQ

Today is World Mental Health Day, and burnout is one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces right now.Join us on Th...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and burnout is one of the biggest challenges facing workplaces right now.

Join us on Thursday, October 22, from 12-1 p.m. ET for Burnout, Boundaries and Balance: How HR Can Set the Tone for Organizational Wellness. HR and well-being leaders will share practical strategies for preventing burnout and setting boundaries, plus a short guided meditation and live Q&A.

Whether you work in HR, lead a team, or simply want to understand burnout better, we’d love to have you there.

Register: https://bit.ly/4Al25Mg

10/09/2026

Organizations are setting sustainability goals and launching new initiatives.

The question is: do they have the capability to achieve them?

According to Somia, sustainability performance is shaped by decisions made across an organization, from operations and supply chains to investments and strategy.

Explore the organizational capabilities needed to turn sustainability ambitions into action: https://continuing.mcmaster.ca/programs/business/sustainability/

Curious what a career in marketing really looks like? 🎯Join us for our upcoming Marketing Webinar Series, four live onli...
10/08/2026

Curious what a career in marketing really looks like? 🎯

Join us for our upcoming Marketing Webinar Series, four live online sessions from October 2026 to February 2027. Each one features instructors from our Marketing programs and explores a different corner of the industry, plus what it takes to build a career there.

📅 Oct 26: The Numbers Behind the Campaign: Finance and Performance Management
📅 Nov 24: Inside the Ad Auction: The Modern Ad Tech Career
📅 Jan 19: The Customer as Unreliable Narrator: Advances in Consumer and Marketing Research
📅 Feb 23: Content Marketing After AI: What the Job Is Now, and How People Get Into It

⏰ All sessions run 7-7:45 p.m. ET, with live Q&A.

Whether you're exploring a career change, leveling up your skills, or just curious where marketing is headed, there's a session for you.

🔗 Learn more and save your spot: https://bit.ly/47pyiot

"Education is everything, the gateway to endless possibilities." 🎓Meagan Pilo's teaching journey started in Japan and to...
10/07/2026

"Education is everything, the gateway to endless possibilities." 🎓

Meagan Pilo's teaching journey started in Japan and took her through a career in HR. Now she teaches Wellness in the Workplace and Human Resources Management in our HR program, encouraging every student to share what they know and learn from one another.

See what learning with Meagan looks like: https://bit.ly/4jwmAQa

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1 James Street N
Hamilton, ON

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Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

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