Algoma University is known for its strong academic programs, and its Professional and Continuing Education is no exception. By focusing on innovation in our most sought-after subjects, we provide lifelong learners with multiple educational opportunities in various formats.
Continuing Education at Algoma U is unique in many respects, including a personal educational approach, a broad range of non-degree credits educational programs, and a focus on collaboration with learners and their instructors. At PACE in Algoma, we believe in interpersonal learning assisted by cultural diversity and a supportive environment.
Being a close-knit undergraduate-only university, Algoma U and its Professional and Continuing Education division provide a unique opportunity for personalized learning. At Algoma we know our lifelong learners by name, with your success being the priority for our division and staff.
Due to our intimate scale the Division for Professional and Continuing Education is able to practice a teaching-focused and learner-centred approach.
Algoma’s Professional and Continuing Education Division features a broad portfolio of courses, graduate certificates, and micro-credentials in various formats, including online, in-class, or blended.
PACE programs at Algoma are developed with a special focus on innovative technologies, computer science, project management, and others to immediately benefit the career opportunities of our lifelong learners and serve the needs of the industry and the community.
Our Continuing Education learners are encouraged to generate ideas and collaborate on solutions. Due to our small class sizes learners enjoy one-on-one interactions and personalized experiences with each teaching instructors.
In today's ever-changing environment research skills are crucial for every type of industry. At Algoma, we focus on laying a sound foundation for research, developing our learner's abilities to do research while working in close collaboration with instructors. Most of our learners mention how their developed ability to conduct sound research on a subject, ask the right questions, and search for the answers have helped them in both their academic and professional careers in real life.
Continuing Education at Algoma offers a unique experience of learning from and with learners, staff, and visitors. We follow the vision of Chief Shingwaukonse for the Teaching Wigwam, offering to share and learn from each other in a respectful way.
PACE at Algoma provides multiple opportunities for lifelong learners to learn both inside and outside the classroom, bring their unique life experiences, and have their voices heard and valued. Our supportive and respectful environment for learning with close connections with your instructors and fellow learners across the world makes Algoma University a very special place for Professional and Continuing Education.
Algoma U's takes it as a Special Mission to enable cross-cultural learning between Indigenous people and other communities. The Centre for Professional and Continuing Education is dedicated to pursuing the Special Mission of Algoma University to encourage cross-cultural learning and offers multiple opportunities for learners around the world to experience and celebrate Anishinaabe culture.
The PACE runs workshops and multiple on-campus events to promote cultural appreciation, awareness, and diversity. We pursue cross-cultural exchange and learning to enrich the lives and learning experience of our learners, celebrating the values, personalities, and convictions making each of us unique.
