Post-Secondary Teaching | Continuing Education

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Conestoga's partnership with eCampusOntario offers six free Ontario Extend modules which can be credited towards this program. Get started today, or learn more.

About the program

Conestoga's Post-secondary Teaching College Certificate program prepares you to teach credit and non-credit courses in colleges, universities, apprenticeship, and other programs for adult learners. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies to deliver quality outcomes-based educational opportunities across various delivery modes. You will develop a clear understanding of your role within an educational team and how you can add value to the learner experience and positively influence the learning opportunities of others. You will learn how to both teach and assess effectively and engage in activities that support the needs and preferences of learners in achieving course outcomes both remotely and in-person. Theoretical foundations and practical applications of post-secondary teaching are integrated throughout the program, positioning you to work in post-secondary teaching.

Admission requirements

Registrants to this program require a teachable subject and commensurate training and education. In general, this would include:

Degree and certification or Masters or PhD as applicable to the teaching area
Red Seal or Trade Certificate for trades and accreditation as required to practice in a field
College teaching experience and other qualifications will be considered

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond, research and give instruction in the English Language

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form
Submit proof of Admission Requirements. Review Apply to a Program to learn how.
- Electronic transcripts will be accepted if received directly from the source institution by email to admissions@conestogac.on.ca. Officially printed transcripts can be submitted by mail or in person in the original sealed envelope from the source institution.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates will have acquired the knowledge and skills from a range of topics that are directly relevant and applicable to teaching in any post-secondary educational context.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Work within a teaching role in post-secondary settings in accordance with the expectations of outcomes-based education (OBE)
Provide student-centred teaching and assessment that is based on educational science and principles and is sensitive to student experiences, values, beliefs and needs
Assist in the provision of culturally relevant learning opportunities for diverse students
Choose or create and implement appropriate and accessible resources and learning technologies to facilitate student learning
Reflect on aspects of teaching to the support the development of one's identity as a postsecondary educator.

Program related resources

Student Program Handbook

Program affiliations

Program contact

teachingandlearning@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Spring registration: Opens March 11, 2024
Fall registration: Opens July 22, 2024

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.