You can take Continuing Studies courses on their own or as part of a Flexible Learning Certificate.

Before registering for a course, review the recommended prerequisites or self-assess your knowledge to ensure you’re ready for the course level.

Flexible Learning Certificates are open to students aged 19 or older or those who have completed Grade 12. There’s no application required, simply register for each course at your own pace.

Flexible Learning Certificates have no fixed completion timeline. You decide how many courses to take each term based on your schedule, goals, and workload.

We recommend completing your certificate within 2 to 5 years. All courses applied toward a certificate must have been completed within the past 7 years.

Most required courses are offered on evenings and weekends, making them accessible for those with work or other commitments. Browse Individual Courses and register as offerings become available each term.

Each certificate includes a set of Subject Core, Subject Elective, Common Elective and Extending and Enriching Elective courses.

• Core and subject electives are required and cannot be substituted.
• Short-term workshops (course numbers starting with 9XX) are not eligible for certificate requirements.

Refer to the certificate webpage for the full list of courses that meet each requirement.

Still have questions? Reach out to an Advisor to book a chat.

If you’re new to the subject area, follow the suggested course sequence on the certificate webpage for a gradual learning path.

If you already have prior experience, you can register out of sequence. Just be sure you’ve met any recommended prerequisites. When in doubt, complete prerequisite or foundational courses first to set yourself up for success in higher-level classes.

Course workload varies depending on the subject, your learning pace, and how much time you choose to invest in assignments or independent study.

As a general guide, plan for about one hour of homework for every hour of class time. Some studio-based or project courses may require additional time outside of class.

Assessment is based on assignments, in-class participation, and project work. All Continuing Studies courses are graded Pass (P) or Fail (F).

To earn your certificate, you must achieve a Pass in all core and elective courses. If you do not pass a course, you can retake it the next time it’s offered.

Most Continuing Studies courses require materials or software, which vary by course. Check the CS Materials Guide linked on each course page for specific details.

Many supplies, such as sketchbooks, essential drawing tools or digital software can be used across multiple courses so you can build a kit that supports your learning throughout the certificate.

When planning your studies, we recommend factoring supply costs into your overall budget.

Courses taken as a Subject Elective, Common Elective, Extending + Enriching Elective may only be applied to one certificate stream.

Only courses listed under a Subject Core requirement may be counted toward two certificates and only to fulfill the Subject Core requirement.

Once you’ve finished all required and elective courses, you can request your certificate by submitting the Continuing Studies Certificate Request Form.

Certificates are printed and mailed twice per year. Check the submission deadlines on the form to ensure your request is included in the next production cycle.