Life-long Learning
In harmony with the university’s mission and vision, the Office of Extension & Culture provides a diversity of life-long learning choices outside of our academic programs.
A growing variety of non-credit courses, extra-curricular and cultural events are all part of the diverse portfolio offered to the community.
Register for one or more courses and become an engaged learner today!
| Category | Course Name (Approved by GFC) | Offerings | Course length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Drama | Integrative Sketching and Painting | Spring | 9 weeks |
| Art and Drama | Drama in the Classroom | Summer | 7 days |
| Art and Drama | Drama in the Classroom for K to 12 Bilingual Program Teachers | Summer | 6 days |
| Art and Drama | Drama in the Classroom for Teachers | Summer | 6 days |
| Languages | Chinese HSK Level 1 | Fall and Winter | 14 weeks |
| Languages | Chinese HSK Level 2 | Fall and Winter | 14 weeks |
| Languages | Chinese HSK Level 3 | Fall and Winter | 15 weeks |
| Languages | Chinese HSK Level 4 | Fall and Winter | 15 weeks |
| Professional Skills Development | Chinese Teaching Summer Seminar | Summer | 2 days |
| Music and Culture | Tai Chi | Fall and Winter | 15 weeks |
| Test prep | CELPIP Preparation Program –Reading | Fall and Winter | 4 days |
| Test prep | CELPIP Preparation Program –Writing | Fall and Winter | 4 days |
| Test prep | CELPIP Preparation Program –Speaking | Fall and Winter | 4 days |
| Test prep | CELPIP Preparation Program –Listening | Fall and Winter | 4 days |
| Professional Skills Development | Full Stack Development Bootcamp | 4 times per year | 10 weeks |
| Professional Skills Development | Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp | 4 times per year | 10 weeks |
| Professional Skills Development | Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (online course) | Once a month | Online (10-20 hours) |
| Music and Culture | Choral Ensemble – Mixed Chorus (Community Chorus) | Fall (8 month course) | 8 months |
| Music and Culture | Choral Ensemble – Mixed Chorus (Community Chorus) | Fall (4 month course) | 4 months |
| Music and Culture | Choral Ensemble – Women’s Chorus (Bella Voce) | Fall (8 month course) | 8 months |
| Music and Culture | Choral Ensemble – Women’s Chorus (Bella Voce) | Fall (4 month course) | 4 months |
| Music and Culture | Handbell Ensemble - Novice (JuBELLation) | Fall (8 month course) | 8 months |
| Music and Culture | Handbell Ensemble - Novice (JuBELLation) | Fall (4 month course) | 4 months |
| Music and Culture | Handbell Ensemble - Advanced (Jubiloso) | Fall (8 month course) | 8 months |
| Music and Culture | Handbell Ensemble - Advanced (Jubiloso) | Fall (4 month course) | 4 months |
| Music and Culture | Concordia Symphony Orchestra | Fall (8 month course) | 8 months |
| Music and Culture | Concordia Symphony Orchestra | Fall (4 month course) | 4 months |
| Music and Culture | Handbells and Handchimes: Ringing Basics Applied to Elementary Ages | Spring | One week (5 days) |
| Professional Skills Development | Skills for Professional Success | Fall and Spring | 4 weeks (weekends only) |
| Professional Skills Development | CUE Leadership Development (NOTE: This course is open only to CUE employees) | Fall | 6 months |
Visit the Office of Extension & Culture for further information.
Concordia University of Edmonton is a member of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE). See our announcement news post.
