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Science of Cannabis

Learn the facts about cannabis

In partnership with the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research and the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, McMaster is excited to announce ​one of the first evidence-based, post-secondary programs focused on the science behind the substance.


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Science of Cannabis

Advanced Strategic Marketing Techniques

Elevate your marketing. Enhance your strategy.

Build the skills to translate complex marketing challenges into comprehensive market-ready strategies. Enhance your ability to plan, scope, execute and measure with this exciting new program!


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Advanced Strategic Marketing Techniques

Big Data Analytics

Master digital data for meaningful insights.

The certificate in Big Data Analytics gives adult learners the tools and techniques to help guide organizations in the exploding field of data analytics. As more ways of collecting data are being developed, professionals are needed who can turn that data into useful business insights.

 


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Big Data Analytics

Future-Proof Your Career by Gaining Relevant Skills and Experience

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Whether you want to become an expert in your field, change your career path or get that big promotion, McMaster University Continuing Education can help you advance your career with certificates, diplomas and professional development programs.

Choose from more than 200 courses and workshops in Business & Management and Health & Social Services. Learn anywhere, anytime with a variety of flexible online courses that fit your schedule.

Build the skills for your career and still have time to do it all. You don't have to change your life to change your job. 

​Fall enrolment ​opens this July!

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News & Insights

  • 3 Tips To Help Future-Proof Your Career 3 Tips To Help Future-Proof Your Career

    Change is inevitable. But the rate of change in the workplace seems to be ever-increasing. Big technological advances are on the horizon as businesses prepare for artificial intelligence and increased automation. Disruption of entire industries is becoming more common with the successes of nimble companies and unusual business models like Uber and AirBnB.

  • How legalization is changing cannabis research and creating demand for evidence-based education How legalization is changing cannabis research and creating demand for evidence-based education

    As the full roll out of cannabis legalization in Canada continues into 2019, sellers, consumers, investors and law makers still have many unanswered questions and concerns. But one group of stakeholders is cautiously optimistic about the future—cannabis researchers.

  • 5 Skills Marketers Must Have to Stand Out and Future-Proof their Career 5 Skills Marketers Must Have to Stand Out and Future-Proof their Career

    One thing that any experienced marketers know is that marketing is an ever-changing industry. So, what do you need to stand out from your peers? Here are 5 essential skills that will keep you ahead of the pack.

Featured Programs

  • NEW! Advanced Strategic Marketing Techniques NEW! Advanced Strategic Marketing Techniques

    Are you a marketer looking to take your career to the next level? By utilizing already enhanced experience, students in this program will apply their experience to the theory, and then back into their own workplaces. No application is required!

  • NEW! Science of Cannabis NEW! Science of Cannabis

    Understand the science behind the substance with this 3-course academic certificate of completion. If you work in the healthcare, education, public service, or community betterment sectors - you should check out this new program!

  • Professional Addiction Studies Professional Addiction Studies

    There are big changes happening in Canada. Help your clients by updating your knowledge in this online program. Recognized by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. Ongoing applications, courses start every term.

  • Professional Development Online Professional Development Online

    Develop your skills quickly with these short, non-credit courses and certificates which offer a wide variety of specialized professional development and personal interest topics.