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We are proud to be hosting this year’s CAUCE Conference from May 28-31. In-person support services will be unavailable during this time, but we are available by phone or email from 9:30am to 4:00pm: 905-525-9140 ext. 24321 or conted@mcmaster.ca

CAUCE 2019 Conference - Forging Ahead to a Brighter Future

Diversity and Partnerships in Continuing Education

McMaster University Continuing Education will host the 66th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education in Hamilton, Ontario from May 29 - 31. 

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CAUCE 2019 Conference - Forging Ahead to a Brighter Future

Science of Cannabis

New program launching Spring 2019

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

NEW! 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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NEW! Advanced Strategic Marketing Techniques

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. 

Spring enrolment now open!

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Student Stories

  • Accounting grad builds a career in Canada Accounting grad builds a career in Canada

    Jing is not afraid of taking on a new challenge. After completing a master's degree in finance in China, she began a new life in Toronto in 2013. The key to her first job in Canada? The McMaster fast-track accounting diploma.

  • Marketing has gone digital Marketing has gone digital

    Laura was facing the challenge of wanting to make use of her marketing skills and transition to the online world of digital marketing. She now works in search engine optimization. "Since attending the [digital marketing] program, my confidence has soared. Now I can find the job that I'm looking for."

  • McMaster employee completes 2 diplomas McMaster employee completes 2 diplomas

    "If you work at McMaster, you should definitely go to school." Mara took advantage of McMaster's tuition assistance program to pay for courses at McMaster Continuing Education, setting her up for success and growth in her role as an Executive Assistant in Communications and Public Affairs.

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.