Access a suite of flexible and diverse learning opportunities from anywhere in the world through ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½â€™s Extended Learning program.
Extended Learning is a growing initiative at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½, focused on expanding the types and format of learning offered through the University.
Extended learning mandate
- To welcome all learners of different ages, backgrounds, and career paths to the ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ experience with flexible and diverse learning opportunities that enrich and nourish everyone’s personal, academic, and professional development goals.
- To offer courses, credentials, and value-added experiences through a range of teaching principles emphasizing universal design, EDIA, Indigenization, and decolonization.
- To offer high-quality learning and educational experiences led by ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ faculty, as well as by a range of external experts, all supported by innovative technologies and platforms.
- To support meaningful, respectful, diverse, open, and innovative knowledge seeking and gathering.
- To foster networking, collaboration, and community building with Sackville/Tantramar; with regional organizations, employers and employees; with provincial and federal institutions; as well as with an international hub of engaged learners.
Career development
Structured as short duration learning programs focused on skill development and knowledge acquisition, this suite of micro-credentials, threads, and skills workshops provides learners with self-paced programs designed by experts in their fields that increase competencies to boost your resumé and your confidence.
Micro-credentials
A micro-credential is a specialized certification that recognizes specific skills, learning outcomes, or competencies valued by industry and employers.
Workshops
A series of free workshops focused on building core competencies and upskilling, available to the ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ community and the public.
Lecture series subscriptions
Not in Sackville but wish you could access the biggest lectures of the academic year? Access curated online lectures and talks by a range of speakers. Launching Fall 2024.
University prep
Are you about to start university? Returning to school after being away? Looking to improve your success as a student? Gain foundational knowledge and skills that will help you in your university career through these university preparatory courses. More details available in Summer 2024.
Questions? Contact extendedlearning@mta.ca