Continuing Education


Many post-secondary educational institutions in Nova Scotia provide professional training services to internationally educated professionals. In your personal “skills upgrade” program you may consider using these services to facilitate your progress on career and licensure pathway.

Dalhousie University Continuing Medical Education

Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine has been meeting the continuing medical education needs of physicians in the Maritimes for over 75 years, and the CME unit was formally established in 1957. To learn more about its history and growth, please read "Continuing Medical Education: A Pioneering Educational Innovation at Dalhousie University."

Dalhousie University -College of Continuing Education

Continuing Technical Education


“The Continuing Technical Education department has a long tradition of offering high quality courses and programs in support of professionals in architecture, engineering and computer science across Canada and abroad. …Whether it is to support your career plans, assist you with your current responsibilities, or to support the vision of your organization, Dalhousie Continuing Technical Education can plan a vital role in your success.” - Dr. Tom Traves, President, Dalhousie University

Continuing Management Education

“At the College of Continuing Education, we support individuals, communities, organizations and businesses in a way that develops competence, confidence and good citizenship. With 70 years of continuous service we are proud of our legacy and excited about the future. You will discover a rich diversity of learning opportunities. You may come to the College to complete a professional certificate program, workshop, seminar, conference, consultation or just to satisfy a curiosity. You will benefit from the opportunity to network, generate new ideas, critically examine contemporary issues, build community connections, develop innovative practices and build professional and personal strengths.”

Saint Mary’s University: Continuing Education

Continuing Education's mandate is to assist in furthering the goals of Saint Mary's University by focusing on part-time students and those considered mature students (22 years of age and above). The everyday demands of life frequently cause interruptions to plans you may have had for your future. Postponing your education until a later date or delaying it indefinitely is common. Saint Mary's offers solutions for situations like these. You may resume your degree or take some preparatory courses to refresh your skills. Credit courses may be taken full or part-time on campus or at a convenient extension centre. Online courses offer you the convenience of taking a course from your home or office at a time of your choosing. Talk to us. We can help you explore the possibilities for your future.

Mount Saint Vincent University: Distance Learning and Continuing Education

The rapid pace of change in today's world means we all need to learn new skills, acquire new credentials, and generate new ideas to meet our future with confidence. Mount Saint Vincent University, through the Distance Learning and Continuing Education Department, welcomes adult learners and provides many options for serving your lifelong learning needs.

Nova Scotia Community College: Continuing Education


Through continuing education courses, NSCC provides a variety of opportunities for lifelong learning, skills and technology upgrading, and recreational and cultural programming.

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