Adult and Continuing Education

Adult and Continuing Education is offered by two providers in Durham Region.

Durham Continuing Education and the Durham Catholic School Board provide several credit and non-credit courses for all students, including elementary and secondary students and adults. Visit the Adult Upgrading page for more information on these programs.

Purpose of Continuing Education:Adult and Continuing Education

  • Take individual courses or certificate programs
  • Upgrade skills or high school credits
  • Enhance current schooling program

Continuing Education Includes:

  • Training programs in career pathways (e.g., Building Maintenance and Environmental Services, Hospitality, Logistics and Distribution, and Office Administration)
  • School, career and personal counselling
  • Mature Student Evaluation (MSE)
  • Community agency referrals
  • Adult literacy and numeracy
  • Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
  • Career assessment
  • Workplace preparation
  • Local community credit programs for residents in Uxbridge, Port Perry, Beaverton and Cannington

For more information on Durham Continuing Education, please visit: https://www.ddsb.ca/en/programs-and-learning/adult-and-continuing-education.aspx

For more information on the Durham Catholic Board’s offering, please visit: https://www.con-ed.ca/en/index.aspx