Perhaps you need to upgrade your skills to advance at work or get another job. Maybe you just want to learn a new skill for your own purposes. Whatever your learning need, you have a wide variety of options to achieve your goals.
Find the Right Program. Perhaps you need to finish high school or upgrade a particular skill. Maybe you want to go to college or university. Whatever your situation, there are a wide variety of programs in Canada.
Self-Study. Chances are you already use this method informally to learn how to do everyday tasks. But self-study is also a way you can learn more systematically.
On the Job Learning. Training at work can be as informal as finding someone to help you learn a skill to being in an apprenticeship program. Learn about different kinds of on-the-job learning methods such as:
- specialized training
- coaching/mentoring
- job shadowing
- internships
- volunteerism
- apprenticeship
- professional development
In the Classroom. Canada has a wide variety of educational institutions/programs. This section can help you find out:
- what programs/courses are available
- how the traditional lecture-and-listen is being replaced/supplemented by other classroom activities
- why the adult learner does so well in the classroom
Online Learning. Some people live too far from a school; others have schedules that don't allow for a regular classroom program. If you fit this "picture," then learning online could be a good learning option. Learn about:
- different types of online education
- what programs/courses are available in Canada and around the world
- building your computer know-how
