Whether you're advancing your career, exploring a new interest or learning something you've always wanted to try, Continuing Education at Confederation College is designed to fit your life.
With flexible part-time, evening, weekend and online learning options, you can build new skills without putting your work, family or other commitments on hold. Our diverse selection of courses and programs supports professional development, personal enrichment and lifelong learning for learners of all ages.
11 courses
CA 115
Woodworking
This is an at-your-own-pace workshop in a fully equipped woodworking shop with a patient, fun, knowledgeable woodworking instructor to answer all your questions. You are required to bring your own project idea and materials to class. Safety is stressed and project review will be discussed at first class. Some woodworking knowledge would be an asset. Classes held in the Dorion building on Campus.
This course will provide beginner-level learners planning to travel to Spanish-speaking countries with words, expressions, questions, sentences, and tips needed for specific situations such as greeting and addressing people, checking into a hotel, getting around town, eating out, shopping, and obtaining information.
8 Week Course
Textbook required for course please contact Continuing Education at ce@confederationcollege.ca or 807-475-6550 for additional information.
A hands-on introduction and demonstrations of sausage making. Learn about the different types of recipes, styles of sausages, various seasoning options, and the essential equipment needs to make your own sausages. You will be able to take home your own sausages at the end of class. Make sure to bring your apron and take-home containers.
Proper sanitation and hygiene will also be covered during the course.
If course is full please contact ce@confederationcollege.ca to be added to our waitlist.
Challenge yourself to present more comfortably in public! The Toastmasters International Speechcraft program provides the opportunity to learn, practice, share and have fun. This is a “hands-on” improve-by-doing program, run in conjunction with a regular Toastmasters meeting. People come to our classes because they are afraid to speak and stay because they discover it’s fun!
A $10 digital access to manual/workbook available for online purchase through http://2090.toastmastersclubs.org/
Special start date is subject to change, make sure to check with Continuing Education ahead of start date to ensure correct. Email us at ce@confederationcollege.ca or call 807-475-6550 for updates.
In this course, students will learn how to operate a fire extinguisher and the basic principles of fire suppression. The course will provide students with knowledge and awareness where they will be deemed capable of identifying risk factors and taking appropriate steps in case of fire.
This course is available for continuous enrollment, so you may start at any time. If you are unable to register online, please contact Continuing Education at ce@confederationcollege.ca or 807-475-6550 for assistance.
In this course, students will learn how to eliminate the risks of working on or around energized equipment. The course will provide students with knowledge and awareness of lockout/ tagout processes and legal responsibilities.
This course is available for continuous enrollment, so you may start at any time. If you are unable to register online, please contact Continuing Education at ce@confederationcollege.ca or 807-475-6550 for assistance.
In this course, students will describe the safe handling, storage and use of hazardous materials in workplaces. This course will provide students with a greater understanding of regulated hazardous substances in the workplace. This course is designed for all employees who work with any type of hazardous substance.
This course is available for continuous enrollment, so you may start at any time. If you are unable to register online, please contact Continuing Education at ce@confederationcollege.ca or 807-475-6550 for assistance.
Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulation Training
In this course, students will learn about the purpose and principles of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations. This course will provide students with a greater understanding for Health & Safety law in Ontario. It is primarily designed for JHSC members, health and safety representatives, supervisors, other interested workers and members of management.
This course is available for continuous enrollment, so you may start at any time. If you are unable to register online, please contact Continuing Education at ce@confederationcollege.ca or 807-475-6550 for assistance.
Preserve the season, one jar at a time!
Join us for an evening of pickling and preserving in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of pickling vegetables, making fruit preserves, and safely jarring tomatoes and simple sauces. No experience needed!
Have you always wanted to try your hand at woodworking and can’t commit to a lengthy course? Do you have an idea for a small project that you need help with? We will supply the expert, shop, tools, and the plans (upon approval and consultation with the instructor), you supply the materials to create your own project. Safety, project review and materials list will be discussed at first class. Come out and learn a new skill in a safe and encouraging environment while creating a one-of-a-kind piece. Some woodworking knowledge would be an asset.
Classes held in the Dorion building on campus. Contact the Continuing Education Department at CE@confederationcollege.ca for details on course running.
Enjoy an evening hands on worskshop that covers the science of fermentation in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. Learn how simple ingredients, beneficial microorganisms, and time work together to create delicious, flavourful foods. Explore safe fermentation techniques and gain the confidence to start making your own fermented foods at home.