The Centre for Continuing and Online Learning allows you to take courses on an individual basis. Instead of being enroled into a program where you attend full time during the day, you can choose how many courses you want to take and pick the schedule that works for you.
Continuing Education courses are offered on campus in the evening or on weekends, giving you flexibility. Pick from hundreds of courses www.algonquincollege.com/courses.
| Learning Option |
On campus |
Online |
Print-based |
Blended |
Accelerated |
| Definition |
You attend class in the evenings and/or on weekends on campus at Woodroffe (or another location if otherwise specified) |
You study from home or wherever you are. Log in to courses through the internet.
Semestered:
Courses have a set start and end date, with regular deadlines for assignments and tests.
Monthly intake:
Self-paced method of study |
You study from the comfort of your home are wherever you are.
Textbooks and course materials are mailed to you. Assignments are submitted through Canada Post |
Classes are offered in combination of on campus and online.
Classroom time is scheduled |
An on campus program may have an accelerated delivery, where course instruction is scheduled for longer periods at one time (eg. all week, mornings and or afternoons) in order to help you graduate sooner.
Note: Course instruction hours are not modified. |
| Course start date |
Most courses start at the beginning of a semester, Fall, Winter, or Spring.
However, courses may start at any time |
Semestered:You start at the beginning of a semester and have scheduled assignment and exam dates.
Monthly intake: You start on the first business day of the month* (You must register by the last business day of the previous month) |
Any time |
Usually follow semester timelines |
Start times are scheduled |
| Course length |
Courses have set start and end dates - check individual courses for dates |
You have 14 weeks to complete the course including writing the final exam |
In recognition of mailing time, you have six months to complete the course including writing the final exam |
Courses have set start and end dates - check individual courses for dates |
One or two weeks, specified by instructor |
| Instruction |
Face-to-face contact with instructor |
Via internet |
Textbooks and course packs |
Combination of instructor-led sessions and independent study |
Instructor led with some online learning |
| Course materials |
Discussed first day of class |
Via internet |
Textbooks and course packs |
Combination of instructor-led sessions and independent online study |
Instructor-led sessions with some online learning |
| Computer proficiency |
For many courses: comfort using email, browsing the internet, and handling basic file management. Ability to use Microsoft Office or an equivalent system is an asset |
For all courses: comfort using email, browsing the internet, and handling basic file management. Ability to use Microsoft Office or an equivalent system is an asset |
For all courses:
No computer use required |
For all courses: comfort using email, browsing the internet, and handling basic file management. Ability to use Microsoft Office or an equivalent system is an asset |
For many courses: comfort using email, browsing the internet, and handling basic file management. Ability to use Microsoft Office or an equivalent system is an asset |
| Exams |
Delivered on last day of class unless otherwise stated |
Must be proctored - scheduling is students' responsibility |
Must be proctored - scheduling is students' responsibility |
Delivered on last day of class unless otherwise stated |
Delivered on last day of class unless otherwise stated |
