Extended Learning at CBU
Flexible, Applied Learning for Today’s Workforce and Communities
Extended Learning at CBU connects learners, organizations and communities with flexible and applied education. Through microcredentials, short courses and workforce training programs, CBU’s Extended Learning supports professional development, lifelong learning and regional growth with accessible industry‑aligned opportunities.
Explore the pathways below to find programs, partnerships, and learning opportunities designed to meet evolving workforce and community needs.
Featured Course
Professional Development Certificate Course:
Get Your Message Across in an Age of Uncertainty
About the course:
In an era marked by misinformation, disinformation, AI “deepfakes,” shifting media consumption, and global disruptions, participants will gain practical skills to overcome communication barriers and ensure their messages resonate.
Time: Saturday June 27th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT)
Who Would Benefit?
- Business, non-profit, municipal, hospital, school board, and community executives and managers
- Entrepreneurs; public/non-profit
- Communications officers and specialists
- CBU and Shannon School students and applicants across Canada and internationally
- Students from other Universities and Business Schools
Learning Pathways
- Workforce & Professional Learning
Flexible training programs, including Microcredentials, designed to help individuals and organizations build practical, industry‑relevant skills. - Organizations & Partnerships
Programs developed and delivered in collaboration with industry, government, and external partners. - Community & Lifelong Learning
Accessible learning opportunities for individuals across Cape Breton Island, including workshops and enrichment courses.
Contact Us
Microcredentials
For questions about microcredentials, including program details, registration questions and credential requirements, please contact microcredentials@cbu.ca.
General Contact
For all other inquiries, please contact extendedlearning@cbu.ca.
