Training and Development

Short-Term Training
Institutional Capacity Development
Short-Term Student Programming

Short-Term Training

Short-Term Training Delivered in Canada or Internationally

With over 185 programs across an extensive array of programming areas and 15 schools, centres and institutes, Algonquin College is one of Canada’s largest polytechnic colleges and a recognized expert in skills based and employer/industry needs driven technical and vocational education. Algonquin is internationally known for its world-class curriculum, innovative use of technology to deliver an unmatched educational experience, focus on applied and hands-on skills development, and our ability to work with our partners and stakeholders to develop and deliver highly relevant and continuously adapted curriculum and programming tailored to the labour market’s changing needs and requirements.

Our track record of successful program delivery is recognized in Canada and world-wide and includes training and educational services delivered by our experienced international educators either in Canada or internationally and offered to partners and clients in:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Central and South America
  • Europe

Either through delivery of existing programs, certificate courses, and short-term training linked to industry requirements or through the development of customized curricula and programming targeting the needs of our partners and clients, Algonquin has the capacity and reach to provide professional development and training programs which are industry ready and deliver the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a rapidly changing global economy. A sampling of what we can offer includes:

Institutional Capacity Development

In addition to Algonquin’s expertise in skills training and professional development, we have a long history of working with foreign governments and international development assistance agencies to build institutional and human capacity in sectors critical to sustainable and equitable development. Areas in which Algonquin can contribute to improved access to quality education, broad human resource development, and economic growth include:

  • Technical/Vocational Skills Development
  • Faculty/Teacher and Institutional Leadership Training
  • Institutional Strengthening
  • Quality Assurance Processes
  • Curriculum Development
  • Governance
  • Integration of Technology into the Classroom and Institutional Operations

Our recent international capacity development experience includes:

  • Education for Employment Project, Tanzania
  • Korean National University of Education, South Korea
  • Proyecta 10,000, Mexico
  • Post-Secondary Education Faculty Training, Government of Iraq
  • Faculty Training in collaboration with partners in China
    • Jiangsu Maritime Institute, China
    • Hunan University of Medicine, China
    • Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electrical Power, China
    • Zhenhua Vocational School, China
    • Jinan Vocational College, China

Short-Term Student Programming

In addition to welcoming and supporting the over 2000 international students who enroll in Algonquin’s Canadian based programs annually, Algonquin provides a wealth of shorter term international study programs both for current Algonquin students and for international students seeking an overseas study experience which provides them with the opportunity to enrich their education in an international setting. Whether for groups of international students or for individual registrants, the International Education Centre and our experienced faculty can design and deliver a short-term study abroad program which will provide an unforgettable international learning experience. A sampling of what we can offer includes:

In addition to the sample programs noted above, Algonquin will work with your institution to provide a completely customized learning and cultural experience for groups of students at our Ottawa campus.