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Lifelong Learning

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Whether learning a new language, pursuing a life-long interest or upgrading your professional skills and training, there are many options for mature learners.

Educational Institutions

Online Courses

Online courses developed in the tradition of distance learning. With increased adoption and functionality of the Internet, more and more people, companies and institutions became involved. In 2008, major universities began putting their full course content online, available for free to anyone who wished to learn.

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LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

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Useful Websites

Explore options for mature students who want to graduate high school, take courses to meet post-secondary program requirements, upgrade high school courses and take Adult Special Education (ASE) programs.

Class Central is a search engine and reviews site for free online courses. See the Online Courses tab for more information.

The City of Vancouver's community centres offer educational classes, groups and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Search and register for programs and services.

The Canadian federal Lifelong Learning Plan allows you to withdraw amounts from RRSPs to finance some types of training or education for you or your spouse or common-law partner.

SFU's Liberal Arts and 55+ Program offers a variety of courses and events for adults of any age as well as daytime courses for adults 55+.

TED Talks are influential 4-20 minute videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles in 100+ languages.

Digital Library Resources
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Thousands of high quality, full-text, downloadable encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and travel ebooks. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

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LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

New to LinkedIn Learning? View a video tutorial or visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

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