Centre for Extended Learning (CEL)
East Campus 3 (EC3)
195 Columbia St. W.
Waterloo, ON
519-888-4002
extendedlearning@uwaterloo.ca
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Welcome to the Centre for Extended Learning
The Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) supports the design, development and delivery of online credit and non-credit courses for the University of Waterloo, offers professional development opportunities to the world, and advocates for adult, part-time and online learners.
"We've been extending learning and bringing Waterloo education to the world for more than 50 years."
Online credit course creation
Our talented team works with Waterloo's faculties and university colleges to provide world-class educational options in an online environment. We help faculty members and instructors develop academically rigorous courses and provide training and support to ensure Waterloo students succeed in their online academic endeavours.
Support for adult, part-time and online learners
CEL understands the additional complexities that adult, part-time and fully online learners face in your academic careers, and we advocate on your behalf with our University of Waterloo partners. Most services that are offered on-campus are available to all admitted students regardless of location.
Waterloo students taking online courses meet the same admission requirements as those in on-campus programs, and are held to the same high standards of educational excellence.
Non-credit, professional development opportunities
We can help you develop skills to strengthen your professional profile and enhance your knowledge. We offer an array of professional development opportunities in subject areas including business, leadership, project management, customer service, technology and communication.
News
- July 30, 2019What students say about mixed media and interactivity in online learning
We asked more than 800 Waterloo undergraduate students what they think about mixed media and interactivity in online learning. The results are fascinating for online teachers who are contemplating using audio, video, animations and interactive elements. We've created a video that captures all the details. Watch it today!
- July 23, 2019Artificial Intelligence Course wins National Award
A course created by Prof. Jeff Nagge from University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy and the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) was recently recognized by the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE). Entitled Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy – Online (MOAT Online), the course received the Non-credit Programming under 48 hours award at the annual conference.
- June 14, 2019NEW - Public German Studies Website Launches
Public German Studies, which is an open access research webspace and open educational material repository for German Studies has launched. The site, developed by James Skidmore, Associate Professor and Director of the Waterloo Centre for German Studies at the University of Waterloo, is an exploration of how open education would work in a humanities/liberal arts field.