Whether you're out of work or just looking for a change, AEC programs open the door to a wide range of career options in technical fields. When you register, you may also be able to obtain recognition for your acquired competencies (RAC), reducing the number of courses you need to take and the time you'll spend.
Search all the available programs now, then find out more from the continuing education department of the college of your choice.
Prior training and professional experience can be evaluated and recognized within a DEC or AEC training program. In some cases it may be possible to complete a program through a combination of courses and competency recognition. For some programs, you may be able to complete the entire process through the recognition of acquired competencies. Many continuing education departments offer RAC services. Check on CEGEP websites or with the 4 centres of expertise in RAC.
Many AEC programs are specially designed so you can upgrade your skills while remaining in your current job. Programs are available in most technical sectors.
Under the “Category” heading, select the sector that best matches the program you’re looking for.
DEC and AEC programs as well as custom-designed courses and training can be taken fully or in part through correspondence or online. You will find a wide variety of training options on the websites of CEGEPs with distance learning programs.
Adults with work experience can register in part-time technical training courses without having to register in a DEC or AEC program.
Full-time registration in an AEC or DEC program through continuing education allows you to access tuition-free education.
Part-time registration in these programs costs $2 per course hour.
Whatever your career plan or schedule, there's an option for you—on campus or at a distance.
Continuing Education
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