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School of Continuing Studies Post-Grad Certificates get CPA Ontario Recognition

The courses in the post-graduate certificates in Accounting and Advanced Professional Accounting have received recognition from the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario. The School of Continuing Studies’ post-graduate certificates teach students accounting principles and the professional and leadership competencies needed to excel as they prepare for their CPA designations. The program is offered in […]

Be valued by employers as a T shaped professional

  Do you know what a T-shaped professional is? In this video, Richard Louttet, the Director of Professional Education Programs here at the School of Continuing Studies talks about what it means to be a T-shaped professional and why it is of vital importance in today’s market place. Learn how to differentiate yourself from all […]

What employers look for when hiring and promoting

  Steve Wuthmann, a senior human resources management executive and Advisory Council member for the Human Resources Management certificates at the School of Continuing Studies, discusses what employers look for when hiring and promoting. He explains how enhancing your education is one of the best ways to progress in your career as well has other […]

First ever School of Continuing Studies graduation ceremony a night to remember

    The York University School of Continuing Studies held the School’s inaugural graduation ceremony on the night of May 26 with great success. The event, which saw more than 200 attendees, featured guest speakers, certificate presentations, and the social media contest. The York University School of Continuing Studies held the School’s inaugural graduation ceremony […]

Author and instructor to launch new book at the School of Continuing Studies

The School of Continuing Studies is proud to announce Diana Kawarsky, one of the school’s esteemed instructors, and a published author, will be on campus to launch her new book Soft Skills: Volume 1 – A collection of Strategies, Anecdotes, Techniques, Observations, Stories, Tactics, Advice, Experiences, Ideas and Methods. Soft skills are an everyday challenge […]

School of Continuing Studies Addresses Canada’s Shortage of Cyber Security Professionals

  Less than two years after its founding, York University’s School of Continuing Studies has announced another innovative certificate program. Ontario’s first comprehensive cyber security certificate program aligned to the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Common Body of Knowledge (CISSP CBK) will begin this November. The program will help provide qualified security professionals in one […]

Toronto Star: New cyber security program launches to meet demand

  Both certifications can be completed based on your goals. In response to an increasing demand for cyber security professionals, York University will launch a cyber security program through its School of Continuing Studies come this November. “This is one of the fastest growing tech fields in the world and experts forecast that the job […]

School of Continuing Studies launches Ontario’s First Comprehensive Two-Certificate Cyber Security Program

  York University’s School of Continuing Studies will launch Ontario’s first comprehensive, two-certificate Cyber Security program this November in partnership with the Lassonde School of Engineering. Cyber security is one of the fastest growing tech fields in the world, with experts forecasting the job market doubling in the next five years. The demand for positions in […]

Media Planet: Accounting Certificates Offer Many Professionals A Big Career Boost

  Nadine Petsche loved working with numbers so she thought accounting would be a good career fit — and she was right. Almost 30 years into her career, she is singing its praises. Read why Petsche recommends those interested in accounting pursue continuing education as a way to further develop their skills. Petsche, now Ontario’s […]

York University’s School of Continuing Studies Helps Transition from University to Career

By Star Metro Media, Content Solutions York University’s new school of continuing studies is all about helping people make successful transitions into university, from university to career, and growth throughout their career. The school provides programs for working professionals, international students and recent graduates, as well as expanding programs to support non-traditional students to bridge […]