University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Name

University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Legal name

University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Website

https://learn.utoronto.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Graduate & Professional School Admissions Exams (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) Prep (EDANABAB)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• Professional certificate courses
• Adult lifelong learning
• English language training
• Corporate workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from individual course enrollments across all program areas including business, creative writing, languages, health, technology, and professional studies. Tuition varies by program and course length.
2. Certificate Program Fees: Fees for completion of professional certificate programs including Accounting, Project Management, Human Resources, and other career-focused credentials.
3. Application and Processing Fees: One-time non-refundable application fees (e.g., $150 for English Language Program initial application), transcript requests, examination fees, and certificate issuance fees.
4. Corporate Training Services: Customized organizational training solutions developed in collaboration with industry partners for workforce development and professional upskilling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is the lifelong learning division of the University of Toronto, delivering non-degree continuing education programs, professional certificate courses, and corporate training. It offers individual courses and certificate programs across business, technology, creative writing, languages, health, and the arts, alongside the English Language Program for international learners, credential evaluation services, and customized organizational training solutions.

Product overview

University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies operates as a lifelong learning division offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and services. The core offerings include the English Language Program (ELP), Comparative Education Service (CES) for credential evaluation, Blueprint Career Service, Organizational and Corporate Training, Knowledge Hub content series, Financial Aid support, and Accessibility Services. Program categories span Arts and Humanities, Business/Finance/Management, Creative Writing, Health and Social Sciences, Information Technology/Engineering, Languages and Translation, and Marketing/Communications, with unique programs including Biomanufacturing, Micro Courses and Micro-Credentials, Professional Edge Program, Skill Builder Courses, and Tech Career Programs. The school uses the ModernCampus Lifelong Learning platform (powered by Lifelong Learning EE) to deliver online and hybrid course registration and management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Language Program (ELP) Immersive English language learning program delivering courses for general effective communication, academic, or business purposes, with both on-campus and online delivery options. Targeted at international learners, newcomers, and students preparing for academic study.
• Comparative Education Service (CES) Academic credential evaluation service providing educational assessment reports for immigration, Express Entry, and professional recognition purposes. Established in 1967 as Canada's only university-based credential evaluator.
• Organizational and Corporate Training Customized training solutions developed for organizations through collaboration with industry partners and learning-design professionals to meet distinct corporate training goals. Designed for employer-sponsored workforce development.
• Blueprint Career Service Expert career services programming including events, panels, and webinars delivered with CliftonStrengths and Designing Your Life's Work approaches to help learners reach career goals.
• Micro Courses and Micro-Credentials Short, targeted learning opportunities focused on skills and competency development, earning digital micro-credentials that represent achieved competencies or skills.
• Business, Finance, and Management Programs Comprehensive business education programs including Accounting, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Project Management, Innovation, Law, Leadership, Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Process Improvement, Risk, Test Preparation, and UX & Service Design.
• Creative Writing Certificate Program Creative writing certificate program with tracks including Creative Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multi-genre, Poetry and Songwriting, Popular Fiction, Stage and Screenwriting, U of T Summer Writing School, and Writing for Children.
• Languages and Translation Programs Language learning and translation programs covering 16+ languages including Arabic, Cantonese, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, plus translation programs into Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Information, Technology, Environment, and Engineering Programs Technology and engineering programs including Building Science and Architecture, Engineering and Applied Science, Environment and Sustainability, Information Management, Information Technology (IT), and Property & Facilities Management.
• Biomanufacturing Program
• International Pharmacy Graduate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of later-in-life learners report improvements in quality of life, self-confidence, general life satisfaction, or coping abilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCS partners with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy to deliver the International Pharmacy Graduate Program, an academic bridging program that prepares internationally educated pharmacists for Canadian entry-to-practice requirements. Also offers Continuous Professional Development programming for pharmacists, industry professionals, researchers, scientists, and allied professionals.
• Circuit StreamcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry partner for innovative technology courses. SCS works with Circuit Stream to offer unique, innovative, and data-driven continuing education opportunities in areas such as AR/VR and emerging technologies.
• Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCS has a partnership agreement with ICRM allowing eligible SCS Certificate of Records & Information Management holders (those with minimum 70% in each course) to receive credit for Parts 2, 3, and 4 of the ICRM Certified Records Analyst (CRA) certification examinations.
• Alberta Insurance Council (AIC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCS offers continuing education courses approved by AIC for agents and adjusters holding certificates of authority, providing 15 hours of continuing education credits for license renewal. SCS issues Confirmation of Completion letters to verified course completers.
• Professional Associations and Certifying BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCS collaborates with professional associations to ensure programs are relevant to industry needs, employers, and demands of the global economy. Partnerships with certifying bodies allow learners to work toward recognized credentials and designations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Major MOOC platform partnering with top universities to deliver online certificates and degrees. Comparable to SCS as a broad incumbent in continuing education with overlapping certificate offerings (business, IT, data) at typically lower price points and global reach.

Direct peers

• University of Chicago Graham School: UChicago's continuing and professional studies division. Comparable to SCS in mission (lifelong learning attached to a top research university), professional certificate offerings, and adult learner focus.
• Harvard Extension School: Harvard's continuing/adult education division offering professional certificates, degrees, and lifelong learning programs. Most directly comparable to SCS in mission (lifelong learning attached to a top-ranked research university), open enrollment model, and broad professional course catalog.
• Columbia University School of Professional Studies: Columbia's continuing and professional studies division delivering master's degrees, certificates, and short courses across business, tech, and professional fields. Closely comparable to SCS in offering structure, target audience (working professionals), and university-affiliated brand positioning.
• York University School of Continuing Studies: York's continuing education division, also serving the Greater Toronto Area. Directly comparable to SCS in geography (GTA), program categories (business, languages, professional certificates), and target learner segments (working professionals and newcomers).
• UC Berkeley Extension: Berkeley's continuing education division offering professional certificates and courses. Comparable to SCS in open enrollment, online and in-person delivery, and professional development focus tied to a top-ranked research university brand.
• UCLA Extension: UCLA's continuing education division offering certificates, professional programs, and lifelong learning across business, tech, health, and the arts. Highly comparable to SCS in mission, open enrollment model, and breadth of certificate programs.
• NYU School of Professional Studies: NYU's continuing education school offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees across diverse professional disciplines. Directly comparable to SCS in scale, breadth of program catalog, and focus on workforce-relevant credentials.
• Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Continuing Education: TMU's (formerly Ryerson) continuing education division in downtown Toronto. Directly comparable to SCS as a Toronto-based competitor offering professional certificates, English language programs, and corporate training.

Regional players

• McGill School of Continuing Studies: McGill's continuing education division serving Montreal and Quebec. Comparable to SCS in mission, structure, and program breadth, but operating in a different Canadian region — a regional peer rather than direct Toronto competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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