Continuing & Professional Studies

Discover Kwantlen Polytechnic University's wide-range of courses for professional and personal development.

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Sewing Woven Shirts

Learners will be guided through the construction of a long sleeve button up shirt. The course focuses on working with woven textiles including collars with collar stands, button plackets, pockets, and cuffs. Lessons are a blend of videos, photos, and face-to-face meetings with the instructor. No prior sewing experience is required. Additional topics include basic sewing techniques, fabric purchasing tips, and how to use PDF patterns.
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Teaching Children to Read

Teaching Children to Read

This course offers a look at the evidence-based strategies that help children to learn to read, often referred to as the Science of Reading. Human brains are not made to read, rather, humans must wire their brains to read, and using evidence-based strategies allows for this wiring to occur. This course will explore strategies to teach phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, all of which are important for a child to obtain successful reading skills. We will explore the research behind these five pillars of reading and explore hands on strategies and...
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Wanting to upgrade skills or learn something new? Explore our short, non-credit offerings in Design, Health, Open Learning, Science & Health and Trades by clicking on the tiles below to see what each area has to offer. Have questions? Email CPS@kpu.ca

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Continuing & Professional Studies

For more than 30 years, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has provided students with the skills they need for the careers they want. As Canada's only polytechnic university, our programs offer opportunities for hands-on experiential learning. Why stop at theory when you can also harness the power of experience? 

KPU's Continuing & Professional Studies (CPS) courses allow you to continue your professional education, upgrade specific skills or discover something entirely new without having to commit to a full-time program. Offered online and in-person at five campuses across the Lower Mainland, KPU offers flexible opportunities to learn. Whether you want to follow a creative passion or elevate your career to the next level, discover the continuing education opportunities at KPU!

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