Whether you’re new to Continuing Education at Brock or you are a returning learning, you may have questions about our programming, registration process. Here you will find solutions to many common questions.
If you are looking for answers to questions specifically about Continuing Teacher Education (CTE) AQs, ABQs and PQPs, please go our CTE Frequently Asked Questions page.
General
Brock University Professional and Continuing Studies follows the Non-Credit Recognition Framework that has been approved by the Non-Credit Advisory Committee at the university. The below framework is intended to reduce confusion about non-credit programming at Brock, and allows learners, employers and other stakeholders to feel confident in the level of rigor applied to each credential.
| Learning Type | Definition | Credential Awarded |
| Workshop | A short learning session intended for professional development or personal growth with no summative assessment required. | Certificate of Participation |
| Course | A short learning course intended for professional development tied to a skill or competency with an assessment of that skill/ knowledge before a credential is awarded. | Badge |
| Micro-credential | A series of courses or modules that are built around specific skills, knowledge, and competencies. An assessment of the knowledge and/or skills and competencies will be required for the credential to be awarded. | Micro-credential |
| Professional Micro-certificate | A series of micro-credentials that are built around a specific subject in which a collection of skills, knowledge and competencies have been demonstrated. A credential will be awarded for successful completion of all required micro-credentials. | Professional Micro-certificate |
| Professional Certificate | A larger series of micro-credentials that are built around a subject in which a collection of skills, knowledge and competencies have been demonstrated. A credential will be awarded for successful completion of all required micro-credentials. | Professional Certificate |
| Executive Certificate | An advanced program comprising a series of courses centered on a subject or a series of subjects where participants demonstrate executive-level knowledge and competencies. This credential is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses, reflecting executive impact. | Executive Certificate |
| Code | Description |
| ASY – ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE | A fully asynchronous online course does not require real-time communications. Asynchronous online courses do not have the required on-campus components, including assessments. The course will have a set start and finish date and set due dates for assignments and assessments. |
| ASP - SELF-PACED ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE | Self-paced courses are entirely online and asynchronous, meaning you progress through the material without direct instructor guidance. You learn at your own pace without set deadlines or scheduled meetings. These courses have a defined start and finish date. |
| SYN – SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE | A fully synchronous online course is delivered through Brock’s Learning Management System and/or video conferencing to facilitate real-time communication between the instructor and students. These classes have regularly scheduled meeting times throughout the course which students are expected to attend. |
| ONM – BLENDED – ONLINE MIXED | A blended course that includes both synchronous and asynchronous elements delivered fully online. The synchronous components of the course require real-time interactions with the course instructor on a set schedule. The asynchronous components can be viewed online without real-time interaction. |
| INP - IN-PERSON | Educational or training sessions where participants physically attend a specific location at a designated time to receive instruction, engage in activities, and interact with instructors and fellow participants face-to-face. |
| HYF - HYFLEX | Hyflex courses are offered simultaneously in on-campus and online environment. On-campus registration may be limited. On-campus and online students should be intentionally integrated through online interactions and engagement with synchronous learning opportunities. Online students will not be required to attend campus for any component of the course, including assessments. |
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Registration and Enrollment
Most of our continuing education offerings are open enrollment and no official prerequisites to take the learning is required. If a specific form of programming requires a prerequisite of qualification, the necessary components will be outlined on the specific page.
In general, a learner should have general technology and computer use abilities, and have sufficient English language skills (exception for our ESL programs) to be able to participate in discussion, produce assignments and complete the necessary assessment components. If you have questions about whether you meet the minimum requirements, please contact us for assistance.
After signing up for an account using your personal email, you will be provided a Brock CE email address and password setup to your personal inbox. After setup, please use the Brock CE email to login for all future registration checkout. If you have not used your Brock CE account within the past 90 days, you may need to reset your Brock CE account ID and password.
Current Brock Students, returning Brock learners or alumni may use their existing CampusID (aa##aa format) or create a new Brock CE learner account. Brock staff are asked to NOT use their staff email as their personal email and to use a student ID or create a new Brock CE learner account.
To enroll in continuing education programming, payment is required in full. We use payment processor FlyWire as part of our checkout process for payment. Through FlyWire you can make payment using most major credit cards, online banking and other payment methods.
To apply your tax exemption on checkout of continuing education courses, you need to create a Brock Continuing Education account or log in using your Brock Student of Alumni Campus ID, add the course(s) that you wish to take to your shopping cart and email us prior to checking out. We will notify you once your tax exemption status has been applied to your cart and to proceed with checkout.
Some programming, for example Continuing Teacher Education, that requires the submission of additional credentials to complete your application and enrollment will need to be uploaded to your Brock Continuing Education learner profile. Log in to your Brock CE learner account to upload the required documentation.
If you have a discount code, please enter it during the checkout process, prior to payment. Please watch the payment video for instructions. If you do not see an option to apply a discount code that you currently have, please contact us.
Dropping, Refunds and Cancellation
To make a Brock Continuing Education course drop request, login to your Brock CE learner account and go to “My Enrollment History”. For the course your wish to drop, select “Request Drop”. Please allow for 3-5 business days for your request to be processed.
Please note that there will be a different drop process for third party education providers.
After requesting a drop for any Brock Continuing Education programming, a refund will be processed automatically. Please see your Refund Policy for drop deadlines.
Please note: third party learning platforms may have a different refund policy.
Brock University reserves the right to cancel any programming. Our team will do our best to notify participants ahead of the first start and automatically issue any refunds applicable. Participants will have the option to transfer to another section or program if available.
Brock University cannot be held responsible for or compensate learners for costs associated travel, accommodations etc, due to the cancellation of any programming.
We understand that circumstances can change, and sometimes, learners may find it necessary to change their minds with their class schedule. Contact our helpdesk if you would like to initiate a transfer.
Many Brock University continuing education programs – such as Micro-credentials and Continuing Teacher Education – are eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and other types of funding.
Note:
- To apply for OSAP for continuing education, you must first enroll in and pay for your program at Brock.
- OSAP eligibility is listed on each individual program page. OSAP eligibility does not guarantee your success in receiving funding.
- You can only receive OSAP for one program at a time. If your program’s listed start and end dates overlap, this will make the subsequent program ineligible. Learning from other OSAP eligible programming at other institutions is considered in calculating the overlap.
For full details, on OSAP, visit the Ontario Student Assistance Program website.
If you have questions related to the OSAP application or funding, please email [email protected]
Preparing for learning
Most courses will require a working laptop with an up-to-date operating system. Online courses require high-speed internet access. To access your online course, you will need a browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, which are freely available.
The technology required for each programming is specific to the type of learning and the materials used. Please see the specific program page for the technology requirements needed for learning.
Communication between you and your instructor will take place on the Discussion Boards, and through the email function within the Learning Management System (LMS). Log in to Brock University Brightspace LMS.
If you require learning or special accommodations, please contact our help desk at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made. You may be asked to submit documentation.
If you need accommodations due to family emergency or situations beyond your control, please communicate this with your facilitator as soon as possible.
If there are changes to your learning schedule or delivery, it will be posted to your ce.brocku.ca account. Be sure to regularly check your account for any updates prior to the start date.
If you have in-person classes on campus (course delivery code INP) and you are in need overnight accommodations in Niagara, Brock University offers affordable short term housing options for visitors. Brock also has a partner rate with Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines. Please contact us to receive a discount code for the partner rate with your course registration.
You are expected to arrive for class in a timely manner. Attendance expectations will be set by facilitator.
Tuition and Enrolment - T2202
Tax forms (T2202) will be available by the last day of February for the prior calendar year. For more information:
Eligible courses are listed in the T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate List for 2025.
If the course taken is eligible for a T2202, you must provide your SIN for the purposes of preparing your T2202 tax certificate. This information is only requested and collected for the purposes of submitting T2202 forms in accordance with CRA regulations. Including your SIN helps ensure that your T2202 tax form is complete and accurate, which can make it easier when filing your taxes.
To update your SIN, follow these steps in your student profile:
- Log in to your Student Profile.
- Click “My Profile” in the red menu on the left, second from the top.
- Select “Social Insurance Number” on the left or scroll down to find it.
- Enter your SIN. If it’s already there, check it for accuracy.
- If you previously opted-out, uncheck the option “Student declines to provide Social Insurance Number”.
- Scroll down and click the red “Save” button at the bottom right.
Follow these steps to access and print your T2202 Tax Receipt:
- Log in to your Student Profile.
- Scroll down and click “Tax Receipts” in the red navigation menu on the left.
- Select the appropriate tax year from the dropdown menu.
- Click the grey “Print Tax Receipts” button.
- Save or print your document.
Follow these steps to access your transaction receipt:
- Log in to your Student Profile.
- Click “My Account History” in the red navigation menu on the left.
- Click the grey “Print Receipt” button.
- Save or print your document.
Tax slips are issued based on the months in which the class takes place, not the payment date. Courses which span over two calendar years will have fees prorated across tax years based on course dates.
Example 1: You registered and paid for a program in November 2025 for a course starting in February 2026 and ending in April 2026, it will be eligible for the 2026 tax year and your T2202 will be issued in early 2027.
Example 2: You registered and paid for a program in September 2025 for a course starting costing $500 in November 1, 2025 and ends Feb 28, 2026. Since 50% of studies occurs ins 2025, you will receive a T2202 for 2025 for $250 early 2026 and in 2027 your will receive a T2202 for the remaining $250 in early 2027 for the 2026 tax year.
T2202 forms are issued based on Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) eligibility rules, not just the amount you paid.
To qualify, a program must:
- Last at least three consecutive weeks, and
- Meet minimum instructional hours:
- Part‑time: at least 12 hours per month
- Full‑time: at least 10 hours per week
Eligible hours include lectures, labs, and practical training. General study time is not included.
Tuition fees must also exceed $100 in the tax year.
A T2202 form will only be issued if all these requirements are met.
For more information about T2202, Tuition and Enrolment Certificate please visit the CRA website.
Thank you for choosing Brock University, Professional & Continuing Studies. We believe that a clear understanding of our policies enhances your overall experience and contributes to a positive and equitable learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].