The State of Continuing Education 2026

The State of Continuing Education 2026 

Continuing education is at the center of higher education’s transformation—driven by learners who expect flexibility, relevance, and clear career outcomes. The 2026 State of Continuing Education report highlights a shift toward workforce-aligned programs and personalized, digital-first experiences.

In this panel, continuing education leaders will share how they are evolving to meet these expectations—building learner-centered ecosystems that connect program discovery to career advancement.

Attendees will gain insight into how institutions are scaling continuing education as a driver of growth and lifelong learner engagement, while aligning strategy, operations, and outcomes across the learner-to-earner lifecycle.

Featuring:

• Terumi Taylor, Director, Business Operations & Associate Registrar at the University of Calgary

• Carolyn MacLaren, Director of Continuing Education at the University of the Fraser Valley