This year, plan to enjoy the benefits of lifelong learning.
At the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS) our New Year’s resolution is the same every year: to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Whether you are aiming to keep your mind sharp, take the next step in your career, discover a new passion, or simply find the sense of community you’ve been missing, we’re here to help.
Here are 10 resolutions SCS can help you achieve in 2026:
1. Move Your Career Forward
Prepare for and decide on the next bold step in your career with the help of one-on-one coaching, workshops, and free career-focused webinars offered through our Blueprint Career Services.
2. Become a stellar leader
Whether you already lead a team or you aspire to take on a leadership role within your organization this year, our leadership program can help you develop the skills and mindset of a great leader.
3. Embrace AI
If your goal this year is to develop your understanding of AI, our Artificial Intelligence certificate is here to help you explore everything from deep learning using neural nets to reinforcement learning as well as to understand Canada’s cutting-edge AI marketplace – and where you fit best in 2026.
4. Improve Your Business Communications Skills
The ability to communicate effectively is consistently at the top of the list of skills employers look for. The courses in our Business Communications certificate will help you master these vital skills and gain the confidence and tools you need to write effectively, craft winning sales pitches, deliver persuasive presentations, or negotiate on your organization’s behalf.
5. Learn a Language
Our language courses and certificates can help you learn or improve your skills in a wide variety of languages, while our popular English Language Program can help you reach your academic, professional, or personal English Language goals.
6. Improve Your Cognitive Health
Learning new information and skills can help your brain to keep growing and maintain neuroplasticity, which can help with memory, learning, depression, and can even aid in recovery from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
7. Start Your Memoirs
You’ve got stories to tell. Find your writing community and let our expert creative writing instructors guide you in telling those stories in a clear and compelling way. Not quite ready for memoirs? Check out our wide variety of other writing genres to explore.
8. Update Your Project Management Abilities
Project management continues to be an in-demand skill set across sectors. Make 2026 the year you develop this skill set for yourself, or prepare to formalize the skills you already have with a Project Management Institute certification.
9. Build a More Fulfilling Social Life
Growing your social circle as an adult can be challenging! We love seeing our learners connect with people who share a common interest with them and build new lifelong friendships.
10. Explore Entrepreneurship
Whether you’re thinking about starting a new business or are in the process of building one, our Certificate in Entrepreneurship, developed in collaboration with a team at MaRS Discovery District, one of the world's largest innovation hubs, will guide you through key strategic decisions and planning milestones to help you meet your entrepreneurial goals in 2026.