Our Program
For over 25 years, the Lifelong Learning Program (LLeaP) — through Carleton University’s Centre for Initiatives in Education — has provided diverse, non-credit and non-degree learning opportunities to adults of all ages.
Our program typically runs six-week sessions in the Fall, Winter and Spring, with lecture and workshop topics ranging from arts to sciences and everything in between. Our series are taught by Carleton and non-Carleton experts, and have no prerequisites, required readings, exams, assignments, or grades.
We offer numerous delivery formats, including online and in-person at Carleton’s main and satellite campuses, the National Gallery of Canada, and the downtown Ottawa region for walking tours.
Participant Testimonials
Read what participants have said about the LLeaP experience:
- I love the opportunity to attend such classes. Since there are no exams, no assignments, I can spend as much effort as I want, dive deeper, or skip areas that interest me less. I get what I put into it.
- I think the program is excellent. I like that over the years lecturers have included retired profs, current profs, post-grads (i.e. PhD candidates) and non-academics with specific interests or expertise.
- The lecturers know their subject matter, are friendly and approachable, willing to answer questions, and organized. I’m really happy I found the program.
- The program and offerings are marvelous and cover a wide array of topics. The staff are terrific and very responsive to questions etc. Altogether, the entire program is an Ottawa gem!