University of Guelph School of Continuing Studies

Daniel Tramble was 51 when they left their job and shifted a career towards learning about proper golf course maintenance through the Turfgrass Management Studies offered through SCS and Guelph Turfgrass Institute. "I learned over a year how much I love to learn and am in my 5th program and will finish in December".

As a passionate lifelong learner, Daniel shared that our instructors have been encouraging, knowledgeable, and helpful. "U of G has given me some of the best lifelong learning and I really am happy where I am at in life and it is due to the courses and the applied focus (...) I am doing better than I ever imagined and learning skills for my job at the golf course."

Help us in wishing Daniel the best of luck in a hope to become an assistant superintendent! 👏

Learn more about the Turfgrass Management program and other Horticulture Studies offerings at https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/agriculture-agri-tech.

It's your season to grow. 🌿

Thirty years after putting her interest in biology on hold, mechanical engineer Hedia Balkhi is exploring the science behind the plants she has loved for years. As a student in the Horticulture Certificate, she's combining hands-on gardening experience with new scientific knowledge, and even turning her sixth-floor balcony into a thriving food forest.

Her story is a wonderful reminder that it's never too late to grow your knowledge. "This course has reminded me that growth doesn't only happen in a garden. Sometimes it takes 30 years to come full circle. My plants are growing differently this season, but so am I."

Check out Hedia's thriving plants and read her inspiring story: https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/where-passion-takes-root

Advance your career without putting it on hold. The Turfgrass Systems Management Certificate is designed for working professionals, with flexible online courses you can complete from anywhere.
This fall (September–December), learn on your schedule. Enrol in Turf Management and/or Disease Management: two fully online courses that fit around your work and life. Visit uoguel.ph/tsm for more details and to enrol.

Delivered in partnership with University of Guelph School of Continuing Studies

Heading to the cottage this long weekend? Your learning can come with you.

One of the benefits of continuing education is flexibility. With online and part-time programs, you can learn when and where it works best for you, whether that's at your kitchen table or on the dock between kayak trips.

Explore programs and courses through the School of Continuing Studies: https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/courses-programs

Meet Lynsey, a Soils and Plant Growth student! 🌻

Lynsey has an MSc in Science Communication and Public Engagement and is currently working towards completing her Horticulture Certificate with SCS. "When I finish my last Guelph course I am considering enrolling in a second undergraduate program to study botany."

Lynsey's experience with our online flexible courses made a difference in her approach to learning, sharing “Learning as an adult can be a lot more fun without the pressure of studying full time, and the structure of these Open Learning courses is part of that."

Lynsey is using the Horticulture Certificate as a way of complementing her experience working in the industry, and to add a credential to her varied toolbelt while translating her new knowledge back into the garden. “Down the road I would like to work in landscape architecture, for a botanic garden, or own a horticultural business. I've worked in horticulture on and off over two decades, so this certificate, along with recently finishing the Alberta master gardener program, is a way to formalize my practical experience. While I have worked on many other people's homes and projects, I recently bought my first home with my own garden, and have been planting my dream food forest style landscape while completing this certificate, which has helped me plan how to make the landscape work successfully.” 🏡

If you're interested in expanding your own possibilities in the garden or in your career, Fall 2026 Horticulture courses start September 14 and are currently open for registration: https://uoguel.ph/agriculture

This week, Mariel Mading, Manager, Professional & Workplace Learning and Innovation presented on one of the biggest challenges facing industry leaders: decision-making in a workplace clouded with data.

One of the key takeaways from this discussion was: The quality of your decisions depends on the quality of the questions you ask. 💡

Cutting through the noise of AI-enabled, data-driven workplaces is a crucial skill for the leaders of today. Catch the full recording and get all the highlights here: https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/what-happens-when-data-isnt-enough

University of Guelph Alumni

Start your engines! TMSC Registration opens on MONDAY!
Since 1970, the Turf Managers' Short Course at the GTI has been helping turf professionals build the knowledge and confidence to advance their careers. Mark your calendar and be ready to register at TurfManagers.ca

Hosted in partnership with the University of Guelph School of Continuing Studies

Fall 2026 course enrolment is now open! Explore degree and non-degree continuing studies courses in a range of disciplines including business, animal welfare, human resources and people management, quality engineering, and more. No matter what you choose, we have something that can support the direction you want to drive your future.

Many of our courses are online and asynchronous, meaning you can study from anywhere at anytime. Learning that can fit into every schedule! Explore your options at https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/courses-programs/

Did you miss the Modern Horse Owner Webinar Series? We've highlighted our key takeaways from these insightful webinars in our recent recap blog post! Whether you joined us live or are catching up now, here’s a look back at each webinar, complete with recordings of each event: https://www.uoguelph.ca/continuing-studies/modern-horse-owner-webinar-recap

Equine Guelph - Research Education Careers

Horses have always been part of Caelan Beard’s life, but during her first year of university, something felt missing. 🤔

She enrolled in the Diploma in Equine Studies at SCS in partnership with Equine Guelph - Research Education Careers to complement her riding skills with theoretical knowledge to become a better horsewoman, and found that the online course format worked perfectly for her busy lifestyle.

Through these courses, she found her way to Equine Journalism and now has her byline in some of the most recognizable equine publications in the country. Read more about Caelan's journey through the link in bio!

Equine Studies courses start today but you have until May 15 to register. 🐴