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Non-Credit Language Courses offer a wide range of courses and programs to acquire or improve your language skills.

You can choose from three types of training to meet your objectives or career expectations.

Public training courses

Non-credit French, English and Spanish courses are designed primarily for upskilling. 

Public training courses focus on writing, speaking and pronunciation. 

Training courses for professionals

  • Have fun while developing your skills 
  • Access content adapted to your needs 
  • Assess what you’ve learned as you go  

Overview of benefits

  • Sessions of varying length, depending on the semester and course selected   
  • Available on UQAM’s main campus or online/remotely 

Customized training courses

Customized training courses are based on public training sessions and are intended for individuals and organizations. 

Overview of benefits

  • Adaptable content 
  • Flexible schedule in private, semi-private or small group formats   
  • Available on UQAM’s main campus, online/remotely or at organizations

Language immersion

Language immersion in French or English are the best way to learn a language.  

These experiences are different from public and customized training courses in that they incorporate Montréal’s culture and attractions. 

Overview of benefits

  • An exciting cultural discovery of Montréal and surrounding regions 
  • Rich and varied intercultural encounters   
  • Possibility of group arrangements 
  • Variable length with a minimum of three intensive weeks  
  • Possibility of accommodations in university residences, where available 
  • Offered on the main UQAM campus or online/remotely  

Our partners

Non-Credit Language Courses are recognized by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail and are proud to partner with the following professional associations: 

  • Association canadienne d’éducation des adultes des universités de langue française (ACDEAULF)  
  • Society for Continued Education and Training (SOFEDUC)  
  • Centre de la Francophonie des Amériques 

Follow the formula of other universities and take advantage of our expertise to experience the “real” Montréal as part of a language immersion.  

  • George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 
  • Western Washington University, Bellingham, VA 
  • CEGEP Rivière-du-Loup (College), QC 
  • Western University, ON 
  • École d’immersion française de Trois-Pistoles, QC