WIL Practitioner Modules

Learn with Canada's WIL Community
Work-integrated learning is built on relationships, reflection, and practice. The CEWIL Canada WIL Practitioner Modules bring together professionals from across Canada to explore emerging issues, share experiences, and strengthen their ability to design and support high-quality WIL opportunities.

Designed by practitioners, for practitioners, the program combines self-paced learning with facilitated discussions, reflective practice activities, live virtual learning sessions, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. Participants learn not only from course content, but from colleagues working in a variety of institutional, disciplinary, and regional contexts.

Throughout the program, participants will engage with:

Written content, videos, and practical resources;
Voices and perspectives of students, employers, and community partners;
Real-world case studies from WIL practitioners across Canada;
Research and leading practices from the WIL field;
Facilitated discussion forums and reflective activities;
Live virtual learning sessions focused on practical application; and,
Opportunities to connect with a national network of WIL professionals.

NOTE: Credit cannot be granted for the first course based on prior experience — even longtime WIL practitioners will find there is much to explore, particularly around ethics, risk, EDIA, and practical application beyond theory. These courses go beyond research and frameworks; they focus on WIL in practice, developed by practitioners, for practitioners — that’s the true strength of the program.

Module 1: Foundations of Work-Integrated Learning

Explore the Foundations of WIL Practice
Work-integrated learning looks different across institutions, disciplines, and regions, but the principles of quality, ethics, and student learning remain consistent. This module introduces foundational concepts in WIL while providing opportunities to discuss how they are applied in practice. Participants will explore the role of the WIL practitioner, quality frameworks, ethical considerations, and approaches to creating equitable and inclusive WIL experiences.
Offered: Twice per year: September and January
Format: Self-paced online learning; Facilitated discussion forums; Reflective practice activities; Live virtual learning sessions; Peer learning and knowledge exchange
Time Commitment: Approximately 30–40 hours
Assessment: Knowledge checks and quizzes; Reflective practice activities; Discussion forum participation; Engagement in virtual learning sessions
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Module 2: Student Engagement in WIL

Supporting Meaningful and Inclusive Student Learning
Explore how students learn through work-integrated learning experiences and develop strategies to support reflection, assessment, inclusion, and student success.
Participants will examine critical reflection, experiential learning, EDIA principles, and inclusive approaches to student engagement while learning from colleagues working in a variety of WIL contexts.
Offered: Once per year: September - January
Format: Self-paced online learning; Facilitated discussion forums; Reflective practice activities; Live virtual learning sessions; Peer learning and knowledge exchange
Time Commitment: Approximately 30–40 hours
Assessment: Knowledge checks and quizzes; Reflective practice activities; Discussion forum participation; Engagement in virtual learning sessions
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Module 3: Partner Engagement in WIL

Building Stronger Relationships for Stronger Outcomes
Effective work-integrated learning depends on meaningful partnerships. This course explores approaches to engaging employers, community organizations, and industry partners while balancing the needs of students, institutions, and external collaborators.
Participants will discuss real-world partnership challenges and learn from practitioners across Canada who are building sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships.
Offered: Once per year: January - May
Format: Self-paced online learning; Facilitated discussion forums; Reflective practice activities; Live virtual learning sessions; Peer learning and knowledge exchange
Time Commitment: Approximately 30–40 hours
Assessment: Knowledge checks and quizzes; Reflective practice activities; Discussion forum participation; Engagement in virtual learning sessions
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Build your confidence. Strengthen your practice. Connect with Canada's WIL community.

Please note: Foundations of Work-Integrated Learning is a prerequisite for enrolment in Student Engagement in WIL and Partner Engagement in WIL.

Cost

Member price: $400 per module
Non-member price: $550 per module

*Prices are subject to change without notice