The Willis Way

The Best Career College for You

Since 1866, Willis College has secured a reputation as one of the best colleges in Canada. Today, Willis College continues to lead and adapt in employable skills training as the oldest private college in Canada, suitable for the ever-changing and emerging demands in the labour market. Graduates benefit from our long prestigious history and accomplishments, and we take pride in providing our students with exciting, new career training.

Willis College is headquartered in the nation’s capital, Ottawa, with physical campuses in Ottawa and Winnipeg. We also offer fully online learning.

Willis College campuses are registered as private career colleges under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and in Manitoba through Private Vocational Institutes.

Willis College provides:

  • Over 150 years of skills training excellence
  • Post-secondary diploma programs with practicum placements for many programs
  • Industry recognized certifications
  • Specialized skills training for in-demand careers
  • Exclusive on-campus career fairs
  • Exclusive partnerships with fortune 500 companies
  • Career management seminars
  • Certified and experienced instructors with practical experience
  • Prometric and Pearson VUE Test Center

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Willis College is so flexible for students! My program allowed me to complete all my courses online. I got to choose when I wanted to attend my live lectures which was incredibly helpful around my daily life. This program made it possible for me to pursue a career as a single mom!
Taylor McElroy
Veterinary Medical Assistant Program