Education that works — wherever the future takes you

CourseCompare is Canada’s marketplace for education, trusted by millions to find top-rated schools and in-demand programs backed by real employment data and verified student ratings and reviews. From AI to aviation, healthcare to the trades, tech to design, and business to creative industries and beyond, we connect learners with high-quality programs and funding to prepare them for the future of work.

Changing lives through education

500+

accredited institutions

2M+

annual learners

50M+

unlocked in scholarships and funding since 2018

5M+

learners who have gained in-demand skills since 2018

Level Up for the Future of Work

Smarter School Search

Admissions teams are just a click away. Compare programs, explore verified student reviews, and assess learning outcomes, job placements, and tuition costs—all in one place. With rich, up-to-date data at your fingertips, finding the right path has never been easier.

Canada's Most Trusted Education Network

We partner with leading colleges, universities, and training providers to deliver high-impact programs backed by real-world results. From industry-embedded learning to government-funded upskilling and hands-on training, CourseCompare keeps you on top of the latest program launches and connects you with exclusive scholarships and funding at institutions shaping Canada's future workforce.

More Ways to Fund Your Future

Find scholarships, grants, and financial aid while you search. Get matched with the right program and connect directly with admissions teams to access funding that fits your ambitions—not just your budget.

Career Moves Start Here

How learners found their path with CourseCompare

“CourseCompare helped me find a program I didn’t even know existed and it turned out to be the perfect fit. The guidance I got felt personal, not pushy, and the career data helped me feel confident I was making the right move. I’m now working in a field I love, and I honestly wouldn’t have found this path without CourseCompare.”

Julia

Senior Web Developer

“As an international student, finding the right program in a new country wasn’t easy. I knew I wanted to fly, I just didn’t know where to start. CourseCompare helped me compare schools, understand what each program offered, and choose the one that felt right. Now I’m training to become a pilot, and every day brings me closer to the sky!”

Tolu

Aviation Student

“I did all kinds of jobs — landscaping, retail, whatever. Nothing stuck. One night I was scrolling on my phone and found CourseCompare. It honestly changed everything. I got into an amazing program for women in the trades, learned real skills, and now I have a career — not just a job.”

Emily

Project Coordinator

“I was a lawyer who always thrived on challenge, but I reached a point where I wanted to grow in a new direction. I had long considered an MBA, and CourseCompare surfaced one I hadn’t come across. The online MBA sharpened my leadership skills and showed me how law and business together can unlock a whole new kind of impact.”

Fatima

Lawyer, Nonprofit Executive

“CourseCompare’s Learning Advisor helped me find a cybersecurity program and access funding through UpSkill Canada. That one decision opened a door I didn’t think was possible. Now I’ve got a real career and a clear path forward.”

Elias

Cybersecurity Specialist

Editorial Excellence & Trusted Insights

CourseCompare is committed to rigorous research, independent reporting, and data-driven rankings to help learners navigate a fast-changing education and job market with confidence.

Our outcomes-based rankings—powered by CourseCompare’s proprietary learner data—set national benchmarks amid rising tuition, rapid technological change, and evolving workforce demands. Built on real employment data, labour market trends, and verified student outcomes, our editorial products surface what matters most: programs that deliver results.

Our reporting has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Global News, the National Post, and other leading publications—and cited by organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the C.D. Howe Institute (for our pandemic research), and numerous trade associations. Colleges and universities across Canada rely on CourseCompare’s insights to shape programs that reflect the real demands of today’s workforce.

But we go beyond editorial excellence. Through UX innovation, proprietary data analytics, and human-centered digital design, we make complex education and career decisions clearer and more actionable. Our editorial hub, Career Navigator, extends this mission—offering expert insights, real student stories, and practical guidance for learners at every stage of their journey.

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Robert Furtado

Founder & CEO

Robert is the founder and CEO of CourseCompare, Canada’s marketplace for education, helping millions of learners in over 100 countries develop in-demand skills, advance their careers and navigate an evolving job market. Under his leadership, CourseCompare has become a trusted resource for students, institutions and employers, delivering data-driven insights into enrollment trends, workforce development and the changing economy.

His writing and commentary on higher education, technology and careers have appeared in Global News, The Toronto Star, National Observer, MoneySense, University Affairs, Strategy Magazine and other leading publications. Through CourseCompare’s original research and products, and extensive network of higher education partners, Robert continues to shape student recruitment strategies, program innovation and the competitiveness of Canada’s higher education sector at home and abroad.