Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is a distinguished intergovernmental organization established in 1987 by Commonwealth Heads of Government. Their mission is to create and expand access to learning opportunities through the use of distance education and communication technologies. Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, COL is the world's only organization solely focused on the promotion and development of distance education and open learning. COL offers a wide range of programs and initiatives to support quality education and training.

They focus on areas such as higher education, open schooling, teacher education, and skills development. Their cross-cutting initiatives include promoting gender equality and technology-enabled learning. COL's impact is evident in their efforts to provide Commonwealth citizens with equitable access to education, leading to improved livelihoods, gender equity, and overall social and economic development. COL values an organizational culture that is respectful, ethical, and fair.

They have policies in place to safeguard individuals from exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Additionally, COL is committed to promoting integrity and transparency and has policies to prevent fraud and corruption. As they move forward, COL plans to play a more influential role in national policy development, invest in innovation and research, support institutional transformation, promote gender equality, and implement a thorough monitoring and evaluation plan. By doing so, COL aims to be the foremost global agency promoting learning for sustainable development.