Mount Royal University Continuing Education Winter 2020 Program Guide

P R O G R A M G U I D E | WINTER & SPRING 2020

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Your next journey begins here Transform your career with our online and classroom-based certiďŹ cate and diploma programs.

mru.ca/ContEd

Explore hundreds of courses

and 70+ certificate and diploma programs, including:

Cannabis Education

Have your professional development costs covered

Cannabis Quality Assurance Technician joins four other online courses created in partnership with stakeholders to address workforce needs in this emerging industry.

 Page 13 mru.ca/Cannabis

Cyber Security Prepare to earn a globally recognized credential in this rapidly growing field with our two stackable cybersecurity certificates that are delivered via online learning and on-campus weekend sessions.

 Page 34 mru.ca/CyberPrograms

Employers can get funding to help you access training opportunities Training that improves your job performance in your current position is eligible for up to $10,000 in funding per fiscal year through the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. The program pays for up to two-thirds of eligible costs and even covers textbooks and exam fees.

mru.ca/JobGrant

Human Resource Management Whether you need to fill a skills gap or start on the ground floor, our courses and certificate have the practical insights and relevant skills your career needs.

 Page 48 mru.ca/HRManagement

Education Assistant Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives with a rewarding career as an education assistant.

Gain real-life experience through in-class K-12 placements.

 Page 62 mru.ca/EdAssistant

It’s easy to sign up!

We accept Visa, MasterCard, debit, cash, cheques (not post-dated) and money orders.

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If you know exactly what you are looking for, the table of contents on pages 4 and 5 is in alphabetical order and colour-coded by program area. The index (pages 80 through 87) lists all the courses.

• Put it in the mail: Download a registration form at mru.ca/RegForm. Attach the course fee (see options below) and mail to: Mount Royal University, Continuing Education Registration Services, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 6K6.

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On the website, you’ll find full program information, including course schedules and fees. Please note: not every course is offered every semester.

• Send a fax to 403.440.6743. You can download a registration form at mru.ca/RegForm.

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Are you the kind of person that likes to browse? Then go ahead and flip through the pages here or go to mru.ca/ContEd.

• Visit us on campus during office hours at EC3100, Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB.

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Spring and summer course registration opens March 9, 2020.

• Online at mru.ca/ContEd/Register any time, anywhere. You can register up to midnight the day before a course starts. Online registration is not available for block codes or gift certificates.

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Winter course registration opens Nov. 12, 2019.

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Step 5: Confirm your registration and sign in to your student account Within two business days, you will receive an email confirming your registration and providing more information. If you already have a student account, you can log in to MyMRU.ca to check your schedule. Just received a student account? Please refer to the confirmation email and go to MyMRU.ca to activate your account. Please note that your username and password are not the same as your Online Registration Student ID and PIN. If you have any problems, please call 403.440.6000. You can also access your student records, such as unofficial transcripts and tax forms, at MyMRU.ca.

Free tutorial for online learners For online learners, it is highly recommended that you take a FREE tutorial. It includes important tips and you’ll practice submitting an assignment, sending a test email, starting a discussion online, taking a quiz and reviewing your grades.

To sign up, register for the following: Winter tutorial (Jan. 2 – April 30, 2020): CRN 30100 Spring tutorial (May 1 – June 30, 2020): CRN 50056 Summer tutorial (July 2 – Aug. 31, 2020): CRN 70063

Withdrawal policy

Refund policy

Withdrawal from a course may be requested on or before the official course end date. A “W” grade will be assigned and recorded on your official academic transcript. No tuition refund will be issued. If you stop attending classes and do not follow the official withdrawal procedure, you will receive a failing grade.

You are encouraged to consult with your instructor before withdrawing from a course.

All refunds are subject to an administration fee of 10 percent of course tuition (up to a maximum of $50). In all cases, when a refund is issued before the course start date, the course will not appear on the academic transcript.

Note: Some courses or programs have special withdrawal policies that supersede this Withdrawal Policy. Refer to your confirmation of registration letter.

To request a refund or to withdraw from a course, please submit the request in writing to: ceregservices@mtroyal.ca; or in person, EC3100, Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB, T3K 6K6.

Include the following information: • student identification number • full legal name • date of birth • address • phone number

You must submit a written request for a refund no later than four (4) business days before the course start date.

Admitted programs (Education Assistant, Employment Preparation, Yoga Therapy): You must submit a written request for a refund no later than 10 business days before the course start date.

Note: Some courses or programs have special refund policies that supersede this Refund Policy.

Refer to your confirmation of registration letter.

• email address • course reference number (CRN) • course name • course start and end dates

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Table of contents Arts and Design

Communications and Marketing

Floral Design .................................................................... 7

Digital Communications ................................................ 23

Home Staging ................................................................. 8

Digital Content Creation ................................................ 24

Interior Decorating ........................................................... 8

Event Management ....................................................... 25

Photography .................................................................... 9

Marketing and Event Skills ............................................ 25

Writing ............................................................................. 9

Aviation

Marketing and Strategic Communications .................... 26 Professional Editing ....................................................... 26

Private Pilot Licence ...................................................... 10

Public Relations and Communications Management ..................................... 27

Business

Technical Writing ............................................................ 28

Accounting Basics ......................................................... 10

Wedding and Social Event Planner ................................ 29

Administrative Assistant .................................................11 Business Analysis .......................................................... 12 Cannabis Education Program  updated ........................ 13

Social Media for Business ............................................. 28

Writing and Editing for Business ................................... 29

Community

Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA)  updated ...................................... 14

Addiction Studies ........................................................... 30

Contract Management .................................................. 15

Community Paramedicine  updated ............................. 31

Children’s Mental Health ............................................... 30

Contract Management: Business Law .......................... 15

Funeral Service Programs ............................................. 32

Customer Service Excellence ........................................ 16

Police Studies ................................................................ 33

Entrepreneurship ........................................................... 16 Meeting Mastery ............................................................17

Computers and Technology

Oil and Gas Office Administration ..................................17

Cyber Security Fundamentals  new ............................. 34

Payroll ............................................................................ 18

Advanced Cyber Security  new .................................... 34

Supply Chain Management .......................................... 19

Accounting Software ..................................................... 35

Advanced Supply Chain Management ........................... 20

Digital Graphic Design ................................................... 35

WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry ......................................... 21

Introductory Computer Courses .................................... 35 MS Excel ....................................................................... 36 MS Office Pro ................................................................ 36 Web Designer ............................................................... 36 WordPress ..................................................................... 37 Video Production ........................................................... 37

Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution ........................................................ 38 Managing Conflict in Today’s Workplace ........................ 39

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Social and Environmental Prosperity

Birth Doula DONA International .................................... 40

Community Investment Professional ............................ 57

Dementia Care .............................................................. 40

Non-Profit Management ................................................ 58

Advanced Topics in Dementia Care ................................ 40

Social Innovation ............................................................ 59

Integrative Health Coach ............................................... 41

Stack Sampling Seminars............................................... 60

Massage Therapy ........................................................... 41

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry ........... 60

Introductory Massage ................................................... 42 Medical Terminology ...................................................... 42

Teaching and Learning

Muscle Energy Techniques  new.................................. 42

Adult Educator Seminar Series ...................................... 61

Neonatal Nursing ........................................................... 43

Curriculum Development and Instructional Design ....... 62

Perinatal Nursing ........................................................... 44

Education Assistant........................................................ 62

Personal Fitness Trainer.................................................. 45 Reiki ............................................................................... 45 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) ........................ 46

Languages English Language........................................................... 47

Management and Leadership Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery ......... 48 Human Resource Management .................................... 48 Leadership Development .............................................. 49 Management Development .......................................... 50 Organizational Change Management ............................ 51 Pillars of Management .................................................. 52 Professional Management Seminar Series ................... 52 Project Management ..................................................... 53 Project Management — Final Assessment Paper ......... 54 PMP® Exam Preparation Workshops ............................. 54 Project Management Basics ......................................... 54 Project Management in Construction ............................ 55 Strategic Management .................................................. 56

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There’s money on the table for training — take it

The Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG)

Mount Royal University provides grant-eligible

training costs up to $10,000 per trainee

whether you are an employee or employer.

program covers two-thirds of eligible direct per fiscal year, and up to 100% of training

costs to $15,000 for hiring and training an unemployed Albertan.

programs that meet your training needs,

• Industry-recognized programs offered through Continuing Education

• Custom programs tailored to the needs

of your business and employees, offered through Corporate Training

• Costs such as textbooks, exam fees and even transportation for rural/remote participants are part of CAJG

For more information:

mru.ca/CAJG

Arts and Design Floral Design Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Fast Track  mru.ca/Floral • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Let your creativity, skill and technique blossom with these introductory floral design courses, whether you’re looking to join the industry or create your own arrangements for a special event. Learn to design, create and care for fresh-flower arrangements. All fresh flowers are included in course fees.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (54 hours) within 3 years.

Block code: Register via phone for Floral Design Levels 1, 2 & 3 together and receive a 10 percent discount. For the September/October Fast Track option, register for code FD123; for November Fast Track, register for code FD123E. Courses

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Floral Design, Level 1

18 hours

Floral Design, Level 2

18 hours

Floral Design, Level 3

18 hours

Individual Floral Design courses (varies by season, not part of Floral Design Certificate of Completion)

Flowers for a Modern Wedding

12 hours

Easter Blooms

2.5 hours

Parallel Floral Arrangements

6 hours

Minimalist Floral Design

2.5 hours

Tropical Floral Arrangements

2.5 hours

More courses: We offer a variety of floral courses throughout the year. Visit mru.ca/Floral for a complete list of courses and workshops.

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Home Staging Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/Home • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Acquire the skills and techniques to professionally stage homes to optimize sales prospects for yourself or your clients. Round out your interior decorating practice or apply the principles of staging to enhance your environment, even if you are not selling your home.

Program format: Complete the 2 required courses (28.5 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Home Staging

6 hours

Home Staging as a Business

22.5 hours

Interior Decorating Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/InteriorDecorating • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Explore the fundamentals of design and decorate any room with style and confidence. Learn to decorate for yourself or prepare to enter the interior decorating industry by developing your creativity while applying design principles.

Program format: Complete the 9 required courses (145 hours) in the order listed within 4 years.

The Interior Decorating program is recognized by the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada.

Courses

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Introduction to Interior Decorating, Part 1

15 hours

Introduction to Interior Decorating, Part 2

15 hours

Perspective Drawing

20 hours

Interiors Past and Present

15 hours

Colour and Light in Interior Decorating

15 hours

Materials for Window Treatments and Soft Furnishings

15 hours

Materials for Surface Finishes

15 hours

Role of the Interior Decorator

15 hours

Interior Decorating: Advanced Topics

20 hours

Individual Interior Decorating courses (not part of Interior Decorating Extension Certificate)

Accessorizing the Home Professional Design Presentation

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Arts and Design

12.5 hours 4 hours

Photography Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/Photography • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Express your creativity and get hands-on practice while taking your skills to the next level. Take courses for personal or professional development, either on their own or as part of the certificate, and develop your technique and eye for composition.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses plus 2 optional courses (minimum of 75 hours) within 2 years.

Some courses may have off-campus locations.

Please note: Some courses have specific camera requirements and other considerations. Please see the website for more information.

Courses

Hours

Foundations of Photography, Level 1

20 hours

Foundations of Photography, Level 2

20 hours

Choose 1

Digital Darkroom Basics

15 hours

OR Advanced Digital Darkroom

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 2

Black and White Photography Workshop

10 hours

Close-Up Photography

10 hours

Portrait Photography Level 1

10 hours

Portrait Photography Level 2

20 hours

Sports Photography

16 hours

Wildlife Photography

15 hours

Individual Photography courses (not part of Certificate of Completion)

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

6 hours

Introduction to Digital SLR Cameras

6 hours

The Business of Photography: Starting Out

8 hours

Writing Courses

Classroom  mru.ca/Writing • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Bring your writing to life with the effective use of plot, voice, theme and more. You’ll gain valuable feedback from our experienced instructors on your writing and hone your editing skills. If you’re interested in writing for stage, film or TV, our hands-on scriptwriting course (limited enrolment) sets the scene for success.

Courses

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Creative Writing, Level 1

20 hours

Creative Writing, Level 2

20 hours

Fundamentals of Scriptwriting

20 hours

Arts and Design

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Aviation Private Pilot Licence Certificate

Classroom | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/Aviation • 403.288.9551 • aviation@mtroyal.ca The Private Pilot License (PPL) is for those with little or no flying experience who wish to enroll in Mount Royal University’s industry-recognized Aviation Diploma and train for a career as a professional pilot.

Check the FAQs at mru.ca/Aviation or contact the Aviation Department for further information on the PPL, Aviation Diploma, Advanced Flight Training, admission requirements and registration.

Discovery Flight Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft in a one-hour introductory flight with one of our expert flight instructors.

Book through the Aviation Department.

Business Accounting Basics Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/AccountingBasics • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Enhance your skills by gaining a foundational knowledge of accounting principles, including accounting theory, hands-on practice and the application of accounting software. This flexible program provides you with theoretical accounting knowledge and hands-on application of accounting principles.

Note: The Financial Accounting Fundamentals course can be applied to the Payroll Compliance (PCP) program.

Program format: Complete the 2 required course and 3 optional courses (minimum of 87 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

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Financial Accounting Fundamentals

36 hours

Accounting Fundamentals Practice Set

12 hours

Optional courses — choose 3

MS Excel, Level 1

12 hours

QuickBooks, Level 1

18 hours

Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 1

18 hours

Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 2

18 hours

Taxation Basics

12 hours

Using and Understanding Financial Information

15 hours

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Aviation/Business

Administrative Assistant Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/AdminAssistant • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Acquire sought-after technology skills, as well as a range of soft skills, to prepare for an administrative role in today’s demanding office environment, or refresh your skills before rejoining the workforce. In a hands-on setting, you’ll learn to use the most common MS Office software. Gain competencies that are essential to administrative roles, including communications, customer service and accounting.

Program format: Complete the 10 required courses plus 2 optional courses (a minimum of 133 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

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File Management Basics

6 hours

Accounting Principles for Computers

12 hours

MS Excel, Level 1

12 hours

MS Word, Level 1

18 hours

MS PowerPoint, Level 1

12 hours

MS Word, Level 2

18 hours

MS Excel, Level 2

12 hours

Building Customer Relations

7 hours

Making Meetings Move

15 hours

Writing in the Workplace

7 hours

Optional courses — choose 2

Conflict Management

7 hours

Effective Interpersonal Communication

7 hours

Foundations of Social Media for Business

12 hours

Introduction to Event Planning

15 hours

Business

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Business Analysis Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online | Fast Track  mru.ca/BusinessAnalysis • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Our lean, focused program — taught by business analysts working in the industry — exposes you to a variety of best practices, proven tools and industry-recognized techniques that can be immediately applied in a range of business environments. Organizations seek qualified business analysts to enable change by defining business needs and recommending solutions that deliver real business value. This in-demand position also manages requirements and supports continuous improvement efforts for organizational success.

Whether you are looking to formalize your work experience or enter the field, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively understand business problems and opportunities, analyze needs and solutions, recommend strategies and facilitate stakeholder collaboration. In addition, you’ll learn to model, analyze, communicate and manage requirements and other business analysis information.

Courses follow the BABOK® Guide v3. Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension is proud to be an Endorsed Educational Provider (EEP™) of the IIBA®. All of the courses in the Business Analysis Extension Certificate are IIBA® endorsed courses and qualify towards the professional development hours required for the CBAP™ certification or recertification.

Benefits »» Earn a recognized credential to enhance your business analysis experience »»

Update your existing business analysis credentials

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Earn professional development hours towards IIBA certification or recertification

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Complete the 8 required courses (120 hours)

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Can be completed within 1 semester up to a maximum of 3 years

Courses

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Overview of Business Analysis

15 hours

Specify and Model Requirements

15 hours

Business Process Modelling

15 hours

Strategic Business Analysis

15 hours

Facilitation Skills for Business Analysts

15 hours

Plan and Manage Business Analysis Work

15 hours

Develop a Business Case

15 hours

Business Analysis Perspectives

15 hours

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Cannabis Education Program Courses

 Online  mru.ca/Cannabis • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca updated

These online courses — taught by horticulturalists, scientists and marketing specialists with experience in the cannabis industry — position you at the forefront of this booming business. Gain specialized skills and knowledge designed to meet the demand for a trained workforce in the cannabis sector, which is predicted to reach $22.6 billion within five years. The curriculum has a strong focus on understanding and complying with the Cannabis Act. The Cannabis Education Program instructs producers, marketers, financial controllers, quality assurance experts and potential entrepreneurs about best practices and regulatory compliance. The Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension at Mount Royal University is offering the Cannabis Education Program in partnership with the Continuing and Professional Studies Division of B.C.’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).

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Learn from industry professionals with experience in Canada’s cannabis industry

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Online delivery, open to anyone, anywhere

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Gain a full understanding of the Cannabis Act

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Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers in the cannabis industry

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Courses appear on your MRU transcript

Duration: Each course requires approximately 14 hours of study per week. Courses are intended to be completed by anyone working full time and the hours for completion are somewhat flexible within determined timelines.

Courses

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Cannabis Cultivation Technician

96 hours

Cannabis Quality Assurance Technician

60 hours

Financing a Cannabis Enterprise in Canada

30 hours

Marketing Under the Cannabis Act

30 hours

Plant Production and Facility Management

48 hours

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Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA) Courses  Online  mru.ca/CAPPA • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca updated

Gain industry-recognized expertise in petroleum production accounting, with a solid understanding of the industry’s financial practices, government regulations and the role of the production accountant.

These newly revised courses were developed and certified by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA). Students who successfully complete all courses in the series and meet the prerequisite and graduation requirements as specified by CAPPA, receive a CAPPA certificate.

Visit mru.ca/CAPPA for more information.

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Contract Management Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/Contract • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Ensuring that contracts are managed strategically can be a challenge in any industry. Acquire the tools and techniques to streamline the contract management process for maximum results — from determining your company’s needs to negotiations, final payment and beyond.

This program is eligible towards Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses (90 hours) within 5 years.

Courses

Hours

Contract Management Overview

15 hours

Gathering Contract Requirements

15 hours

Negotiating Contracts

15 hours

Contract Development and Signing

15 hours

Contract Management and Compliance

15 hours

Best Practices in Contract Management

15 hours

Contract Management: Business Law Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/BusinessLaw • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Explore Canadian law as it applies to contracts. Review case studies and apply your knowledge to identify legal issues, determine consequences and draft clauses to mitigate risks and find business advantages. Learn to manage the contract life cycle in-house and ensure compliance with contract terms.

This program is eligible towards Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification.

Program format: Complete the 5 required courses (75 hours) within 5 years.

Courses

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Contracts and Canadian Legal System

15 hours

Business Liability: Tort Law and Contract Management

15 hours

Understanding Ownership: Property Law

15 hours

Impact of Business Structures on Contract Management

15 hours

Contracts and Risk Management

15 hours

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Customer Service Excellence Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/CustomerService • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca The demand is growing for quality customer service in every industry. Learn to build positive relationships with customers, communicate more thoughtfully, solve problems and make decisions efficiently.

Program format: Complete the 2 required courses plus one optional course (21 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Building Customer Relations

7 hours

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

7 hours

Optional courses — choose 1

Conflict Management

7 hours

Effective Interpersonal Communication

7 hours

Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/SmallBusiness • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca In this five-day learning program, participants will identify a business idea and develop a business planning canvas as a strategy to determine the feasibility of their idea and define their business implementation process.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Complete the 5 required courses (35 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Entrepreneurship and You

7 hours

Planning Your Business

7 hours

Marketing Your Business

7 hours

Managing Your Business

7 hours

Launching Your Business

7 hours

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Business

Meeting Mastery Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/Meetings • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Build on your administrative role by gaining essential facilitation skills and techniques for planning, preparing and holding productive meetings, and learn how to follow-up on action items.

Program format: Complete the 2 required courses plus 1 optional course (37 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Making Meetings Move

15 hours

Effective Facilitation for Managers and Leaders

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 1

Effective Interpersonal Communication

7 hours

Workplace Presentation Skills

7 hours

Oil and Gas Office Administration Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/OGOffice • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca This specialized program teaches the fundamentals of the industry’s most commonly used PC-based operating system (Windows) and office software package (MS Office). In addition to technical skills, gain oil and gas industry-specific knowledge that will help you on your path to success.

Program format: Complete the 16 required courses (222.5 – 237 hours) within 5 years.

Courses

Hours

The Petroleum Industry: An Integrated Approach

45 hours

Project Management: Overview and Integration

21 hours

Navigating Corporate Culture

21 hours

Project Management Basics

7.5 hours

Making Meetings Move

15 hours

Accounting Principles and Computers

12 hours

File Management Basics

6 hours

MS Outlook

12 hours

MS Word, Level 1

18 hours

MS Word, Level 2

18 hours

MS Excel, Level 1

12 hours

MS Powerpoint, Level 1

12 hours

MS Excel, Level 2

12 hours

Business Project, Level 1

12 hours

Business Project, Level 2

12 hours

Writing in the Workplace

7 hours

Building Customer Relations

7 hours

Business

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Payroll Certificates

Classroom  mru.ca/Payroll • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Certified payroll professionals are in demand in today’s market. Build new skills or upgrade your existing ones with this program that includes compliance knowledge required to process an annual payroll cycle. Learn to contribute a payroll perspective to organizational policy and strategy discussions.

The Canadian Payroll Association’s (CPA’s) Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) programs are recognized nationally as the standards of excellence for payroll training.

Program format Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP): Complete the 4 required courses (60 hours) within 3 years.

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM): Please see our website for more information on the CPM certification.

Courses

Hours

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Payroll Compliance Legislation

39 hours

Payroll Fundamentals 1

42 hours

Payroll Fundamentals 2

42 hours

Financial Accounting Fundamentals

36 hours

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) Introduction to Payroll Management

39 hours

Applied Payroll Management

36 hours

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Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online | Fast Track  mru.ca/SupplyChain • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Whether you want to build a new career in this emerging profession or are a supply chain practitioner looking to enhance or formalize your knowledge, this lean, affordable and focused program will help you find your opportunity.

The exciting, innovative and forward-looking field of supply chain management is the management of products, services and information from suppliers to customers. It incorporates the latest developments in technology, sustainability and risk management to add value to businesses, consumers and the economy.

Taught by experienced instructors working as supply chain professionals, this certificate covers important fundamentals with a practical emphasis. Essential concepts are brought to life by real-world examples, case studies and hands-on activities that allow you to apply what you’ve learned. The program also includes essential soft skills — such as communication, collaboration and negotiation — that are critical to an effective, value-creating supply chain.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council through its National Accreditation Program. The accreditation was granted in November 2016 and is effective for 3 years.

This program allows you to apply for transfer credit towards the Supply Chain Management Alberta (SCMA) Diploma program.

Benefits »»

Formalize your supply chain education and obtain a recognized credential

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Prepare for a career as a buyer, procurement specialist, contract administrator, transportation manager or logistics and inventory manager

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Receive transfer credit for 2 courses in the Advanced Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate

Program format »»

Complete the 10 required courses (198 hours)

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Can be completed within 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years

Courses

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Introduction to Supply Chain Management

21 hours

Procurement 1

21 hours

Inventory and Warehousing

21 hours

Planning and Scheduling

21 hours

Procurement 2

21 hours

Technology and e-Procurement

21 hours

Contract Management Lifecycle

21 hours

Transportation and Global Supply

21 hours

Effective Workplace Communication

15 hours

Negotiating Contracts

15 hours

Business

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Advanced Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/AdvancedSCM • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca This program presents a comprehensive, yet practical, approach to supply chain management. Gain knowledge and skills in production planning, logistics management, purchasing, inventory management, material handling, transportation, enterprise resource planning and global logistics.

Benefits »»

Formalize your supply chain education and obtain a recognized credential

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Build your knowledge of supply chain management functional areas

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Acquire professional development that can be applied towards a supply chain designation

Program format »»

Complete the 9 required courses (351 hours)

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Can be completed within 1.5 years, up to a maximum of 4 years

Transfer credit You may be eligible for a transfer credit into: »»

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)

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CITT — Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP)

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Certified Professional Logistician (P.Log.)

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MRU Bachelor of Business Administration — Major in Supply Chain Management

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

39 hours

Principles of Quality Management

39 hours

Introduction to Physical Distribution

39 hours

Fundamentals of Purchasing

39 hours

Physical Distribution and Logistics

39 hours

Inventory and Warehouse Management

39 hours

Business Negotiations and Project Management

39 hours

Supply Chain Decision-Making

39 hours

Integrated Business Solutions

39 hours

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Business

WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate of Completion Online  mru.ca/WRLA • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca

This new program — established by the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA) — is designed for those new to the lumber and building materials industry, as well as those looking for employment in the sector. You’ll gain specialized knowledge of the lumber building materials industry and practical skills from experienced industry veterans in this fourweek program consisting of four courses.

Students enrolled in the certificate may be eligible for WRLA education grants. For more information on the WRLA, visit wrla.org.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses (12 hours) in 4 weeks.

Courses

Hours

Industry Literacy Skills: The Role of the WRLA in Today’s Lumber Building Materials Industry

3 hours

Industry Negotiation Skills

3 hours

Industry Critical Thinking Skills

3 hours

Industry Relationship Management: Communication, Active Listening and Customer Satisfaction

3 hours

Business

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Communications and Marketing Digital Communications Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/DigitalCommunications • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Developed and taught by industry experts, this certificate provides you with current, in-demand knowledge and skills in the growing field of digital communications. You’ll gain practical, hands-on exposure to current digital communications strategies and tactics while earning a recognized credential.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses plus 45 hours of optional courses (a minimum of 87 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Search Engine Marketing

15 hours

Writing and Editing for Digital Media

15 hours

Foundations of Social Media for Business

12 hours

Optional courses — choose 45 hours

Advertising on Social Media

15 hours

Content Marketing Strategy

15 hours

Google Analytics

6 hours

Illustrator 1

24 hours

Introduction to WordPress

12 hours

Online Community Engagement

12 hours

Photoshop 1

24 hours

Social Media Analytics and Optimization

12 hours

Social Media Strategy

15 hours

Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communication

15 hours

WordPress for Business

12 hours

Communications and Marketing

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Digital Content Creation Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/DigitalContent • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca The explosion of online, social media and mobile technologies is changing how we use and interact with digital media, creating incredible new opportunities and challenges. Acquire practical, in-demand skills for developing a content strategy and writing, editing and delivering interesting content to attract and engage audiences. Enhance your existing talents in social media or journalism, or build a career as a digital content specialist.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses plus 30 hours of optional courses (a minimum of 90 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Writing and Editing for Digital Media

15 hours

Content Marketing Strategy

15 hours

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design

18 hours

Choose 1

Search Engine Marketing

15 hours

OR Social Media Analytics and Optimization

12 hours

Optional courses — choose 30 hours

Advertising on Social Media

15 hours

Business Skills and Portfolio Creation for Graphic Design

18 hours

Copy Editing and Proofreading

20 hours

Digital Darkroom Basics

15 hours

Editing Fundamentals

15 hours

Foundations of Photography, Level 1

20 hours

Google Analytics

6 hours

Illustrator 1

24 hours

InDesign 1

15 hours

Introduction to WordPress

12 hours

Online Community Engagement

12 hours

Photoshop 1

24 hours

Search Engine Marketing

15 hours

Social Media Analytics and Optimization

12 hours

Social Media Strategy

15 hours

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Communications and Marketing

Event Management Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/EventManagement • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Prepare for a career in event management with the practical skills and professional knowledge to successfully organize, promote and execute any type of event, from weddings to company retreats. Enhance your job or volunteer responsibilities for planning and organizing events.

The Event Management program is a recognized member of the International Live Events Association (ILEA).

Program format: Complete the 7 required courses (174 hours) — in the order listed — within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Event Planning

15 hours

Resource Management for Event Planning

30 hours

Event Logistics

30 hours

Event Risk Management

30 hours

Event Marketing

30 hours

Event Production

30 hours

Event Management: Final Project

9 hours

Marketing and Event Skills Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/MarketingEvents • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca This short, practical program — designed for those whose work involves marketing and/or event planning — provides you with the knowledge, techniques and tools to maximize your efforts in these areas.

Program format: Complete the 1 required course plus 2 optional courses (a minimum of 39 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Introduction to Event Planning

Hours

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 2

Foundations of Social Media for Business

12 hours

Introduction to WordPress

12 hours

Marketing and Strategic Communications

15 hours

Communications and Marketing

25

Marketing and Strategic Communications Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/CEMarketing • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Gain practical, hands-on exposure to the latest marketing strategies, tactics and best practices, including word of mouth marketing, social media, content marketing and integrated marketing communications. Developed and taught by industry experts, this program provides you with current, in-demand knowledge and skills to inform strategic marketing decisions.

Program format: Complete the 7 required courses (102 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Foundations of Social Media for Business

12 hours

Marketing and Strategic Communications

15 hours

Brand Strategy

15 hours

Integrated Marketing Communications

15 hours

Digital Marketing Research

15 hours

Word of Mouth Marketing

15 hours

Content Marketing Strategy

15 hours

Professional Editing Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/ProfessionalEditing • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca This program is ideal for communicators wanting to acquire an understanding of the standards, skills and tools of professional editors. Enhance your writing and editing skills through presentations, readings, editing practice and discussion.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses plus 1 optional course (a minimum of 119 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Grammar and Punctuation Essentials

15 hours

Editing Fundamentals

15 hours

Copy Editing and Proofreading

20 hours

Comprehensive Editing: Style, Structure and Design

24 hours

Writing and Editing for Digital Media

15 hours

Editing Portfolio

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 1

Advanced MS Word for Writers and Editors

15 hours

Document Layout and Design

15 hours

Foundations of Technical Communication

15 hours

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Communications and Marketing

Public Relations and Communications Management Extension Certificate Classroom  mru.ca/PublicRelations • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca

Public relations and communication management professionals require highly developed skills to create, build and maintain relationships and organizational reputations for corporations, businesses, government, and nonprofit and charitable organizations. This new certificate is ideal for those requiring practical public relations skills to enhance their employment or volunteer commitments, as well as those considering a career change.

This program extensively explores new and relevant subject matter in the evolving PR industry, with an emphasis on harnessing the power of digital communication. Learning from experienced professionals provides students with the relevant information and skills to successfully design, implement and evaluate public relations projects in any organization.

Benefits »»

Earn a recognized credential

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Enhance your career prospects

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Gain in-demand skills and knowledge tailored to today’s public relations and communication marketplace

Program format »»

Complete the 5 required courses (105 hours)

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Can be completed up to a maximum of 2 years

Courses

Hours

The Fundamentals of Public Relations and Communications Management

21 hours

Applied Writing and Editing for Public Relations

21 hours

Communication Research, Evaluation and Analytics

21 hours

Business Basics for the PR Practitioner

21 hours

Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communications

21 hours

Communications and Marketing

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Social Media for Business Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/SocialMediaBusiness • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Learn to use social media platforms to become an active, collaborative social-media contributor and drive results in line with your business objectives. Earn a recognized credential while preparing for a career in social media or marketing.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses (51 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Foundations of Social Media for Business

12 hours

Social Media Strategy

15 hours

Online Community Engagement

12 hours

Social Media Analytics and Optimization

12 hours

Technical Writing Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/TechnicalWriting • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Develop highly sought-after technical writing skills using the latest tools, methods and key software programs.

Prepare to enter the field of technical writing for science, technology, education, oil and gas, business communications, web-based publishing and more.

Program format: Complete the 10 required courses plus 22.5 hours of optional courses (a minimum of 172.5 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Foundations of Technical Communication

18 hours

Advanced Microsoft Word for Writers and Editors

15 hours

Document Layout and Design

15 hours

Writing User Guides

15 hours

Preparing Policies and Procedures

15 hours

Editing Basics for Technical Documents

15 hours

Producing Software Specifications

15 hours

Site Architecture for Online Media

15 hours

Design and Authoring Online Media

15 hours

Document Project Management

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 22.5 hours

Creating Training Manuals

7.5 hours

Writing and Editing for Digital Media

15 hours

Grammar and Punctuation Essentials

15 hours

Effective Business Writing

15 hours

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Communications and Marketing

Wedding and Social Event Planner Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/EventPlanner • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cearts@mtroyal.ca Marry your artistic and business skills to plan weddings, celebrations and other social events. Learn to develop a budget, and professionally plan and execute events. The program touches on social dynamics and gives you tools to help successfully launch your social event planning business.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (45 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Event Planning

15 hours

The Business of Wedding Planning and Social Event Planning

15 hours

Social Event Production and Design

15 hours

Writing and Editing for Business Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/WritingForBusiness • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca When writing for business, delivering clear, concise material that effectively communicates your message reflects positively on your abilities and saves hours of revision. Brush up on the basics of grammar and writing styles while gaining strategies for organizing your material in these practical, hands-on courses.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (45 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

Grammar and Punctuation Essentials

15 hours

Effective Business Writing

15 hours

Editing Fundamentals

15 hours

Communications and Marketing

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Community Addiction Studies Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/AddictionStudies • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Enhance your understanding of current addiction approaches and trends in this comprehensive program designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human service field, as well as those interested in addiction studies. Learn about prevention, treatment, issues relating to youth, physical and psychological addiction, mental health and family dynamics.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses (120 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Addiction Studies: Overview

20 hours

Drugs and the Brain

20 hours

Addiction and the Family

20 hours

Understanding Adolescents and Addiction

20 hours

Addiction and Concurrent Mental Health Disorders

20 hours

Addiction Prevention

20 hours

Children’s Mental Health Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/ChildrensHealth • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Expand your understanding of the complex factors that affect children’s mental health, including theories of risk factors and causes, as well as legal and ethical issues. Enhance your skills and knowledge as a health and humanservice professional or K–12 educational professional with this comprehensive program.

Program format: Complete the 9 required courses (135 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Framework for Healthy Development

15 hours

The Child’s Social and Environmental Conditions

15 hours

Child and Youth Resiliency

15 hours

Mental Health I: Disorders Diagnosed in the Early Years

15 hours

Mental Health II: Psychosis, Mood, Anxiety and Increased Risk

15 hours

Mental Health III: Physiological Needs and Theories for Intervention

15 hours

Systems in Criminal Justice and Child Protective Services

15 hours

Systems in Mental Health and Education

15 hours

Systems Collaboration

15 hours

30

Community

Community Paramedicine Extension Certificate

 Online | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/Paramedicine • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca updated

Manage a broad range of medical services for at-risk patients in the community with this program that adds knowledge, skills and attitudes to your current paramedic training and experience. The Community Paramedicine program expands on practical experiences to build competencies in addressing complex social and mobility issues.

The program content focuses on application of primary health-care strategies within inter-professional environments for urgent and specialized medical treatment. Upon graduation, you’ll provide assessment, diagnostics, treatments and follow-up care plans at the community level in collaboration with patients, family members and medical teams.

To take the core courses, you must be registered as an Advanced Care Paramedic. For practicums, you must be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Individual courses can be completed for professional development.

Developed in collaboration with Alberta Health Services.

Benefits »»

Gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and extensive practical experience in a variety of health-care settings

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Develop professional strategies for response to health-care issues, ethics and inter-professional communication challenges

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Transfer skills into the community, such as assisted-living sites, long-term care homes, private residences, etc.

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This program offers professional development opportunities for advanced care paramedics and currently practicing community paramedics.

Program format »»

Complete the 7 online required courses (225 hours) and 2 practicum components (150 hours)

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Can be completed in a minimum of 2 years, up to a maximum of 6 years

Courses

Hours

Community Paramedicine Overview

35 hours

Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology

40 hours

Diversity, Communications and Ethics

30 hours

Seniors’ Health

30 hours

Advanced Topics in Mental Health and Addiction

30 hours

Team Approaches to Chronic Disease Management

30 hours

A Palliative Approach for Individuals and Families

30 hours

Professional Practice in Community Paramedicine I

50 hours

Professional Practice in Community Paramedicine II

100 hours

Community

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Funeral Service Programs | Application Required

Online | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/Funeral • 403.440.7742 • 1.888.616.3606 • fde@mtroyal.ca Mount Royal University offers three funeral service programs: Funeral Service Diploma, Funeral Director Certificate and Embalmer Certificate.

Graduates are prepared for licensing in Alberta by the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board.

Benefits »»

Flexible programming that suits your personal and professional schedule

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Instructor-led, interactive online courses

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Programs can be started in September or January

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Stay in your community while earning a university credential

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Dedicated program team provides support throughout your studies

Program format Funeral Service Diploma (1,832 hours) »»

Start in September or January

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Study full- or part-time

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Can be completed full-time within 1 year or part-time within 6 years

Funeral Director Certificate (1,800 hours) »»

Start in September or January

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Study part-time

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Can be completed within 1 year, up to a maximum of 6 years

Embalmer Certificate (450 hours) »»

Start in September or January

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Study part-time

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Can be completed within 1 year, up to a maximum of 6 years

Introductory/Prerequisite Courses

Introduction to Funeral Service (courses offered in Calgary and Edmonton)

Hours

14 hours

First-Aid and CPR Certification Standard first-aid and CPR certification may be required as part of your Funeral Service education. Courses are available through Mount Royal Recreation. Visit mru.ca/Recreation or call 403.440.6517.

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Community

Police Studies Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/PoliceStudies • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Gain theoretical and practical skills to prepare for diverse careers in the justice field. Topics range from the history of the Canadian justice system to changing social trends and issues in policing. The content emphasizes the skills, attitudes and personal qualities needed to pursue a justice-related career.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses (288 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Canadian Criminal Justice Systems

48 hours

Interpersonal Relationship Skills

48 hours

Criminology Concepts

48 hours

Human Diversity in Justice

48 hours

Trends and Issues in Policing

48 hours

Canadian Criminal Law

48 hours

Community

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Computers and Technology Cyber Security Fundamentals Extension Certificate Advanced Cyber Security Extension Certificate new

 Blended

mru.ca/CyberPrograms • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Today’s digital environments are highly complex and the demand for cybersecurity expertise is on the rise across all industries. Professionals trained in cybersecurity possess the unique ability to protect digital assets and guard intellectual property. Prepare to earn a globally recognized credential in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity with these two certificates.

In partnership with York University’s School of Continuing Studies, Mount Royal is pleased to offer two stackable credentials in cybersecurity to deepen your understanding of cybersecurity topics, strengthen your skills as an IT manager or project lead, and prepare you to earn a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation from (ISC)².

Explore the fundamental knowledge required to help you become a more effective IT manager and project leader with the Cyber Security Fundamentals Extension Certificate. Students who plan to earn the CISSP designation can choose to continue on to the Advanced Cyber Security Extension Certificate right away or take a break and enrol in a later term.

The Advanced Cyber Security Extension Certificate develops additional competencies and a more thorough understanding of the eight knowledge areas required for the CISSP designation. The certificate is scheduled to align with CISSP exam dates so graduates can write the exam while the course material is still fresh in their minds.

Those progressing to the CISSP exam need to meet (ISC)²’s experience requirements.

Benefits »» Prepare to write the exam for a globally recognized credential »»

Blended learning, part-time format is ideal for busy professionals

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Expert, (ISC)²-certified instructors lead learning, combined with online modules

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Gain the in-demand skills and knowledge to succeed in an exciting industry

Program format »» Blended, with online coursework and two full days on campus (per course) »»

Each certificate has 3 required courses (109 hours). Certificates can be completed in 5 months, or stack them together in 10 months.

Textbook (required) »»

Official (ISC)² Guide to the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), Fifth Edition

Courses — Cyber Security Fundamentals Extension Certificate

Hours

Introduction to Cyber Security

36 hours

Information Security Risk Management and Governance

36 hours

Data, Asset and Identity Protection

36 hours

Courses — Advanced Cyber Security Extension Certificate

Hours

Engineering for Information Security

36 hours

Cyber Security Operations Management

36 hours

Security Assessment and Testing

36 hours

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Computers and Technology

Accounting Software Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/CompAccounting • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Combining popular business accounting software with an understanding of basic accounting concepts, this program gives you the tools to get started in bookkeeping, whether you are learnings skills for professional or personal use.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (66 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

Accounting Principles for Computers

12 hours

Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 1

18 hours

Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 2

18 hours

QuickBooks, Level 1

18 hours

Digital Graphic Design Extension Certificate Classroom  mru.ca/GraphicDesign • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Learn the artistic, technical and business aspects of graphic design. Develop your creative talents, learn leading software programs and explore the principles of visual design to create an outstanding portfolio, whether for professional or personal use.

Program format: Complete the 8 required courses (171 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design

18 hours

Photoshop 1

24 hours

Photoshop 2

24 hours

Illustrator 1

24 hours

Illustrator 2

24 hours

InDesign 1

15 hours

InDesign 2

24 hours

Business Skills and Portfolio Creation for Graphic Design

18 hours

Introductory Computer Courses

Classroom  mru.ca/Computers/Intro • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Courses

Hours

Windows Basics

12 hours

File Management Basics

6 hours

Computers and Technology

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MS Excel Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/Excel • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Discover the basics of an electronic spreadsheet as you gets hands-on experience with Excel’s built-in functions.

You’ll practice entering data, creating formulas, formatting, using references, cutting/copying/pasting and working with AutoFill, in addition to other functions.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (36 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

MS Excel, Level 1

12 hours

MS Excel, Level 2

12 hours

MS Excel, Level 3

12 hours

MS Office Pro Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/OfficePro • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Whether you’re looking to rejoin the workforce or update your computer skills, this in-depth certificate gives you marketable skills. Gain a higher level of efficiency with Microsoft Office software and discover the advanced applications of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Courses can also be taken individually.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses (84 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

MS Word, Level 1

18 hours

MS Word, Level 2

18 hours

MS Excel, Level 1

12 hours

MS Excel, Level 2

12 hours

MS Excel, Level 3

12 hours

MS PowerPoint, Level 1

12 hours

Web Designer Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/WebDesigner • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Explore web design for personal or professional development with this certificate that focuses on web design skills, business knowledge and opportunities for portfolio development.

Important notice: Effective May 1, 2020, the Web Designer Extension Certificate program will be suspended. New and current, active students have until April 30, 2020 to complete the program requirements for graduation.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses (120 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

HTML and CSS

30 hours

JavaScript and JQuery

24 hours

Advanced CSS

12 hours

PHP and MySQL

24 hours

Photoshop for the Web

18 hours

Illustrator for the Web

12 hours

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Computers and Technology

WordPress Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/WordPress • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Get hands-on experience building, updating and managing your own beautiful and functional website with WordPress. Learn best practices in site design, as well as an understanding of the business and marketing opportunities WordPress offers.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (36 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to WordPress

12 hours

WordPress for Business

12 hours

Designing in WordPress

12 hours

Video Production Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/Video • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Explore production techniques and gain hands-on experience with up-to-date video equipment, including GoPros and UAVs (drones). Gain insight into government regulations and career opportunities and markets for this burgeoning field.

Important notice: Effective May 1, 2020 the Video Production Certificate of Completion program will be suspended.

New and current, active students have until April 30, 2020 to complete the program requirements for graduation.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (36 hours) within 2 years.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Drones and GoPros

12 hours

Shoot Quality Videos

12 hours

Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro

12 hours

Computers and Technology

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Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/ConflictResolution • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Effectively managing conflict saves time, money and stress. In this program, you will learn to effectively manage conflict by combining theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on conflict resolution skills. In addition, you will acquire strategies in mediation and negotiation that you can apply today in the workplace, community and home.

This 220-hour certificate is taught by experienced instructors and most courses have conflict resolution coaches who support the instructor, allowing for immediate feedback and practical knowledge.

Benefits »»

Enhance your communication and conflict resolution knowledge and skills for personal or professional development

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Successfully integrate conflict skills into your workplace

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Further your career in the health and human service field

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Prepare for a career as a mediator or negotiator

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Fulfill the educational requirements to apply for the Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) or Chartered Mediator (C.Med) designations*

Program details Format: Introduction to Conflict Resolution is offered in-class and online. All other courses are offered in-class only.

Duration: Complete the 12 required courses and 1 assessment (Mediation or Negotiation) (220 hours). This program can be completed within 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years.

You may also register in individual courses of interest (prerequisites must be met). *Completion of the Conflict Resolution Extension Certificate with successful completion of the Conflict Resolution Mediation Assessment fulfills the educational requirements to apply for the ADR Institute of Canada’s national designations of Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) and Chartered Mediator (C.Med). For additional requirements on designations, contact the ADR Institute of Alberta at adralberta.com or 1.800.232.7214.

Courses

Introduction to Conflict Resolution

Hours

15 hours

Communication in Conflict Resolution

15 hours

Negotiation Skills: Level 1

21 hours

Negotiation Skills: Level 2

28 hours

Mediation Skills: Level 1

21 hours

Mediation Skills: Level 2

28 hours

Shifting from Positions to Interests

15 hours

Consensus Building for Groups

15 hours

Working Towards Cultural Competency in Conflict Resolution

15 hours

Dealing with Anger

15 hours

Multi-Party Mediation: The Dynamics

15 hours

Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

15 hours

Conflict Resolution — 1 of the following:

Conflict Resolution Mediation Assessment

2 hours

OR Conflict Resolution Negotiation Assessment 38

Conflict Resolution

2 hours

Managing Conflict in Today’s Workplace Certificate of Completion

Online  mru.ca/WorkplaceConflict • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Incorporate conflict resolution skills into business processes and your professional practices. The skills and strategies you learn in this program can be applied immediately in your workplace. You will explore the benefits of mediation and negotiation in a variety of settings while developing a personal philosophy and style for conflict resolution. Assess your ability to communicate effectively and discover your personal style of handling conflict as you build skills and knowledge that you can implement in the workplace.

Benefits »»

Develop skills and tools to effectively manage and resolve conflicts in the workplace

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Learn essential communication skills to apply in preventing and working through conflict

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Build positive relationships between employees within the workplace

Program details Format: Online Introduction to Conflict Resolution is offered in-class and online. All other courses are offered online only.

Duration: Complete the 3 required courses (45 hours) within 1 semester, up to a maximum of 3 years.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Conflict Resolution is a prerequisite to all Conflict Resolution courses.

Block code: Register by phone for all 3 courses together and receive a 10 percent discount.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Conflict Resolution

15 hours

Negotiating with Integrity

15 hours

Dealing with Difficult Conversations

15 hours

Conflict Resolution

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Health Birth Doula DONA International Seminar

Classroom  mru.ca/BirthDoula • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function as a birth doula, a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support throughout the birth process. This course qualifies as an approved DONA International Birth Doula Workshop. Visit dona.org for additional educational requirements.

Program format: Complete the required course (23 hours) Course

DONA International Birth Doula Training

Hours

23 hours

Dementia Care Certificate of Completion

Online  mru.ca/DementiaCare • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Understand the complexity and develop the skills required to support the emotional, psychological, social and physical challenges experienced by persons with dementia. Students share and learn from each other while discussing how the course content can be applied in their own situations.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (45 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Understanding Dementia

15 hours

Caring for Older Adults

15 hours

Caring for Families

15 hours

Advanced Topics in Dementia Care Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/AdvancedDementia • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca This program provides current knowledge from early identification to end-of-life care for health-care professionals looking to gain further skills to assist them in their practice. You’ll develop best practice competencies focused on communication, pharmacology, wellness and quality of life while gaining skills, knowledge and attitudes that support those with dementia and their families. Practice knowledge and skills that reflect an understanding of inclusivity, equality and diversity awareness.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (60 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Professional Leadership for Dementia Care

20 hours

Advanced Knowledge for Dementia Care

20 hours

Practice Competencies for Dementia Care

20 hours

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Integrative Health Coach Extension Certificate

Hybrid | Blended  mru.ca/HealthCoach • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Satisfy your passion for health promotion by coaching clients to develop and engage in healthy mindsets and behaviours. Using evidence-based theory and practices, assist clients in improving their health and well-being through personal responsibility and self-motivation. Build your practice by advancing client support for your patients.

Program format: Complete the 7 required courses (175 hours) and a practicum offered in the fall and winter semesters. Introduction to Integrative Health Coaching is a prerequisite for all other courses. Courses consist of classroom hours, online hours and individual coaching session(s) between instructor and student. Can be completed within 3 years.

Important notice: Effective July 23, 2019, the Integrative Health Coach Extension Certificate program has been suspended. Current students can complete the required courses from Sept. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. After June 30, 2020, these courses will no longer be scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Integrative Health Coaching

20 hours

Integrative Healing Practices

45 hours

Relationship Coaching

20 hours

Strategic Communications

20 hours

Direct Communications

20 hours

Client Learning and Transformation

20 hours

Business of Integrative Health Coaching

10 hours

Integrative Health Coaching Practicum

20 hours

Massage Therapy Diploma | Application Required

Classroom | Online | Blended | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/Massage • 403.440.7742 • 1.888.616.3606 • massage@mtroyal.ca Prepare yourself for a career as a massage therapist. Learn relaxation and therapeutic massage techniques along with subjects that include anatomy, physiology, pathology, business and research. Hands-on training is a key component of the program. From the student-run practicum clinic to off-site community outreach, you will gain valuable experience working with a variety of clients in supervised settings.

Benefits »»

Train to the highest standards nationally and earn a university credential

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Be in demand. Explore current job positions on our employment board and attend our annual career fair

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Learn in specialized facilities designed for massage therapy instruction

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Connect with your community through a variety of off-site practical experiences

Program details »»

Study full- or part-time

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Take a combination of classroom, online and practicum courses

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Experience university life with smaller class sizes, expert instructors, a dedicated program team and access to scholarships

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Start in September or January

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Complete within 2 years, up to a maximum of 6 years

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Introductory Massage Courses

Classroom  mru.ca/Massage • 403.440.7742 • 1.888.616.3606 • massage@mtroyal.ca Whether you are thinking about massage therapy as a career or want to develop basic skills to use on friends and family, practice basic relaxation techniques in this introduction to the world of massage. No application required.

Courses

Hours

Massage Basics, Level 1

12 hours

Massage Basics, Level 2

12 hours

Medical Terminology Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/MedicalTerms • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Medical terminology is a specialized language specific to the health-care field. In these online courses, you’ll prepare for a new career in health services through topics such as word origins, abbreviations, basic anatomy and disease. Graduates are prepared to comprehend and apply this specialized knowledge within various health-care positions.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (65 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Medical Terminology I

20 hours

Medical Terminology II

20 hours

Medical Terminology III

25 hours

Muscle Energy Techniques Course

 Classroom  mru.ca/MET • 403.440.7742 • 1.866.616.3606 new

Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) is a manual therapy technique that uses the gentle muscle contractions by the patient to relax and lengthen muscles, and normalize joint motion. MET can be used to address acute or chronic injuries, or maintain normal joint range of motion to optimize physical performance. This course is for certified, licenced or registered allied health-care professionals and provides an alternative manual approach to address sacroiliac and iliosacral dysfunctions.

Courses

Muscle Energy Techniques

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Hours

16 hours

2019 CAUCE Program Award in the Non-credit Programming over 48 hours category.

Neonatal Nursing Extension Certificate

Online | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/NeonatalNursing • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Gain the clinical skills, knowledge and hands-on learning needed to care for the vulnerable newborn population in this comprehensive neonatal nursing program. Certification brings with it not only increased career opportunities, but greater job satisfaction and confidence in this high-tech, rapidly changing environment. In addition to being a superior point-of-care nurse, graduates are better positioned to take on a leadership role and mentor other nurses.

This program is for graduates with a degree in nursing or senior-level nursing students, with approval from home institutions. You must hold a current, active nursing registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) or equivalent from another province. If you are applying from a country other than Canada, you must be eligible for registration with CARNA. LPNs are welcome to register for the Development and Homeostasis and Assessment courses for general interest.

Benefits »»

Complete the clinical experience course to integrate and apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical setting

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Gain the skills and knowledge to best care for your patient in a high-tech, rapidly changing environment

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Prepare to write the new Canadian Nurses Association neonatal specialty certification exam

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Nurses who have worked a minimum of 2 years full-time in their specialty of nursing can apply to PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) the Clinical Experience course. Contact the program coordinator for more information

Program details »»

Complete the 4 required courses and 210-hour clinical experience (420 hours)

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Can be completed within 1.5 years, up to a maximum of 6 years

Courses

Hours

Neonatal Development and Homeostasis

48 hours

Neonatal Assessment

48 hours

Neonatal Critical Moments I

48 hours

Neonatal Critical Moments II

48 hours

Neonatal Nursing Clinical Experience

210 hours

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Perinatal Nursing Extension Certificate

Online | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/PerinatalNursing • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca This comprehensive program builds important knowledge and clinical skills in perinatal nursing. The curriculum allows you to focus on critical moments in the mother and neonate’s care, contributing to confident assessment and treatment during the childbearing continuum. Students plan and implement holistic, humanistic and individualized nursing care in collaboration with the family and other health-care providers. This program offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth and further career opportunities.

This program is for nursing graduates with a degree in nursing or senior-level nursing students, with approval from home institutions. You must hold a current, acting nursing registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) or the equivalent from another province. If you are applying from a country other than Canada, you must be eligible for registration with CARNA. LPNs are welcome to register for the Development and Homeostasis and Assessment courses for general interest.

Benefits »»

Expand your expertise and skills to provide new career opportunities

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Complete the 210-hour clinical experience course to integrate and apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical setting

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Nurses who have worked a minimum of 2 years full-time in their specialty of nursing can apply to PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) the Clinical Experience course. Contact the program coordinator for more information.

Program details »»

Complete the 4 required courses and 210-hour clinical experience (420 hours)

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Can be completed within 1.5 years, up to a maximum of 6 years

Courses

Hours

Perinatal Development and Homeostasis

48 hours

Perinatal Assessment

48 hours

Perinatal Critical Moments I

48 hours

Perinatal Critical Moments II

48 hours

Perinatal Nursing Clinical Experience

210 hours

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Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma | Application Required

Classroom | Online | Blended | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/PFT • 403.440.7742 • 1.888.616.3606 • pft@mtroyal.ca Turn your passion for health and fitness into a career. Our program recognizes the current health and wellness trends in Canada through courses such as Human Anatomy and Human Physiology, Aging Populations, Chronic Conditions, Health Psychology and Business Management. This diverse program provides graduates with a wide range of opportunities, including working in clinical environments, fitness facilities and studios, and starting their own business.

Benefits »»

Train to the highest standards nationally (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology — Certified Personal Trainer)

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Earn a university credential

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Experience university life, with smaller class sizes, expert instructors, a dedicated program team and access to scholarships

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Connect with employers through practicum experiences and networking events

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Be eligible for transfer credits towards a university degree

Program details »»

Study full- or part-time

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Take a combination of in-class, online and practicum courses

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Start in September or January

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Complete within 2 years, up to a maximum of 6 years

Reiki Certificate of Completion

Classroom  mru.ca/Reiki • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Reiki is a holistic energy practice for relieving pain, decreasing stress and facilitating personal growth. Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki® Master training provides the most current and advanced form of Karuna Reiki® training available.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (28 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

First Degree Reiki

8 hours

Second Degree Reiki

8 hours

Third Degree Reiki — Reiki Master

12 hours

Individual Reiki courses

Introduction to Reiki

2 hours

Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki Master ®

18 hours

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Course

Online  mru.ca/Forensics • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Enhance your career as a registered nurse with this online program to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner* and provide comprehensive care for recent victims of sexual assault. Learn how to offer support, take histories, gain consent, conduct examinations and carry out interventions as needed. Examine risk factors, standards of practice, consequences of assault, forensic and non-forensic examination, injury identification and documentation, as well as discharge follow-up. Graduates can work in urban settings, or in rural communities that don’t have sexual assault teams.

For non-registered nurses, registration restrictions apply. Please contact us for more information. *Meets the requirements of the International Association of Forensic Nurses to prepare Sexual Assault Nurse Practitioners who wish to later write the optional certification examinations (forensicnurses.org).

Program format: Complete the required course (48 hours) within 1 semester.

Courses

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

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Hours

48 hours

Languages English Language Full-Time Courses

Classroom  mru.ca/EAL • 403.440.5100 • mrulanguages@mtroyal.ca This credit-free, full-time program (270 hours) advances your English proficiency for academic and professional purposes and provides a pathway into Mount Royal University. »»

Courses run Monday through Friday, with intakes in September, January, April and July.

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You must apply to this program. A three-hour placement test ($50) determines which course and level best suits your current ability. Contact the office to schedule a date and time for your test.

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Alberta Works funding is available.

Foundational English Levels 1 to 3 develop high-beginner to intermediate language skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar.

Academic English Levels 1 to 3 develop high-intermediate to advanced academic language skills for accuracy and fluency.

Graduates of Level 3 meet the language proficiency requirement for admission to Mount Royal University’s degree, diploma and certificate programs.

Online Resources Access these online tutorials for 30 days or 90 days: »»

IELTS Test Preparation

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Academic Vocabulary

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English for Health

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English for Nursing

Visit mru.ca/EALOnline for more information and free demonstrations.

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Management and Leadership Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/EmergencyManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Gain an understanding of the emergency management actions needed to help communities recover from natural and human-caused disasters from instructors with real-world experience. Explore the consequences of these events and examine the ecological framework necessary for the disaster recovery process. As long-term recovery efforts impact a wide range of sectors — including emergency management, public health, housing and the environment — this program provides valuable skills for municipal, community and political leaders, in addition to those employed or volunteering in this field.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses (60 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Principles of Emergency Management and the Fundamentals of Recovery

15 hours

Personal and Family Recovery

15 hours

Neighbourhood and Community Recovery

15 hours

Post-Disaster Growth and Change

15 hours

Human Resource Management Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/HRManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Gain skills in the key areas of human resource management and become an HR professional. Learn effective recruitment and selection techniques, support employee career planning, develop quality training programs for employees and develop an effective performance management program.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses plus 60 hours of optional courses (150 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Organizational Effectiveness

15 hours

Organizational Learning and Development

15 hours

Total Compensation

15 hours

Workplace Health and Safety

15 hours

Employee Relations

15 hours

Human Resources Information Management

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 60 hours

Human Resource Basics for Managers

15 hours

Employee Retention for Managers

15 hours

Diversity Management

15 hours

Succession Planning for Managers

15 hours

Labour Relations

15 hours

Employee Engagement

15 hours

Performance Management

15 hours

Increasing Your Influence

7.5 hours

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Building High-Performance Teams

15 hours

Payroll Compliance Legislation

39 hours

Introduction to Conflict Resolution

15 hours

Emotional Intelligence at Work

15 hours

Effective Facilitation for Managers and Leaders

15 hours

Interviewing Strategies

15 hours

Change Management Fundamentals

15 hours

HR Strategy: Leading Practices

15 hours

The Art of Leadership

7 hours

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

7 hours

Effective Interpersonal Communication

7 hours

Performance Management

7 hours

Building Customer Relations

7 hours

Conflict Management

7 hours

Project Management Basics

7.5 hours

Management Through Coaching

21 hours

Leadership Development Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/LeadershipDevelopment • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Strong leadership skills are crucial to improving individual and organizational performance. Successful organizations develop their leaders at all levels. The Leadership Development Extension Certificate is designed for individuals who aspire to become a leader, are transitioning into a new leadership role, or wish to build on their skills and strengths as a leader.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses (60 hours) within 3 years.

Textbooks/course materials: There are required and recommended textbooks for each course. Please see website for details.

Courses

Hours

Effective Leadership

15 hours

Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Leaders

15 hours

Leading and Influencing Others

15 hours

Leaders, Culture and Change

15 hours

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Management Development Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/ManagementDevelopment • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Build on your Pillars of Management Certificate of Completion — see page 51 — and develop your management potential with essential skills and add specialties that support your career goals.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Once you have your Pillars of Management Certificate of Completion, take 60 hours of courses in the following areas within 3 years: Business Aptitude

Hours

Professional Sales Fundamentals

15 hours

Project Management: An Overview

21 hours

Supervision Core Skills

15 hours

Communications

Hours

Building High-Performance Teams

15 hours

Management Through Coaching

21 hours

Effective Business Writing

15 hours

Human Resources

Hours

Diversity Management

15 hours

Employee Engagement

15 hours

Employee Relations

15 hours

Employee Retention for Managers

15 hours

Interviewing Strategies

15 hours

Introduction to Conflict Resolution

15 hours

Organizational Effectiveness

15 hours

Organizational Learning and Development

15 hours

Performance Management

15 hours

Succession Planning for Managers

15 hours

Operations and Leadership

Hours

Effective Facilitation for Managers and Leaders

15 hours

Emotional Intelligence at Work

15 hours

Seminars

Hours

Building Customer Relations

7 hours

Conflict Management

7 hours

Effective Interpersonal Communication

7 hours

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

7 hours

Performance Management

7 hours

Project Management Basics

7.5 hours

The Art of Leadership

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7 hours

Organizational Change Management Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/ChangeManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca This practical, hands-on program teaches highly sought-after skills for leading, facilitating and sustaining organizational change. Working interactively with all levels of change professionals, students learn the principles of change management, as well as real-world techniques and strategies for planning, managing and responding to change.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Complete the 5 required courses (75 hours) within 3 years.

Textbooks/pre-readings: There are pre-reading and textbook requirements for some courses. Please see website for details.

Courses

Hours

Change Management Fundamentals

15 hours

Preparing for Change

15 hours

Leading and Implementing Change

15 hours

Managing and Sustaining Change

15 hours

Leaders, Culture and Change

15 hours

Management and Leadership

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Pillars of Management Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/Management • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Acquire essential management skills in four main areas — communications, human resources, finance/operations and leadership — and immediately apply your new knowledge and techniques in the workplace.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses (60 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Effective Workplace Communication

15 hours

Human Resource Basics for Managers

15 hours

Understanding Leadership

15 hours

Understanding and Using Financial Information

15 hours

Professional Management Seminar Series Certificate of Completion

One-Day Seminars | Classroom  mru.ca/SeminarSeries • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Polish your management skills with essential strategies and personal assessment tools in these one-day seminars. Gain new knowledge and skills on Monday and implement them on Tuesday. Choose courses as part of your custom learning plan to earn a certificate of completion or take them on an individual basis.

Program format: Complete 6 courses of your choice (42 - 43 hours) within 2 years.

Seminars — choose 6

Hours

The Art of Leadership

7 hours

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

7 hours

Supervisory Excellence

7 hours

Performance Management Seminar

7 hours

Motivating Your Team

7 hours

Effective Interpersonal Communication

7 hours

Managing Difficult Conversations

7 hours

Conflict Management

7 hours

Workplace Presentation Skills

7 hours

Writing in the Workplace

7 hours

Building Customer Relations

7 hours

Transitioning from Worker to Leader

7 hours

Increasing Your Influence

7.5 hours

Project Management Basics

7.5 hours

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Project Management Extension Certificate

Classroom | Online | Fast Track  mru.ca/ProjectManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Delve into the project management process by engaging in realistic activities using project management methodologies in our newly revised curriculum, reflecting the sixth and latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). This certificate program provides essential training in the flourishing field of project management and is designed to develop introductory project management skills that can be implemented in diverse areas, from IT to human resources, manufacturing to small business.

Taught by instructors who are working project managers, each of the required courses is based on concepts from the PMBOK® Guide, a widely recognized international standard in the project management profession.

Mount Royal University is a Global Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Benefits »»

Prepare for a career in the field of project management

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Work towards an internationally recognized credential

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Prepare to write the CAPM® or PMP® exams

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Update your job skills that require project management

Program format »»

Classroom and online versions: complete the 7 required courses, plus Final Assessment Paper (136 hours)

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Can be completed within 2 semesters, up to a maximum of 3 years

Course materials »»

Students should refer to their Confirmation of Registration for details about course materials and access

Textbook (required) »»

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Sixth Edition

Courses

Hours

Overview and Integration

21 hours

Schedule and Cost Management

15 hours

Risk and Procurement

15 hours

Leadership and Project Resource Management

15 hours

The Business of Project Management

7 hours

Scope and Quality Management

15 hours

Stakeholder and Communication Management

15 hours

Final Assessment Paper

33 hours

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Project Management — Final Assessment Paper

Independent Study  mru.ca/ProjectManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Apply the project management principles and practices you’ve acquired through the 7 classroom/online courses and apply them to a real-life project. Your advisor, who can counsel you on your choice of topic, offers guidance throughout the development and completion of your Final Assessment Paper.

Successful completion of this course, along with the other 7 courses, is required for you to receive your Project Management Extension Certificate. We strongly recommend completion of the 7 courses before registering in this course.

PMP® Exam Preparation Workshops

Classroom | Online  mru.ca/ProjectManagementPrep • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® professional certification exam from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

While the classroom course is instructor-led, the online offering is an independent study course that uses learning activities and practice exams to build participant knowledge and confidence to attempt either the PMP® or CAPM® exam.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Textbook (optional online, required for classroom): Rita Mulcahy’s PMP® Exam Prep, 9th Edition Course materials: Students should refer to the confirmation of registration for details about course materials and access.

Courses

PMP ® and CAPM ® Exam Boot Camp Based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Sixth Edition

Hours

40 hours

Project Management Basics

Classroom  mru.ca/ProjectManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Designed for professionals who are looking for tools and knowledge to overcome common challenges in project delivery, this one-day introductory course focuses on project management in the workplace. This program is also offered through Mount Royal’s Corporate Training unit and can be customized for your organization’s needs.

Textbook (optional): A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK® Guide — Sixth Edition Course materials: Students should refer to the confirmation of registration for details about course materials and access.

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Project Management in Construction Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/PMConstruction • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Manage construction projects with the expertise you gain in this certificate program tailored specifically for the needs of this demanding industry. Acquire a solid base of knowledge and project management tools, techniques, approaches and best practices as they relate to construction in this newly revised program based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Sixth Edition.

Gain specialized knowledge and skills in courses created especially for the industry. These skills are valuable in every aspect of construction through the application of proven project management processes. The program is designed for those with experience in construction management environments who want to acquire project management tools and techniques.

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo, CAPM, PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

This program is eligible towards the Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification.

Course materials »»

Refer to the confirmation of registration for details

Textbook (required) »»

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) — Sixth Edition

Earning Your Extension Certificate »»

Complete the 6 required courses (90 hours)

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You may also register in individual courses of interest

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Can be completed within 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years

Courses

Hours

Construction Project Management: An Overview

15 hours

Construction Project Scheduling

15 hours

Construction Project Administration and Control Systems

15 hours

Construction Project Safety and Environmental Management

15 hours

Construction Project Management: Time, Cost and Scope

15 hours

Construction Project Management: Leadership and Management Skills

15 hours

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Strategic Management Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/StrategicManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Enhance your management or consulting career by gaining essential skills in strategic planning, execution, decision-making and leadership. In this focused program, you’ll learn to evaluate business performance, assess market dynamics, drive innovation, execute strategic decisions and measure results.

This program is eligible towards Alberta Innovation & Advanced Education Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program certification.

Program format: Complete the 5 required courses (75 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Strategic Planning

15 hours

Strategic Innovation

15 hours

Strategy Execution

15 hours

Measuring and Evaluating Business Performance

15 hours

Leaders, Culture and Change

15 hours

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Social and Environmental Prosperity Community Investment Professional Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/CommunityInvestment • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca An effective community investment (CI) strategy aligns with a corporation’s business goals and positively contributes to the communities in which it operates. Whether you are working in the field or considering a career in CI, this program builds skills and knowledge in areas such as leadership, strategic action and addressing social issues, environmental sustainability and/or cultural vitality.

Program format: Complete the 4 required courses plus 1 optional course (a minimum of 75 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

The Meaning and Purpose of Community Investment

15 hours

The Community Sector Landscape: Building Effective Partnerships

15 hours

Designing a Community Investment Strategy

15 hours

Implementing a Community Investment Strategy

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 1

Introduction to Voluntarism in the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Fund Development and Corporate Philanthropy

15 hours

Effective Facilitation for Managers and Leaders

15 hours

Marketing and Strategic Communications

15 hours

Social Innovation and Changemaking

15 hours

Mobilizing for Systems Change

15 hours

Evaluating Social Innovation

15 hours

Promise of Social Innovation Labs

15 hours

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: An Introduction

15 hours

Social and Environmental Prosperity

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Non-Profit Management Extension Certificate

Online  mru.ca/NonprofitManagement • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca The approximately 150,000 charities and non-profit organizations in Canada have a significant impact on our communities and economy, and the nearly one million people employed in the sector have a strong need for skills to meet its unique challenges.

Through this program, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the non-profit sector and board governance in Canada, and discover strategies for building successful partnerships and alliances. Courses focus on unique leadership skills for non-profit managers, financial management skills, people management in a volunteer environment, marketing, government relations, fundraising, and legal requirements and governance. The instructors in our Non-Profit Management Extension Certificate program are experienced professionals who work and teach in their fields of expertise.

Benefits »»

Acquire essential skills to effectively support and manage your non-profit organization

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Examine and gain a better understanding of the non-profit sector in Canada

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Develop a network of colleagues from across Canada in the non-profit sector

Program format »»

Complete the 8 required course plus 2 optional courses (a minimum of 150 hours)

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Can be completed within 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years

Courses

Hours

Introduction to Non-Profit Management

15 hours

Keys to Managing Non-Profit Organizations I: Strategic Management

15 hours

Board Governance in the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Introduction to Voluntarism in the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Program Planning and Evaluation for the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Ethical Issues in the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Law for the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Fund Development and Corporate Philanthropy

15 hours

Optional courses — choose 2

Keys to Managing Non-Profit Organizations II: Roles and Relationships

15 hours

Marketing and Public Relations in the Non-Profit Sector

15 hours

Financial Basics: Keeping it Simple for Non-Profit Managers

15 hours

58

Social and Environmental Prosperity

Social Innovation Extension Certificate

Classroom  mru.ca/SocialInnovation • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Meeting urgent, complex challenges such as climate change, food security and urbanization requires new knowledge, skills and approaches. Social innovation is about finding ways to introduce lasting change at all levels — individual, organizational and societal — to increase the resilience of vulnerable people and the planet.

Coming from every sector and discipline, social innovators share a curiosity and a passion for tackling social, environmental and/or cultural challenges.

Our Social Innovation Extension Certificate provides social innovators from across Alberta with a unique learning opportunity. Learners deepen their understanding of complex systems, develop personal capacities as social innovators, build relationships with other social innovators and apply their learning to their own initiative or context.

Benefits »»

Meet social innovators from across Alberta, creating and strengthening bonds within the community

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Gain knowledge to further established social innovation ventures

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Learn how to affect meaningful change and apply it to your own experience

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Connect to resources and tools that help further social change efforts

Program format »»

Complete the 4 required courses (60 hours)

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Can be completed within 3 years

Courses

Hours

Social Innovation and Changemaking

15 hours

Economics for Social Change

15 hours

Evaluating Social Innovation

15 hours

The Promise of Social Innovation Labs

15 hours

Social and Environmental Prosperity

59

Stack Sampling Seminars

Classroom  mru.ca/Stack • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Stack sampling is the process of collecting and verifying emissions from industrial sources. Our two-day theory seminar (15 hours) is tailored for people who need some knowledge of stack sampling, but may not carry out the sampling themselves. The five-day seminar (35 hours) is designed to provide a hands-on and in-depth experience for individuals who will be performing the sampling.

Courses — offered in Spring Semester

Hours

Stack Sampling

35 hours

Stack Sampling Theory

15 hours

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry Certificate of Completion

Online  mru.ca/StrategicSustainability • 403.440.6861 • 1.888.392.3655 • cebusiness@mtroyal.ca Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of sustainability and associated business implications. This program provides professionals skills in energy and stakeholder relations, as well as the knowledge required to prioritize and effect strategic sustainability. Learn foundational skills and knowledge to help transition into a career in sustainable development.

Program format: Complete the 3 required courses (45 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: An Introduction

15 hours

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: Society and Engagement

15 hours

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: Environment and Economy

15 hours

60

Social and Environmental Prosperity

Teaching and Learning Adult Educator Seminar Series Certificate of Completion

Classroom | Online | Fast Track  mru.ca/AdultEducator • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca Gain the skills to plan, administer and deliver education to adults in the workplace, non-profit organizations and educational settings in this dynamic, interactive program. Build your strategies and techniques for practical application with this professional development program that complements your career in education, HR, counselling or training in the workplace.

Program format: Complete the 9 required courses and 2 optional courses in classroom (33 hours) OR 3 required courses online (36 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Principles of Adult Learning

3 hours

Designing Learning Outcomes

3 hours

Classroom Presentation Skills

3 hours

Learning Styles: Implications for Adult Learners

3 hours

Effective Teaching Techniques

3 hours

Assessing Teaching and Learning

3 hours

Tools to Enhance Instruction and Presentation

3 hours

Conflict Resolution in the Classroom

3 hours

Culturally Responsive Facilitation

3 hours

Optional courses — choose 2

Improve Your Voice

3 hours

Developing Fair Tests

3 hours

Mind Mapping

3 hours

Storytelling

3 hours

Online Facilitation

3 hours

Generational Differences in Learning

3 hours

Designing and Assessing Student Assignments

3 hours

Supporting Learners with Disabilities

3 hours

Using Case Studies in the Classroom

3 hours

Online courses

Core Concepts of Adult Learning

12 hours

Skills and Techniques for Adult Learning

12 hours

Refine and Enhance Instruction for Adult Learning

12 hours

Teaching and Learning

61

Curriculum Development and Instructional Design Extension Certificate Online  mru.ca/Curriculum • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • cehealth@mtroyal.ca

Advance your skill set and develop practical and theoretical knowledge as an educator while gaining the skills to design and analyze course curriculum in your field of expertise. Apply the principles of instructional design to create a customized project that demonstrates your ability to write effective learning outcomes statements, design assessment and instructional strategies, integrate media, and evaluate and revise curriculum.

Program format: Complete the 6 required courses (90 hours) within 3 years.

Courses

Hours

Principles of Instructional Design

15 hours

Designing Assessment Strategies

15 hours

Designing Instructional Strategies

15 hours

Media Trends in Instructional Design

15 hours

Curriculum Design Template

15 hours

Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation

15 hours

Education Assistant Certificate | Application Required

Classroom | Practicum/Field Experience  mru.ca/EdAssistant • 403.440.6867 • 1.888.392.3655 • edassistant@mtroyal.ca Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives with a rewarding career as an education assistant.

Our Education Assistant program prepares you for the social and educational benefits of working in diverse and inclusive classrooms while gaining real-life experience through supervised K–12 practicum placements. Our in-demand graduates are qualified to work in a variety of sectors in this growing field, including public schools, private schools, charter schools and other learning institutions.

Benefits »»

Earn a university credential while experiencing campus life with smaller class sizes, expert instructors and a dedicated program team

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Connect with employers through HR recruitment presentations

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Build the skills to successfully participate in a variety of classroom environments through practicum placements

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Develop communication skills necessary to connect with students and education professionals

Program format

62

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Study full- or part-time

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Complete the 8 courses, including field experience and practicum placements in K–12 classrooms

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Can be completed full-time within 8 months or part-time within 6 years

Teaching and Learning

Index A

Business Analysis (Extension Certificate)...............................12

Academic English.................................................................. 47

Business Basics for the PR Practitioner................................ 27

Accessorizing the Home.......................................................... 8

Business Liability: Tort Law and Contract Management.........15

Accounting Basics (Certificate of Completion).......................10

Business Negotiations and Project Management................. 20

Accounting Fundamentals Practice Set..................................10

Business of Integrative Health Coaching............................... 41

Accounting Principles and Computers....................................17

Business Process Modelling..................................................12

Accounting Principles for Computers...............................11, 35

Business Project, Level 1.......................................................17

Addiction and Concurrent Mental Health Disorders.............. 30

Business Project, Level 2.......................................................17

Addiction and the Family....................................................... 30

Business Skills and Portfolio Creation for Graphic Design..................................................... 24, 35

Addiction Prevention.............................................................. 30

Business Analysis Perspectives..............................................12

Addiction Studies (Extension Certificate).............................. 30 Addiction Studies: Overview................................................. 30 Administrative Assistant (Extension Certificate).....................11 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Introduction to......................... 9 Adobe Premiere Pro, Introduction to..................................... 37

C Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA).........................................14

Adult Educator Seminar Series (Certificate of Completion)................................................ 61

Canadian Criminal Justice Systems....................................... 33

Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology.............. 31

Cannabis Cultivation Technician..............................................13

Advanced CSS....................................................................... 36

Cannabis Education Program (Courses).................................13

Advanced Cyber Security...................................................... 34

Cannabis Quality Assurance Technician..................................13

Advanced Digital Darkroom..................................................... 9

Caring for Families................................................................. 40

Advanced Knowledge for Dementia Care.............................. 40

Caring for Older Adults.......................................................... 40

Advanced Microsoft Word for Writers and Editors................. 28

Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)........................................... 18

Advanced MS Word for Writers and Editors.......................... 26

Change Management Fundamentals.............................. 49, 51

Advanced Supply Chain Management (Extension Certificate)....................................................... 20

Child and Youth Resiliency..................................................... 30

Advanced Topics in Dementia Care ( Extension Certificate)........................................................ 40

Classroom Presentation Skills............................................... 61

Advanced Topics in Mental Health and Addictions and High Risk Populations............................... 31

Canadian Criminal Law.......................................................... 33

Children’s Mental Health (Extension Certificate)................... 30 Client Learning and Transformation........................................ 41 Close-Up Photography............................................................. 9

Advertising on Social Media............................................ 23, 24

Colour and Light in Interior Decorating.................................... 8

Applied Payroll Management................................................. 18

Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Leaders............ 49

Applied Writing and Editing for Public Relations.................... 27

Communication in Conflict Resolution.................................. 38

Arts and Design..................................................................... 7

Communication Research, Evaluation and Analytics............. 27

Assessing Teaching and Learning.......................................... 61

Communications and Marketing........................................ 23

Aviation.................................................................................10

Community.......................................................................... 30

B Best Practices in Contract Management................................15 Birth Doula (DONA International Seminar)............................ 40 Black and White Photography Workshop................................. 9 Board Governance in the Non-Profit Sector........................... 58 Brand Strategy....................................................................... 26 Building Customer Relations..................... 11, 16, 17, 49, 50, 52 Building High-Performance Teams................................... 49, 50 Business................................................................................10

Community Investment Professional (Extension Certificate)....................................................... 57 Community Investment, The Meaning and Purpose of......... 57 Community Paramedicine (Extension Certificate)................. 31 Community Paramedicine Overview..................................... 31 Comprehensive Editing: Style, Structure and Design............ 26 Computer Courses, Introductory........................................... 35 Computers and Technology................................................ 34 Conflict Management..................................... 11, 16, 49, 50, 52 Conflict Resolution.............................................................. 38 Conflict Resolution (Extension Certificate)............................ 38 Conflict Resolution in the Classroom.................................... 61

Index

63

Conflict Resolution, Introduction to..................... 38, 39, 49, 50

Designing and Assessing Student Assignments................... 61

Conflict Resolution Mediation Assessment........................... 38

Designing Assessment Strategies........................................ 62

Conflict Resolution Negotiation Assessment........................ 38

Designing Instructional Strategies......................................... 62

Consensus Building for Groups............................................. 38

Designing in WordPress........................................................ 37

Construction Project Administration and Control Systems.... 55

Designing Learning Outcomes.............................................. 61

Construction Project Management: An Overview................. 55

Develop a Business Case.......................................................12

Construction Project Management: Leadership and Management Skills.................................. 55

Developing Fair Tests............................................................. 61

Construction Project Management: Time, Cost and Scope....................................................... 55

Digital Content Creation (Extension Certificate).................... 24

Construction Project Safety and Environmental Management............................................. 55

Digital Darkroom Basics.................................................... 9, 24

Construction Project Scheduling............................................ 55 Content Marketing Strategy...................................... 23, 24, 26 Contract Development and Signing........................................15 Contract Management and Compliance.................................15 Contract Management: Business Law (Extension Certificate)........................................................15 Contract Management (Extension Certificate).......................15 Contract Management Lifecycle.............................................19 Contract Management Overview...........................................15 Contracts and Canadian Legal System...................................15 Contracts and Risk Management...........................................15 Copy Editing and Proofreading........................................ 24, 26

Digital Communications (Extension Certificate).................... 23 Digital Darkroom, Advanced.................................................... 9 Digital Graphic Design, Introduction to............................ 24, 35 Digital Marketing Research.................................................... 26 Digital SLR Cameras, Introduction to...................................... 9 Direct Communications......................................................... 41 Discovery Flight......................................................................10 Diversity, Communications and Ethics.................................. 31 Diversity Management.................................................... 48, 50 Document Layout and Design......................................... 26, 28 Document Project Management........................................... 28 DONA International Birth Doula Training................................ 40 Drones and GoPros, Introduction to...................................... 37 Drugs and the Brain............................................................... 30

Core Concepts of Adult Learning........................................... 61 CPR Certification................................................................... 32 Creating Training Manuals...................................................... 28

E

Creative Writing, Level 1.......................................................... 9

Economics for Social Change................................................ 59

Creative Writing, Level 2.......................................................... 9

Editing Basics for Technical Documents................................ 28

Criminology Concepts........................................................... 33

Editing Fundamentals................................................ 24, 26, 29

CSS, Advanced...................................................................... 36

Editing Portfolio..................................................................... 26

Culturally Responsive Facilitation.......................................... 61

Education Assistant (Certificate)............................................ 62

Curriculum Design Template.................................................. 62

Effective Business Writing......................................... 28, 29, 50

Curriculum Development and Instructional Design (Extension Certificate)...................... 62

Effective Facilitation for Managers and Leaders..................................... 17, 49, 50, 57

Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation........................... 62

Effective Interpersonal Communication..... 11, 16, 17, 49, 50, 52

Customer Service Excellence (Certificate of Completion)......16

Effective Leadership.............................................................. 49

Cyber Security Fundamentals................................................ 34

Effective Teaching Techniques................................................ 61

Cyber Security Operations Management.............................. 34

Effective Workplace Communication................................19, 52 Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery (Extension Certificate)......................... 48

D

Emotional Intelligence at Work........................................ 49, 50

Data, Asset and Identity Protection....................................... 34 Dealing with Anger................................................................ 38 Dealing with Difficult Conversations...................................... 39 Dementia Care, Advanced Knowledge for............................. 40 Dementia Care, Advanced Topics in (Extension Certificate)....................................................... 40 Dementia Care (Certificate of Completion)............................ 40 Dementia Care, Practice Competencies for.......................... 40 Dementia Care, Professional Leadership for......................... 40 Design and Authoring Online Media...................................... 28 Designing a Community Investment Strategy....................... 57

64

Index

Employee Engagement................................................... 48, 50 Employee Relations......................................................... 48, 50 Employee Retention for Managers.................................. 48, 50 Engineering for Information Security..................................... 34 English Language (Full-Time Courses)................................... 47 Entrepreneurship (Certificate of Completion).........................16 Entrepreneurship and You.......................................................16 Ethical Issues in the Non-Profit Sector.................................. 58 Evaluating Social Innovation............................................. 57, 59 Event Logistics...................................................................... 25 Event Management (Extension Certificate)........................... 25 Event Management: Final Project......................................... 25

Event Marketing.................................................................... 25

Human Resource Basics for Managers........................... 48, 52

Event Planning, Introduction to..................................11, 25, 29

Human Resource Management (Extension Certificate)........ 48

Event Production................................................................... 25

Human Resources Information Management....................... 48

Event Risk Management....................................................... 25 Excel, Microsoft...........................................................11, 17, 36

I

F

Illustrator 1................................................................. 23, 24, 35

Facilitation Skills for Business Analysts..................................12

Illustrator for the Web............................................................ 36

File Management Basics.............................................11, 17, 35

Impact of Business Structures on Contract Management.....15

Final Assessment Paper........................................................ 53

Implementing a Community Investment Strategy................ 57

Financial Accounting Fundamentals.................................10, 18

Improve Your Voice................................................................. 61

Financial Basics: Keeping it Simple for Non-Profit Managers........................................................ 58

Increasing Your Influence................................................. 48, 52

Financing a Cannabis Enterprise in Canada............................13

InDesign 2............................................................................. 35

First-Aid and CPR Certification.............................................. 32

Industry Critical Thinking Skills.............................................. 21

First Degree Reiki.................................................................. 45 Floral Design (Certificate of Completion)................................. 7

Industry Literacy Skills: The Role of the WRLA in Today’s Lumber Building Materials Industry.................................. 21

Floral Design, Level 1.............................................................. 7

Industry Negotiation Skills..................................................... 21

Floral Design, Level 2.............................................................. 7

Industry Relationship Management: Communication, Active Listening and Customer Satisfaction....................................................... 21

Floral Design, Level 3.............................................................. 7 Foundational English.............................................................. 47 Foundations of Photography, Level 1................................. 9, 24 Foundations of Photography, Level 2....................................... 9 Foundations of Social Media for Business......11, 23, 25, 26, 28 Foundations of Technical Communication........................ 26, 28 Framework for Healthy Development.................................... 30 Fundamentals of Purchasing.................................................. 20 Fundamentals of Scriptwriting................................................. 9 Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry, WRLA (Certificate).................... 21

Illustrator 2............................................................................. 35

InDesign 1....................................................................... 24, 35

Information Security Risk Management and Governance..... 34 Integrated Business Solutions............................................... 20 Integrated Marketing Communications................................. 26 Integrative Healing Practices................................................. 41 Integrative Health Coach (Extension Certificate)................... 41 Integrative Health Coaching, Introduction to......................... 41 Integrative Health Coaching Practicum.................................. 41 Interior Decorating: Advanced Topics....................................... 8 Interior Decorating (Extension Certificate)............................... 8

Fund Development and Corporate Philanthropy............... 57, 58

Interior Decorating, Introduction to (Part 1)............................. 8

Funeral Service, Introduction to............................................. 32

Interior Decorating, Introduction to (Part 2)............................. 8

Funeral Service (Program)..................................................... 32

Interiors Past and Present....................................................... 8 Interpersonal Relationship Skills............................................ 33

G Gathering Contract Requirements..........................................15 Generational Differences in Learning..................................... 61 Google Analytics.............................................................. 23, 24 Grammar and Punctuation Essentials........................ 26, 28, 29

H

Interviewing Strategies................................................... 49, 50 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.......................... 9 Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro...................................... 37 Introduction to Conflict Resolution...................... 38, 39, 49, 50 Introduction to Cyber Security............................................... 34 Introduction to Digital Graphic Design............................. 24, 35 Introduction to Digital SLR Cameras....................................... 9 Introduction to Drones and GoPros....................................... 37 Introduction to Event Planning...................................11, 25, 29 Introduction to Funeral Service.............................................. 32

Health................................................................................... 40

Introduction to Home Staging................................................. 8

Holy Fire II Karuna ReikiÂŽ Master......................................... 45

Introduction to Integrative Health Coaching.......................... 41

Home Staging as a Business................................................... 8

Introduction to Interior Decorating, Part 1............................... 8

Home Staging (Certificate of Completion)............................... 8

Introduction to Interior Decorating, Part 2............................... 8

Home Staging, Introduction to................................................ 8

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management..... 20

HR Strategy: Leading Practices............................................. 49

Introduction to Non-Profit Management................................ 58

HTML and CSS...................................................................... 36

Introduction to Payroll Management..................................... 18

Human Diversity in Justice.................................................... 33

Introduction to Physical Distribution...................................... 20

Index

65

Introduction to Supply Chain Management............................19

Marketing and Strategic Communications (Extension Certificate)....................................................... 26

Introduction to Voluntarism in the Non-Profit Sector........ 57, 58

Marketing Under the Cannabis Act.........................................13

Introduction to WordPress................................... 23, 24, 25, 37

Marketing Your Business........................................................16

Introductory Computer Courses............................................ 35

Massage Basics, Level 1....................................................... 42

Introductory Massage Courses............................................. 42

Massage Basics, Level 2....................................................... 42

Inventory and Warehouse Management............................... 20

Massage Courses, Introductory............................................ 42

Inventory and Warehousing....................................................19

Massage Therapy (Diploma)................................................... 41

Introduction to Reiki.............................................................. 45

Materials for Surface Finishes................................................. 8 Materials for Window Treatments and Soft Furnishings.......... 8

J

Measuring and Evaluating Business Performance................ 56

JavaScript and JQuery........................................................... 36

Mediation Skills: Level 1........................................................ 38 Mediation Skills: Level 2........................................................ 38 Media Trends in Instructional Design..................................... 62

K

Medical Terminology (Extension Certificate).......................... 42 Medical Terminology I............................................................ 42

Keys to Managing Non-Profit Organizations II: Roles and Relationships.................................................... 58

Medical Terminology II........................................................... 42

Keys to Managing Non-Profit Organizations I: Strategic Management...................................................... 58

Meeting Mastery (Certificate of Completion).........................17

L

Medical Terminology III.......................................................... 42 Mental Health, Addictions, and High Risk Populations Advanced Topics in......................... 31 Mental Health I: Disorders Diagnosed in the Early Years....... 30

Labour Relations.................................................................... 48

Mental Health III: Physiological Needs and Theories for Intervention................................................... 30

Launching Your Business........................................................16

Mental Health II: Psychosis, Mood, Anxiety and Increased Risk............................................... 30

Law for the Non-Profit Sector................................................ 58

Microsoft Excel.................................................................11, 36

Leaders, Culture and Change.................................... 49, 51, 56

Microsoft PowerPoint.......................................................11, 36

Leadership and Project Resource Management.................... 53

Microsoft Word.................................................................11, 36

Leadership Development (Extension Certificate).................. 49

Microsoft Word for Writers and Editors, Advanced.......... 26, 28

Leadership, The Art of...................................................... 49, 52

Mind Mapping....................................................................... 61

Leading and Implementing Change....................................... 51

Mobilizing for Systems Change............................................. 57

Leading and Influencing Others............................................. 49

Motivating Your Team............................................................. 52

Leading with Emotional Intelligence.....................16, 49, 50, 52

MS Excel (Certificate of Completion).................................... 36

Learning Styles: Implications for Adult Learners................... 61

MS Excel, Level 1.................................................. 10, 11, 17, 36

Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Introduction to................................................................... 20

MS Excel, Level 2........................................................11, 17, 36

Languages............................................................................ 47

MS Excel, Level 3.................................................................. 36 MS Office Pro (Extension Certificate).................................... 36 MS Outlook............................................................................17

M

MS Powerpoint, Level 1.........................................................17

Making Meetings Move................................................... 11, 17 Management and Leadership............................................. 48 Management Development (Extension Certificate).............. 50 Management Through Coaching...................................... 49, 50 Managing and Sustaining Change......................................... 51 Managing Conflict in Today’s Workplace (Certificate of Completion)....................................................................... 39

MS PowerPoint, Level 1...................................................11, 36 MS Word for Writers and Editors, Advanced......................... 26 MS Word, Level 1........................................................11, 17, 36 MS Word, Level 2........................................................11, 17, 36 Multi-Party Mediation: The Dynamics.................................... 38 Muscle Energy Techniques Course........................................ 42 Muscle Energy Techniques.................................................... 42

Managing Difficult Conversations.......................................... 52 Marketing and Event Skills (Certificate of Completion)......... 25

N

Marketing and Public Relations in the Non-Profit Sector....... 58

Navigating Corporate Culture.................................................17

Marketing and Strategic Communications................ 25, 26, 57

Negotiating Contracts.......................................................15, 19

Managing Your Business.........................................................16

66

Index

Negotiating with Integrity...................................................... 39

Photography, The Business of: Starting Out............................ 9

Negotiation Skills: Level 1...................................................... 38

Photography, Wildlife............................................................... 9

Negotiation Skills: Level 2...................................................... 38

Photoshop 1.............................................................. 23, 24, 35

Neighbourhood and Community Recovery............................ 48

Photoshop 2.......................................................................... 35

Neonatal Assessment........................................................... 43

Photoshop for the Web.......................................................... 36

Neonatal Critical Moments I.................................................. 43

PHP and MySQL.................................................................... 36

Neonatal Critical Moments II................................................. 43

Physical Distribution and Logistics........................................ 20

Neonatal Development and Homeostasis............................. 43

Physical Distribution, Introduction to..................................... 20

Neonatal Nursing Clinical Experience.................................... 43

Pillars of Management (Certificate of Completion)................ 52

Neonatal Nursing (Extension Certificate)............................... 43

Plan and Manage Business Analysis Work.............................12

Non-Profit Management (Extension Certificate).................... 59

Planning and Scheduling.........................................................19

Non-Profit Management, Introduction to............................... 58

Planning Your Business...........................................................16 Plant Production and Facility Management............................13

O Oil and Gas Office Administration (Extension Certificate)......17 Online Community Engagement............................... 23, 24, 28 Online Facilitation.................................................................. 61 Organizational Change Management (Extension Certificate).51 Organizational Effectiveness............................................ 48, 50 Organizational Learning and Development...................... 48, 50 Overview and Integration...................................................... 53 Overview of Business Analysis..............................................12

P

PMP® and CAPM® Exam Boot Camp.................................. 54 PMP® Exam Preparation (Workshops).................................. 54 Police Studies (Extension Certificate).................................... 33 Portrait Photography Level 1.................................................... 9 Portrait Photography Level 2.................................................... 9 Post-Disaster Growth and Change........................................ 48 Powerpoint.............................................................................17 PowerPoint, Microsoft......................................................11, 36 Practice Competencies for Dementia Care........................... 40 Preparing for Change............................................................. 51 Preparing Policies and Procedures........................................ 28 Principles of Adult Learning................................................... 61 Principles of Emergency Management and the Fundamentals of Recovery....................................................................... 48

Palliative Approach for Individuals and Families..................... 31

Principles of Instructional Design.......................................... 62

Palliative Approach for Individuals and Families, A................ 31

Principles of Quality Management........................................ 20

Payroll (Certificates)............................................................... 18

Private Pilot Licence Certificate..............................................10

Payroll Compliance Legislation........................................ 18, 49

Procurement 1........................................................................19

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)................................... 18

Procurement 2........................................................................19

Payroll Fundamentals 1.......................................................... 18

Producing Software Specifications........................................ 28

Payroll Fundamentals 2.......................................................... 18

Professional Design Presentation............................................ 8

Payroll Management, Introduction to.................................... 18

Professional Editing (Extension Certificate)........................... 26

Performance Management........................................ 48, 49, 50

Professional Leadership for Dementia Care.......................... 40

Performance Management Seminar...................................... 52 Perinatal Assessment............................................................ 44

Professional Management Seminar Series (Certificate of Completion)....................................................................... 52

Perinatal Critical Moments I.................................................. 44

Professional Practice in Community Paramedicine I............. 31

Perinatal Critical Moments II................................................. 44

Professional Practice in Community Paramedicine II............ 31

Perinatal Development and Homeostasis.............................. 44

Professional Sales Fundamentals.......................................... 50

Perinatal Nursing Clinical Experience.................................... 44

Program Planning and Evaluation for the Non-Profit Sector.. 58

Perinatal Nursing (Extension Certificate)............................... 44

Project Management: An Overview...................................... 50

Personal and Family Recovery............................................... 48

Project Management Basics........................... 17, 49, 50, 52, 54

Personal Fitness Trainer (Diploma)......................................... 45

Project Management (Extension Certificate)......................... 53

Perspective Drawing................................................................ 8

Project Management — Final Assessment Paper................. 54

Photography (Certificate of Completion)................................. 9

Project Management in Construction (Extension Certificate).55

Photography, Close-Up............................................................ 9

Project Management: Overview and Integration....................17

Photography, Foundations of (Level 1)............................... 9, 24

Project Management, The Business of.................................. 53

Photography, Foundations of (Level 2)..................................... 9

Promise of Social Innovation Labs......................................... 57

Photography, Portrait Level 1................................................... 9

Public Relations and Communications Management (Extension Certificate) ................................ 27

Photography, Portrait Level 2................................................... 9 Photography, Sports................................................................ 9

Index

67

Stack Sampling...................................................................... 60

Public Relations and Communications Management, The Fundamentals of.................................. 27

Stack Sampling (Seminars).................................................... 60

Purchasing, Fundamentals of................................................ 20

Stack Sampling Theory.......................................................... 60 Stakeholder and Communication Management.................... 53

Q

Storytelling............................................................................ 61

QuickBooks, Level 1.........................................................10, 35

Strategic Communications.................................................... 41

Strategic Business Analysis....................................................12 Strategic Innovation............................................................... 56 Strategic Management (Extension Certificate)...................... 56

R

Strategic Planning.................................................................. 56

Refine and Enhance Instruction for Adult Learning............... 61 Reiki (Certificate of Completion)............................................ 45 Reiki, First Degree................................................................. 45 Reiki, Introduction to............................................................. 45 Reiki® Master, Holy Fire II Karuna......................................... 45 Reiki, Second Degree............................................................ 45

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: An Introduction................................. 57, 60 Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry (Certificate of Completion)...................... 60 Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: Environment and Economy.................... 60

Reiki, Third Degree (Reiki Master)......................................... 45

Strategic Sustainability and the Energy Industry: Society and Engagement....................... 60

Relationship Coaching........................................................... 41

Strategy Execution................................................................ 56

Resolving Conflict in the Workplace...................................... 38

Succession Planning for Managers................................. 48, 50

Resource Management for Event Planning........................... 25

Supervision Core Skills.......................................................... 50

Risk and Procurement........................................................... 53

Supervisory Excellence......................................................... 52

Role of the Interior Decorator.................................................. 8

Supply Chain Decision-Making.............................................. 20 Supply Chain Management, Advanced (Extension Certificate)...................................... 20

S

Supply Chain Management (Extension Certificate)................19

Schedule and Cost Management.......................................... 53 Scope and Quality Management........................................... 53 Scriptwriting, Fundamentals of................................................ 9

Supply Chain Management, Introduction to...........................19 Supporting Learners with Disabilities.................................... 61 Systems Collaboration........................................................... 30

Search Engine Marketing................................................. 23, 24

Systems in Criminal Justice and Child Protective Services.................................................. 30

Second Degree Reiki............................................................. 45

Systems in Mental Health and Education.............................. 30

Security Assessment and Testing.......................................... 34 Seniors’ Health...................................................................... 31 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) (Course).................. 46 Shifting from Positions to Interests....................................... 38 Shoot Quality Videos............................................................. 37 Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 1..............................10, 35 Simply Accounting (Sage 50), Level 2..............................10, 35 Site Architecture for Online Media........................................ 28 Skills and Techniques for Adult Learning................................ 61 Social and Environmental Prosperity..................................... 57 Social Event Production and Design...................................... 29 Social Innovation and Changemaking............................... 57, 59 Social Innovation (Extension Certificate)............................... 59 Social Innovation Labs, The Promise of................................. 59 Social Media Analytics and Optimization................... 23, 24, 28 Social Media for Business (Extension Certificate)................. 28 Social Media for Business, Foundations of.....11, 23, 25, 26, 28 Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communication.............. 23

T Taxation Basics.......................................................................10 Teaching and Learning........................................................ 61 Team Approaches to Chronic Disease Management............. 31 Technical Communication, Foundations of...................... 26, 28 Technical Writing (Extension Certificate)................................ 28 Technology and e-Procurement..............................................19 The Art of Leadership................................................ 49, 50, 52 The Business of Photography: Starting Out............................ 9 The Business of Project Management.................................. 53 The Business of Wedding Planning and Social Event Planning................................................. 29 The Child’s Social and Environmental Conditions.................. 30 The Community Sector Landscape: Building Effective Partnerships.......................................... 57

Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communications............ 27

The Fundamentals of Public Relations and Communications Management.................................. 27

Social Media Strategy................................................ 23, 24, 28

The Meaning and Purpose of Community Investment.......... 57

Specify and Model Requirements..........................................12

The Petroleum Industry: An Integrated Approach..................17

Sports Photography................................................................. 9

The Promise of Social Innovation Labs.................................. 59

68

Index

Third Degree Reiki — Reiki Master....................................... 45 Tools to Enhance Instruction and Presentation..................... 61 Total Compensation............................................................... 48 Transitioning from Worker to Leader...................................... 52 Transportation and Global Supply...........................................19 Trends and Issues in Policing................................................. 33

U Understanding Adolescents and Addiction............................ 30 Understanding and Using Financial Information.................... 52 Understanding Dementia...................................................... 40 Understanding Leadership..................................................... 52 Understanding Ownership: Property Law..............................15 Using and Understanding Financial Information.....................10 Using Case Studies in the Classroom................................... 61

V Video Production (Certificate of Completion)........................ 37 Voluntarism in the Non-Profit Sector, Introduction to....... 57, 58

W Web Designer (Extension Certificate)................................... 36 Wedding and Social Event Planner (Certificate of Completion)................................................ 29 Wedding Planning and Social Event Planning, The Business of................................................................ 29 Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA) Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry (Certificate).............................................. 21 Wildlife Photography............................................................... 9 Windows Basics.................................................................... 35 Word, Microsoft...........................................................11, 17, 36 Word of Mouth Marketing..................................................... 26 WordPress (Certificate of Completion).................................. 37 WordPress, Designing in....................................................... 37 WordPress for Business.................................................. 23, 37 WordPress, Introduction to.................................. 23, 24, 25, 37 Working Towards Cultural Competency in Conflict Resolution....................................................... 38 Workplace Health and Safety................................................ 48 Workplace Presentation Skills.......................................... 17, 52 Writing and Editing for Business (Certificate of Completion)................................................ 29 Writing and Editing for Digital Media................... 23, 24, 26, 28 Writing (Courses)..................................................................... 9 Writing in the Workplace.............................................11, 17, 52 Writing User Guides.............................................................. 28

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Transitional Vocational Program Fostering personal, professional and academic growth for adults with developmental disabilities since 1980.

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Any time, anywhere, learn online Work. Family. Life. You’re busy. We get it. That’s why we offer more than 30 certificates and diploma programs that you can complete entirely online.

Addiction Studies ............................................................................p. 30 Adult Educator Seminar Series .......................................................p. 61 Business Analysis ...........................................................................p. 12 Canadian Association of Production Accounting (CAPPA) .............p. 14 Cannabis Education Program ..........................................................p. 13 Children’s Mental Health .................................................................p. 30 Community Investment Professional .............................................p. 57 Community Paramedicine* .............................................................p. 31 Contract Management ....................................................................p. 15 Contract Management: Business Law ...........................................p. 15 Curriculum Development and Instructional Design ........................p. 62 Cyber Security Certificates** ..........................................................p. 34 Dementia Care ................................................................................p. 40 Dementia Care, Advanced Topics in ...............................................p. 40 Event Management .........................................................................p. 25 Funeral Director* .............................................................................p. 32 Interior Decorating ..........................................................................p. 8 Leadership Development ................................................................p. 49 Managing Conflict in Today’s Workplace ........................................p. 39 Medical Terminology .......................................................................p. 42 Neonatal Nursing* ...........................................................................p. 43 Non-Profit Management .................................................................p. 58 Perinatal Nursing* ............................................................................p. 44 Pillars of Management ....................................................................p. 52 PMP®/CAPM® Exam Boot Camp .................................................p. 54 Police Studies ..................................................................................p. 33 Project Management ......................................................................p. 53 Project Management in Construction .............................................p. 55 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) .........................................p. 46 Social Media for Business ...............................................................p. 28 Strategic Sustainability & the Energy Industry ...............................p. 60 Supply Chain Management .............................................................p. 19 Supply Chain Management, Advanced ..........................................p. 20 Technical Writing .............................................................................p. 28 Writing and Editing for Business .....................................................p. 29 * Academic courses offered online; practical components to be carried out in approved locations. **Each Cyber Security course requires two days on campus.

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Whether you’re in Cape Spear or Calgary, you can be a part of the Mount Royal community.

Double-degree holder Jennifer Kelly of St. John’s, Nfld. found the perfect certificate at Mount Royal to round out her resume.

She completed our Curriculum Development and Instructional Design Extension Certificate online while continuing to work and care for her ill father.

“I literally owe my career to Mount Royal University,” says Jennifer, who found a job in her field in the midst of her online studies at Mount Royal. “From start to finish, my experience was exceptional.”

From xylophone to baby grand Private lessons for every stage Mount Royal University Conservatory offers private lessons for all ages and levels of development. Let our world-class instructors foster your love of music. Enjoy private lessons in piano, guitar, violin, voice — or almost any other instrument.

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