CONTINUING EDUCATION 2017 – 2018 CERTIFICATE GUIDE
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Graduate Story
I enjoyed online learning tremendously. The instructors did an excellent job making the content interesting and engaging, yet challenging at the same time.” Fay Qian. Graduate. Professional Management specializing in Strategic Management.
Fay Qian discovered Continuing Education while working as a graduate student advisor with UCalgary’s nursing faculty. She went on to achieve three certificates in less than three years.
“I started taking courses because I wanted to keep learning. I enjoyed it so much, I kept going,” she says. “I liked that the other students were working professionals, and the great discussions we would have in class.” Fay arrived in Calgary as an international high school student from Shanghai, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Economics from the University of Toronto. After completing her degree, she returned to Calgary. Determined to never stop learning, Fay completed Continuing Education certificates in Human Resource Management, French Language and Culture Foundations, and Professional Management specializing in Strategic Management. The courses she took in her management certificate programs kindled her entrepreneurial spirit. Now, she and her husband are bringing to Canada a product that is popular in other cultures, but has yet to get established here — spiced coffee. When Fay started taking classes, she favoured the classroom format, but once she tried online learning, she discovered she enjoyed it too. “For me, online classes were more engaging than the classroom, because online, everyone has to speak up.” Despite an already full and busy life, Fay is determined to continue her education. Soon, she will embark on an MBA program. She credits her Continuing Education experience for giving her the confidence to take on her new challenges.
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CERTIFICATES Adult and Community Education Online........................................................6
Professional Management................................. 31 • General Also Online • Specializing in Construction Management • Specializing in Risk Management Also Online • Specializing in Strategic Management • Economic Developers Also Online • Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (PEG) Also Online
Adult Learning Online.............................................. 7 • Specializing in Adult and Community Education • Specializing in Career and Academic Advising • Specializing in e-Learning • Specializing in Workplace Learning
Business Analysis Also Online..................................9
Professional Writing Online..................................35
Business Intelligence and Analytics Also Online........................................10 Career and Academic Advising Online ............... 11 Change Management NEW................................ 12 Creative Writing Online......................................... 13 Database Administration Also Online.................... 14
GENERAL INFORMATION
e-Learning Online.................................................... 15
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Emerging Leaders................................................ 16 Environmental Management............................ 18
FLEXIBLE LEARNING GETTING STARTED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
French Language and Culture......................... 19
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• Specializing in Business and Technical Writing • Specializing in Marketing and Public Relations
Project Management Fundamentals.............37 Public Relations Management.........................38 Real Estate Development................................. 39 Security Management Online.............................40 Spanish Language and Culture Levels 1 and 2 ....................................................... 41 Teaching Second Languages Levels 1 and 2 Online.............................................. 42 • Specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) • Specializing in Teaching International and Heritage Languages (TIHL)
• FSL Foundations • FSL Intermediate
Front-End Web Development Also Online........ 20
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Graphic Design..................................................... 21 Health, Safety and Environment Also Online....22
Video Game Development for Secondary School Students .................... 43
Human Resource Management Also Online...... 24
Visual Design........................................................44 • General • Specializing in Art Theory and Practice • Specializing in Interior Design • Specializing in Photography
IT Fundamentals Also Online................................. 26 Integrated Digital Media Also Online ..................27
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Marketing............................................................... 28 .NET Application Development Also Online..... 29
Workplace Learning Online................................. 46
Office Applications............................................. 30
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS Business Process................................................. 47 • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training
Conflict Resolution............................................. 47 • Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict • Certificate in Conflict Resolution • Specializing in Negotiation • Specializing in Mediation/.Third Party Intervention • Specializing in Family Mediation
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)................ 48 IT Service Management.................................... 48 • ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate
From good thinking comes great ideas and bright futures Join more than 20,000 learners and become one of some 14,000 graduates who have already completed a University of Calgary Continuing Education certificate program. You will study with like-minded adult learners who pursue professional and personal development with commitment. Students come from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
APPLY FOR CERTIFICATE ADMISSION EARLY
You must be at least 18 years of age to enrol in a Continuing Education course or certificate program unless otherwise specified, as in the case of academic preparation for undergraduates or a program designed specifically for youth. For most certificate programs, a minimum of a senior high school diploma and work experience are recommended, but not required.
As programs are subject to change, we recommend you apply for admission to your certificate as early as possible. Once you are admitted, you can be confident that you have locked in the requirements leading to your graduation. To enrol in a certificate program now, go to conted.ucalgary.ca/apply. When you enrol in your certificate program, you will be charged a nonrefundable fee of $95. Additional fees may apply for specific programs.
The Certificate in Video Game Development for Secondary School Students is restricted to applicants 13-16 years of age. If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements at conted.ucalgary.ca/english.
GETTING STARTED In most programs, you can take courses first and enrol in the certificate program later. When you are ready to enrol in the certificate program, you can apply for credit for those courses that you have successfully completed and meet the certificate requirements.
ENROLLING IN COURSES Information about currently scheduled courses, including fees, can be found at conted.ucalgary.ca.
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YOUR UCID AND MY CONTED When you make your first transaction with Continuing Education, you will establish a student account and you will be assigned a UCID. This University of Calgary identification number will give you access to your Continuing Education student records through the confidential student portal, My ContEd. This is where you will be able to view your grades, monitor your progress in your certificate program, and update personal information. The portal is secure. Only you can view your personal information. Access to My ContEd is at conted.ucalgary.ca.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Certificate requirements shown in this publication or at conted.ucalgary.ca are the requirements that a new student must follow to graduate. Because certificate programs are reviewed and updated on a regular basis, the requirements listed here may be different from previous or future years. For you to successfully complete a certificate program, you must meet the requirements that are locked in and noted on your student record when you are admitted to the program. Once you have been admitted — to be sure you are always choosing courses that can be credited toward your certificate — it is best to view the requirements outlined on your personal record at My ContEd.
ADVANCED STANDING When you enrol in your certificate program, you may request a prior learning assessment. Advanced standing may be granted for equivalent, graded courses completed at other postsecondary institutions. More information is available at conted.ucalgary.ca/info.
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Certificate graduates: Barbara Goulet, TerriLynne Martinez and Eirini Psaropoulou.
GRADING
UCALGARY ALUMNI
Student learning is assessed through assignments and examinations, and grades are assigned for each course in a program of study. Most certificate programs follow the grading standards established for undergraduate instruction at the University of Calgary.
Once you have officially graduated, you will be able to obtain an associate membership in the University of Calgary Alumni Association. More information is available at ucalgary.ca/alumni/benefits/associatealumni-membership.
In the Certificate for Emerging Leaders, student learning is assessed through the evaluation of a learning journal summary that is submitted following completion of the required number of instructional hours.
LADDERING TOWARD A DEGREE
In the Office Applications Certificate, student learning is assessed through examinations completed at the end of each course in the program of study.
GRADUATION It is the student’s responsibility to apply to graduate once all certificate requirements have been completed. In June of each year, a Continuing Education graduation ceremony is held for students who have completed their certificate requirements.
It is possible to use some certificate programs as a stepping stone towards an undergraduate degree if you can meet the faculty’s entrance requirements for undergraduate students. Several 300-hour Continuing Education certificate programs can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning, which will be accepted by the University of Calgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Kinesiology. To earn the Minor in Workplace Learning, students must also complete the course, ADL 107 Learning in the Workplace, and additional specified courses for a total of 400 hours of instruction.
ACCREDITATION FROM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Continuing Education partners with UCalgary faculties and various professional institutes, associations, and consultants to offer programs leading to professional certificates and designations, or continuing education credit from a professional association. For a list of programs and accrediting associations, go to conted.ucalgary.ca/designations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION University of Calgary Continuing Education conted.ucalgary.ca 403.220.2866 1.866.220.4992 (Toll Free) Administrative Offices Energy Resources Research Building (ERRB) N140, 3512 33rd Street NW Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (M – F)
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Flexible learning on campus and online
At UCalgary Continuing Education, all courses and certificate programs have been developed with part-time learners in mind, making it possible for you to pace your learning to fit your life. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including classroom and online, and occasionally, blended — partially in the classroom and partially online. Some certificates are achieved completely in the classroom, others completely online. Some certificate programs give you the choice of taking your courses in either format.
TAKING COURSES IN THE CLASSROOM
TAKING COURSES ONLINE
UNCERTAIN ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING?
Main Campus 2500 University Drive NW
Learning online takes the learning experience out of the traditional classroom and on to the Internet.
Before taking your first instructor-led, interactive online course, you will be required to take BMC 352 Learning Online. This course is your chance to practise online learning in a safe environment.
Downtown Campus 906 8th Avenue SW Continuing Education courses are held at UCalgary's main and downtown campuses at times that are convenient for adult learners.
AT HOME STUDY In most certificate program classroom courses, students are expected to complete readings and assignments between classes. The number of hours needed for at-home study will vary, however, if your course includes one three-hour class each week, you should plan on spending an additional three hours per week outside of class. Please take this into account when enrolling in multiple courses at one time.
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Most of Continuing Education’s online courses are instructor-led, interactive courses. Students work within scheduled start- and enddates and observe set timelines for learning activities and assignments. For most courses, students are free to choose when they go online during the week. However, some courses require that students attend online classes on designated dates and at designated times.
ONLINE COURSE WORKLOAD For courses that allow you to choose when you will go online, you should plan to log in to the University’s online learning software — Desire 2 Learn (D2L) — three to four times per week in order to keep pace with the class. You should plan on studying and working approximately six hours per week per course. Please take this into account when planning your term, especially if you are enrolling in multiple courses at one time.
BMC 352 LEARNING ONLINE Discover more about yourself as an online learner in a supportive environment and ultimately determine if online learning is for you. Compare your current skills, habits and technical knowledge against what’s typically required for success in Continuing Education online courses. Whatever your starting point, you will develop and improve your abilities to connect, communicate and collaborate with others online. If you have previously taken BMC 152 Learning Online, you are not required to take BMC 352 Learning Online.
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Getting started
how to enrol in a certificate program You may enrol in a certificate program at any time. If you like, you can take courses first and enrol in the certificate program later. However, as programs are subject to change, we recommend you enrol in the certificate as early as possible to lock in the requirements leading to your graduation. To enrol in a certificate program now, go to conted.ucalgary.ca/apply. When you enrol, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of $95. Additional fees may apply for specific programs. For more details about enrolling in a certificate program visit conted.ucalgary.ca/apply.
HOW TO REGISTER IN A COURSE
PAYMENT METHODS
After reviewing certificates in this publication, go to conted.ucalgary.ca for a list of courses currently scheduled for the program of your choice. Courses for the Fall 2017 Session, as well as the 2018 Winter, Spring and Summer sessions, are open for enrolment.
Fees are to be paid in full by cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. To invoice your employer, a purchase order number is required. When registering by mail or fax, please include a copy of the purchase order with your registration form, which can be found under registration information on the Info for Students page at conted.ucalgary.ca/info. Cheques and money orders are to be made payable to University of Calgary.
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for all Continuing Education courses. Some courses fill quickly, although in most cases, you can be added to a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available or if there are enough students for a second class.
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MY CONTED STUDENT PORTAL My ContEd provides you with access to your courses and records as far back as 2003. The portal is secure. Only you can view your personal information. If you have taken a course since 2003, you already have a UCID and can log in as an existing student to gain immediate access to your student profile. If you are a new student, you can log in as a new user to receive a temporary user name that will allow you to create a free account and access your profile. If you experience problems logging into My ContEd, please try the Forgot Password or Forgot UCID links on the login page. For assistance, please call 403.220.2866.
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ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION conted.ucalgary.ca/cal
The Certificate in Adult and Community Education meets the growing need for program facilitation, leadership, coordination and instructional design for adult or community educators. Students learn to respond creatively to adult learning needs in their work or community. This short-format certificate is best suited to students who already have significant experience in the field of adult learning. It is an ideal opportunity for adult educators to further expand their knowledge in their field, and at the same time formalize their experience and expertise within a certificate framework. New and aspiring professionals would be better served to take the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education (next page).
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TRANSFERABILITY
This is a 110-hour program. All students must complete three core courses.
This certificate is offered completely online.
Once you have completed the Adult and Community Education Certificate, you may receive full credit for your courses if you choose to ladder them toward the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education.
Before taking your first course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
CORE COURSES | 110 HOURS
TIMELINE If you take one course per session, you can complete this certificate program in approximately one year.
ADL 129 Designing Learning | 40 ADL 110 Diversity in Adult Learning | 30 ADL 123 Field of Adult and Community Education | 40
Throughout my program, despite learning online, I felt like I was part of a community. I never felt like I was working alone." Linda Harvey. Graduate. Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning.
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ADULT LEARNING conted.ucalgary.ca/cal
Do you want your interaction with students and clients to be meaningful? Do you want your teaching, facilitating and advising to be delivered in a positive learning community and be understood by diverse audiences in an engaging way? Do you want a transformational experience that will change both the way you learn and how others learn? If so, we have four relevant and interactive professional development opportunities available right now. Whether you are upgrading qualifications or developing new skills, the Certificate in Adult Learning will help you bring your career to the next level by exploring the history, theory, and numerous practical and technological applications of adult learning and its related career paths. Students choose one of the following four specializations: Specialization in Adult and Community Education This specialization is designed to meet the growing need in program facilitation, leadership, coordination, and instructional design. You will learn to respond creatively to adult learning needs in your work or community.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 300-hour program. Students are required to take 120 hours of core courses and the required specialization courses. The remaining courses will be chosen from the Adult Learning Optional Courses. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
CORE COURSES FOR ALL SPECIALIZATIONS | 120 HOURS ADL 106 Adults as Learners | 40 ADL 128 Creating Programs in Adult Education | 40 ADL 122 Facilitating Adult Learning | 40
ADULT LEARNING SPECIALIZATIONS Choose one:
Specialization in Career and Academic Advising Intended for individuals working in career development with career, employment, or immigration agencies, as well as advisors in academic secondary or post-secondary institutions, this program will provide the foundation, communication and assessment skills needed to facilitate, motivate and work successfully with a diverse population. Specialization in e-Learning Designed to meet the growing need for adult educators, designers and administrators for just-in-time delivery in both educational and business settings, this program provides knowledge and techniques in facilitation, coordination, instructional design and e-learning technologies. Specialization in Workplace Learning This specialization develops the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to a rapidly changing and challenging workplace, and will be of special interest to human resource and other organizational staff who are pivotal in creating tomorrow’s dynamic work environment.
Adult Learning specializing in Adult and Community Education | 110 Hours ADL 129 Designing Learning | 40 ADL 110 Diversity in Adult Learning | 30 ADL 123 Field of Adult and Community Education | 40 Plus a minimum of 70 hours from Adult Learning Optional Courses
Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising | 120 Hours ADL 212 Assessment Practice in Career Development | 30 ADL 210 Career Development Foundations | 30 ADL 110 Diversity in Adult Learning | 30 ADL 211 Helping Skills in Career and Academic Advising | 30 Plus a minimum of 60 hours from Adult Learning Optional Courses
All of the adult learning specializations can also be completed as shorter certificates, and are ideal for individuals who already have a solid foundation in adult learning and are looking to expand their expertise (see pages 6, 11, 15, and 46).
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Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning | 110 Hours ADL 129 Designing Learning | 40 ADL 121 e-Learning: Principles and Practice | 40 ADL 136 Teaching Online | 30 Plus a minimum of 70 hours from Adult Learning Optional Courses
Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning | 140 Hours ADL 127 Collaborative Learning Teams | 30 ADL 123 Field of Adult and Community Education | 40 ADL 107 Learning in the Workplace | 40 ADL 124 Organizational Learning | 30 Plus a minimum of 40 hours from Adult Learning Optional Courses
ADULT LEARNING OPTIONAL COURSES ADL 212 Assessment Practice in Career Development | 30 ADL 210 Career Development Foundations | 30 BMC 358 Change Management Theory and Application | 20 ADL 127 Collaborative Learning Teams | 30 ADL 117 Designing and Facilitating for the Synchronous Onlne Classroom | 30 ADL 129 Designing Learning | 40 ADL 110 Diversity in Adult Learning | 30 ADL 121 e-Learning: Principles and Practice | 40 ADL 213 Ethics for Professional Practice | 30 ADL 119 Evaluating Program Outcomes | 30 ADL 123 Field of Adult and Community Education | 40 ADL 211 Helping Skills in Career and Academic Advising | 30 ADL 107 Learning in the Workplace | 40 BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 ADL 124 Organizational Learning | 30 ADL136 Teaching Online | 30 WRI 215 Technical Writing and Documentation | 30 ADL 139 Train the Trainer 1 (classroom format) | 20 ADL 239 Train the Trainer 2 (classroom format) | 15
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DELIVERY
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS
This program is delivered primarily online. Two courses are offered in a classroom format: ADL 139 Train the Trainer 1 and ADL 239 Train the Trainer 2.
· The Institute for Performance and Learning (IPL), formerly Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD), Canada’s leading association of workplace learning professionals recognizes that the CAL program addresses the competency categories for the training and development industry outlined in IPL’s Training Competency Architecture (TCA). Students enrolled in this program are eligible for IPL student membership, and graduates are given a credit of one year towards the work experience requirement of the Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) designation. For more information, visit performanceandlearning.ca.
Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE If you take one or two courses per session, you can complete this certificate program in two to three years. By taking multiple courses each session, you can fast-track the program and complete it in approximately one year.
TRANSFERABILITY · Once you have completed a full Certificate in Adult Learning, you may be eligible to complete a second program specialization by transferring up to 150 hours from your completed certificate to your new certificate. · If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.
· The Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising is recognized by the CDAA (Career Development Association of Alberta) and BCCDA (British Columbia Career Development Association) for CCDP (Certified Career Development Professional) designation. · The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) approves this program for 300 hours of CEU pre-accreditation.
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BUSINESS ANALYSIS conted.ucalgary.ca/ba
A successful IT project begins with a detailed analysis of business requirements. A business analyst plays a crucial role in this process by working with business and technology stakeholders to identify needs for business change and implementation of technologies to support business goals and objectives. This Certificate in Business Analysis program will prepare you to actively support the delivery of successful IT projects. You will learn how to clearly identify business needs and project requirements and how to work collaboratively with business and IT stakeholders. The program includes courses that leverage the concepts of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA™) Business Analysis Body of Knowledge and include some key topics such as collaboration, testing and quality assurance, and requirements analysis and design. Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will have a toolkit of practices and knowledge that will support you in your day to day work.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
This is a 240-hour program. Students must complete 120 hours of core courses and 120 hours of optional courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
Students who begin taking courses in September can complete this certificate in two years.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 761 ICT 762 ICT 763 ICT 764
Elicitation and Collaboration | 30 Requirements Analysis and Design | 30 Business Process Management | 30 Solution Evaluation and Testing | 30
OPTIONAL COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 227 Business Analysis Planning | 30 ICT 705 Gathering Requirements for BI Projects | 30 ICT 287 Data Modeling for IT Projects | 30 ICT 716 Agile Software Development | 30 ICT 584 Managing Projects with Microsoft Project | 30 ICT 773 Program Strategy for BI Projects | 30
· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab. · Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 120 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Business Intelligence and Analytics, and .NET Application Development. Up to 60 hours may be transfered to the Project Management Fundamentals Certificate, or up to 30 hours to certificates in IT Fundamentals and Office Applications. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS conted.ucalgary.ca/bi
Business Intelligence (BI) is the field of combining data, technology, business processes and analytics to optimize business decisions and drive success. BI has become a technological priority for organizations, and its tools, approaches and methods are quickly becoming valued skillsets. Turning your data into valuable information is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity for our ever-changing markets. The Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics* focuses on the four pillars of the BI Body of Knowledge: people, process, technology and data. The four core courses will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and exposure to the technologies and processes essential to any BI project. You will learn to execute each stage of a project, from requirements gathering, to actual development of your solution, to exposing the data within your organization. By choosing from an array of optional courses, you can tailor your certification to meet your specific needs.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
This is a 240-hour program. Students must complete 120 hours of core courses and 120 hours of optional courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
Students who begin taking courses in September can complete this certificate in two years.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 700 Business Intelligence Introduction | 30 ICT 705 Gathering Requirements for BI Projects | 30 ICT 706 Data Preparation and Dimensional Modeling | 30 ICT 707 Data Analysis and Presentation | 30
OPTIONAL COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 287 ICT 128 ICT 701 ICT 771 ICT 772 ICT 773 ICT 774
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Data Modeling for IT Projects | 30 Relational Databases Fundamentals | 30 Business Intelligence Self-Service | 30 Business Analytics Introduction | 30 Advanced Data Transformation | 30 Program Strategy for BI Projects | 30 Visual Analytics | 30
· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab. · Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 60 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred toward the Certificate in IT Fundamentals and up to 90 hours may be used toward the Certificate in Business Analysis. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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CAREER AND ACADEMIC ADVISING conted.ucalgary.ca/career
As a career development professional or academic advisor, providing information, advice and guidance to help individuals navigate transitions in education, work and life-balance is vibrant and rewarding work. The Career and Academic Advising Certificate is intended for individuals working in career development with career, employment, or immigration agencies, as well as advisors in academic secondary or post-secondary institutions. Gain the foundation, communication and assessment skills to facilitate, motivate and work successfully with a diverse population. This short-format certificate is best suited to students who already have significant experience in the field of career development, and are looking for a way to expand their knowledge and at the same time formalize their experience and expertise within a certificate framework. New and aspiring career and academic advisors would be better served to take the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising (page 7).
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS
This is a 120-hour program. All students must complete the core courses.
This program is delivered completely online.
¡ This certificate program, when taken together with the course, ADL 213 Ethics for Professional Practice, is recognized by the CDAA (Career Development Association of Alberta) for the CCDP (Certified Career Development Professional) designation. Please visit careerdevelopment.ab.ca.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ADL 212 Assessment Practice in Career Development | 30 ADL 210 Career Development Foundations | 30 ADL 110 Diversity in Adult Learning | 30 ADL 211 Helping Skills in Career and Academic Advising | 30
ELECTIVE FOR CCDP DESIGNATION | 30 HOURS ADL 213 Ethics for Professional Practice | 30
Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE If you take one or two courses per session, you can complete this certificate program in approximately one year.
TRANSFERABILITY Once you have completed the Career and Academic Advising Certificate, you may receive full credit for your courses if you choose to ladder them into the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Career and Academic Advising.
¡ This certificate program is also recognized by the BCCDA (British Columbia Career Development Association) for the CCDP designation. Please visit bccda.org/educationtraining.cfm.
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CHANGE NEW MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/change
Change management is a systematic process for leading people, projects and organizations through transition. This program will provide the theory and practice necessary to effectively lead incremental and radical change. Students learn the various aspects of change management, and how to support people through change while, at the same time, working towards delivering the organization's planned results. Students will learn how to assess organizational readiness and change impact, then move on to formulating change management strategies and plans that fit within a project management framework.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 200-hour program. Students must complete 120 hours of core courses and 80 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS BMC 358 Change Management Theory and Application* | 20 Also Online BMC 359 Change Strategy and Planning* | 20 Also Online BMC 360 Managing Change Implementation* | 20 BMC 361 Evaluating and Sustaining Change* | 20 BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations | 40 Also Online *We recommend taking BMC 358, BMC 359, BMC 360, and BMC 361 in sequential order.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT OPTIONAL COURSES | 80 HOURS BMC 106 Coaching: Inspiring Excellence in Others | 15 BMC 214 Communication Strategies for Leading Groups | 20 BMC 212 Conflict Management | 20 Also Online BMC 115 Emotional Intelligence: The Leader’s Advantage | 15 BMC 242 Employee Communication | 20 BMC 174 Leadership Fundamentals |40 Also Online BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 Online BMC 299 Project Management: Level 1 | 40 Also Online BMC 357 Stakeholder Engagement | 20 WRI 150 Writing in the Workplace | 40
DELIVERY Courses are delivered primarily in the classroom. Some courses are available online. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE In general, most students who have other significant time commitments can complete this program within two years. Students are encouraged to contact a student advisor to discuss their specific situation.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 100 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Human Resource Management or Professional Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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CREATIVE WRITING conted.ucalgary.ca/writing
Are you motivated to put pen to paper and begin, or continue, your creative writing endeavours? If so, this Creative Writing Certificate may be perfect for you. The program covers many aspects of the creative writer’s world from writing and editing, to exploring various genres, to publishing and promoting written work. The evaluative and interactive model will ensure you receive rich instructor feedback and give and receive supportive peer review throughout the process. End the program by having your work evaluated in the final project course by a published author who will mentor and encourage you in your writing. This online, flexible and interactive program teaches the theory behind writing and allows you to write, complete assignments, give and receive feedback, and become a more confident writer. Students are expected to have university-level English writing skills including grammar, vocabulary, and basic writing experience. For those needing these skills, the course, WRI 110 Writing Well, should be taken at the beginning of the program and credited as one of the elective courses. Two creative writing samples are required at the time of certificate application for assessment and admission into the program. Students receive valuable feedback on their writing samples. There is a non-refundable fee for this assessment. This is one of three writing programs offered through Continuing Education. The others are Professional Writing specializing in Business and Technical Writing, and Professional Writing specializing in Marketing and Public Relations. For information, see page 35.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 200-hour program. Students complete 110 hours of core courses, as well as a minimum of one optional genre course and two courses from optional genre courses or elective courses. Some courses have prerequisites. In particular, WRI 140 Creative Writing Exploration must be taken before Optional Genre Courses and WRI 500 Creative Writing Project can only be taken after all other courses are completed.
CORE COURSES | 110 Hours BMC 352 WRI 120 WRI 140 WRI 500
Learning Online | 10 Copy Editing and Proofreading | 30 Creative Writing Exploration | 30 Creative Writing Final Project | 40
DELIVERY This certificate is offered completely online, although some courses are offered in classroom format at the main or downtown campus. In this certificate BMC 352 Learning Online is a required course that must be taken before any other courses. If you have already completed fully interactive online courses in the past, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
TIMELINE Students who take one course per session can complete this certificate in less than two years.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 100 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Professional Writing specializing in Business and Technical Writing and Professional Writing specializing in Marketing and Public Relations. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
OPTIONAL GENRE COURSES 30 – 90 Hours WRI 460 WRI 430 WRI 420 WRI 450
Writing a Novel: First Draft | 30 Writing Creative Non-Fiction | 30 Writing Poetry | 30 Writing Short Fiction | 30
ELECTIVE COURSES | 0 – 60 Hours WRI 220 Document Design | 30 WRI 330 Publishing and Promoting Your Work | 30 WRI 260 Science Writing | 30 WRI 350 Writing Effective Online Content | 30 WRI 340 Writing for Children and Youth | 30 WRI 320 Writing Tools | 30 WRI 110 Writing Well | 30
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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION conted.ucalgary.ca/database
Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful, enterprise class database platform that is designed to store and retrieve all types of data quickly and efficiently. It includes tools that allow for the rapid development of SQL program code, enterprise server administration and powerful, data-driven reports. Microsoft SQL Server is the backbone for thousands of industry leading software applications including Microsoft SharePoint and SAP. In the Certificate in Database Administration, using Microsoft SQL Server, you will learn how to design, develop, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL databases and servers.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
The Certificate in Database Administration is a 120-hour program. Students are required to complete all four core courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
Students who begin taking courses in September can complete this certificate in one year.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 678
Microsoft SQL Server Development Level 1 | 30 ICT 679 Microsoft SQL Server Development Level 2 | 30 ICT 680 Microsoft SQL Server Administration Level 1 | 30 ICT 681 Microsoft SQL Server Administration Level 2 | 30
· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab. · Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
My courses have given me knowledge and skills, and taught me new techniques I can use to further my career." TerriLynne Martinez. Graduate. Certificate in Database Administration.
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e-LEARNING conted.ucalgary.ca/cal
e-Learning is a key strategy for individual and organizational success. This certificate program is designed to meet the growing need for adult educators, designers and administrators for just-in-time delivery in both educational and business settings. In this program, you will gain knowledge and techniques in facilitation, coordination, instructional design and e-learning technologies. This short-format certificate is the perfect professional development opportunity for those with significant work experience in the field. New and aspiring professionals would be better served to take the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning (page 7).
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TRANSFERABILITY
This is a 110-hour program. All students must complete the core courses.
This certificate is offered completely online. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
Once you have completed the e-Learning Certificate, you may receive full credit for your courses if you choose to ladder them into the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in e-Learning.
CORE COURSES | 110 HOURS ADL 129 Designing Learning | 40 ADL 121 e-Learning: Principles and Practice | 40 ADL 136 Teaching Online | 30
TIMELINE If you take one course per session, you can complete this certificate program in approximately one year.
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EMERGING LEADERS conted.ucalgary.ca/emerging
The Certificate for Emerging Leaders program can help leaders of all levels of experience deal with the constant changes in today’s fast-paced workplace. The program’s focus is on building skills in the areas of building relationships, coaching, communication, personal effectiveness, and professional skills. The flexibility of this certificate makes it ideal for aspiring, new or established leaders. Students are encouraged to build their own certificates by carefully selecting seminars that not only meet the requirements of the program, but at the same time meet their own career needs.
REQUIRED COURSES
Building Relationships
Communication
Students are required to take 98 hours of seminars, and must choose a minimum of one seminar from each of five topic areas. A complete list of seminars can be found at conted.ucalgary.ca/emerging.
BUS 166 Building Great Customer Relationships | 7 BUS 281 Developing High Performance Teams | 7 BUS 144 Energize your Workplace: Inspiring and Motivating People | 14 BUS 278 Leading to Engage Employees | 7 BUS 286 Leading to Inspire: Discovering the Power of Purpose | 14 BUS 268 Leading with Cultural Intelligence | 7 BUS 267 Leading Yourself and Others Through Change | 14 BUS 264 Leave a Lasting Impression and Increase Your Success | 7 BUS 244 Mentoring Skills | 14 BUS 611 Neuroscience: A Path to Stronger Leadership | 14 BUS 260 Successful Teams: How to Build Them | 7 BUS 199 Team Survival Skills: Take it Outside | 7 BUS 605 Understanding and Developing Your Unique Organizational Culture | 7
BUS 145 Art of Giving and Receiving Criticism | 7 BUS 219 Confidence in Communication | 7 BUS 265 Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking | 14 BUS 128 Dealing with the Difficult Conversation | 7 BUS 134 Facilitation Skills | 14 BUS 258 Good Writing is Good Business | 7 BUS 188 Improving Communication at Work | 7 BUS 279 Integrative Listening: The Leader’s Edge | 14 BUS 240 Leading with Confidence and Courage | 7 BUS 114 Powerful Presentations | 21
CORE PROGRAM | 98 HOURS Students choose a minimum of one seminar from each of the five topic areas. Within three months of completing the required hours, students must submit a Learning Journal Summary — a written summary of knowledge and skills learned throughout the program. Certificate requirements must be completed within five years of the startdate of your first seminar.
TOPIC AREAS Minimum required from each: 7 hours | 1 day If all five topic areas have been addressed and the requirement of 98 hours has not been met, students may choose from any topic area.
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Coaching BUS 288 Becoming Empowered Through Coaching | 14 BUS 155 Coaching for Quality Performance | 21 BUS 287 Coaching to Different Styles | 14 BUS 253 Coaching to Lead | 7 BUS 212 Power and Science of Coaching | 14
Personal Effectiveness BUS 256 Accountability in the Workplace: Whose Job Is It? | 7 BUS 285 Assertiveness: Choosing the Right Balance | 7 BUS 609 Collaborate to Innovate | 14 BUS 217 Composing Your Life: Strategies for Success | 7 BUS 112 Creative Conflict Resolution: Making the Most of Differences | 7 BUS 275 Creative Negotiating | 14 BUS 606 Define and Refine Your Leadership Presence | 7 BUS 109 Do Less and Achieve More: The Zone of Optimal Performance | 14
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I was looking to improve and enrich my leadership skills. The content of these seminars seemed promising and now that I’ve completed the program, I’d say the promise was fulfilled." Raafat El-Hacha. Graduate. Certificate for Emerging Leaders.
BUS 127 Emotional Intelligence | 7 BUS 610 Enhancing Leadership Impact with Creativity Tools | 14 BUS 270 Get Organized! Improve Your Workflow and Boost Your Productivity | 7 BUS 271 Leadership in Action | 7 BUS 607 Leading for Impact and Resonance | 14 BUS 282 Mastering Work and Life Satisfaction | 14 BUS 140 Meeting the Challenge of Leadership | 14 BUS 130 Mental Toughness: Training for Success | 14 BUS 272 Reinventing Your Life From Ordinary to Extraordinary | 7 BUS 255 Secrets to Networking Success | 7 BUS 210 Strategic Leadership BUS 176 Strengthening Your Leadership Skills | 14 BUS 207 Stress Less: Managing What’s on Your Mind | 7
Professional Skills BUS 154 Accounting for the Non-Financial Managers | 14 BUS 173 Building Trust in the Work Environment | 7 BUS 182 Business Partnering for Results | 14 BUS 613 Creative Problem Solving | 7
BUS 612 Cultivating Innovation in Your Organization | 21 BUS 266 Effective Writing in the Workplace | 14 BUS 251 Empowering and Motivating Others Through Effective Delegation | 7 BUS 120 Financial Analysis and Planning for Non-Financial Managers | 14 BUS 146 Fundamentals of Supervision | 21 BUS 138 Getting Things Done Through Influence | 7 BUS 233 Implementing Change | 7 BUS 273 Leveraging Generational Differences at Work | 7 BUS 261 Navigating Through Ethical Decisions | 7 BUS 257 Overview of Strategic Planning | 7 BUS 276 Perfecting the Performance Discussion | 7 BUS 274 Succession Planning: Developing Leaders from Within | 7 BUS 608 Systems Thinking: Creative Solutions to Complex Problems | 14 BUS 111 Time Management | 7 BUS 284 The Decisive Leader | 7 BUS 211 Toxic Workplaces: Strategies to Create Healthy Environments | 7 BUS 601 Understanding the Power of Collaboration | 21 BUS 245 Writing Winning Proposals | 7
DELIVERY Seminars are typically offered over one, two, or three full days from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the main or downtown campuses.
TIMELINE Students who choose at least one seminar per session can complete this certificate in two and a half years. Certificate requirements must be completed within five years of the start-date of your first seminar.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 70 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Professional Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Public Relations Management, or Security Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses. This includes 40 hours to replace the course, Human Behaviour in Organizations, and up to 30 hours toward the electives requirement.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/environment
Preparing yourself for the ‘green’ economy? Gain the most recent specialized knowledge and skills needed for effective practice in the dynamic field of environmental management. Explore uniquely Canadian problems within a global perspective. Learn systems, processes, tools, strategies, risk management techniques and legal requirements that help you assess and manage air, water, soil and waste. This program blends theory and practice while focusing on the need for sustainable development and the use of market-driven solutions. This program is ideal for university and college graduates looking to transition into the environmental sector; professionals with credentials from other countries who are looking for a Canadian perspective on the industry and a credential to add to their resume; individuals with workplace experience who would like to move into the environmental sector; and, anyone with a keen interest in the environment.
REQUIRED COURSES The Environmental Management Certificate is a 300-hour program. Students are required to complete 150 hours of core courses and 150 hours of options.
CORE COURSES | 150 HOURS BMC 274 Ecosystems: Functions and Impacts | 30 Also Online BMC 112 Environmental Law | 30 BMC 169 Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability | 30 Also Online BMC 129 Introduction to Environmental Management | 30 Also Online And 30 hours from one of the following: BMC 281 Auditing of HSE Management Systems and Compliance | 30 Also Online BMC 116 Management Tools and Techniques for Environmental Issues | 30
OPTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COURSES 150 HOURS BMC 281 Auditing of HSE Management Systems | 30 | Also Online BMC 279 Corporate Social Responsibility | 20 Also Online BMC 296 Design and Analysis of Ecological Field Experiments | 30
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BMC 265 Environmental Impact Assessments and Reporting | 30 Also Online BMC 252 Environmental Issues and Canada’s Aboriginal Communities | 30 Online BMC 282 Environmental Management Systems and Standards | 30 BMC 215 Environmental Risk Management and Communication | 15 Also Online BMC 153 Environmental Site Assessment | 40 BMC 304 GIS: Introduction to Geo-Information Systems | 30 BMC 138 Global Warming and Climate Change | 15 BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 Online BMC 116 Management Tools and Techniques for Environmental Issues | 30 BMC 197 Occupational Hygiene: The Basics | 40 Also Online BMC 298 Oil Sands: Overview, Environmental Impacts, and Regulations | 30 Also Online BMC 262 Renewable Energy Technologies | 30 BMC 357 Stakeholder Engagement | 20 BMC 259 Waste Management Systems | 30 BMC 258 Water Management for the 21st Century | 30 BMC 246 Water Quality | 30
DELIVERY Courses are delivered in a classroom format daytimes, evenings and weekends at the main or downtown campus. Some courses are available online. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Health, Safety and Environment and Professional Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE conted.ucalgary.ca/french
The French Language and Culture certificates provide university recognition for programs of study in French as a second language (FSL). These programs meet the needs of individuals who wish to expand their French language skills to increase their professional qualifications, prepare for travel, and gain a better cultural understanding of bilingual Canada and the French-speaking world. Two certificate levels are offered. The Certificate in French Language and Culture — FSL Foundations is ideal for the beginner learners of French language. It provides students with a solid base of grammar and oral skills required for communication in French. The Certificate in French Language and Culture — FSL Intermediate builds on the French language skills acquired in the FSL Foundations Certificate, or through previous learning. You will continue to improve your grammar, expand vocabulary and further develop oral skills necessary to communicate fluently in French. Before enrolling in this certificate, students must complete the University of Calgary Continuing Education course FRE 100 French I or its equivalent. If you have previous knowledge of French and would like to begin at a higher level than French I, you must have a placement interview.
REQUIRED COURSES This program includes two certificate levels. Each level is 140 hours of instruction.
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE — FSL FOUNDATIONS 140 HOURS Prerequisite: FRE 100 French I, or equivalent FRE 102 French II | 40 FRE 103 French III | 40 FRE 113 French Conversation | 20 FRE 104 French IV |40
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE — FSL INTERMEDIATE 140 HOURS Prerequisite: Certificate in French Language and Culture — FSL Foundations, or equivalent knowledge and skills FRE 105 French V | 40 FRE 145 French VI (Français pré-avancé) | 40 FRE 146 French VII (Français avancé) | 20 FRE 111 French Immersion Weekend for Intermediate and Advanced Students* | 20
DELIVERY Classes are offered in the evenings at the main campus.
TIMELINE Each of these 140-hour certificate programs can be completed in approximately one and a half years, based on a student taking at least one course per session.
*Students may take this course twice in lieu of the elective course.
ELECTIVE COURSE FRE 520 FSL Experiential Learning Component
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FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/frontendweb
This certificate program provides the essential knowledge and skills required to build the front-end of web pages and websites for personal or business purposes. You will learn to code, speak the technical language, and implement designs using HTML, CSS and JavaScript — a mix of programming and layout tools that power visuals and interactions on the web. The Front-End Web Development Certificate will be of interest to web designers who need to understand HTML, CSS and JavaScript to implement designs or make edits and updates to a website, and it will provide value to web developers who are building applications. This Certificate in Front-End Web Development is one of two web design and development certificates available through Continuing Education. The other is the Certificate in Integrated Digital Media (page 27).
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
This is a 120-hour certificate program. Students must complete 120 hours of core courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
Students who begin taking courses in September can complete this certificate in one year.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 580 ICT 581 ICT 442 ICT 443
HTML5 and CSS3 | 30 HTML5 and CSS3 with jQuery | 30 JavaScript and the DOM | 30 JavaScript Advanced | 30
· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab. · Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 90 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards the Certificate in Integrated Digital Media. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
With continuous learning through Continuing Education, combined with my work experiences, I am confident I will achieve my career goals in the design field." Randal Cacayuran. Graduate. Certificate in Graphic Design.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
conted.ucalgary.ca/graphic The Certificate in Graphic Design combines art principles and industry standard design software techniques in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to provide essential knowledge and skills required to begin designing and building professional graphics. This program provides you with a solid foundation in core design areas such as two-dimensional design, typography, colour, and drawing, as well as digital drawing and design. You will learn to create effective print and web-based designs to get the audience’s attention and get the intended message across. Through applied projects and assignments, this program will challenge you to develop creative solutions to hands-on design problems aimed at preparing you for industry-related design experiences, and helping you build a portfolio. This certificate will be of value to those interested in the graphic design industry and wish to work in advertising, branding and corporate identity, signage, web design, and other related areas.
REQUIRED COURSES
OPTIONAL COURSES | 60 HOURS
TIMELINE
The Certificate in Graphic Design is a 240-hour program. Students are required to complete 180 hours of core courses and 60 hours of optional courses.
Students choose one ART course and one ICT course from the following:
In general, most students, who already have other significant time commitments, can complete the program within two years. Students are encouraged to contact a student advisor to discuss their specific situation.
CORE COURSES | 180 HOURS ART 314 ART 102 ART 320 ICT 436 ICT 437 ICT 578
Drawing 1 | 30 History of Design | 30 Graphic Design | 30 Adobe Photoshop | 30 Adobe Illustrator | 30 Adobe InDesign | 30
ART 316 Typography | 30 ART 317 Branding: What Designers Need to Know | 30 ICT 664 Advanced Adobe Photoshop | 30 ICT 665 Advanced Adobe Illustrator | 30
DELIVERY Courses are taught in classroom or computer lab format. ICT courses are also offered online, synchronously in real-time.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 120 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Integrated Digital Media, and Visual Design. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/hse
How we manage workplace and environmental health and safety issues is critical to workers, organizations, and the environment. Organizations are highly motivated to avoid the huge costs associated with occupational and environmental accidents. Legislation requiring employer compliance creates change and challenge for health, safety and environment (HSE) professionals who must act in the roles of motivator, change leader and enforcer. Employers are looking for people who can identify, evaluate, and communicate information about workplace and environmental conditions that may have adverse impacts on human health. They need people who have the knowledge and skills to plan and implement strategies to control and manage potential problems, and motivate proactive behaviour change. The Health, Safety and Environment Certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and manage effective health and safety programs for a wide variety of workplace settings.
REQUIRED COURSES The Health, Safety and Environment Certificate is a 300-hour program. Students are required to complete 160 hours of core courses and 140 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES | 160 HOURS BMC 104 Health and Safety Management Systems: The Basics | 30 Also Online
Note: This course is a prerequisite for most courses in this program.
BMC 213 Business and Leadership for HSE Professionals | 40 Also Online BMC 143 Hazard Assessment and Risk Management | 20 Also Online BMC 197 Occupational Hygiene: The Basics | 40 Also Online
BMC 317 Regulations, Roles and Responsibilities for HSE Professionals | 30 Also Online
BMC 281 Auditing of HSE Management Systems and Compliance* | 30 Also Online BMC 351 CRSP Exam Prep Course | 20 BMC 309 Disability Management: An Integrative Approach* | 30 Also Online BMC 274 Ecosystems: Functions to Impacts | 30 BMC 218 Emergency Response* | 20 Also Online BMC 112 Environmental Law | 30 BMC 282 Environmental Management Systems and Standards | 30 Also Online BMC 215 Environmental Risk Management and Communication | 15 BMC 169 Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability | 30 Also Online BMC 199 Ergonomics* | 30 BMC 285 Fire Prevention and Safety* | 40 BMC 138 Global Warming and Climate Change | 15 BMC 283 Importance of Human Factors | 20 Online
OPTIONAL HSE COURSES 100 – 140 HOURS BMC 201 Accident Theory and Incident Investigation* | 30 Also Online BMC 363 Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace | 30
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BMC 295 Industrial Safety Processes* | 40 BMC 183 Integrated Workplace Health Management* | 20 BMC 129 Introduction to Environmental Management | 30 Also Online BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 Online
BMC 116 Management Tools and Techniques for Environmental Issues | 30 BMC 298 Oil Sands: Overview, Environmental Impact and Regulations | 30 Also Online BMC 350 Stress and Fatigue Management | 30 Also Online
BMC 259 Waste Management Systems | 30 BMC 258 Water Management for the 21st Century | 30 *Align with CRSP
OPTIONAL MANAGEMENT COURSES | 0 – 40 HOURS BMC 316 Business Communications for Internationally Trained Professionals* | 40 BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations | 40 Also Online BMC 206 Management Communications: Interpersonal Skills* | 40 Also Online WRI 150 Writing in the Workplace | 40 Also Online *Students can take either BMC 206 Management Communication: Interpersonal Skills or BMC 316 Business Communication for Internationally Trained Professionals. Credit will be granted for one course only.
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DELIVERY Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule. The Health, Safety and Environment Certificate can be completed in the classroom or online. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Environmental Management, Human Resource Management, and Professional Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS · The core courses along with several optional courses align with the requirements of the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Students who structure their program to take these courses emerge wellprepared to take the CRSP exam. · Upon completion this certificate program, the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals may acknowledge 50 points towards Factor 1 (Formal Education) in the CRSP program.
I came to Continuing Education for the professional development and the flexibility of learning. I ended up taking 90% of my courses online, due to work demands and travel. Doing my courses online made it possible to work around my family’s schedule." Matt Astles. Graduate. Health, Safety and Environment Certificate.
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/hr
In a dynamic and ever-changing job market, organizations rely on human resource professionals to help recruit, manage, and develop their employees. This certificate gives you theoretical and practical insight into the field of human resources as well as current, employer-valued perspectives. You will learn essential skills for business management and apply the core competencies of organizational effectiveness: staffing, employee and labour relations, compensation, development and training, health and safety, and HR systems management. This certificate will be of value to individuals contemplating a career change or new to the human resources field; human resource professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills; frontline managers, supervisors and administrators who implement human resource policies and programs; and, anyone preparing for their Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
REQUIRED COURSES The Human Resource Management Certificate is a 300-hour program. Students are required to complete three core courses comprising 120 hours plus 180 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS BMC 205 Business Management | 40 Also Online BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations 40 Also Online BMC 165 Human Resource Management 40 Also Online Although it is not required, it is recommended that students take BMC 165 Human Resource Management before taking any Optional Human Resource Management Courses.
OPTIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSES 180 HOURS BMC 162 BMC 363 BMC 355 BMC 362
Accounting Fundamentals | 40 Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace | 30 Building a Positive Workplace | 20 Building Religious and Cultural Inclusion in the Workplace | 40 BMC 316 Business Communication for Internationally Trained Professionals* | 40
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BMC 324 Change Management | 20 BMC 106 Coaching: Inspiring Excellence in Others | 15 BMC 273 Communicating Interculturally | 20 BMC 198 Compensation: Design and Practice | 30 Also Online BMC 328 Conducting Effective Interviews | 20 BMC 212 Conflict Management | 20 Also Online BMC 309 Disability Management: An Integrative Approach | 30 BMC 115 Emotional Intelligence: The Leader’s Advantage | 15 BMC 230 Employee Benefits | 30 Also Online BMC 242 Employee Communications | 20 BMC 354 Employee Development and Training | 30 Also Online BMC 192 Employee Relations: Policy Design and Documentation | 20 BMC 199 Ergonomics | 30 BMC 194 Harassment Investigations | 20 Also Online
BMC 104 Health and Safety Management Systems: The Basics | 30 Also Online BMC 208 Human Resources Information Management | 15 Online BMC 177 International Human Resource Management | 20 Online BMC 183 Integrated Workplace Health Management | 20
BMC 156 BMC 174 BMC 352 BMC 206
Labour Relations | 30 Also Online Leadership Fundamentals | 40 Also Online Learning Online | 10 Online Management Communications: Interpersonal Skills* | 40 Also Online BMC 288 Mediating Workplace Disputes | 20 BMC 353 Performance Management 20 Also Online BMC 150 Performance Measures for Organizations | 20 Also Online BMC 299 Project Management Level 1 40 Also Online BMC 178 Recruitment and Selection | 30 Also Online BMC 161 Strategic Planning | 40 Also Online BMC 287 Succession Planning for the 21st Century Workforce | 20 ADL 139 Train the Trainer 1 | 20 WRI 150 Writing in the Workplace | 40 Also Online Pre-approved Continuing Education Credits** | 30 *Students can take either BMC 206 Management Communication: Interpersonal Skills or BMC 316 Business Communication for Internationally Trained Professionals. Credit will be granted for one course only. **Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from pre-approved U of C Continuing Education Business Seminars and part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.
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I think it was an amazing program that has and will open a lot of doors for me. I’m really glad I took it." Carol Lobo. Graduate. Human Resource Management Certificate.
DELIVERY
TRANSFERABILITY
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS
Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and in blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule. This certificate can be completed entirely online, in the classroom, or through a combination of both.
· On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Health, Safety and Environment, Marketing, Professional Management, Public Relations Management, and Security Management. Up to 100 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards the Certificate in Change Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
· This program is offered in association with the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta. Individuals already certified often take Continuing Education human resource courses to meet their continuing professional development (CPD) or recertification requirements. To obtain the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Designation, please visit www.cphrab.ca/cphr-designation.
Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
· If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.
· Some of the courses in this program have been accepted for continuing education credits with the Canadian Payroll Association.
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IT FUNDAMENTALS conted.ucalgary.ca/it
Regardless of what IT career path you choose, you will need some fundamental knowledge of computer programming, databases, and development methodologies. The Certificate in IT Fundamentals provides a solid foundation of skills and knowledge that will allow you to progress to more advanced courses and programs of study.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
This is a 120-hour certificate program. Students must complete four courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS
· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab.
Students who begin taking courses in September can complete this certificate in one years.
Choose four of the following: ICT 710 ICT 711 ICT 712 ICT 287 ICT 128
Computer Programming Level 1 | 30 Computer Programming Level 2 | 30 Computer Programming Level 3 | 30 Data Modeling for IT Projects | 30 Relational Databases Fundamentals | 30
· Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
TRANSFERABILITY Up to 120 hours from this certificate may be used for credit toward the Certificate in .NET Application Development; and up to 60 hours may be used for credit toward the Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics; and up to 30 hours may be used as credit toward the Certificate in Business Analysis.
I loved the diversity in the classroom. The students came from many different walks of life, and they were all there for the same reason — trying to stay as up to date as possible." Ginette Crichlow. Graduate. Certificate in Integrated Digital Media.
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INTEGRATED DIGITAL MEDIA conted.ucalgary.ca/digitalmedia
The Certificate in Integrated Digital Media incorporates design principles along with tools, techniques and technologies to help students design, create, and publish a variety of digital media content for today’s multi-platform electronic devices. Learn the latest software tools used in the communications industry such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign along with markup and style sheets languages such as HTML and CSS3 to help you design and create media content, web environments or user interfaces applying a design interaction process that combines design and function. This certificate will be of interest to individuals who want to start a career in digital media publishing, website design, interface design, user experience design, digital marketing, or digital media production and design. Our set of courses allow students to customize their programs to reflect their individual interests and career directions.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TRANSFERABILITY
This is a 240-hour program. Students must complete eight courses: 120 hours of core courses and 120 hours of optional courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
On completion of this certificate, up to 120 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred toward the Certificate in Graphic Design; and up to 90 hours may be used for credit towards the Front-End Web Development Certificate; and up to 60 hours may be used toward the Visual Design Certificate. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 437 ICT 578 ICT 436 ICT 564
Adobe Illustrator | 30 Adobe InDesign | 30 Adobe Photoshop | 30 User Experience Design | 30
OPTIONAL COURSES | 120 HOURS Students choose four courses from the following: ICT 664 ICT 665 ICT 687 ICT 667 ICT 580 ICT 581 ICT 442 BMC 167 WRI 350
Adobe Photoshop Advanced | 30 Adobe Illustrator Advanced | 30 Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing | 30 Digital Product Design | 30 HTML5 and CSS3 | 30 HTML5 and CSS3 with jQuery | 30 JavaScript and the DOM | 30 Marketing Principles | 40 Writing Effective Online Content | 30
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· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab. · Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
TIMELINE In general, most students who have other significant time commitments will complete the program within two years. Students are encouraged to contact a student advisor to discuss their specific situation.
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MARKETING conted.ucalgary.ca/marketing
Globalization and new technologies are rapidly changing the face of marketing. Today's marketing professionals need a working knowledge of traditional media channels, social media, digital marketing and visual design. This program will prepare you to plan, execute and evaluate compelling marketing campaigns. Learn how to translate ideas into sales using a variety of strategies and media channels. Explore emerging technologies and best practices in the field, and learn from marketing professionals who understand how to be leaders in this constantly changing profession. With its emphasis on theory and practices, this program will appeal to people who are new to the field of marketing or eager to update and enhance their existing skills. This certificate will be of value to those contemplating a career change or new to the marketing field; marketing or public relations professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills; other professionals involved in marketing initiatives; and business owners who market their own products and services.
REQUIRED COURSES The Marketing Certificate is a 300-hour program. Students are required to take three core courses comprising 100 hours, plus 200 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES | 100 HOURS BMC 205 Business Management | 40 Also Online BMC 167 Marketing Principles | 40 Also Online BMC 313 Metrics and Measurement | 20 Also Online It is recommended that students take BMC 167 Marketing Principles before taking any optional Marketing courses.
OPTIONAL MARKETING COURSES | 110 – 200 HOURS BMC 292 BMC 185 BMC 329 BMC 293 BMC 352 BMC 125 BMC 315 BMC 294 BMC 312 BMC 314 WRI 230
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Corporate Event Planning | 20 Customer Service Excellence | 15 Digital Marketing | 30 Also Online Integrated Marketing and Communications | 20 Also Online Learning Online | 10 Online Marketing: Business to Business | 30 Marketing: Business to Consumer | 30 Strategic Selling | 20 Social Media Essentials | 15 Also Online Social Media Strategies | 15 Also Online Strategic Writing for Public Relations and Marketing | 30 Online
OPTIONAL MANAGEMENT COURSES | 0 – 90 HOURS ICT 437 Adobe Illustrator | 30 ICT 578 Adobe InDesign | 30 ICT 436 Adobe Photoshop | 30 Courses from the Certificate in Professional Management (see page 31) Pre-approved Continuing Education Credits* | 30 *Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from pre-approved U of C Continuing Education Business Seminars and part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.
DELIVERY Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and in blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
TRANSFERABILITY · On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Professional Management, Human Resource Management, Public Relations Management, and Security Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses. · If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.
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.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/dotnet
.NET Framework is a software development framework that runs in the Microsoft Windows environment and is widely used in the industry. It includes a large class library and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) called Visual Studio. One great feature of the .NET Framework is that it allows integration of several programming languages to develop Windows forms and web applications. C# is arguably the most popular language used by the .NET Framework. Taking this program will enable you to develop a solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and troubleshooting skills that are readily transferable to other programming environments. You will learn to apply modern software development methods, with an emphasis on Agile Software Development. Using C# programming language, and the tools provided by the Microsoft .NET Framework, you will design and create a variety of desktop and web applications by combining your own code with the classes provided by the .NET library. You will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of C#, web programming, ASP.NET and ASP.NET MVC, and database connectivity. This program is intended for both novice programmers and those with programming experience looking to update their skills to current technology widely used in the industry.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
This is a 240-hour program. Students must complete 120 hours of core courses and 120 hours of optional courses.
Courses are instructor-led, and may be delivered in three formats:
Students who begin taking courses in September can complete this certificate in two years.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 710 ICT 711 ICT 716 ICT 712
Computer Programming Level 1 | 30 Computer Programming Level 2 |30 Agile Software Development | 30 Computer Programming Level 3 | 30
OPTIONAL COURSES | 120 HOURS ICT 580 HTML5 and CSS3 | 30 ICT 442 JavaScript and the DOM | 30 ICT 713 Building Web Applications with ASP. NET and C# | 30 ICT 715 Building Advanced Web Applications with ASP.NET and C# | 30 ICT 128 Relational Database Fundamentals | 30 ICT 714 Building Database Applications with ADO.NET and C# | 30
· In Class: All classes are taught in a computer lab. · Online: All classes are taught synchronously in real-time. · Blended: Delivery is both in a computer lab and synchronously online, alternating weekly.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 60 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards the certificate in Front-End Web Development. Up to 30 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred toward certificates in Business Analysis and Project Management Fundamentals. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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OFFICE APPLICATIONS conted.ucalgary.ca/office
Does your work require proficiency in Microsoft Office? Make your everyday tasks easier by taking your skills to a high level and gain a valuable credential for your resume. Offices around the world use Microsoft's Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio, and Macros and VBA products. This flexible program makes it possible to customize a certificate to meet your specific needs. If you already have experience in an application, you may begin your learning at the level that fits your needs.
REQUIRED COURSES
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CORE PROGRAM | 10 COURSES 140 HOURS
Required:
Most courses are taught in computer labs at the main campus, typically in two fullday sessions from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
A minimum of one course must be chosen from each of: Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. The remaining six courses may be taken from any stream, including optional courses.
WORD
ICT 456
Microsoft PowerPoint Levels 1 and 2 | 14
ACCESS One course required: ICT 420 ICT 421 ICT 422
Microsoft Access Level 1 | 14 Microsoft Access Level 2 | 14 Microsoft Access Level 3 | 14
One course required:
OPTIONAL COURSES
ICT 412 Microsoft Word Level 1 | 14 ICT 413 Microsoft Word Level 2 | 14 ICT 414 Microsoft Word Level 3 | 14
ICT 701 ICT 427 ICT 428 ICT 454 ICT 582 ICT 674 ICT 457
EXCEL One course required: ICT 415 ICT 416 ICT 417
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Microsoft Excel Level 1 | 14 Microsoft Excel Level 2 | 14 Microsoft Excel Level 3 | 14
Business Intelligence Self Service | 30 Microsoft Macros and VBA Level 1 | 14 Microsoft Macros and VBA Level 2 | 14 Microsoft Outlook Levels 1 and 2 | 14 Microsoft Project Levels 1 and 2 | 14 Microsoft Sharepoint Levels 1 and 2 | 14 Microsoft Visio Levels 1 and 2 | 14
TIMELINE In general, most students complete the program in one to two years.
TRANSFERABILITY The course, ICT 701 Business Intelligence Self Service, may also be applied towards a Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics.
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PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/management
Are you hoping to move into management, enhance your business knowledge and skills, change employment, or build on your degree? A Certificate in Professional Management may be your ticket to success. Gain real-world knowledge from industry professionals that you can immediately apply in your workplace. Examine key principles of business and their interrelationships in local, national and global world settings and learn key management skills that foster communication, teamwork and problem solving in the workplace. Students choose one of the following six streams:
Professional Management — General This general program can be tailored to meet a student’s specific needs and can be achieved completely online or in the classroom.
Professional Management specializing in Construction Management This program develops the competencies needed to effectively manage construction projects. Focus on legal, regulatory and technical aspects of construction while developing skills and knowledge needed in business, management, and interpersonal relations.
Professional Management specializing in Risk Management
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 300-hour program. All students complete 120 hours of Core Courses. In the General, PEG, or Economic Developers stream, students choose 180 hours from a designated list of optional and elective courses. Students in a specialization stream must complete 120 hours of specialization courses and 60 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT STREAMS | 120 HOURS BMC 205 Business Management | 40 Also Online BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations | 40 Also Online And 40 hours from one of the following: BMC 316 Business Communications for Internationally Trained Professionals | 40 BMC 206 Management Communications: Interpersonal Skills | 40 Also Online
This program focuses on the process of analyzing and minimizing exposure to risk while conserving an organization's human, financial, and physical assets. Courses can be used in order to achieve the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, which is recognized by the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT STREAMS
Professional Management specializing in Strategic Management
Core Courses: 120 Hours Optional Courses: 180 Hours
This program is designed to assist you in setting strategic directions for your organization or department by anticipating trends and preparing for future opportunities in today's rapidly changing economy. You will learn how to establish an organization's overall goals and objectives, as well as the policies and activities that are formulated, implemented and controlled to achieve these goals and objectives.
Professional Management — Economic Developers
Choose one:
Professional Management — General
Professional Management — Professional Engineers And Geoscientists (PEG) Core Courses: 120 Hours Optional Courses: 180 Hours
Designed exclusively for members of Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), this program combines community economic development courses offered through EDA with Continuing Education’s business and management courses. It is excellent preparation for the Ec.D professional designation exam. This program can be achieved completely online or in the classroom.
Professional Management — Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (PEG) This program is designed for practising engineers who want to broaden their skills in the areas of management and leadership. Students learn core concepts of business that will enhance their career and give them an edge in today's competitive workplace. This certificate can only be awarded after membership in APEGA is confirmed.
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Professional Management — Economic Developers Core Courses: 120 Hours Optional Courses: 180 Hours Continuing Education Courses Minimum 150 Hours: BMC 160 Business Strategy | 40 Blended BMC 171 Economics for Business | 40 Also Online BMC 223 Government Relations | 30 Online BMC 165 Human Resource Management 40 Also Online BMC 174 Leadership Fundamentals 40 Also Online BMC 167 Marketing Principles | 40 Also Online Community Economic Development Courses Maximum 30 hours: BMC 336 Business Investment Attraction | 15* Online BMC 335 Business Retention and Expansion | 15* Online BMC 325 Economic Development: Establishing the Foundation 15* Online *Credit equals 2/3 of the instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours. A 15-hour course will give you 10 hours credit.
Professional Management Specializing In Construction Management Core Courses: 120 Hours Specialization Courses: 120 Hours from the following: BMC 102 Construction Contract Law and Documents | 40 BMC 110 Construction Costing | 40 BMC 243 Control Systems in Construction Projects | 40 BMC 299 Project Management: Level I | 40 Also Online
Optional Courses: Minimum 60 hours
“I’ve spent 20 years working on the technical side of engineering. I enrolled in the PEG program because I wanted to move into management. I liked that I could choose my courses. I made sure to get the knowledge I needed to learn — HR, project management, business management, and communications." Arash Taghipour. Graduate. Certificate in Professional Management — PEG.
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certificates Professional Management Specializing In Risk Management Core Courses: 120 Hours Specialization Courses: 120 Hours BMC 326 Risk Assessment and Treatment | 40 Also Online
BMC 182 Risk Financing | 40 Also Online BMC 327 Risk Management and Principles | 40 Also Online
Optional Courses: Minimum 60 Hours
Professional Management Specializing In Strategic Management Core Courses: 120 Hours Specialization Courses: 120 Hours from the following: BMC 103 BMC 160 BMC 171 BMC 161
Business Finance | 40 Business Strategy | 40 Blended Economics for Business | 40 Also Online Strategic Planning | 40 Also Online
Optional Courses: Minimum 60 hours
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OPTIONAL COURSES A complete list of options follows. If you are unable to find a specific course, it is likely tentatively scheduled to run in the next academic year. BMC 162 BMC 363 BMC 220 BMC 355 BMC 362 BMC 103 BMC 117 BMC 160 BMC 106 BMC 324 BMC 273 BMC 214 BMC 198 BMC 328 BMC 212 BMC 102
Accounting Fundamentals | 40 Also Online Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace | 30 Avoiding Construction Disputes | 20 Building a Positive Workplace | 20 Building Religious and Cultural Inclusion in the Workplace | 40 Business Finance | 40 Business Law | 40 Business Strategy | 40 Blended Coaching: Inspiring Excellence in Others | 15 Change Management | 20 Communicating Interculturally | 20 Communication Strategies for Leading Groups | 20 Compensation: Design and Practice | 30 Also Online Conducting Effective Interviews | 20 Conflict Management | 20 Also Online Construction Contract Law and Documents | 40
BMC 110 Construction Costing | 40 BMC 243 Control Systems In Construction Projects | 40 BMC 292 Corporate Event Planning | 20 BMC 279 Corporate Social Responsibility | 20 BMC 209 Crime in the Workplace | 20 Online BMC 332 Cybercrime Prevention | 30 Online BMC 185 Customer Service Excellence | 15 ADL 129 Designing Learning | 40 Online BMC 329 Digital Marketing | 30 BMC 309 Disability Management: An Integrative Approach | 30 Also Online BMC 171 Economics for Business | 40 Also Online BMC 200 Emergency Planning for Industry | 20 Online
BMC 352 BMC 188 BMC 345 BMC 167 BMC 125 BMC 315 BMC 132 BMC 288 BMC 313 BMC 197
BMC 115 Emotional Intelligence: The Leader’s Advantage | 15 BMC 230 Employee Benefits | 30 hours
Organizations | 20 Also Online BMC 127 Personnel Security | 20 Online BMC 250 Physical Security Planning | 40 Online BMC 299 Project Management: Level I | 40
Also Online
BMC 242 Employee Communications | 20 BMC 354 Employee Development and Training | 30 BMC 192 Employee Relations: Policy Design and Documentation | 20 BMC 169 Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability | 30 BMC 199 Ergonomics | 30 ADL 213 Ethics for Professional Practice | 30 BMC 137 Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation | 20 Also Online BMC 138 Global Warming and Climate Change | 15 BMC 223 Government Relations | 30 Also Online BMC 194 Harassment Investigations | 20 Online BMC 104 Health and Safety Management Systems: The Basics | 30 Also Online BMC 165 Human Resource Management | 40 Also Online
BMC 356 HR Perspectives on Work-Life Integration | 30 BMC 208 Human Resources Information Management | 15 Online BMC 126 Information Security Basics | 30 BMC 293 Integrated Marketing and Communications | 20 BMC 177 International Human Resource Management | 20 Online BMC 109 Issues Management and Risk/Crisis Communications | 30 BMC 156 Labour Relations | 30 Also Online BMC 174 Leadership Fundamentals 40 Also Online BMC 290 Leadership in Project Management 40 Also Online
Learning Online | 10 hours Online Managing Investigations | 30 Online Managing Risk in Projects | 15 Marketing Principles | 40 Also Online Marketing: Business to Business | 30 Marketing: Business to Consumer | 30 Media Relations | 20 Mediating Workplace Disputes | 20 Metrics and Measurement | 20 Also Online Occupational Hygiene: The Basics | 40 Also Online
BMC 298 Oil Sands: Overview, Environmental Impacts, and Regulations | 30 Also Online BMC 353 Performance Management | 20 BMC 150 Performance Measures for
Also Online
BMC 266 Project Management: Level II | 40 Also Online
BMC 119 Public Relations | 40 Also Online BMC 178 Recruitment and Selection | 30 Also Online BMC 326 Risk Assessment and Treatment | 40 Also Online
BMC 182 Risk Financing | 40 hours Also Online BMC 327 Risk Management Principles and Practices | 40 Also Online BMC 159 Security Administration | 40 Online BMC 236 Security Law | 40 hours Online BMC 312 Social Media Essentials | 15 Also Online BMC 314 Social Media Strategies | 15 Also Online BMC 357 Stakeholder Engagement | 20 BMC 161 Strategic Planning | 40 Also Online BMC 318 Strategic Planning for Public Relations | 30 Also Online BMC 294 Strategic Selling | 20 BMC 350 Stress and Fatigue Management | 30 BMC 287 Succession Planning for the 21st Century Workforce | 20 BMC 364 Sustainability Fundamentals | 40 ADL 139 Train the Trainer I | 20 BMC 251 Violence in the Workplace | 15 Also Online WRI 150 Writing in the Workplace | 40 Also Online WRI 350 Writing Effective Online Content | 30 Online Pre-approved Continuing Education Credits* | 30 *Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from pre-approved U of C Continuing Education Business Seminars and part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.
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DELIVERY
TRANSFERABILITY
Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule. The following programs can be completed entirely in the classroom or online:
· On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Environmental Management, Health, Safety and Environment, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Professional Management, Public Relations Management, and Security Management. Up to 120 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards the Project Management Fundamentals Certificate. Up to 100 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards the Certificate in Change Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
· Professional Management — General · Professional Management — PEG · Professional Management — Economic Developers Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4). In all streams, except Professional Management — Economic Developers, students who complete BMC 352 Learning Online will receive 10 hours credit toward the optional course requirement.
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
· If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS · Many of the courses in this program have been accepted for continuing education credits with Alberta Insurance Council, Association of Administrative Assistants, Association of Canadian Search Employment and Staffing Services, Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation, Canadian Payroll Association, Insurance Institute of Canada, and Canadian Institute of Management. For a complete list of accrediting associations, go to conted. ucalgary.ca/business/associations. · The Professional Management Certificate – PEG is awarded only to members of APEGA.
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· The Certificate in Professional Management – Economic Developers has been designed exclusively for members of Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) and is recognized as an excellent preparation for the Ec.D professional designation exam. · Select University of Calgary Continuing Education courses are eligible for credit towards the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS/ECA) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC/ECC) professional designations. Continuing Education courses that meet CIQS requirements are also eligible for credit toward the Professional Management Certificate specializing in Construction Management. · Risk Management specialization courses are recognized for credit towards the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation, a designation recognized by the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) and awarded by the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI). · The Qualified Administrative Assistant (QAA) designation is sponsored by the Association of Administrative Assistants. The program consists of three compulsory courses and four electives, which can be completed through Continuing Education. You must have two years of work experience in an administrative role to be eligible to graduate. For more information go to aaa.ca/qaa-designation/overview.
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PROFESSIONAL WRITING conted.ucalgary.ca/writing
Are you a professional who writes in business, industry, education, engineering, science, medicine or elsewhere? Are you looking to apply your clinical or research expertise to writing? Are you a technical writer, copywriter, corporate writer, proposal writer, web writer, science writer or other writer? If you want to gain valuable skills in these areas, a Professional Writing Certificate may be perfect for you. Writing is a core job competency that falls under the broader category of communication and is required in most careers worldwide. Due to the prevalence of new technologies, which often require an abundance of writing, solid competencies are sought after more than ever before. You will learn and improve numerous skills from basic to more advanced writing including composition, grammar, copy editing, proofreading and specific techniques related to your field of work. This online, flexible and interactive program will allow you to learn the theory behind your writing as well as allow ample time to write practice documents and receive feedback from your instructors and peers. Students are expected to have university-level English writing skills including grammar, vocabulary, and basic writing experience. For those needing these skills, WRI 110 Writing Well should be taken at the beginning of the program. Students choose one of two specializations: Business and Technical Writing; or, Marketing and Public Relations. A Creative Writing Certificate program is also available and can be found on page 13.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 200-hour program. Students take 110 hours of core courses, 60 hours of specialization courses and one option. It is recommended that core courses be completed first. In this certificate BMC 352 Learning Online is a required course that must be taken before any other courses (see page 4).
CORE COURSES | 110 HOURS BMC 352 WRI 120 WRI 150 WRI 110
Learning Online | 10 Copy Editing and Proofreading | 30 Writing in the Workplace | 40 Writing Well | 30
PROFESSIONAL WRITING SPECIALIZATIONS Choose one:
Professional Writing specializing in Business and Technical Writing | 60 Hours WRI 220 Document Design | 30 WRI 215 Technical Writing and Documentation | 30 Plus a minimum of 30 hours from Professional Writing Optional Courses
Professional Writing specializing in Marketing and Public Relations | 60 Hours WRI 230 Strategic Writing for Public Relations and Marketing | 30 WRI 240 Copywriting: Words That Sell | 30 Plus a minimum of 30 hours from Professional Writing Optional Courses
PROFESSIONAL WRITING OPTIONAL COURSES WRI 215 Technical Writing and Documentation | 30 WRI 220 Document Design | 30 WRI 230 Strategic Writing for Public Relations and Marketing | 30 WRI 240 Copywriting: Words That Sell | 30 WRI 260 Science Writing | 30 WRI 270 Grants, Sales and Funding Proposals | 30 WRI 320 Writing Tools | 30 WRI 330 Publishing and Promoting Your Work | 30 WRI 350 Writing Effective Online Content | 30
DELIVERY This certificate is offered completely online, although some courses may occasionally be offered in classroom format at the main or downtown campus.
TIMELINE Students who take one course per session can complete this certificate in less than two years.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of one certificate with specialization, up to 100 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards a second certificate with specialization, or toward the Creative Writing Certificate. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
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Graduate Story
My instructors were very good, they all knew their subjects well, and many of them had great senses of humour. They made the classes very engaging." Christopher Kozoriz. Graduate. Project Management Fundamentals Certificate.
Christopher Kozoriz was recently promoted to a position that requires
project management skills. He credits his career boost to the learning he gained in the Project Management Fundamentals Certificate program. “I’m thankful for the knowledge and skills I learned in my courses and I am applying them in my work every day now,” says Christopher, a paralegal in the federal department of justice. “I chose to enrol in the certificate program because I could see it would be valuable in my workplace. I felt it would make me a more valuable team member, and give me the knowledge I needed to contribute to the success of our projects. “I appreciated that I could take classes in the evenings and on weekends. It provided great flexibility and convenience, especially with the downtown campus so handy. I could go there straight from work. “In Continuing Education, you are like your peers. Everyone is a mature student,” he says. “I especially liked hearing everyone’s experiences. You can learn so much from your classmates." Now, with the certificate program complete, Christopher’s next step is to pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. At the same time, he is also a student in the Health, Safety and Environment Certificate program.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS conted.ucalgary.ca/project
The Project Management Fundamentals Certificate program explores the core principles of project management as documented in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®Guide) – Fifth Edition. This program will prepare you to move into a project management role. You will learn the competencies required to move a project through the project life cycle phases of conceptualization, initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing, the principles of project management, quality management, procurement management, dynamic leadership and the best practices used in different industry sectors. This certificate will be of value to those contemplating a career change or new to the project management industry; interested in developing a project management knowledge base; or preparing for the Project Management Institute’ Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation or the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® designation.
REQUIRED COURSES The Project Management Fundamentals Certificate is a 200-hour program. Students are required to take 165 hours of core courses and 35 hours of optional courses and seminars.
CORE COURSES | 165 HOURS BMC 299 Project Management: Level I | 40 Also Online BMC 266 Project Management: Level II | 40 Also Online BMC 290 Leadership in Project Management | 40 Also Online BMC 300 Project Quality Management | 15 BMC 301 Procurement and Contract Management | 15 BMC 302 Project Management: HR and Communication | 15 Also Online
OPTIONAL COURSES AND SEMINARS | 35 HOURS ICT 716 ICT 773 BMC 323 BMC 308
Agile Software Development | 30 Program Strategy for BI Projects | 30 Project Management and Risk | 7.5 Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation | 40 BMC 333 Building the Project Management Office | 7.5
BMC 348 Agile Project Management: The Basics | 7.5 BMC 358 Change Management Theory and Application | 20 BMC 345 Managing Risk in Projects | 15 BMC 220 Avoiding Construction Disputes | 20 BMC 322 Project Planning: Hit the Ground Running | 7.5 BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 Online ICT 582 Microsoft Project Levels 1 and 2 | 14
DELIVERY Daytime, evening and weekend classes are offered on the main and downtown campuses. Some courses are available online.
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of this certificate, up to 120 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Professional Management, Business Analysis, Marketing, Public Relations Management, Office Applications, Human Resource Management, and Business intelligence. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS · Many of the courses in this certificate align with the educational requirements of the PMP® designation and prepare students to write the PMP® exam. For a list of courses that align with the PMP® designation, go to conted. ucalgary.ca/accrediting/pmi.jsp. · PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is an industryrecognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® designation demonstrates that individuals have the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects. For more information on the PMP designation, go to pmi.org/certification.aspx.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/pr
Public Relations plays an important role in helping organizations realize their goals. In the age of social media, PR professionals must manage a two-way flow of information between the organization and the public. They are strategic thinkers and planners, skilled communicators, and leaders who help their organizations build and maintain relationships. Taught by professionals actively working in the field, this certificate will help established or aspiring practitioners enhance their knowledge and develop new skills in the communications field.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 300-hour program. Students are required to take 120 hours of core courses and 180 hours of optional courses. A minimum of 110 hours must be taken from the Optional Public Relations Courses. The remaining 70 hours may be taken from Optional Public Relations Courses or Optional Management Courses.
CORE COURSES | 120 HOURS BMC 205 Business Management | 40 Also Online BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations | 40 Also Online
BMC 119 Public Relations | 40 Also Online We recommend taking BMC 119 Public Relations before taking any Optional Public Relations courses.
OPTIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS COURSES | 110 – 180 HOURS BMC 292 Corporate Event Planning | 20 BMC 279 Corporate Social Responsibility | 20 Also Online
BMC 329 BMC 242 BMC 223 BMC 293 BMC 109 BMC 132 BMC 313 BMC 312 BMC 314 BMC 357
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Digital Marketing | 30 Also Online Employee Communications | 20 Government Relations | 30 Also Online Integrated Marketing and Communications | 20 Also Online Issues Management and Risk/Crisis Communications | 30 Media Relations | 20 Metrics and Measurement | 20 Also Online Social Media Essentials | 15 Social Media Strategies | 15 Stakeholder Engagement | 20
BMC 318 Strategic Planning for Public Relations | 30 WRI 230 Strategic Writing for PR and Marketing | 30 Online
OPTIONAL MANAGEMENT COURSES | 0 – 70 HOURS BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 Online Courses from the Certificate in Professional Management (see page 31) Pre-approved Continuing Education Credits* | 30 *Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from pre-approved U of C Continuing Education Business Seminars and part-time English as a Second Language classes taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.
DELIVERY Courses are delivered in classroom, online, and blended formats allowing you to complete your program at a pace that fits your needs and schedule. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
TRANSFERABILITY · On completion of this certificate, up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred towards certificates in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Professional Management, and Security Management. The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses. · If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS The PR Management Certificate is offered in co-operation with the Calgary chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators and the Canadian Public Relations Society. Individuals already certified often take Continuing Education public relations management courses to meet their professional development unit (PDU) or recertification requirements.
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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/realestate
Real estate development requires expertise in management, finance, engineering, urban planning, design, project management and architecture. The Real Estate Development Certificate incorporates all of these disciplines. Students gain insight into the development process for various types of properties, including residential, commercial, and industrial. You will learn from instructors who are academics and professionals with extensive real-life experience in this demanding field. Their local perspective on real estate development will provide you with a realistic and practical understanding of the complexities of real estate development in Calgary and beyond. The courses focus on principles, as well as the specialized knowledge and skills required on a daily basis in the world of development. Classes provide hands-on experience through real-world simulations, case studies, and projects that give you a true sense of the workplace. Students come from a variety of fields including real estate development, banking, government, architecture, planning and engineering.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 126-hour program. Students are required to take 54 hours of core courses and 72 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES | 54 HOURS CPE 119 CPE 118 CPE 112
Real Estate Development and Finance | 18 Real Estate Development and the Planning Process | 18 Real Estate Marketing | 18
OPTIONAL COURSES | 72 HOURS CPE 141
Advanced Finance and Corporate/ Legal Structures | 18 CPE 211 Challenges in Affordable Housing | 18 CPE 185 Mixed-Use Real Estate Development | 18 CPE 115 GIS for Real Estate Development | 18 CPE 106 Master-Planned Community Development | 18
CPE 127 Models for Suburban Development | 18 CPE 103 Multi-Residential Development | 18 CPE 111 Real Estate Law | 18 CPE 121 Resort Development | 18 CPE 151 Real Estate Development Environmental Site Assessment | 18 CPE 150 Sales Management Strategies for Real Estate Development | 18 CPE 206 Commercial Real Estate Development | 18
DELIVERY Courses are taught in the classroom, days or evenings.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS The Canadian Home Builders' Association – Calgary Region endorses continuing education as an important tool which furthers the industry and provides advantage to those working in the field of real estate development. CHBA – Calgary Region recognizes the Certificate in Real Estate Development as a valuable industry partner which fosters the development of professionalism and expertise for those who choose real estate development as their occupation.
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student.
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SECURITY MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/security
In today's complex business environment, security and safety has never been more important. Learn how to manage complex security issues while protecting an organization's people, property and information. A solid base of current practices and knowledge relevant to the security management field will ensure you are ready to respond to emergencies and threats while minimizing risks. Be ready for the challenges ahead. This certificate will be of value to individuals looking to move into the security field, employees who wish to move into a management role within their company, and those whose duties in their current role have been changed to incorporate security functions This certificate is offered in co-operation with the Calgary/Southern Alberta Chapter 162 as well as the Edmonton/Northern Alberta Chapter 156 of ASIS International.
REQUIRED COURSES The Security Management Certificate is a 300-hour program. Students are required to take 80 hours of core courses and 220 hours of optional course.
CORE COURSES | 80 HOURS BMC 205 Business Management | 40 Also Online BMC 172 Human Behaviour in Organizations | 40 Also Online
OPTIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT COURSES 150 – 220 HOURS BMC 209 Crime in the Workplace | 20 Online BMC 332 Cybercrime Prevention | 30 Online BMC 200 Emergency Planning for Industry | 20 Online
BMC 137 Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation | 20 Online BMC 194 Harassment Investigations | 20
OPTIONAL MANAGEMENT COURSES | 0–70 HOURS BMC 352 Learning Online | 10 Online Courses from the Certificate in Professional Management (see page 31) Pre-approved Continuing Education Credits* | 30 *Students may receive a maximum of 30 hours credit from pre-approved U of C Continuing Education Business Seminars and part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taken in the last five years. Credit equals approximately 2/3 instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. a 15-hour course or seminar will give you 10 hours credit.
DELIVERY This certificate is offered completely online. Some courses are also available in a classroom format. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
Also Online
BMC 126 BMC 188 BMC 127 BMC 250 BMC 159 BMC 236 BMC 251
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Information Security Basics | 30 Online Managing Investigations | 30 Online Personnel Security | 20 Online Physical Security Planning | 40 Online Security Administration | 40 Online Security Law | 40 Online Violence in the Workplace | 15 Online
TIMELINE The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you have other significant time commitments and take only one or two courses per term, you will likely complete the program in two to three years. If you are planning on taking multiple courses per term, you will complete the program faster.
TRANSFERABILITY · Up to 150 hours of equivalent courses may be transferred toward certificates in: Human Resource Management, Marketing, Professional Management and Public Relations Management. · If a student is able to satisfy admission requirements to the UCalgary Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science or Faculty of Kinesiology, this program plus 100 hours of additional specified courses can be applied to a Minor in Workplace Learning for the equivalent of one year towards an undergraduate degree.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS Course curriculum is aligned with the competencies required by the industry leader, ASIS, for the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) industry designation. Students may be eligible to receive Continuing Professional Education credit or CPEs toward ASIS re-certification. Information is available at www.asis162.org or at www.asisedmonton.com.
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SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE conted.ucalgary.ca/spanish
Currently, some 350 million people speak Spanish, making it the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. Whether you want to learn Spanish to enhance your travel experience, for career or educational purposes, or simply because you have a passion for the language and culture, this program may be right for you. Spanish Language and Culture Certificate — Level 1 is designed for individuals with little or no background in Spanish. You learn the foundations of the language by focusing on all four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. By the end of the program, you should have a solid base of oral and written skills for communicating in Spanish. Before enrolling in the Level 1 Certificate, students must have completed SPA 101 Spanish 1 or its equivalent. Spanish Language and Culture Certificate — Level 2 builds on the skills acquired in the Level 1 Certificate. You will continue to improve your grammar, build vocabulary, and further develop conversational abilities. By the end of the program, you should be able to communicate fluently at an intermediate level and have a solid understanding of cultural aspects. In addition to courses, this level includes an experiential learning component that can include activities in academic, cultural, social, or fine arts settings.
REQUIRED COURSES This program includes two certificate levels. Level 1 is 120 hours of instruction; Level 2 is an additional 130 hours of instruction.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CERTIFICATE — LEVEL 1 | 120 HOURS Prerequisite: SPA 101 Spanish 1, or equivalent SPA 102 Spanish 2 | 30 SPA 103 Spanish 3 | 30 SPA 104 Spanish 4 | 30 SPA 410 Spanish Conversation 1 | 30
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CERTIFICATE — LEVEL 2 | 130 HOURS Prerequisite: Spanish Language and Culture Certificate—Level 1 SPA 105 Spanish 5 | 30 SPA 106 Spanish 6 | 30 SPA 107 Spanish 7 | 30 SPA 420 Spanish Conversation 2 | 30 SPA 119 Spanish—Experiential Learning Component | 10
DELIVERY Courses in this program are taught in a classroom format typically during weekday evenings or Saturdays at the University of Calgary main or downtown campuses.
TIMELINE If you take at least one course per semester, you can complete this certificate in approximately one and a half years. It is possible to fast-track this program and complete it in approximately one year by choosing courses that offer classes two times a week.
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TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGES conted.ucalgary.ca/tsl
Opportunities abound in teaching second languages. If you are teaching or want to teach second languages in Canada or abroad, these flexible certificate programs are ideal for you. These part-time programs offer an innovative curriculum delivered by university-calibre experts. Programs offered online can be taken from anywhere with a computer and reliable Internet connection. This certificate is available in two specializations: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Teaching International and Heritage Languages (TIHL). Both specializations have two levels. The TESL program corresponds with the TESL Canada Professional Certification requirements for Standards 1 and 2. If you are a new or aspiring teacher looking for immediate classroom application, here or abroad, start with the Level 1 certificate. It will give you the fundamentals of teaching second languages, classroom basics and knowledge of teaching skills and systems to work in the field with confidence. If you want to gain a more in-depth understanding of language theory and expand upon practical classroom skills, take the four required courses from TSL Level 1 plus four additional Level 2 intermediate courses.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS · TESL Specialization: English · TIHL Specialization: English and a second language. If your first language is not English, you must satisfy University of Calgary English Language Proficiency requirements. See ucalgary.ca/admissions/elp.
DELIVERY This certificate is offered completely online with the exception of optional practicum courses. A practicum is required for TESL students seeking TESL Canada Certification. Also, some TIHL specialization courses may be offered in the classroom. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
TIMELINE
REQUIRED COURSES This program includes two certificate levels. Level 1 is 130 hours of instruction. Level 2 is an additional 120 hours of instruction.
TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGE — LEVEL 1 | 130 HOURS | ONLINE Teaching Second Language Specializations choose one:
Specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Online TSL 120 TSL 121 TSL 122 TSL 108
TSL Fundamentals — ESL | 40 Teaching Skills and Systems 1 ESL | 30 Teaching Skills and Systems 2 ESL |30 Linguistic Structures | 30
Specializing in Teaching International and Heritage Languages (TIHL) Online and Classroom TSL 127 TSL 128 TSL 129 TSL 108
TEACHING SECOND LANGUAGE — LEVEL 2 | 250 HOURS | ONLINE Prerequisite: Teaching Second Language Level 1 | 130 TSL 124 TSL 104 TSL 125 TSL 126
Optional | 20 Hours: TSL 109
Teaching Practicum* — ESL | 20
*Required for TESL Canada certification
TSL Fundamentals — IHL | 40 Teaching Skills and Systems 1 IHL | 30 Teaching Skills and Systems 2 IHL | 30 Linguistic Structures | 30
TSL — Level 2 | 30 TSL — Methodology | 30 Assessment and Materials Development | 30 Culture in Language Teaching | 30
This interactive program can be completed in approximately one to two years entirely online from anywhere with a reliable Internet connection. Intake is year round and courses can be taken in any order unless noted otherwise.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION The Teaching Second Languages Certificate specializing in English as a Second Language, Levels 1 and 2, can be applied toward TESL Canada Professional Certificate Standards 1 and 2, providing students have passed the ESL teaching practicum. It is important to note that TESL Canada certification requires candidates to have completed a university degree with any major recognized in Canada.
Optional | 50 Hours: TSL 119
Teaching Practicum — ESL* | 50
*Required only for TESL Canada certification
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VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT
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The Certificate in Video Game Development for Secondary School Students will consist of three 60-hour courses designed for youths aged 13 to 16 who are interested in learning about the design and development process of video game production. This certificate covers both the creative and technical aspects of video game production, including principles of visual, graphic and game design, digital media tools like Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash for producing both still and animated graphics, and object-oriented programming for creating interactivity. This certificate is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to plan, design, write, test, debug and share video games for the web and mobile devices, as well as to expose students to possible areas of specialization in game development careers. This program will appeal to students who are looking for an introduction to design theory, computer programming skills, and the digital media technology needed to produce interactive video games for both web browsers and mobile devices. Skills acquired in this certificate are applicable for students going on to study digital media arts and computer science.
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TIMELINE
The Certificate in Video Game Development for Secondary School Students is a threecourse, 180-hour program.
Courses are taught in computer labs at the main campus on weekdays during July and August.
Students take courses over the summer months as part of University of Calgary Camps for Kids program and can complete it during one summer.
CORE COURSES | 180 HOURS ICT 721 ICT 722 ICT 723
Video Game Development Level 1 | 60 Video Game Development Level 2 | 60 Video Game Development Level 3 | 60
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VISUAL DESIGN conted.ucalgary.ca/visualdesign
If you work in a visually creative field, the Certificate in Visual Design could be an ideal addition to your resume. This flexible program can be tailored to meet your own specific needs. Students gain a basic understanding of design principles and valuable practical knowledge. Students can choose a general certificate program that spans many aspects of design, including interior design and decorating, photography, graphic design, fine art, and landscape design. Those looking for a more focused program can choose a specialization in Art Theory and Practice, Interior Design, or Photography. For those looking for professional development, this program is an excellent opportunity for individuals who already have some design knowledge and experience in a creative field to expand on that foundation and formalize it within a certificate framework. For those looking for personal development, this program can provide knowledge and skills that can be applied to creative interests, such as fine arts, home decorating, landscaping, or photography. Students must choose one of four programs: Visual Design, Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice, Visual Design specializing in Photography, or Visual Design specializing in Interior Design.
REQUIRED COURSES This is a 250-hour program. All students must take four core courses and 130 hours of optional courses.
CORE COURSES FOR ALL VISUAL DESIGN PROGRAMS | 120 HOURS ART 314 ART 321 ART 103 ART 102
Drawing 1 | 30 Colour Theory 1 | 30 Design Principles | 30 History of Design | 30
VISUAL DESIGN PROGRAMS Choose one:
Visual Design — General (Without Specialization) | 130 Hours Choose from: · Any specialization course list · Other courses
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Visual Design Specializing In Art Theory and Practice | 130 Hours Minimum 80 hours from: ART 323 ICT 437 ICT 436 ART 314 ART 310 ART 301 ART 313 ART 317 ART 318 ART 109 ART 315 ART 112 ART 108 ART 320 ART 325
Abstract Painting 1 | 30 Adobe Illustrator | 30 Adobe Photoshop | 30 Art and Design in the Big Apple | 20 Art History and Appreciation 1 | 20 Art History and Appreciation 2 | 20 Basic Sculpture in Clay | 30 Branding: What Designers Need to Know | 30 Colour Theory 2 | 30 Creative Acrylic Painting | 30 Drawing 2 | 30 Drawing and Painting from the Masters | 30 Explorations with Watercolour | 30 Graphic Design | 30 Making Comics: Theory and Practice | 30
ART 322 Oil Painting 1 | 30 ART 121 Sculpting in Stone | 30 ART 316 Typography | 30 Maximum 50 hours may be chosen from: · Other specializations · Other courses
Visual Design Specializing In Interior Design | 130 Hours Minimum 80 hours from: INT 115 PHO 113 INT 123 INT 126 INT 105 INT 100 INT 124 INT 109 INT 106
Accessorizing Interiors | 15 Architectural Photography | 18 Bathroom and Kitchen Design | 20 Classical Interior Design | 20 Colour for Homeowners | 10 Contemporary Residential Architecture | 10 Decorating as a Business | 30 History of Furniture | 10 Interior Design — A Career | 6
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It was clear to me that all of the instructors in my program had a true passion for what they do. Their portfolios of work and accomplishments were truly inspiring." Barbara Goulet. Graduate. Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Photography.
INT 101 INT 107 INT 125 INT 122 INT 114
Interior Design — Residential | 20 Interior Design — What’s Comin’ and Goin’ | 16 Interior Design Research: Finding the Tools | 20 Kitchen Design | 3.5 Sketching Interiors | 20
Maximum 50 hours may be chosen from: · Other specializations · Other courses
Visual Design Specializing In Photography | 130 Hours Minimum 80 hours from: ICT 437 ICT 436 PHO 113 PHO 103
Adobe Illustrator | 30 Adobe Photoshop | 30 Architectural Photography | 18 Digital Photography — The Next Step | 15 PHO 125 Family Photography for New and Expectant Parents | 12
PHO 123 PHO 109 PHO 122 PHO 101 PHO 110 PHO 111 PHO 121 PHO 120
Wedding Photography 1 | 21 Landscape and Nature Photography | 21 Photography — Lighting | 12 Photography 1 — Digital | 12 Photography 2 | 18 Photography in the Garden | 15 Portrait Photography | 21 Real Estate Photography | 12
Maximum 50 hours may be chosen from: · Other specializations · Other courses
OTHER COURSES LAN 100 Landscape Design | 20 LAN 117 Making the Most of Perennials | 10 LAN 116 Tree Care | 6
DELIVERY Courses are offered evenings and weekends at the University of Calgary main or downtown campus.
TIMELINE Students who take at least one course per session can complete this certificate in approximately three years.
TRANSFERABILITY On completion of one Visual Design Certificate stream, you may transfer up to 120 hours of equivalent courses towards a second Visual Design Certificate, or toward certificates in Graphic Design or Integrated Digital Media, The number of hours will vary based on certificate requirements and courses.
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATIONS The Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design is recognized by the Canadian Decorators’ Association, the nation’s only organization of professional decorators.
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WORKPLACE LEARNING conted.ucalgary.ca/cal
The Certificate in Workplace Learning helps you develop knowledge and skills to contribute to a rapidly changing and challenging workplace. This area will interest human resource and other organizational staff who are pivotal in creating tomorrow’s dynamic learning organization. This short-format certificate is best suited to students who already have significant experience in the field of adult learning, are looking for a way to expand their knowledge and, at the same time, formalize their experience and expertise within a certificate framework. New and aspiring professionals would be better served to take the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning (page 7).
REQUIRED COURSES
DELIVERY
TRANSFERABILITY
The Workplace Learning Certificate is a 140-hour program. Students are required to take four core courses. Before taking your first online course, you are required to take BMC 352 Learning Online (see page 4).
This certificate is offered completely online.
Once you have completed the Workplace Learning Certificate, you may receive full credit for your courses if you choose to ladder them toward the 300-hour Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning.
TIMELINE If you take one or two courses per session, you can complete this certificate program in approximately one year.
CORE COURSES | 140 HOURS ADL 127 Collaborative Learning Teams | 30 ADL 123 Field of Adult and Community Education | 40 ADL 107 Learning in the Workplace | 40 ADL 124 Organizational Learning | 30
“ Michele Roth. Graduate. Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning.
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Professional Designations In cooperation with professional institutes and associations, Continuing Education offers courses that can be credited towards designation programs, or taken for continuing education credit to maintain a designation, or for personal and professional growth. Programs listed in this section belong to professional associations that have endorsed Continuing Education as a certified provider of courses that lead to their professional designations or certifications.
BUSINESS PROCESS
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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Green Belts are individuals who have been trained to lead a process improvement team using the Six Sigma improvement methodology and Lean principles. Green Belts will be able to assist and support Lean Six Sigma Black Belts in their improvement projects, and will also be able to lead their own Lean Six Sigma improvement projects. This course is intended for change agents who want to implement or support improvement projects in an organization. It has been designed to meet the needs of management personnel in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, technical, quality, and other support areas.
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION TRAINING Exploring the Lean Six Sigma globallyrecognized methodology, learn how to improve processes to maximize throughput, reduce costs and cycle time, and improve overall quality. Learn how to apply Six Sigma problem-solving and statistical methodologies combined with Lean tools to achieve your improvement goals.
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Offered in collaboration with the Justice Institute of British Columbia – Centre for Conflict Resolution and Centre for Leadership, Continuing Education is pleased to offer the Certificate in Conflict Resolution, with specializations in Negotiation, Mediation/ Third Party Intervention, or Family Mediation. A shorter program – the Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict ladders into the larger certificates. Everyone is welcome in these courses and programs. There are no entrance requirements. You may be entitled to receive credit based on past training, such as other college or university courses. The maximum amount of credit that can be awarded is 50 per cent of certificate requirements.
ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE IN WORKPLACE CONFLICT | 11 DAYS Learn to recognize, understand and resolve conflict more effectively, and build more productive relationships with clients and colleagues. All of the courses can be applied to the specializations in Negotiation and Mediation/Third Party Intervention. Some of the courses can be applied towards the Family Mediation specialization.
Core Courses PDS 002 Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution: Workplace Focus | 3 days PDS 185 Negotiation Skills Level 1 | 3 days PDS 009 Resolving Conflict on the Front Line: Demonstrating Leadership at Work | 3 days PDS 229 Conflict Dynamics in Groups | 3 days Assessment: Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict
To register for an assessment, you must be enrolled as a certificate student. Assessments are done by mail only.
CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIZING IN NEGOTIATION | 36 DAYS
You can complete the Associate Certificate in Workplace Conflict in six months and the Certificate in Conflict Resolution in a minimum of one-and-a-half years.
This specialization provides an excellent opportunity to explore the broad field of conflict resolution, with an emphasis on negotiation skills. It will equip you with concepts and skills to improve your personal and working relationships by learning how to handle conflict more constructively.
PDS 333 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training | 5 days
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Negotiation is a conflict resolution process in which the people involved in the situation talk directly with each other to arrive at an agreement or decision. The Centre teaches an approach to negotiation that involves looking for mutually satisfactory solutions. This specialization is 252 hours (36 training days) and culminates in a Certificate in Conflict Resolution: Specialization in Negotiation upon successful completion of all course hours and the final evaluation component.
CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIZING IN MEDIATION/THIRD PARTY INTERVENTION | 36 DAYS This specialization is designed for people who perform mediation and third party intervention in their jobs and for those who are planning to be self-employed as private practice mediators/interveners. The Mediation/Third Party Intervention specialization gives in depth knowledge and skills in formal and informal mediation as well as other forms of third-party intervention. This 252-hour (36 training days) program is worth 18 credits (Justice Institute) and culminates in the Certificate in Conflict resolution: Mediation/Third Party Intervention Specialization upon completion of all course hours and the final assessment component. This certificate satisfies the educational requirements for designation as a Chartered Mediator (CMed).
CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIZING IN FAMILY MEDIATION | 40 DAYS The goal of the Family Mediation Certificate is to provide quality education and training in mediation within a family context that may be applied towards the minimum training requirements of Family Mediation Canada for certification as a Family Relations Mediator. This certificate is 280 hours or 40 days long and is awarded upon successful completion of all classroom and online course requirements and an assessment.
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The Family Mediation Certificate is a joint offering from two divisions of the Justice Institute: the Centre for Conflict Resolution and the Corrections and Community Justice Division (CCJD). The CCJD courses are delivered online or by correspondence, while the Centre for Conflict Resolution courses are delivered in classrooms at various locations in British Columbia and at the University of Calgary. Learning Paths For detailed learning paths that list course requirements for Conflict Resolution Certificates, go to conted.ucalgary.ca/ conflictresolution.
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (CFA) conted.ucalgary.ca/cfa The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation is one of the fastest growing professional credentials in the world and is a globally recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of investment professionals. Offered in collaboration with independent finance consultants, the CFA Review seminars prepare candidates for the Level I, Level II, and Level III CFA® examinations. Wiley Efficient Learning offers a guarantee that students only pay for a Wiley Exam Review Package once until they pass the exam. In addition, students choosing to retake a CFA Review Seminar are eligible for a discount on the tuition price. For further details, please contact 403-220-2866. Note: CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, review or warrant the accuracy of the products or services offered by University of Calgary Continuing Education. CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute (formerly known as AIMR®, or the Association for Investment Management and Research®).
Further information on the CFA designation and registering for the examinations is available at www.cfainstitute.org.
Courses PDS 105 CFA Level I Review Seminar PDS 145 CFA Level II Review Seminar PDS 231 CFA Level III Review Seminar
IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT conted.ucalgary.ca/itil Continuing Education and Procept Associates Ltd. offer a program for professionals who are completing the ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management. The course uses the ITIL framework, and prepares participants to write the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management examination at the end of the course.
ITIL V3 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE Course PDS 217 ITIL V3 Foundations | 3 Days
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personal enrichment courses UCalgary Continuing Education offers high quality education opportunities for anyone 18 years and older. In addition to the courses listed in this book – all of which can be taken on their own or for credit toward a certificate – Continuing Education also offers many courses for general interest and personal enrichment.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
ENGINEERING
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Courses are available for students who need to upgrade marks for entrance to the University of Calgary. GMAT is also available for anyone contemplating a MBA program.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) conted.ucalgary.ca/eslparttime Is English your second language? Full-time and part-time programs are available. The part-time ESL program offers classes on weekday evening and Saturdays. A placement test is required to determine the best ESL level for you.
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Courses include the one-week Natural Gas Processing Short Course; and 12 evening classes that focus on Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties.
LANGUAGES conted.ucalgary.ca/languages Evening courses are available in American Sign Language, Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish.
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PERSONAL INTEREST AND WELLNESS conted.ucalgary.ca/piw A variety of general interest topics are offered, including health and wellness, parenting, personal finance and more.
TRAVEL STUDY
conted.ucalgary.ca/liberalarts For anyone who loves to learn. Daytime and evening classes focus on archaeology, art history, health, history, music, philosophy and more.
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One Saturday. Six hours of fascinating learning from UCalgary academics. A wide range of topics are offered including philosophy, physics, politics, mythology, history, and more.
conted.ucalgary.ca/travelprograms Travel opportunities are offered in association with academic departments. A travel coordinator and an expert resource person will accompany the group.
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