Why become a CGA?

The CGA accreditation process offers an excellent educational opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become an accounting professional: a Certified General Accountant. Whether your goal is to be employed in industry, commerce, government or public practice, the CGA accreditation process gives you the opportunity to forge a challenging and rewarding future. Students are responsible for contacting the governing body to obtain certification details. Visit the CGA website for more information at www.cga-canada.org.

As more and more people return to the academic world to upgrade their skills, there is an increasing demand for well-qualified adult educators. Join a growing number of teachers of adults who are improving their delivery skills through Internet courses. You will quickly see how distance education/online learning differs from traditional classroom teaching. Be a student today and improve your delivery skills for tomorrow!

For students completing the academic component of the Certified Bookkeeper designation (nine courses) with a minimum grade of 70% (B) in each course, a Certificate in Bookkeeping will be issued.

The Accounting certificate program is ideal for individuals who wish to acquire a thorough accounting education. Whether you are looking for accounting experience or for advance in your professional career, this program provides an intensive and complete curriculum. In order to earn the certificate, students must successfully complete a total of 12 compulsory courses.

This program provides students with exposure to strategies and techniques that will help them to solidify and enhance their client relations skills and build positive, lasting relationships with clients. The program prepares graduates to build teams of staff dedicated to excellent service delivery, to identify, mitigate and avoid confrontational situations with internal and external clients, and to create and promote an organizational service culture. Graduates can secure employment directly in the service sector (retail, hospitality, contact centre, business office, etc.)

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program is designed to help financial planners achieve their goals. Financial planners learn the fundamentals of building a comprehensive financial plan and are recognized as dedicated professionals with the know-how to assist clients while adhering to high ethical standards. The CFP designation marks financial planners as qualified to practice as professionals. For more information, visit www.cfp-ca.org. All courses are offered through distance education/online learning.

The Certificate in Human Resources Management is a Canadore College certificate awarded to those who successfully complete the 10 courses required for the academic component of the CHRP with an average grade of no less than 70 (B) for all nine courses, with no individual course having a grade below 65 (C+).

Please note: Effective January 1, 2011, the HRPA has added a degree requirement. Individuals are required to have a degree at a baccalaureate level or higher. The degree may have been granted by an accredited university or a college. The degree need not be in Human Resources. Advanced degrees such as Master’s Degrees and Doctorates count in fulfillment of the degree requirement. Contact HRPA to discuss how this affects you at www.hrpa.ca.

Students have a total of 10 years in which to complete this program and apply for certification. This program can be completed in its entirety through Contact North or correspondence.

Why become a CGA?

The CGA accreditation process offers an excellent educational opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become an accounting professional: a Certified General Accountant. Whether your goal is to be employed in industry, commerce, government or public practice, the CGA accreditation process gives you the opportunity to forge a challenging and rewarding future. Students are responsible for contacting the governing body to obtain certification details. Visit the CGA website for more information at www.cga-canada.org.

Missing a prerequisite for college?

ACE is the Academic and Career Entrance Program, delivered by all 24 Ontario community colleges. ACE is recognized as the grade 12 equivalent for admission to college programs and apprenticeship training. A growing number of employers also recognize ACE for hiring purposes.

ACE is now available through online study. You can register for any of the ACE courses through Canadore College.

The Learn to Learn course is now a prerequisite for all ACE online courses. Please contact ontariolearn@canadorec.on.ca for information on the Learn to Learn course.

Canadore College offers an intensive certificate program in conversational French. The courses are designed for English-speaking participants wishing to communicate “en francais” in the workplace and in everyday situations. Participants practice speaking French, progressing through stages from the basic, but most useful, structures of the language to more complex forms of expression.

Conversational French - Basic Level (four segments)

At the completion of the certificate program, participants should be able to ask questions and discuss day-to-day activities that relate to both work situations and social activities.

With the increasing growth in the global market in the North and South resulting from the Free Trade Agreement, Spanish is becoming more and more the second language of choice for Canadian business people as well as and tourists. The program, designed to help students become functional in Spanish, includes a significant component related to the Spanish and Latin American culture and customs. Participants practice speaking Spanish and progress through various stages from the basic to the more complex forms of expression.

Basic Level

At the completion of the Basic Level program, participants should be able to ask questions and discuss day-to-day activities that relate to both work situations and social activities.

The Autism and Behavioural Science Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed for students who have completed a recognized diploma or degree program in the areas of education or human services (graduates of Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, or Developmental Service Worker).

The objective of the program is to build on the student’s previous training, with a specialization in the area of autism spectral disorders assessment and treatment. Training will focus primarily on working with children who have autism or behavioural challenges. Students will be introduced to a variety of procedures used to assess and treat challenging behaviours.

If you are currently working in a school special education department, day care, or social services position, consider adding this unique certificate to your education. All courses are offered through distance learning.

Canadore College, Northern College and Confederation College will all be providing classes towards this certificate.

The Community Resource Consultant supports families in the identification of their needs, resources, and service requirements. The family’s involvement and participation is a recognized key factor in the achievement of successful outcomes. This post-diploma program is designed to prepare graduates with the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to work as resource consultants within early years environments for individuals with developmental or physical exceptionalities. They may work within recreational facilities, as educational assistants within regular classrooms or within infant development programs, as counsellors within group homes, or as consultants for children with emotional or behavioural problems.

This apprenticeship program is intended for individuals without ECE or Educational Assistant credentials who are currently employed in child care facilities or schools. It is a part-time, distance education/online learning program combining print-based correspondence and Contact North courses. Integrating course assignments with workplace experience, the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program (ECA) is designed to be completed over a three-year period. Successful completion of all required components will enable students to receive Apprenticeship certification; in addition, students have the option of earning a diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from Canadore College by acquiring several additional college credits. The local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and Apprenticeship Office determine admission requirements, and students must be registered with their local Apprenticeship Office. At least one credit in senior secondary school English is strongly recommended. To inquire, contact the North Bay Apprenticeship office at (705) 495-8515, or the District Office (800) 236-8817.

*Placement courses apply to these courses and their evaluation and will be conducted by Canadore College ECA faculty. Additional requirements for the ECE Diploma include: EDE250, three General Education courses (PSY100, SOC100 and HUM115), and two communication courses (CMM125 and CMM180).

This certificate has been designed for Personal Support Workers and Registered Practical Nurses who wish to expand their skills in the area of activation techniques for the elderly. Graduates will attain a thorough comprehension of methods for achieving optimal functioning of the elderly. This certificate is available entirely via Distance Education.

This program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the accurate transcription, within a specified time limit, of complex medical reports and correspondence generated by the many medical specialties. Employment opportunities include medical transcriber positions in hospital departments of Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, and Pathology, in various medical clinics, or in private practice specialties and other community facilities, physicians’ offices, and online transcription companies.

This program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the accurate transcription, within a specified time limit, of complex medical reports and correspondence generated by the many medical specialties. Employment opportunities include medical transcriber positions in hospital departments of Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, and Pathology, in various medical clinics, or in private practice specialties and other community facilities, physicians’ offices, and online transcription companies.

This certificate program has been designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of people involved in a helping capacity with the terminally ill and with their families. It enables students to develop further the provision of compassionate care where the quality of remaining life is the primary objective and symptom control is the basis for care. Participants will also be able to participate in a multidisciplinary approach, which involves both client and family.

This certificate has been designed to upgrade and enhance the skills of employed food service workers. It also provides training for those seeking employment in the food services industry, e.g., hospitals, nursing homes, cafeterias, and restaurants. It has been developed in cooperation with dietitians and food service supervisors in the North Bay area. This certificate is available entirely via Distance Education.
Canadore will be making a seamless transition to a revised provincial Food Service Worker curriculum beginning in January 2010.

This certificate program is designed to develop proficiency in various areas of computer application. The curriculum concentrates on software applications and techniques currently in use in business. All courses are offered through distance education/online learning.

Skilled workers in the Information Technology industry are in high demand all over North America and globally. Canadore is pleased to offer the Microcomputer Support and Service Worker Certificate program in an online format that enables users to start any course at any time. The online courses are designed around a unique blend of components - the Internet, The Learning Manager (TLM), an in-house web platform, and CD-ROM courseware. TLM is the software system used by Canadore College to manage online learning. TLM provides a link to online learning at Canadore, allowing students access to courses of study, unit outlines, study guides, projects, tests, final exams, and communication with fellow students. In addition, it marks online tests, providing students with immediate feedback, tracks student progress, and provides performance reports to facilitators. All courses are offered through distance education/online learning.

This certificate program provides students with the opportunity to create dynamic, interactive websites. Starting with the basics of HTML (Hypertext Mark-up Language), students will progress through the certificate. Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will create websites that are visually appealing, universally accessible, react to user input, store/retrieve data from a database, and maintain records. All courses available through distance education/online learning.

The part-time Law Clerks program is offered in co-operation with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. Examinations will be written for the four parts after completion of each course. Examination fees are not included in the course fee. It is strongly recommended that students have a minimum of three years’ experience in a legal environment, as the courses are very intense. Employment opportunities afforded by the Law Clerks Program include the legal departments of trust companies, local, provincial and federal governments, and larger commercial and industrial firms. Students may enjoy visiting the Institute’s website at www.ilco.on.ca. This program is available on-line. It is recommended that students take the courses in the following order:

The Military Arts and Science diploma will provide Non-Commissioned Members (NCMs) of the Canadian Forces and those interested in military affairs with a comprehensive knowledge of leadership, critical thinking, security studies, resource management, and communication skills deemed essential to the functioning of modern military or large corporations. This diploma will serve as a recognized component of the Non-Commissioned Members training. The Military Arts and Science Diploma is available entirely via Distance Education.

The following exam preparation courses are available for candidates who are eligible for and are preparing to write the inter-provincial examination for a Certificate of Qualification in a given trade. Participants must have met the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities Apprenticeship Branch eligibility to write the exam.
Please note: These prep courses will provide an overview for candidates before they write the ministry exam. Exam booking should be scheduled with a local Apprenticeship Branch representative.

This certificate program is designed for those who wish to acquire basic operational skills using AutoCAD MAP2007. A Canadore College AutoCAD Certificate is awarded to participants who successfully complete all courses.

This certificate program is designed for people who wish to acquire basic skills in technical trades. Upon successful completion of the courses, participants will be awarded a Canadore College Basic Trades (Mechanical) Certificate.

The Building Environmental Systems (BES) program is an international training resource providing support for sustainable energy savings, enhanced competitiveness, and enlightened environmental management through high quality, systems-focused energy management training for all building sectors. It incorporates multi-skills training with clearly defined learning outcomes in heating, refrigeration, air-handling, electricity, controls, water treatment, energy management, and supervisory skills, in which the building is treated as a system. This program focuses on “the building as a system” in which heating, refrigeration, air handling, electricity, controls, and water treatment are interwoven and connected. Completion of the Class 1 certificate qualifies holders to apply for the provincially-recognized Energy Training Ontario (ETO) certificate.

The Home Inspection Program is designed to address the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the home inspection industry. Home inspections performed to standards provide the client with information regarding the condition of the systems and components in their home.

The courses in this program are recognized by the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (www.oahi.com) as well as the American Society of Home Inspectors as they meet their baseline accreditation requirements.

Note: Additional fees may apply to obtain designation.

Textbooks are the responsibility of the student and can be purchased from http://www.carsondunlop.com/Inspectors/hssorder.htm.

Courses have been designed by industry and business professionals to provide a realistic look at management issues. Participants are encouraged to explore the issues through classroom discussion, case studies and exercises. The program is made up of six OMDP credits (two mandatory and four electives). All courses are offered through distance education/online learning.

Leadership Skills

Business Management Skills

NOTES: Duplication of courses across programs is not permitted EXCEPT for the Communications and Human Relations courses. Students have a total of 10 years in which to complete this program and register for their record of completion. For more information about OMDP, visit www.omdp.ca.