Courses in building maintenance can help students gain the desirable skills in building construction and management that can be applied to a wide range of fields, including commercial construction, transportation, and the gas and oil industry. Environmental impact and sustainability may also be emphasized.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.