Compare 41 Top Graduate Certificates in Canada 2019/2020

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares students for careers as technical communicators. Students learn to create a variety of documents found in the workplace such as proposals, white papers, user guides, training material, and instruction sets. Through real-world applications and assignments, students become proficient at research, analysis, and organization. Students participate in group projects and collaborative learning activities within the program and across technology platforms.

Technical communicators represent the bridge between a user and a product information or service. They work for an organization but at the same time, they advocate for the user by creating usable documentation that lets the user act on the information. Technical communicators are experts at understanding and analyzing different ways the product can be used by a target group. They develop many different types of documentation used in the workplace to help users enjoy all the features of a product. To fulfill these tasks, technical communicators have an aptitude for language, analytical thinking, technical understanding and project management. Well-trained technical communicators can find work in all sectors of the economy including manufacturing, health and medicine, government, high-tech and private training institutions.... [-]

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides students with the industry-specific knowledge to enter and promote their careers in regulatory affairs.

The regulation of products in industries. such as healthcare, biotechnology, food, industrial chemical, and agrochemical is of international concern. The resulting increase in regulation has driven the demand for qualified individuals in regulatory affairs. With a focus on protecting the safety of people and the environment, professionals in this field have a positive impact on the public good.

Students examine the vital role performed by regulations and regulatory professionals and become familiar with the regulatory environment in Canada and its harmonization with international regulatory regimes. The socioeconomic aspects of regulation across affected industries are also considered. Students develop familiarity with quality operations and navigating the regulatory landscape and frameworks that govern processes and products. Through collaborative work and individual study, students interpret and apply regulations, develop and manage regulatory submissions, assess regulatory compliance and report findings. Students enhance their communication and project management skills throughout.... [-]

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares students for a rewarding career in the field of human resources management. Human resources professionals are in demand across many industries and drive talent management in organizations. Human resources professionals also work throughout organizations to improve employee productivity to achieve organizational goals. Graduates learn by way of through application of theories, strategies and best practices as they learn in recruitment and selection, compensation, employee and labor relations, training and development and human resources planning.

The program explores all topics related to the profession of human resources and focuses on building human resources knowledge and skills needed to attract, select and retain the best employees. In addition, the program provides the foundational knowledge required to act as a strategic partner in any organization. Level 01 courses provide a background in finance and accounting, organizational behavior, project management and employment law.... [-]

If you are interested in joining the growing field of forensic accounting and fraud investigations, this Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides you with the professional skills and practical techniques to detect and prevent fraud in today's business world. Learn how to investigate and analyze financial evidence, apply computer techniques to investigations, and understand the theories of ethics and criminology.

Graduates may find employment in the public or private sector in a variety of areas including fraud and economic loss quantification, expert witness testimony, criminal investigations and the rapidly evolving area of computer fraud.

In today's world, threats and risks are increasingly complex due to the diversity of natural and man-made hazards. This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program equips students, both tactically and strategically, to understand and respond to the four domains of emergency management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The curriculum covers key topics: legislative and policy framework, emergency management site operations, risk management, critical infrastructure protection, business continuity planning and collections and analysis from exercises and real events to improve the capacity to respond to emergencies.

This online Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides practical training for individuals whose career goals include advancing their careers in the construction industry and the management of construction projects in a wide variety of settings. Capitalizing on a solid educational foundation in construction or construction-related fields, graduates are equipped to manage the total construction process effectively, from initial planning to program completion. The regular use of case studies throughout the program prepares graduates for a full range of situations that can emerge on construction job sites.

Each of the courses in the program has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association for the Gold Seal Certification Program.... [-]

This program is available to international students only for 2019/20.

This two-year (four semesters) program is designed for international college or university graduates with a strong academic background, who require additional knowledge in information technology and computer systems technologies.

The first year will focus on the practices and skills currently being used in support of the IT infrastructure. The second-year will expand upon the skills in networking operating systems and security learned in the first year by adding systems and solutions architecture components as a senior application of those courses.

This program will be offered at Fanshawe's new London South Campus starting in September 2019.... [-]

This program is available to international students only for 2019/20.

This two-year (four-semester) program is designed for international college or university graduates from any field or discipline.

Fanshawe's Business Management program will develop and enhance skills in general management, leadership, human resources, finance and sales, and marketing.

The program will provide opportunities for experiential learning through case study analysis as well as a community consultancy project.

This program will be offered at Fanshawe's new London South Campus starting in September 2019.

You are already a creator and designer, a disciplined and innovative thinker who brings ideas to life with graphic designs, photography, broadcasting or animation. If you have basic video editing and computer skills and know your way around Adobe Photoshop and have the diploma under your belt to prove it, you're ready to expand your skills for the post-production industry with a graduate certificate in Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media.

You'll work with other future leaders in the field, as well as independently, to develop professional techniques and terminology to use software for video and audio editing, motion graphics, 3D animation, compositing, and Visual FX. You'll also get practical instruction and an internship within the post-production industry, gaining valuable job training and industry networks. Your post-production skills will be practical, yet generic enough that you can apply what you know in a variety of jobs in the industry. You'll learn how to work with digital data and will practice working on deadlines in real-life client settings.... [-]

This program is available to international students only for Fall 2019.

This graduate certificate program is designed to prepare students to teach English as a Second (or Foreign) Language in Canada and/or overseas.

The program covers topics integrating theoretical, pedagogical and practical applications for teaching English as a second or foreign language, meeting educational standards set by TESL Ontario.

Additionally, this program includes courses to enhance professional and intercultural communication skills, knowledge and experience.

Location: London - Airport.

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills required for a career in aircraft maintenance and repair.

The curriculum is designed around the standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry (AS9100) to prepare graduates for a work environment that adheres to that system's requirements.

Practical elements of aerospace manufacturing skills, work-environment readiness, safety management systems, materials handling and tooling will be the focus of this Graduate Certificate. The program will be delivered in a face-to-face (web-facilitated) format.... [-]

Characters are the heart of every game, video, or marketing campaign. They're at the heart of your interest in 3D Animation, too. Bring your characters to life. Make them breathe. Give them a personality.

With the 3D Animation and Character Design program, you'll hone your previous multi-media skills into a valued and sought-after skill in the job market. You'll animate your ideas for game engines/development by life drawing and storyboarding, 3D modeling, texture mapping and lighting, character design, video editing, and audio effects creation.

You'll develop your creative concepts with like-minded and creative classmates. You'll plan and manage projects. With every step of the program, you'll see your ideas and dreams come to life.... [-]

Protecting the private and personal information of industries and people is not only a vital and important career, but it's also never been more in demand. If you're technically minded and are looking to add to your already impressive resume, the Information Security Management program will give your future career the boost it needs.

To fit in with your busy schedule, the program is available 100% online or in a traditional in-class format (full-time or part-time) with September, January or May admissions. Once you've chosen a schedule that best suits your needs, you'll learn how to manage both the operational and strategic aspects of information security. In just eight months, you'll develop the skills to identify how a business is vulnerable, and how to best safeguard their information. You'll also learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls, and performing security audits.... [-]

Professional Accounting is a three-semester program that enables students from any undergraduate discipline to complete a graduate certificate in accounting.

Courses will be enriched with hands-on integrated technology applications and case studies based on real-world scenarios. Further real-world industry exposure will be maximized with guest speakers and hands-on projects. The program is designed to integrate all of the course topics and to develop students' critical thinking skills, research skills, and decision-making skills.

Students will make extensive use of Microsoft Excel and other software used in the accounting industry.

Agribusiness is the study of agricultural production - managing every step of the supply chain from farm to table and everything in between. A dynamic and complex field, agribusiness is adaptive and flexible, responding to new technological advances while remaining sustainable globally.

Fanshawe's Agri-Business Management graduate certificate will allow you to enter the agricultural sector at a supervisory level, preparing you to either manage an existing organization or as an entrepreneur. You'll graduate with a competitive edge – understanding business fundamentals and industry-specific training. In just eight months, our program will cover: