Programs & Services

Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development

Programs & Services

From Adult Learning & Teaching to University Access & Advising, discover the course or certificate that's right for you from the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development.

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Please click on any tab below to see what's offered in your area of interest.

Adult Learning & Teaching
Business Operations & Management
Career Essentials
Data, Risk & Emerging Technologies
English Language Studies
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Health & Community Wellness
Microcredentials
Professional Designations & Accreditations
Safety, Public Sector & Emergency Services
Technical & Engineering Training
Transition Year Program
University Preparation
Writing & Communications

Certificate in Adult Education

Courses:

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Standalone Courses & Workshops:

(Self-Paced)
(Self-paced)

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Certificate in Change Management

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Creative and Critical Leadership

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Project Management

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Leadership Excellence

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Business Management

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Human Resource Leadership

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Human Resource Management

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Business Analysis

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Finance and Risk Management

Required Courses:

OR

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Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (Custom Training Only)

Our three-course Certificate in Lean Six Sigma is now offered as a training option only for your organization (individual registrations are no longer accepted).

This certificate will provide you with an advanced set of quality tools to be applied in a structured way to improve your organization鈥檚 processes and the services or products produced by those processes. You will learn to lead projects using the DMAIC (Define | Measure | Analyze | Improve | Control) methodology. A full description of the certificate and three courses can be found .

The Certificate in Lean Six Sigma can be delivered as is, or customized for your organization 鈥� it's up to you. The training also includes an optional coaching package.

If you're interested in offering this training to a group of 12 or more, please tell us about your organization by completing the form on our Corporate Solutions page.

Standalone Courses & Certifications

For more information on these offerings, visit the program area page.听

Don't miss out on our hottest courses in leadership, organizational behaviour, and other essential skills.

Please click here to see our listing of courses designed to help advance careers.

Certificate in Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Data Management for Professionals

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Standalone Course

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We offer a range of English language programs听accredited by听听and designed for students and professionals at all levels of proficiency.

We also offer professional development for teachers and faculty in English-medium instruction, language education, and internationalization.听

Explore our programs and courses designed听For Students听and听For Professionals and Educators.

English for Academic Purposes

Designed for those seeking to improve their English language skills in their academic or personal journey. Click here to learn more.

English in Canada

Improve your confidence and fluency in English, expand your knowledge of your discipline, and experience Nova Scotia's unique culture in this 4-week immersive program. Click here to learn more.

English for Academic Credit

Courses for academic credit that you can apply to your university studies. Click here to learn more.

Certificate in English-Medium Instruction

Improve teaching and learning in an English-Medium Instruction (EMI) context by developing knowledge of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) theory and strategies. Click here to learn more.

To learn more about our instructors and read their bios, click here.听

Required Courses:

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Standalone Courses:
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Explore new ways to enhance the well-being of your community. Gain sought-after health and wellness skills from experts. Discover resources for seniors.听

Certificate in Building Positive Workplace Cultures

Required Courses:

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Certificate in Ergonomic Program Management

Required Courses:

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Courses for Health Providers and Caregivers

For more information on these offerings, as well as our resources for seniors, visit the听program area page.

Dal microcredentials represent the achievement of very specific skills or competencies valued by employers and have been validated by H漫画 University.

When you earn your microcredential, you leave your learning experience confident in your ability to successfully demonstrate and communicate these specific skills or competencies.

For more information on the microcredentials we offer, click here.听

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

The CEBS program offers three highly renowned designations in Canada covering all aspects of benefits and pensions. Click here to learn more.

Credit Union Institute of Canada Program

This program provides credit union employees with a challenging curriculum of study aimed at enhancing their job skills. Click here to learn more.

Fire Leadership

New Certificates

Courses:

Fire Service Specialization

Required Course:

Electives (minimum requirement of 68 hours):

Courses:

Required Courses:

Electives (minimum requirement of 54 hours):

Courses:

Required Courses:

Choose one of these electives:

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Certification

Courses:

Required Courses:

Medical Certificate of Death

Completion of this module will prepare nurse practitioners to complete a Medical Certificate of Death. It will assist the nurse practitioner to identify instances when completion of the certificate falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiners Office. Click here to learn more.

Local Government

Courses:

Police Leadership

NOTE: Our Police Leadership certificates and courses have been revised to better meet your learning needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Visit the program area page for full details on each of the following certificates.

Required Courses:

Public Safety Communicator Leadership

Certificate in Public Safety Communicator Leadership

Required Courses:

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Safety, Public Sector & Emergency Services

Stay on top of the latest requirements for a safety and healthy workplace.

Please click here to see our listing of available Environmental Health & Safety courses.

Click on the certificate name below to view their required and elective courses.听

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Standalone Courses

For more information on these offerings, visit the program area page.

Our Transition Year Program (TYP) was established in 1970听with the goal of increasing the successful participation of Black and Indigenous students at H漫画 University.

This eight-month program is designed to prepare students for all aspects of academic life. Students receive university credit for TYP courses.听

Please click here to learn more.

Our courses are designed to give you a solid foundation in a subject area before going to university or, if you are currently in university, to help you get the prerequisite you need for the program you want. Visit our Uprep program area page to learn more.

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Certificate in Technical Writing

Required Course:

Electives (three required):

Please visit the for full details.

Standalone Courses

For more information on courses, visit the program area page.听

Adult Learning & Teaching

Certificate in Adult Education

Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Standalone Courses & Workshops:

(Self-Paced)
(Self-paced)

For more information on these offerings, visit the听program area page.听

Business Operations & Management

Certificate in Change Management

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Creative and Critical Leadership

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Project Management

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Leadership Excellence

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Business Management

Required Courses:

or

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Human Resource Leadership

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Business Analysis

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Finance and Risk Management

Required Courses:

OR

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Lean Six Sigma (Custom Training Only)

Standalone Courses & Certifications

For more information on these offerings, visit the program area page.听

Career Essentials

Don't miss out on our hottest courses in leadership, organizational behaviour, and other essential skills.

Please click here to see our listing of courses designed to help advance careers.

Data, Risk & Emerging Technologies

Certificate in Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Data Management for Professionals

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Standalone Course

For more information on these offerings, visit the听program area page.听

English Language Studies

English for Academic Purposes

Designed for those seeking to improve their English language skills in their academic or personal journey. Click here to learn more.

English in Canada

Improve your confidence and fluency in English, expand your knowledge of your discipline, and experience Nova Scotia's unique culture in this 4-week immersive program. Click here to learn more.

English for Academic Credit

Courses for academic credit that you can apply to your university studies. Click here to learn more.

Certificate in English-Medium Instruction

To learn more about our instructors and read their bios, click here.听

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Required Courses:

Please visit the听听for full details.

Standalone Courses:
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Health & Community Wellness

Explore new ways to enhance the well-being of your community. Gain sought-after health and wellness skills from experts. Discover resources for seniors.听

Certificate in Building Positive Workplace Cultures

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Certificate in Ergonomic Program Management

Required Courses:

Please visit the for full details.

Courses for Health Providers and Caregivers

For more information on these offerings, as well as our resources for seniors, visit the听program area page.

Microcredentials

For more information on the microcredentials we offer, click here.听

Professional Designations & Accreditations

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

The CEBS program offers three highly renowned designations in Canada covering all aspects of benefits and pensions. Click here to learn more.

Credit Union Institute of Canada Program

This program provides credit union employees with a challenging curriculum of study aimed at enhancing their job skills. Click here to learn more.

Fire Leadership

New Certificates

Courses:

Fire Service Specialization

Required Course:

Electives (minimum requirement of 68 hours):

Courses:

Required Courses:

Electives (minimum requirement of 54 hours):

Courses:

Required Courses:

Choose one of these electives:

Courses:

Certification

Courses:

Required Courses:

Medical Certificate of Death

Safety, Public Sector & Emergency Services

Local Government

Courses:

Police Leadership

NOTE: Our Police Leadership certificates and courses have been revised to better meet your learning needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Visit the program area page for full details on each of the following certificates.

Required Courses:

Public Safety Communicator Leadership

Certificate in Public Safety Communicator Leadership

Required Courses:

Visit the for full details.

Safety, Public Sector & Emergency Services

Stay on top of the latest requirements for a safety and healthy workplace.

Please click here to see our listing of available Environmental Health & Safety courses.

Technical & Engineering Training

Click on the certificate name below to view their required and elective courses.听

听听
听听

听听

Standalone Courses

For more information on these offerings, visit the program area page.

Transition Year Program

Our Transition Year Program (TYP) was established in 1970听with the goal of increasing the successful participation of Black and Indigenous students at H漫画 University.

This eight-month program is designed to prepare students for all aspects of academic life. Students receive university credit for TYP courses.听

Please click here to learn more.

University Preparation

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Writing & Communications

Certificate in Technical Writing

Required Course:

Electives (three required):

Please visit the for full details.

Standalone Courses

For more information on courses, visit the program area page.听

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