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4 week Program (approx 20 days) (Tax deductible Cost for 2021)

• Total Drive Hours = 57 hours

• Total Class Room Time = 47 hours

• Circle Check/Air/Couple/Yard = 17.5 hours

• Total 121.5 hours

Prerequisites:

Effective March 15, 2019, all drivers who want to obtain a commercial Class 1 licence must undergo Saskatchewan’s Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program.

To be eligible to take this training, drivers must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• be a Saskatchewan resident
• complete a SGI drivers medical
• hold a non-Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license
• hold a Class 1 learner (a Class 1 endorsement) - mandatory for acceptance
• Air Brake Certificate (written test)

Existing Saskatchewan Class 1 drivers were grandfathered in as of the implementation date.

All documentation must be submitted prior to the application deadline:

• SGI drivers medical
• Valid class 5 drivers license with your 1A Learner's Endorsement - mandatory for acceptance
• Air Brake Certificate (written test certificate)
• $500 non-refundable seat deposit or sponsorship (required after acceptance when the above requirements are met)

DRIVERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT CLASS 1 (LEARNER’S) ENDORSEMENT.  THE COLLEGE WILL NOT HOLD SPOTS FOR THOSE WITHOUT THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

For more information, please email Chris at cfilbey@cumberlandcollege.sk.ca or call 306-862-9849.

Accounting and Finance Certificate for Non-Financial Managers

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The LERN Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.

Then find out what you need to know about cash.  Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.

Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed.  An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers
2. Cash is King
3. Financial Analysis and Planning

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Advanced Leadership Certificate

Take your leadership skills to the next level with the Advanced Leadership Certificate.

Join a cohort of professionals on a life and career changing journey to develop and enhance the skills and competencies that define what it is to be a strong leader. This program takes an immersive look at both your personal and professional leadership paths and leads to powerful insights.

Discover your unconscious bias, how to nurture empathy and quality relationships, improve team building and strategic thinking, and manage stress and increase resiliency. Your leadership transformation will be enhanced by one-on-one professional coaching, the EQi 2.0 assessment tool that dives into Emotional Intelligence, along with in-depth classroom learning and cohort support.

Certificate highlights:

• EQ-i 2.0 assessment
• One-on-one coaching
• Co-hort learning
• Journey mapping and action planning
• Immediately applicable skills

The certificate is comprised of a kick-off session, five modules and closing presentation that are scheduled bi-weekly in a single semester. Students complete the certificate in four months as a class from start-to-finish and must commit to all of the dates.

Students who complete the Advanced Leadership Certificate gain in demand skills and become University of Regina Alumni.

Course Descriptions

Advanced Leadership Kick-Off (Required) - Sep 28 8:30am-12:00pm

Module 1: Discover Your Potential -  Oct 10-11 8:30am-12:00pm
Understanding yourself is an important step to becoming a better leader of others. In this module, you will learn to distinguish between your core and aspirational values. As you explore your unconscious bias and consider your leadership blind spots, you will learn how to become a more authentic leader by leveraging your emotional self-awareness. You will reflect on where you have come from, what you have learned along the way, and how to apply this as you define your ideal future state as a leader. Your enhanced self-awareness will provide the foundation for heartfully engaging in the succeeding modules.

Module 2: Express Your Vision - Oct 23 and 25 8:30am-12:00pm
Now that you are more comfortable with your authentic self, the focus turns to developing a personal vision and goals. As you become aware of patterns, you will apply self-perception to shift the balance of power from old internal thoughts to a new more self-aware and assured internal state of thinking. You will practice using self-perception to assertively express thoughts and feelings and consider how others view the situation. You will also learn how to communicate your feelings in constructive and socially acceptable ways while recognizing how to balance your independence to gain empowerment without alienating others. By the end of the module, you will have a personal vision and the skills to practice building your self-esteem, self-confidence and assertiveness techniques.

Module 3: Inspire Impact -  Nov 7-8 8:30am-12:00pm
Learn how to build more meaningful relationships in a way that builds trust, loyalty and motivation. You will discover the impact your communication style has on others and whether you are achieving the results you intend. You will learn to appreciate the importance of an empathetic leader; recognizing and acknowledging the emotions of others and how to effectively manage your emotions in response. By the end of the module, you will appreciate the importance of being a socially responsible leader, and inspiring others towards a greater purpose for your organization or community.

Module 4: Choose With Purpose - Nov 27-28 8:30am-12:00pm
Apply a decision framework for next steps in your personal leadership journey. You will discover how your individual approach to risk influences your decision-making process. As part of the module, you will become familiar with decision analysis and problem-solving frameworks to gain skill and comfort in making strategic decisions. You will practice adopting alternative perspectives as a means of understanding innovation and anticipating risk. By the end of the module, you will have defined your next steps and an appreciation of how transformational leadership can improve the quality of team decision-making.

Module 5: Achieve Resilience - Dec 11-12 8:30am-12:00pm
Is stress something to worry about or can it be a tool to improve performance and help you accomplish more? This module helps you to identify and manage triggers of stress in yourself and others. You will gain an understanding of leadership and workplace factors that influence individual stress and learn how your personality can impact your perceptions of stress, and your approach to managing it. You will learn coping approaches, along with strategies to improve personal resilience. By the end of the module, you will be able to recognize different approaches to stress management and coping, how resilience is created, and some of the more successful approaches to managing stress in everyday life.

Closing Meeting: Journey Map Presentations -  Dec 19, 8:30am-12:00pm

Requirements:

• Meetings and Modules: 5 modules (two half days each) and 2 meetings (each a half day) for kick-off and closing
• Number of hours: 45.5 class hours + take home work
• Achievement: Advanced Leadership Certificate
• Note: The Professional Leadership Certificate is no longer a prerequisite

*Students must commit to all modules days.*

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Agricultural Sciences Certificate

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the October 2023 intake.
If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

If you’re interested in studying agriculture, but you only want to commit to a year, then our Agricultural Sciences Certificate program, offered through our partnership with Lakeland College, is for you!   

Our certificate program offers a specific concentration on crop production.  The courses offered will allow you to master fundamental skills that are essential for modern agricultural operations, including computer training, keeping accurate business records, and using up-to-date and innovative technology.  Skills specific to crop production will involve you in practical field skills used to identify plants and weeds and assess a variety of pest problems. 

Upon completion of your certificate program, you will also be given the option to transfer into year two of Lakeland’s Crop Technology Diploma program, offered on its Vermilion campus.  The diploma program will allow you to gain knowledge and skills through agronomy, production, precision farming, and financial management classes while being immersed in a hands-on experience through industry practicum or Lakeland’s student-managed farm.

Whether you choose the acquisition of your certificate as your exit point, or choose to continue on to the diploma program, you will find yourself prepared to contribute to a farming operation or to work in the retail agriculture sector.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with minimum 50% in English A30 and B30, Foundations 20 or Pre-Calculus 20, and any 20 level core science
• English Language Requirement

Notes:

• International tuition: $17,000 *
• Books and materials costs - will be determined closer to the program start date
• The program course schedule will allow students the opportunity and flexibility to work in the Agricultural sector while enrolled in the program
• You will be a part of a unique cohort of students from across Saskatchewan, studying with peers from the Parkland College, Carlton Trail College, Great Plains College regions of the province.
• Students enrolled at Cumberland College as part of this program will access all labs in person on our Melfort campus

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Bookkeeping Certificate

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this LERN Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business!

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Understanding Debits and Credits
2. General Ledger and Month End Procedures
3. Closing Procedures and Financial Statement

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Certificate in Mastering Excel

A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.  LERN offers an online Certificate in Mastering Excel.

Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets and workbooks.

Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques.

Finally, you’ll learn a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Mastering Microsoft Excel
2. Intermediate Excel 
3. Advanced Excel 

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Continuing Care Assistant

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.
If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

The full-time program will allow you to complete all theory and clinical experiences.  If you would like to PLAR your clinical experiences, please consider the part-time program.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or successful completion of fifteen (15) post-secondary credits from a recognized institution
• English Language Requirement

Notes:

Accepted applicants may be required to undergo an interview and to provide a criminal record check prior to entering the practicum component to the program. At the discretion of the practicum agency, you may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the criminal record check. The cost of a Criminal Record Check is your responsibility. It must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope which includes your name, program and identifies it as a Criminal Record Check.

International Tuition = $17,500 CAD. International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Data Analysis Certificate

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.  LERN offers an online Data Analysis Certificate.

Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to Data Analysis 
2. Intermediate Data Analysis 
3. Advanced Data Analysis  

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Digital Marketing Certificate

Come get a fundamental introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising.  LERN offers an online Digital Marketing Certificate.

Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies.  No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary.  If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Improving Email Promotions
2. Boosting Your Web Site Traffic 
3. Online Advertising 

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Disability Support Worker

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.
If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

Do you like working with people? Do you believe everyone has the right to live life to the fullest? The Disability Support Worker program offers the training you need to be a community service worker, supportive living worker, educational assistant or life enrichment worker.

Disability support workers are entrusted with the basic personal care of participants of all ages in residential and vocational settings. You’ll need strong communication skills, a common-sense approach to problem-solving, an intuitive understanding of human behaviour, and a steady personality.

Disability Support Worker is a one-year certificate program. You will develop knowledge and practical skills in:

• basic care skills
• behavioural support and crisis prevention
• disability support services
• exceptionalities and human growth & development
• interpersonal, professional and employability skills
• person-centred planning
• quality of life enhancements

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• English Language Requirement
• First Aid/Level C CPR (must provide by the first day of classes)

Notes:

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.

If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

• International Tuition:  $17,000*

International students are invited to apply to this program International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

• Accepted students will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search prior to entering required coursework and practicum with children, youth and adults.  A student must complete the practicum placements to graduate from the program. The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is the student's responsibility.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Early Childhood Education Working Towards Your Diploma (LEVEL 2)

Young children making the transition from home to child care or preschool need an enthusiastic, positive role model. They need someone dedicated to encouraging learning and growth. They need … you.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of childcare settings.

Our “Working Toward Your Diploma” program is part of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's ECE Diploma program and is offered on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements:

• To qualify you must have
  • Grade 12 with English A and B 30 or pass an Accuplacer test with the required score.
  • English Language Requirement
  • These are required and there is no longer an Unclassified acceptance to this program.

 

• You need to apply to the ECE Working Towards Your Diploma program by completing an online application form, plus your high school and any post-secondary transcripts, sent to:

Sarah Haidey, Registrar
Cumberland College
Box 2320
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
Fax: 306-752-3484
Contact by Email

• You may come into this program even if you already have some of the courses listed.
• You must be committed to attending classes on the listed dates. 
• The number of class hours are based on the credit hours and credit units.

Notes:

• This diploma program will be delivered over multiple years with a revolving schedule of repeating classes so students can apply at any time and upon acceptance can register for classes on a part-time basis. 
• First a student must apply, then upon acceptance letter will be able to register and pay for classes online.
• There is space for 15 students in each module. 
• Spots will be secured with a paid registration.
• Registrations will close 1 week before the start date of the module.
• For each module, there will be at least 3 days where you will have face-to-face classes and there will be at least 4 days of virtual classes you will need to attend. 
• BOOKS - you are responsible to order your books from the Saskpoly bookstore.  We suggest you order books at least 2 weeks before your class starts.  More details to follow in July.
• CANCELLATIONS:  If you choose not to take a course you must cancel 3 business days or more before the course starts to receive a refund.  If you cancel less than 3 business days before no refund will be received.
• Should you have any questions about program delivery - please contact the Program Coordinator - Sabrina McNevin 
• For planning your courses,  please contact our Advisor - Gene Mak

** If you have not completed your ECE Cerficiate of Achievement courses, we highly reccomend doing so before beginning courses in the Working Towards Your Diploma program. These 3 courses are also required to receive your minsitry level 2. https://www.cumberlandcollege.sk.ca/index.php?id=190

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Early Childhood Education Working Towards Your Diploma - Level 3

Young children making the transition from home to child care or preschool need an enthusiastic, positive role model. They need someone dedicated to encouraging learning and growth. They need … you.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of childcare settings.

Our “Working Toward Your Diploma” program is part of Saskatchewan Polytechnic's ECE Diploma program and is offered on a course-by-course basis.

Become a Level III Early Childhood Educator

When you graduate from the ECE diploma you are eligible to apply to become a licensed Level III Early Childhood Educator (ECE) through the Government of Saskatchewan. If you plan on becoming a licensed child care Centre Director, you must have your Ministry ECE Level III certification. If you are interested in going further, you will be able to transfer some of your credits to the University of Regina's or the University of Saskatchewan’s Bachelor of Education degree program in Elementary Education.

Requirements:

• To qualify you must have
  • Grade 12 with English A and B 30 or pass an Accuplacer test with the required score.
  • Successful completion in an ECE Diploma - level 2 program from a recognized institution
  • English Language Requirement
  • These are required and there is no longer an Unclassified acceptance to this program.

 

• You need to apply to the ECE Working Towards Your Diploma program by completing an online application form, plus your high school and any post-secondary transcripts, sent to:

Sarah Haidey, Registrar
Cumberland College
Box 2320
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
Fax: 306-752-3484
Contact by Email

• You may come into this program even if you already have some of the courses listed.
• You must be committed to attending classes on the listed dates. 
• The number of class hours are based on the credit hours and credit units.

Notes:

• This diploma program will be delivered over multiple years with a revolving schedule of repeating classes so students can apply at any time and upon acceptance can register for classes on a part-time basis. 
• First a student must apply, then upon acceptance letter will be able to register and pay for classes online.
• There is space for 15 students in each module. 
• Spots will be secured with a paid registration.
• Registrations will close 1 week before the start date of the module.
• For each module, there will be at least 3 days where you will have face-to-face classes and there will be at least 4 days of virtual classes you will need to attend. 
• BOOKS - you are responsible to order your books from the Saskpoly bookstore.  We suggest you order books at least 2 weeks before your class starts.  More details to follow in July.
• CANCELLATIONS:  If you choose not to take a course you must cancel 3 business days or more before the course starts to receive a refund.  If you cancel less than 3 business days before no refund will be received.
• Should you have any questions about program delivery - please contact the Program Coordinator - Sabrina McNevin 
• For planning your courses,  please contact our Advisor - bwicks@cumberlandcollege.sk.ca

** If you have not completed your ECE Cerficiate of Achievement courses, we highly reccomend doing so before beginning courses in the Working Towards Your Diploma program. These 3 courses are also required to receive your diploma. https://www.cumberlandcollege.sk.ca/index.php?id=190

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Educational Assistant Certificate 2023-2025 (Part-Time)

If you like working one-on-one with students with different needs, and you want to see them included in the classroom, becoming an educational assistant might be the career for you. Educational assistants provide the all-important one-on-one support that makes today’s inclusive classrooms possible.

The Educational Assistant program is respected by school boards province-wide. We’ll teach you the skills and give you the hands-on experience you need to make a lasting difference in a student's life.

Your job will be to assist classroom teachers by working with children or youth with diverse learning needs. This Saskatchewan Polytechnic program provides you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need, including:

• basic care skills (lifting to feeding)
• classroom management and crisis prevention techniques and strategies
• communication skills and professionalism
• cultural awareness and family dynamics
• exceptionalities (causes, characteristics and accommodations)
• social, emotional, cognitive development (children and teens)
• supporting teachers in specific subject areas
• your role in the classroom

Requirements:

To qualify you must have

• Grade 12
• English Language Requirement
• You need to apply to the Educational Assistant program by completing an online application form, plus your high school and any post-secondary transcripts, must be sent to:

Sarah Haidey, Registrar
Cumberland College
Box 2320
Melfort, SK S0E 1A0
Fax: 306-752-3484
Contact by Email

• You may come into this program, even if you already have some of the courses listed. Please contact the Program Coordinator to discuss how this might affect you. 
• You must be committed to attending classes on the listed dates. Please note that this program is scheduled to be delivered periodically on evenings and weekends. 
• The number of class hours are based on the credit hours and credit units as outlined by SaskPolytech. 

Notes:

• This program will be delivered on a part-time basis and will be offered from 2023-2025.
• First a student must apply, then upon acceptance letter will be able to register and pay for classes online.
• There is space for 15 students in each module. 
• Spots will be secured with a paid registration.
• Registrations will close 1 week before the start date of the module.
• For each module, there will be at least 3 days where you will have face-to-face classes and there will be at least 4 days of virtual classes you will need to attend. 
• BOOKS - you are responsible to order your books from the Saskpoly bookstore.  We suggest you order books at least 2 weeks before your class starts.  More details to follow in July.
• CANCELLATIONS:  If you choose not to take a course you must cancel 3 business days or more before the course starts to receive a refund.  If you cancel less than 3 business days before no refund will be received.
• Should you have any questions about program delivery - please contact the Program Coordinator - Sabrina McNevin 
• For planning your courses,  please contact our Advisor - bwicks@cumberlandcollege.sk.ca
• Accepted applicants may be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Checks prior to entering the practicum component of the program. At the discretion of the practicum agency, the student may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks. The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks are the responsibility of the student.

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

• Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.

• Candidate Guide
• Candidate Guide (Department of Arts and Sciences courses)
  • communications, mathematics, sciences, social sciences
• More about PLAR

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Electrical Applied Certificate

Want to jump into the construction workforce? Check out the Electrician Applied Certificate program. At just 17 weeks long, it provides the basic knowledge and skills you need for an entry-level job.

Instructors with actual industry experience will help you learn how to install, test, replace and repair lighting fixtures, wiring and electrical equipment. You'll get lots of hands-on practice using standard tools of the trade. You'll also learn how to read and interpret construction drawings.

Electrician is a skilled trade. Having an applied certificate will get you noticed by employers and put you on the fast track to having a career as an electrician. The more education and experience you get, the higher you can climb on the wage-earning ladder. A fourth-year journeyperson electrician can earn double the hourly wage of a first-year electrician apprentice.

Requirements:

• Grade 11 with Foundations of Mathematics 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 or Pre-Calculus 20. (Previous Saskatchewan Math 20 also accepted.)
• English Language Requirement

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

General Business Diploma

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.
If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

Students that take all classes in the Cumberland College/Lakeland College Business Diploma program will be eligible for a 2-year full block transfer to the Edwards School of Business. Students with transfer credits from other institutions will be assessed on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum 50% in ELA 30A or 30B and Foundations 30 or Pre-Calculus 30.
• English Language Requirement
• Computer experience is recommended

Notes:

• Tuition:  Year 1 - $5,500   Year 2 - $5,500 (subject to change)
• International Tuition:  Year 1 - $17,500    Year 2 - $17,500
• Student Fees are $95 per academic year  (subject to change)
• Student Health Plan fees are $252 per academic year.  (subject to change)

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. LERN offers an online Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate based on the Adobe suite.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web.  Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital artwork. Access to the Adobe software tools required.

Software Requirements:

Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. You will need Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesignTrial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. 

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Adobe Illustrator Essentials
2. Adobe Photoshop Essentials
3. Adobe InDesign Essentials

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Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

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Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Health Care Cook Certificate

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.
If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

Cooks in health care are in demand. The Health Care Cook program is designed to prepare cooks for work in health care settings, such as hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes, and private care facilities.  You will interact with patients and residents, modifying diets to meet specific texture and nutritional requirements related to medical conditions.  You will combine hands-on cooking skills with online theoretical knowledge to flexibly gain valuable health care cooking experience. 

The Health Care Cook Certificate is considered as an alternative to the Journeyperson Certification in Saskatchewan Health Authority Cook postings.  Individuals hired with the Health Care Cook Certificate will be fully qualified, and be paid at the same rate of pay as a Journeyperson Cook.

 You will gain experience in:

• General cooking skills
• Menu planning
• Nutrition
• Special diets
• Special event planning
• Communication skills
• Kitchen operations
• Safety and sanitation
• Health care systems

You’ll have the knowledge and skills for a wide variety of jobs in the health care sector, and work in hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes and more.

Requirements:

• Grade 10
• English Language Requirement

Notes:

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.

If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

• International Tuition: $17,000*  - International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

Please note that the practical experience of the program is located at an SHA facility, off campus. Students are required to find their own means of transportation. 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Industrial Mechanics Applied Certificate

Industrial Mechanics is an applied certificate program. It provides knowledge and skill development in installing, servicing, repairing and overhauling machines which produce industrial goods.

You will receive:

• a working knowledge of machinery common to most industries
• an introduction to preventive maintenance procedures
• an opportunity to develop the skills needed to install mechanical equipment and keep it in good running order

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with on of the following mathematics: Foundations of Math 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20
• English Language Requirement

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

The Adult 10 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 10 students to the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

Please Note: There is no face to face Adult 10 program in Melfort.  Appplicants will be offered the option to attend the Tisdale program online with part-time face to face support, or you can apply directly to the Tisdale ABE Level 3 program.

The Adult 10 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 10 students to the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

The Adult Literacy Program at Cumberland College is designed to help adults improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Literacy learners begin by learing the foundations of reading and math.

This program is offered in Nipawin and provides nine (9) hours per week of face-to-face instruction.  The program helps build skills, independence, and confidence.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. 

Office Administration

Out of country international applications are now CLOSED for the September 2023 intake.
If you are an in-country applicant with a current study permit, please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to apply. 

This program provides knowledge and skill development related to the business office environment, with an emphasis on computer applications. Instruction is augmented by projects that will give you a hands-on understanding of the demands and rewards of work in an office setting. You will receive practical and applied training in:

• Leading software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
• E-mail and computer-based scheduling/calendars
• Meetings participation and minute recording
• Operation of office equipment
• Office procedures such as reception, filing, mail and telephone communication
• Business accounting and the use of automated accounting software

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• English Language Requirement
   

Notes:

* International tuition $17,000 CAD - International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

NOTE:  This course is a dedicated online course only.  You will not be able to transter from Online to Face-to-Face programs once the program has started.

The Online Pre-10 is offered to adults who have had their basic math and reading skills assessed. Generally, adults who have been assessed with reading and math skills in the grade 3 to grade 8 range would benefit from a Pre-10 program. The program provides an opportunity for individualized and small group instruction in an atmosphere that allows adults to gain confidence in working towards entering the Adult 10 program.  Studies include Communications, Numeracy, Computer Use, and Continuous Learning and Working with Others.

This Online Pre-10 program is offered to adults who have had their basic math and reading skills assessed. Generally, adults who have been assessed with reading and math skills in the grade 3 to grade 8 range would benefit from a Pre-10 program. The program provides an opportunity for individualized and small group instruction in an atmosphere that allows adults to gain confidence in working towards entering the Adult 10 program.  Studies include Communications, Numeracy, Computer Use, and Continuous Learning and Working with Others.

Primary Care Paramedic

Primary Care Paramedic is a one-year Saskatchewan Polytechnic Certificate program. 

Being a paramedic is all about teamwork. There’s a sense of camaraderie you won’t find in many other jobs. But it takes a special kind of person. You have to want to help people because you’ll be dealing with people of all ages in all kinds of crises. You have to work well under pressure because you’ll be delivering pre-hospital emergency care in people’s homes, in the middle of busy streets, and/or at industrial sites.

It’s a rewarding career with an expanding range of job opportunities—and the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program will get you started.  Our program emphasizes authentic hands-on training in pre-hospital emergency care, with both hospital and ambulance practicums. You’ll focus on:

• medical and trauma injuries
• mental health issues
• obstetrical emergencies
• pharmacology
• physical assessments of various body systems
• cardiac and respiratory emergencies
• certifications in:
  • BLS Health Care Provider
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
  • International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
  • Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)

Industry Recognized

The program is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada. Your curriculum aligns with primary care paramedic roles and responsibilities outlined in the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) for the Paramedic Practitioner of Canada. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to write the provincial licensing exam for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Hands-on Learning

• Lab and Simulation Training - The PCP program emphasizes hands-on learning. You’ll spend about one-third of your time in the classroom, one-third in practical labs and one-third in simulation activities. 
• Field Practicums - You’ll take the knowledge that you’ve learned in the classroom and put it to work with an emergency medical services (EMS) organization (usually ambulance service) to learn about policies, procedures and documentation; conduct independent patient assessments; and provide treatment using ambulance equipment.
• Clinical Practicums - During your hospital-based practicum, you’ll conduct independent patient assessments and use hospital equipment to provide treatment. You’ll also learn about hospital policies, procedures and documentation.
• Inter-professional Education - In order to prepare you for an integrated role within health care teams, you will have the opportunity to work with students from other programs within the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. Learning activities are designed using a problem-based learning (PBL) model and include high-fidelity simulations, interactive case-based table-top exercises, and collaborative skill acquisition.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 60% in the following four courses: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, one of Biology 30 or Chemistry 30, and one of Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 or Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. (Previous Saskatchewan mathematics Math A30 will also be accepted).
• Standard First Aid is required prior to the start of the program and must be current to the start of the program
• CPR "C" AED or equivalent is required prior to the start of the program and must be current throughout the program
• English Language proficiency 

 

Notes:

• Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search upon admission to the program. At the discretion of the practicum/clinical agency, you may be declined access to a clinical/practicum based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search. The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is your responsibility.

• You must exhibit physical strength and fitness consistent with the requirements of professional practice. This will be evaluated within the program.

• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) certification upon admission into the program. The cost of TLR® certification is your responsibility.
  • Effective Fall 2021: Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) certification OR Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification upon admission into the program. The cost of (TLR®) certification or Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification is your responsibility.
     
• Accepted applicants are required to provide current immunization records and meet Saskatchewan Polytechnic immunization requirements prior to entry into the clinical/practicum
   
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of current N95 respirator mask testing prior to entry into the clinical practicum. The cost of N95 respirator mask testing is your responsibility.
   
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of 2015 WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certification upon admission into the program. Recertification will be required every three years to remain current. The cost of WHMIS certification is your responsibility.

Accreditation

Accreditation Canada is an independent non-governmental organization that operates globally as an affiliate of the Health Standards Organization (HSO).

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Professional Leadership Certificate

Do you want to be a great leader?

Whether you're looking to improve your leadership style, or you aspire to move into a leadership role, our expert instructors will teach you a wealth of tools and techniques to build and enhance your ability to lead with confidence. Learn how to improve and foster teamwork, influence performance and manage risks as they arise. Interactive group work, self-study and hands-on activities bring the learning to life.

Students who complete the Professional Leadership Certificate gain in demand skills and become University of Regina Alumni.

For HR professionals, this program has been approved for 98 CPHR CPD hours - 14 CPD hours per approved course.

"Employer demand for leadership skills has doubled in Saskatchewan over the last three years" (Lightcast data, 2021).

Course Descriptions

Principles of Effective Leadership (Required)
You will learn the skills and processes needed to increase leadership effectiveness. You will explore topics such as motivation, leadership style, implementing change, setting and achieving standards and corrective discipline.

Coaching and Mentoring Employees (Required)

You will learn how coaching employees, as part of an overall leadership strategy, encourages a supportive and collaborative approach toward high performance, that is more effective than directing or controlling. You will learn the difference between coaching and mentoring, learn a model and principles for effective coaching, and practice putting theory into action through applied activities that account for differences in employees' personality types, work styles, generational differences, cultural diversity and work situations.

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Required)

You will examine why conflict arises in the workplace, discuss the importance of resolution mechanisms and learn practical tips for managing conflict. You will also learn constructive routes to communication and agreement, consider your own method of dealing with conflict and practice options for communicating more effectively.

Creating Effective Work Groups (Required)

This course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills required for building and maintaining effective work groups/teams. The concept of team and its application to organizational success will be discussed. An examination of inter-relationship between the work to be a accomplished and the people who deliver the work in order to insure organizational effectiveness will be processed. The stages groups go through and role of the leader in each of those roles will be discussed. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their leadership competencies and plan for their development. Finally, participants will be able to experience using general consensus while going through the core steps of the team development process in creating vision, mission statements, and values.

Interpersonal Communication (Required)
In this course you will learn about the role of the supervisor and the appropriate leadership techniques for obtaining cooperation and commitment through the use of effective communication. You will examine communication at its core and develop a practical road map for communicating effectively and efficiently through any conversation and in any situation.

Elective Courses (2 are required)

Authentic Leadership (Elective)
The overall purpose of this course is to provide participants with an opportunity to understand and improve themselves personally and professionally, in order that they may become more authentic as individuals and leaders, and achieve greater results. The course is self reflective throughout. The following areas will be introduced and processed: what's going on in organizations today; what is leadership; what is authenticity; assessing your four intelligences; clarifying your values; creating a leadership vision statement; how to be credible; establishing your code of ethics as a leader; the importance of influencing others; leadership and power; principled leadership competency assessment; and transferring learning back home.

Leading Change (Elective)
You will learn the series of phases that a successful change process must go through. You will learn how to get the organization's attention for this needed change, create a vision of what would happen if the change is achieved and identify others with the skills, attitudes and reputations you need for buy-in.

Developing a Personal Leadership Plan (Elective)
The final piece to personal leadership development and to understand the purpose of your own leadership style is to create the Personal Leadership Development Plan. This plan will help guide you throughout your professional and personal life.

Leading and Motivating Employees (Elective)
This course provides participants with core tools and techniques in leading and motivating today's employees in order that they can be effective individually and collectively. Concepts such as the role of the leader in establishing trust relationships, assessing leadership style, establishing personal leadership mission statements, processing various motivational theories and their application to the workplace will all be discussed and processed in this course.

Leading in a Diverse Environment (Elective)
You will learn about the various forms of diversity in the workplace including race, ethnicity, gender and multi generational workers. You will understand the rights and responsibilities of your position as a manager and those of your employees. You will explore various skills that will allow you to be empowered to avoid and manage conflicts in the workplace, and to create an inclusive work environment.

Transformational Leadership (Elective)
You will learn how transformational leaders focus on 'transforming' others to enhance the motivation, morale and performance of their employees. You will explore how the leader's personality, traits and ability are used to institute change through vision and goals.

Requirements:

• Comprised of: 5 required courses + 2 electives
• Duration: 7 courses X 14 hours = 98 hours
• Delivery: Face-to-face and remote offerings
• Achievement: Professional Leadership Certificate
• Assessment: Course completion based on pass/fail assigned by instructor. Based on 80% attendance of each day synchronous learning; completing assignments and group work; and active participation. You must commit to a total of 14 hours of learning including: pre-work, after class work with your group, and on your own. 
• Completion timeline: Within three years from the term in which you begin the program.

Notes:

Funding Opportunities: Our non-credit programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit and Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant. 

 

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Professional Management Certificate

Explore key areas of management including communication, teamwork, problem solving and an understanding of the principles of business management and their interrelationships.

You will also learn key concepts of organizational behaviour and the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizations, as well as effective supervisory skills through theory and practical application.

Not sure you want to complete a full certificate? Courses can be taken as individual professional development courses to brush up on your knowledge or add new skills to your professional repertoire.

Students who complete the Professional Management Certificate gain in demand skills and become University of Regina Alumni.

"Employers are looking to hire and promote employees with skills such as Performance Management, Communications, Conflict Resolution and Diversity" (Insightrix SMB Research, 2021).

Course Descriptions

Fundamental Project Management Principles (Required)
You will learn the fundamental tools and skills that support effective project management. Topics include project initiation, planning, controlling, implementing and closing. You will examine the role of the project manager with respect to team, client and stakeholder communications; common project management terminology; and how to apply project planning and control techniques to the workplace.

Principles of Effective Leadership (Required)
You will learn the skills and processes needed to increase leadership awareness.  You will explore topics such as motivation, leadership style, implementing change, setting and achieving standards and corrective discipline.

Fundamentals of Accounting for Non-Accountants (Required)
In the course, Fundamentals of Accounting, you will learn how financial statements are prepared and how to interpret financial statements and data in order to make proper financial decisions. Topics include discussion of accounting and financial management principles, financial reporting, accounting processes and budgets, investment analysis, internal controls, audit principles, risk assessment and performance evaluation. This course is designed for non-accounting managers and personnel who must work with internal accounting/financial data. Please bring a calculator to this course.

Business Communication (Required)
The focus is on the elements of clear, concise and efficient business communication. You will learn how to read the situation; set the tone and persuade all types of audiences in both oral and written communication. First, you will learn how to prepare concise, high-impact documents and presentations that achieve results which are essential for business success. You will have the opportunity to practice writing for situations that match your business needs (e.g. abstracts, proposals, reports and email correspondence). In the second day, you will learn to take your business ideas and translate them into quality presentations. As well, you will learn presentation assembly, public speaking skills, relaxation and grounding techniques that will leave you more confident in your oral communication skills.

Electives (3 are required)

Effective Recruitment and Retention (Elective)
You will learn how to short-list candidates for an interview, common interview techniques, standard interview questions, behaviour based questions, how to write interview questions, illegal interview questions to avoid, how to asses interview responses, questions to ask references and choosing a successful candidate.

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Elective)
You will examine why conflict arises in the workplace, discuss the importance of resolution mechanisms and learn practical tips for managing conflict. You will also learn constructive routes to communication and agreement, consider your own method of dealing with conflict and practice options for communicating more effectively.

Strategy and Risk Management (Elective)
You will learn about strategic planning and the related subject of risk management. You will begin by exploring the question: "What is strategy?" and apply the answers to various real world examples. Finally, you will identify and prioritize various risks (financial and human resources, safety) and develop strategies and plans that mitigate organizational risk.

Customer Service Excellence (Elective)
Customers are the life blood of organizations! Customer care includes relationship building and management which includes critical considerations in building and maintaining positive relationships between companies and organizations and their clients or customers; in turn supporting important business goals and strategic objectives. This course will examine best practices and necessary skills to cultivate genuine and authentic engagement while improving the customer service experience! Through examining real life organizations, scenarios and application of best practices in various business industries and settings, this course is designed to be a catalyst in advancing the skills required for customer service excellence.

Leading in a Diverse Environment (Elective)
You will learn about the various forms of diversity in the workplace including race, ethnicity, gender and multi generational workers. You will understand the rights and responsibilities of your position as a manager and those of your employees. You will explore various skills that will allow you to be empowered to avoid and manage conflicts in the workplace, and to create an inclusive work environment.

Performance Management (Elective)
You will learn how to focus on aligning the goals of the organization, department and employee. Learn how to engage employees and give feedback, explore ideas of what motivates your employees and how to show recognition that your employees will value will be explored. Performance planning, individual goal setting and preparing for performance reviews will also be covered.

Requirements:

• Comprised of:  4 required courses + 3 electives
• Duration: 14hrs per course X 7 = 98hrs total
• Delivery: Face-to-face and remote offerings
• Achievement: Professional Management Certificate
• Assessment: Course completion based on pass/fail assigned by instructor. Based on 80% attendance of each day synchronous learning; completing assignments and group work; and active participation.You must commit to a total of 14 hours of learning including: pre-work, after class work with your group, and on your own.
• Completion timeline: Within three years from the term in which you begin the program.

Notes:

Funding Opportunities: Our non-credit programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit and Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant. 

 

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Project Management

Gain knowledge, skills, models and methods based on The Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Version 6 and the new Version 7 published in 2021.

The global standard of project management supports project professionals to plan and execute quality projects on schedule, on budget and consistent with the objectives of the sponsoring organization. Applying sound project management principles helps organizations across a broad range of industries and professions deliver value through successful planning and delivery.

The Project Management Certificate is designed to meet the professional development needs of experienced project managers facing new challenges and novice managers who are new to project management.

is designed to meet the professional development needs of experienced Project Managers facing new challenges and novice Managers who are new to project management.

Each individual course is worth 14 PDUs with PMI Saskatchewan. Students who complete the Project Management Certificate gain in demand skills and become University of Regina Alumni.

"Employers rank Project Management in the top 3 in demand skills in the province" – Insightrix®, 2021.

Who is it for?

• experienced Project Managers
• Managers new to project management
• anyone looking to grow their career with project management skills and expertise
• students from faculties such as business and engineering who want to enhance their resumé and gain a competitive advantage

Course hours can be used towards the Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification application for credits, subject to credit approval upon review.

NOTE: Every 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit.

Course Descriptions

Fundamental Project Management Principles (Prerequisite) - Sept 13-15, 8:30am-12:30pm
Learn the fundamental models, methods and artifacts that support effective project management. Topics include project initiation, planning, controlling, implementing and closing.  You will examine the role of the project manager with respect to leadership, team and stakeholder communications; common project management terminology; and how to apply principles to guide the behaviours that drive value for projects, products and portfolios in the workplace.

Project Planning and Scheduling (Prerequisite) - Sept 26-28, 8:30am-12:30pm
This course provides you with practices and techniques to coordinate project elements effectively and ensure that your project includes all critical stages and resources.  You will cover project initiation, scope planning, project plan development and execution, scheduling development, monitoring and control, as well as project change control.

Project Quality Processes and Management (Required) - Oct 23-25, 8:30am-11:30am
Learn the process required to ensure that your project will satisfy the needs for which the project was undertaken. You will learn quality planning, quality assurance and quality control.

Project Risk and Uncertainty Management (Required) - Nov 7-9, 8:30am-11:30am
The failure of Project Managers to assess project risks has been a major cause of project failures.  In this course, you learn to identify, analyze and mitigate project risks, as well as implement and communicate a risk management plan to clients and management. You will also explore best practices in innovative risk reduction from various industries.

Stakeholder, Team, and Communications Management (Required) - Nov 29-Dec 1, 8:30am-11:30am
This course is designed to teach you how to develop an effective and cohesive project team through improved leadership, team building, and communication skills in an environment that fosters team cooperation. Participants learn and practice proven team building, motivational, and conflict resolution techniques to help them realize the most from their human resources.

Project Value Management (Required) - Dec 6-8, 8:30am-11:30am
Learn the fundamentals of resource planning, including cost and procurement activities related to the defining, sequencing and duration estimation of activities, and resources and related cost estimation, cost management and control.  You will learn how to use effective tools to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget. Your instructor uses case studies, hands-on exercises and problem analysis to simulate the preparation of the project plan.

Project Management Practicum (taken last) (Required) - Dec 13-15, 8:30am-12:30pm
This course takes you through the entire lifecycle of a project using the initiating, planning, implementing, controlling and closeout phases of project management.  You will be given a case study and employ the knowledge gained from previous courses. You will go through the exercise of meeting deliverables with tight deadlines, dealing with group development issues, managing conflict and meeting customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Comprised of:  7 courses
• Duration: 14hrs per course X 7 = 98hrs total
• Achievement: Project Management Certificate
• Assessment: Course completion based on pass/fail assigned by instructor.  Based on 80% attendance of each day synchronous learning; completing assignments and group work; and active participation.  You must commit to a total of 14 hours of learning including: pre-work, after class work with your group, and on your own.
• Completion timeline: Within three years from the term in which you begin the program.

*Students must commit to all modules days.*

Notes:

Funding Opportunities: Our non-credit programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit and Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant. 

 

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This program is intended for those who have taken the Red Cross Standard First Aid/C.P.R. combo course within the past three years and need to renew their certification.

Level C Standard First Aid/CPR/AED includes:

• Adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer
• Adult/child/baby choking
• Barrier devices/pocket masks
• AED where legislation permits
• Adult/child 2-rescuer CPR

Please bring your current certification to class.  Red Cross does not allow anyone to recertify if the certificate has expired by even 1 day.

This comprehensive program includes instruction on the prevention, recognition and treatment of life-threatening emergencies plus certification in CPR as well as an introduction to AED.

Level C Standard First Aid/CPR/AED includes:

• Adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer
• Adult/child/baby choking
• Barrier devices/pocket masks
• AED where legislation permits
• Adult/child 2-rescuer CPR

Please note that this is a 20-hour course that generally runs over 2-3 days. Please contact one of our offices to confirm the times for your session.

The CODC Rights & Responsibilities - Your Path to a Safe Workplace ("R&R") program was developed for the Saskatchewan workplace and takes workers and management employees through the fundamentals of the Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Act and the internal responsibility system.

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.

 

Please contact the Business Development Coordinator to book an appointment:

 

• Email or phone 306.862.9849

Every Food Eating Establishment must have a minimum of one certified food handler working at all times, as required under Section 10 of the Saskatchewan Public Eating Establishment Regulations.

The course will cover all aspects of Food Sanitation and results in a national accreditation.

This online course can be completed at your own pace. The course consists of modules that must be fully completed followed by a module test. You will have unlimited attempts at passing the module test and must score 100% to proceed to the next module.

After completing the course, you will have the option to take the exam immediately or later at a convenient time. When taking the exam you must have valid photo ID and a working Webcam. A final grade of 74% is required to successfully pass the exam and be certified.

The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety.

SCOT is convenient, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web.

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses.  Basic computer skills are recommended.  Please apply online or contact the Corporate Training Coordinator to book your timeslot for the course.

 

• Email or phone 306.862.9849

Serve It Right Saskatchewan (SIRS) is a training program that promotes the responsible service of alcohol in Saskatchewan. Training topics include ways of identifying intoxication, how to handle situations involving minors, effective approaches in discontinuing or refusing the sale or service of alcohol, and facts and figures on legal responsibilities and liabilities.

On June 22, 2015, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that mandatory server intervention training would be phased in over a three year period.

• By June 30, 2016, all owners and managers will be required to have completed the training and new hires must take the training within 30 days of beginning employment.
• By June 30, 2017, there must be at least one person on each shift who has completed the training.
• By June 30, 2018, all employees involved in the sale and service of alcohol must have completed SIRS.

Our current offerings are all online.

Social Media for Business Certificate

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.  LERN offers an online Social Media for Business Certificate.

Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.

Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to Social Media 
2. Marketing Using Social Media
3. Integrating Social Media in Your Organization

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

SQL Certificate

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will become more marketable in computer related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst.  LERN offers an online SQL Certificate.

You’ll first learn about relational database structures, the history and uses of Structured Query Language, and how to use Structured Query Language to create a database, add records to database tables, and how to use SQL queries to extract meaningful data from database tables.  You will quickly progress from creating simple SQL queries that query a single table to querying multiple tables simultaneously. You’ll also learn how to alter data in a database and how to gather significant statistics from data stored in a database.

Finally, you'll learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. This certificate will enhance your competitiveness in the field of database administration and data analyst jobs.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to SQL
2. Intermediate SQL
3. Advanced SQL

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This complete course is designed for supervisors, managers, drivers, handlers and shippers who need to understand TDG regulations. The course fulfills general training estrablished by Transport Canada and teaches the trainee how to be in compliance with regulations and consequently avoid fines for non-compliance.

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses.  Basic computer skills are recommended.  Please apply online or contact the Corporate Training Coordinator to book your timeslot for the course.

 

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The Adult 10 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 10 students to the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

U of R

At Cumberland College you have the opportunity to study in the comfort of your home community while persuing a degree. Below are some areas of studies that you can take: 

The Faculty of Arts offers over twenty areas of study in the social sciences and humanities. Pursuing an Arts degree, or ensuring your chosen degree has a strong Arts component, can help you make informed decisions about critical issues that can affect you - issues like politics, poverty, women’s rights, international development, ethics and morality.  Courses in the social sciences and humanities also develop your leadership skills by helping you to stay curious, challenge the status quo and learn to think outside the box.

The Faculty of Science offers a wide range of programs that are designed to prepare students for careers in almost any field. Special programs have also been developed in collaboration with other faculties at the University of Regina and with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic to build capacity and provide new opportunities for our students and the residents of Saskatchewan, Canada and abroad.

You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) of an Arts or Science degree at Cumberland College.  To complete your degree you must move to the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan.  Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for you. 

The faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies offers a direct entry four year Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.  The Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin), serves students and the professional community well. Students often complete this degree because they are interested in sport, recreation, fitness, exercise, health and wellness, and/or people with disabilities. The first two years of the B.Kin. may be completed at Cumberland College through a combination of online, televised and face-to-face courses.  Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for your Kinesiology degree.

The faculty of Social Work, as well as Yukon College and regional colleges throughout Saskatchewan offers The Bachelor of Social Work it is a four-year degree program. The BSW is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. The curriculum incorporates essential field education components that enable you to develop the skills learned in the classroom through direct experience in Social Work practice, even before you graduate. Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for your Social Work degree.

Requirements:

For admission to the University of Regina - Please see High School Admission Requirements - UR Connected - University of Regina (uregina.ca).

Notes:

To become a student at Cumberland College you must first apply to the University of Regina. The application deadline is March 15, 2022 (final deadline is August 15, 2022). Apply early to have a better selection of classes!

Application Process:

• Apply online to the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Media, Art and Performance, or Faculty of Science. Before applying to the Faculty of Social  Work or Faculty of Kinesiology please see a college advisor.
• Provide supporting documents, like official high school transcripts. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from the Ministry of Education or other educational institutions.
• Complete the Cumberland College Application Form (green apply button at the top of this page) to indicate interest in the program and to receive program updates.

Interested in taking U of S classes as well? Explore our U of S program for more information or apply directly to the University of Saskatchewan.

 

U of S

Cumberland College is pleased to offer 10 face-to-face courses from the University of Saskatchewan.  All of the courses are offered in Melfort and many have a video connection to the Nipawin and Tisdale locations.  Additional courses are offered through televised and online delivery at all three campus locations.  You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College, in some cases you can complete your full degree with us. Most of the time in order to complete your degree you must move to the University of Saskatchewan. Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses for you.

You can pursue your degree in the comfort of your home community with us.                                                                                                     

Below are some areas of study you can pursue: 

Cumberland College offers the pre-professional year of classes that lead into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Saskatchewan.  The pre-professional year is study at the post-secondary level consisting of 30 credit units of courses. A minimum weighted average of 60% in these courses is required for admission to Nursing.  Admission to Year 2 of Nursing is competitive, therefore, the average for admission to Year 2 is normally higher than 60%. You can apply now for your Pre- Professional year now at Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

The University of Saskatchewan offers a degree in Pharmacy and Nutrition . Students can complete the first year of the program through Cumberland College. Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to ensure that you are taking the correct courses. Apply online to the College of Arts and Science.

You can complete a three year Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Cumberland College by taking a mix of classes from University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Athabasca University. Apply online to the College of Arts and Science.

The University of Saskatchewan offers a direct-entry four-year program in  Agriculture and Bioresources, leading to a number of different degree options. You can take your first year at Cumberland College. Apply online to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

At the University of Saskatchewan you can take a four-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree. Edwards School of Business offers a robust Bachelor of Commerce program in addition to a variety of graduate level programs. As a new Bachelor of Commerce student, you will be exposed to a diverse range of courses taught by some of the world’s top researchers that allow you to gain critical and creative thinking skills demanded by employers around the world. You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College.  Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses for you.

The University of Saskatchewan now offers a Direct Entry, 4 year Bachelor of Education program.  Students attending Cumberland College may be admitted directly into the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan.  You can choose the Elementary/Middle Years program to work in elementary schools or the Secondary education program to teach in high schools. You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College.

You can complete one or two years of Arts & Science at Cumberland College by taking classes from the University of Saskatchewan and/or the University of Regina. In some cases, it is possible to complete your full degree off-campus (i.e. 3 year Sociology).  Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses to complete your degree. 

Requirements:

For admission requirments please see Admissions and Programs - University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)

Notes:

To become a student at Cumberland College you must first apply to the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Arts and Science application deadline is August 15, 2022. For other deadlines see: Requirements and deadlines - Admissions - University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)

Application Process:

• Apply online to the University of Saskatchewan in the chosen area of study.
• Pay a one-time non-refundable $90 application fee.
• Provide supporting documents, like official high school transcripts. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from the Ministry of Education or other educational institutions.
• Complete the Cumberland College Application Form (green Register button at the top of this page) to indicate interest in the program and to receive program updates.

**Interested in taking U of R classes as well? Explore our U of R program for more information or apply directly to the University of Regina.

 

Website Coding Certificate

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability.  LERN offers an online Coding Certificate with an emphasis on the basics of creating websites.

Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language.

Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order:

1. Introduction to Coding
2. HTML Fundamentals
3. CSS Fundamentals

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST and PST will be added to the tuition cost.

 

Note: all Professional Development Certificates are non-credit/non-academic and do not offer course credit at the Universities, Sask Polytech, or other academic institutions.

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This WHMIS course is an effective and interactive way to keep you and your employees up-to-date with WHMIS training requirements. This course meets the needs of both first time and refresher training. A training certificate is issued and emailed to the Account Supervisor upon completion.

The course covers:

•      WHMIS Introduction & Regulations
•      WHMIS Roles & Responsibilities
•      WHMIS Symbols
•      WHMIS Labels
•      Controlled Products
•      MSDS Forms
•      Interactive exercises, tests & certificate

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses.  Basic computer skills are recommended.  Please apply online or contact the Corporate Training Coordinator to book your timeslot for the course.

 

• Email or phone 306.862.9849