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Overview
This fully online College certificate program, designed specifically for qualified tradespersons, provides individuals the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the area of business management. Students examine functional areas of business related to marketing, finance, human resources, operations, planning as well as legal and ethical considerations. Through experiential learning, students develop essential practical skills needed to provide management within small businesses.
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Program Details
Program Highlights
- 100% Online & Flexible Delivery: Built entirely for working professionals, this program lets tradespersons complete their certificate fully online and part-time over a flexible timeframe (up to five years), allowing them to upskill without stepping away from the job site.
- Tailored for the Skilled Trades: Every required course is customized with real-world examples and case studies specifically relevant to the contracting and skilled trades sectors.
- Hands-On, Experiential Learning: Instead of just studying abstract business theories, students gain practical, essential management skills they can immediately apply to launching, operating, or scaling a small trades business.
- Comprehensive Operational Toolkit: The curriculum covers the complete lifecycle of running a business, giving students vital skills in specialized legal and ethical considerations, hiring and managing teams, financial workflows, and strategic business planning.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification or equivalent.
- The following requirement is recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Applicants who wish to study part-time and do not meet the requirements above are eligible to apply and take up to two courses per semester upon approval and pending course availability as per Academic Policy AC 101.
Career Opportunities
This fully online College certificate program, designed specifically for qualified tradespersons, provides individuals the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the area of business management. Students examine functional areas of business related to marketing, finance, human resources, operations, planning as well as legal and ethical considerations. Through experiential learning, students develop essential practical skills needed to provide management within small businesses.
Program Contacts
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