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Today's financial world requires analytical, flexible and motivated accountants. Take the next step toward a career in accounting, learning from industry experts and developing your knowledge to help businesses make informed decisions about their financial future. Learn more about Accounting Specialty (Certificate)...
The Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP) is a chartered, non-profit, Canadian association. We strive to provide administrative professionals the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive by encouraging all members to add to their individual competencies, advance their leadership skills, rea...lize their value in the workplace and community and have confidence to excel in their careers. Learn more about Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP)...
In order to keep their financial records up-to-date and accurate, companies rely on bookkeepers who know how to use accounting software and applications. This program will teach you the essentials needed to succeed in this field. Learn more about Bookkeeping (Certificate)...
Accounting is often referred to as the universal language of business. Durham College's Accounting program is the next step towards a career in the field of accounting. Learning from industry-connected professionals, you will develop your knowledge of accounting using the latest tools and technology... in order to gain the skills employers need. Learn more about Business - Accounting (Two-Year Diploma)...
This program has been discontinued in PPL and new students are not eligible to enroll. Only those already registered in the program are currently able to register in courses toward this credential. If you had previously registered in this program and still working towards completing the credential p...lease email Kelly McPhate as soon as possible. She will review your individual situation and discuss your program options. Learn more about Business - Entrepreneurship and Small Business (Two-Year Diploma)...
Human resources (HR) professionals work in partnership with business managers to take care of the company's largest asset – its employees. To help a business run, HR staff provide advice to department supervisors on a range of employee relations issues; design and deliver a range of programs and... services focused on individual and team needs; and create company policies that support and promote a workplace culture based on fairness, equity and personal growth. You will acquire skills in the effective use of industry-standard software and learn from professionals who are connected to industry. Learn more about Business - Human Resources (Two-Year Diploma)...
Marketing is key to a successful business. An understanding of how consumers behave, together with research data and knowing how to capitalize on the latest digital trends, ensures that organizations can sell their products and services. Durham College prepares you for your start in an exciting care...er where you can help businesses grow and succeed. Here you will have hands-on learning of the latest digital technology and how to leverage them to drive consumer behaviour. Learn more about Business - Marketing (Two-Year Diploma)...
Regardless of industry, supply chain and operations management is at the heart of every business, which is why the skills developed in this program are in such high demand. Faced with an increasingly global business world, employers are actively seeking our graduates for their job-ready skills in co...mplex problem solving, analytics, decision-making and communications. Students with an interest in business who enjoy making things better and are drawn to the idea of no two work days ever being the same will thrive in this field. Graduates enter the workforce ready to take the diverse, exciting, and rewarding career opportunities that are currently outpacing the professionals available to fill them. Learn more about Business - Supply Chain and Operations (Two-Year Diploma)...
Whether it's a small business or a large publicly traded corporation, accountants are needed in all areas of the economy, in both the public and private sectors. Our program is taught by industry-connected professionals who will give you the skills and knowledge to excel in the field. You will learn... how to apply the latest tools and technology - making you instantly valuable to an employer. You will have the opportunity to hone your skills and gain valuable work experience through a field placement. This program gives you a powerful combination of knowledge, skills and real-life work experience. Learn more about Business Administration - Accounting (Three-Year Diploma)...
Human resources (HR) professionals work in partnership with business managers to take care of the company's largest asset – its employees. To help a business run, HR staff provide advice to department supervisors on a range of employee relations issues, design and deliver a range of programs and ...services focused on individual and team needs, and create company policies that support and promote a workplace culture based on fairness, equity and personal growth. Learn more about Business Administration - Human Resources (Three-Year Diploma)...
If you’re interested in entering the business world, the one-year Business Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate program will help you develop a solid foundation in business knowledge, skills and competences while also identifying which area of business suits your talents and interests for your... future career. Learn more about Business Fundamentals (Certificate)...
The Canadian Securities Course (CSC®) is a baseline regulatory requirement to perform securities, mutual fund and alternative funds transactions in many financial services positions. For individuals interested in entering this profession completing the CSC® certification is an essential first ste...p. Learn more about Canadian Securities Institute...
This program has been designed in partnership with industry leaders to provide crucial insights into the complexity of this rapidly evolving sector. Graduates will be able to support employers with a knowledge of how legislative requirements inform business practices and impact supply chain manageme...nt. In addition, they will possess an understanding of key characteristics of cannabis and its cultivation, along with a historical perspective of social concerns, all of which will help participants work in an ethical, legal and socially responsible manner. This program is ideally suited to those who already have business experience and are interested in preparing to move into the cannabis industry. Learn more about Cannabis Industry Specialization (Recognition of Achievement)...
Durham College, in co-operation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB), is proud to present a program leading to a career as a professional bookkeeper. Students who complete the nine required academic courses offered through Durham College (receiving a minimum grade of 65% in each cours...e) will be entitled to receive a Certificate of Accomplishment from the CIB indicating that they have met the academic requirements of the professional development program. To obtain the designation of Certified Bookkeeper from CIB, students must become a member and obtain three years of full-time relevant bookkeeping experience. Click here for a list of Durham College approved CIB courses. Note: Before beginning this credential, please be advised that one or more courses in this program are not MAC compatible. Learn more about Certified Bookkeeper (CIB)...
Learn more about Certified Ethical Hacker - C|EH v11 - EC Council...
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) or Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) certifications are the most widely recognized financial planning designations in Canada and considered the standard for the profession, representing the highest level of competence, ethics and practice. There ...are nearly 17,000 CFP® professionals across Canada, part of an international network of more than 170,000 CFP professionals in 26 territories around the world. Learn more about Certified Financial Planner (CFP)...
The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is the entry-level designation. It is also the best known HR designation in Canada and available exclusively from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Learn more about Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRP)...
The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) offers the only payroll certifications in Canada: the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and the Certified Payroll Manager (CPM). These programs prepare payroll practitioners to manage the compliance requirements of an organization's annual payroll cycle,... deliver clear and reliable payroll information, and contribute a payroll perspective to organizational policy and payroll discussions. Learn more about Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)...
Building and maintaining a strong customer service culture is essential in any successful business. The Client and Customer Relations program prepares students to work within and build teams that are dedicated to service excellence, and that can build positive, lasting relationships with clients. Learn more about Client and Customer Relations (Certificate)...
The Coding Essentials program equips students with the fundamental skills needed to enter and succeed in careers in the Canadian knowledge economy. Learn more about Coding Essentials (Certificate)...
As more organizations rely on data to drive corporate planning and decision-making, increasingly sophisticated business intelligence and data tools are being used to meet the need for extensive data collection and manipulation. This allows industry to quickly respond to organizational and market opp...ortunities. The Data Analytics for Business Decision Making graduate certificate will prepare you for a career in this high-demand area by teaching you the knowledge and skills that you need to support real-world business decision-making and planning through data insights, data management and data science. Learn more about Data Analytics for Business Decision Making (Graduate Certificate)...
Are you interested in running your own business? This program will help you build the foundational knowledge and skills needed to establish and manage your own company. Learn more about Entrepreneurship (Certificate)...
Compliance with workplace health and safety standards has become more important than ever before. This program examines the fundamentals of occupational health and safety and addresses essential management practices in this area. This program is ideally suited to those who already have business exp...erience and are interested in furthering their career in the health and safety sector. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers scholarship awards that are available to students enrolled in this program. To learn more about the scholarships available and how to apply directly with the CCOHS, please visit there website CCOHS. Learn more about Health and Safety for the Workplace (Certificate)...
From recruitment and selection to training and development, a career in human resources (HR) requires a focus on both strategy and people. Skill, knowledge and ability in human resource planning, occupational health and safety, compensation, labour relations and managerial accounting enable HR profe...ssionals to contribute to business success in an increasingly competitive global marketplace while looking after the organization's most important asset – its employees. Learn more about Human Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)...
Does your company have 20 or more employees? Under the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), most workplaces of this size are required to have an internal health and safety representative who has been certified by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) of the Ministry of Labour, Training & Sk...ills Development. Learn more about Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification (JHSC)...
Enhance your skills and stand out as a leader in today's challenging, competitive and dynamic marketplace. This certificate will expose you to leadership concepts and approaches that will enhance your technical, interpersonal and strategic capabilities as a leader. Learn more about Leadership Development Series (Certificate)...
Continuous improvement is a critical component of success in today’s competitive landscape. Organizations around the world look to find new ways to increase efficiencies by identifying and remove any non-value added activities in their everyday operations. Learn more about Lean Belt Training...
Libraries are constantly evolving in their delivery and management of information. Library and Information Technicians have the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform in today’s evolving library environment. Combining theory and hands-on practice, students will learn to acquire, orga...nize, produce, retrieve and disseminate information in print and electronic formats. Led by experienced librarians, this program will help prepare you for employment in academic, public, school and special libraries and other information service settings. Through a carefully-designed program of study that combines theory and hands-on field placement, you will learn to acquire, organize, produce, retrieve and disseminate information in print and electronic formats. Learn more about Library Technician (Two-Year Diploma)...
Global competition, the development of advanced technologies and other economic challenges are rapidly changing the way Canadian businesses and industries operate. The Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) is designed to help participants who already have a high level of technical expe...rtise in the industry by developing the leadership skills needed to advance their careers. Learn more about Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program (MLCP) (Recognition of Achievement)...
Marketing is key to a successful business. An understanding of how consumers behave, together with research data and knowing how to capitalize on the latest digital trends, ensures that organizations can sell their products and services. Become familiar with the art and science of marketing and gain... sound knowledge in product development, market research, advertising and sales, and short- and long-term planning in the corporate and small business environment. Learn more about Marketing Management (Certificate)...
Looking for employment in your local area and considering rural municipal work? This short micro-credential is designed to provide you with essential knowledge and skills that relate directly to rural municipal jobs. This program consists of three micro-courses (which are accessible through the purc...hase of time block(s)): Municipal Legislation and Governance, Municipal Structure, Roles & Responsibilities, and Effectiveness in Municipal Government. When combining this learning with the right mix of existing transferable skills, you can increase your readiness for a role in rural municipal government. Learn more about Municipal Employment Readiness (Micro-credential)...
This foundational program will help you develop skills that are considered essential in today's business world. In addition to learning how to use various Microsoft and accounting software packages, this program will help you build skills in areas such as communication, leadership and teamwork. Learn more about Office Technology Administration (Certificate)...
This program is currently under review and new students are not eligible to enroll. If you had previously registered in this program and still working towards completing the credential please email Kelly.McPhate@durhamcollege.ca as soon as possible. She will review your individual situation and dis...cuss your program options. Learn more about Operations Management (Certificate)...
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If you are taking this course, you probably have some professional exposure to the duties of a project manager, or you may be considering embarking on a career in professional project management. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management—both on the job... and through professional certification—is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to successfully manage projects. Learn more about PMI® PMP® Exam Preparation...
Are you looking to gain a recognized project management certification(s) that is respected and sought after by employers? The PRINCE2® certifications may be the right option for you. There are two PRINCE2® project management certifications available, PRINCE2® and PRINCE2 Aglie®. Each certifi...cation offers two main level; Foundation and Practitioner. Learn more about PRINCE2® Project Management...
Delivering high quality, well-defined project solutions is a critical component to success in today's business world and a core function of a Project Manager. Through applied learning activities, students learn how to move through the project life cycle phases. They develop a critical understandi...ng of management and human resources, project risk and quality, scheduling and software, and contracting and procurement. Students work through the curriculum to develop a project management plan that can be applied to real-life scenarios. Learn more about Project Management Studies (Certificate)...
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and information is critical in the digital information era. Organizations need employees who are up-to-date with the latest technologies and who can create, store and retrieve information efficiently. This certificate will prepare you with a complete spect...rum of archiving and retrieval skills needed to effectively store and manage informational assets. Learn more about Records and Information Management (Certificate)...
The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) is the self-regulatory body for insurance brokers in Ontario. Established in October 1981, RIBO regulates the licensing, professional competence, ethical conduct and insurance related obligations of all independent general insurance brokers in the... province. Learn more about Registered Insurance Brokers (RIBO)...
Sales is the driving force behind every business. A career in sales positions graduates at the heart of the action, with the opportunity to work in a professional results-driven culture, on a variety of projects, with great earnings potential. This program is specifically designed to provide the cor...e knowledge and skills needed to enter and excel in a sales career. Learn more about Sales Professional (Recognition of Achievement)...
Social Media is an essential and dynamic set of communication channels that have shifted the way in which employers engage with their customers. Students taking this certificate program will study five key areas of social media management. In addition, they will learn how social media is applied ...to marketing, corporate branding, fundraising, social media campaigns and within organizations to support employee engagement, retention and corporate communication. Learn more about Social Media (Certificate)...
The Sustainable Local Food certificate has been designed to meet a rising interest in the development of local food systems that are sustainable, socially just, economically dynamic and ecologically specific to the countryside, cities and regions of Canada. This certificate explores the practices, p...rinciples and philosophies involved in local food system development. Learn more about Sustainable Local Food (Certificate)...
Veterinary office assistants are professionals who contribute to the effectiveness of a veterinary office environment in fundamental ways. This includes liaising with clients, overseeing efficient office communications, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and contributing to special projects. A found...ational knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures unique to this exciting industry will provide you with the knowledge and skills to be a valuable asset in a veterinary office. Learn more about Veterinary Office Assistant (Certificate)...
This short, four-course program is designed for those who already have an administrative background and want to build on their knowledge and skills within the context of a veterinary office. There is a focus on medical terminology and basic procedures related to common surgical and lab procedures, a...s well as pharmacology. Learn more about Veterinary Office Assistant - Specialization (Micro-credential)...
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