Program Areas

Required courses
Theories of Adult Learning
Understanding Diversity and Inclusion
Program Design
Instructional Methods
Effective Facilitation

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To enrol in this certificate, you must first complete the Certificate in Adult Learning Fundamentals. Three additional electives are required in order to achieve the Advanced Certificate in Adult Learning and Teaching. You may choose three of the following courses

Evaluating Learning
Designing and Teaching Online
Indigenous Teaching and Learning Perspectives
Understanding EDI: An Organization Imperative
Inclusive Communications in the Workplace
Optimizing Diverse Team Performance
Strategies for Implementing EDI Initiatives

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Required courses
Project Management Essentials
Engaging Stakeholders: Communication Strategies for Managing Expectations
Tracking and Forecasting Progress: Budgets, Baselines and Timelines
Being Agile: Understanding the Agile Mindset and Team Dynamics
Doing Agile: Understanding Agile Processes
Strategies for Effectively Leading Through Change
Managing Uncertainty & Opportunities: Project Risk Management
Project Management Principles

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Required courses
Leadership Dynamics
Ethics in Action
Mastering Strategy

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Required courses
Leadership Dynamics
Ethics in Action
Mastering Strategy

Three electives are also required to complete this certificate.

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Required courses
Human Resources Management
Organizational Behavior
Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication

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Required courses
Enterprise and Strategic Analysis
Business Analysis: Planning and Communication
Business Requirements: Elicitation, Documentation and Analysis

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

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

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

If you're interested in offering this training to a group of 12 or more, please tell us about your organization by completing the Customized Training form linked here. 

Required courses
Introduction to Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Introduction to Blockchain Platforms, Cryptocurrencies and the Digital Economy
The Future of Blockchain: Challenges, Opportunities and Introduction to Blockchain Use Cases

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Required courses
JavaScript Coding 1: Building Foundational Skills
JavaScript Coding 2: Developing Software of Medium Complexity

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Required courses
Energy Fundamentals
Wind Energy Developers
Solar Energy Developers

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

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

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

Required courses
Foundations of Positive Psychology
Application of Positive Psychology Principles for Self-Care
Application of Positive Psychology Principles to Influence Others
Adaptation of Positive Psychology Principles in Organizations and Teams

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Required courses
Theory of Total Health and Wellness
Developing a Game Plan for a Total Health and Wellness Strategy
Key Components in a Total Health and Wellness Plan
Building and Buy-in for Your Total Health and Wellness Plan
Appraising Your Total Health and Wellness Plan

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Required courses
Ergonomics in the Workplace
Office Ergonomics and Workplace Design
Industrial Ergonomics and Workplace Design 
Ergonomic Program Design and Integration

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Required courses
Career Transition Management
Theories, Models & Strategies for Career Development
Career Decision-Making
Supporting Career Searches
Workplace Diversity & Inclusion

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

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

Certificate in Fire Service Leadership (Prerequisite to the Certificate in Fire Service Administration)

Required courses
Station Officer: Dealing with People
Station Officer: Dealing with New Operations
The Environment of the Fire Station

Certificate in Fire Service Administration

Required courses
Program Evaluation and Statistics
Municipal Finance
Fire Department Human Resource Management
Fire Service Law
Fire Service Strategic Planning 1
Fire Suppression Management
Fire Prevention Management

For more information on the five concentrations for this certificate and the advanced certificate, click here.

Incident Command

Required courses
Theoretical Foundations of Incident Command: Thinking
Theoretical Foundations of Incident Command: Acting

Fire Officer III Accreditation Track

Required courses
Station Officer: Dealing with People
Station Officer: Dealing with New Operations
The Environment of the Fire Station
Fire Prevention Management
Fire Department Human Resource Management l
Municipal Finance
Fire Service Strategic Planning l
Organizational Behavior
Fire Suppression Management

Fire Officer IV Accreditation Track

Required courses
Municipal Government and Service Delivery
Fire Department Human Resource Management II
Emergency Medical Service Management and the Fire Department
Program Evaluation and Statistics

Required courses
Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving for Leaders 

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

Associate Certificate in Local Government

Local Government Administration

Law and Ethics (Concentration)

Financial Administration (Concentration)

Citizen Engagement and Consultation (Concentration)

Community Economic Development (Concentration)

Human Resource Administration (Concentration)

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

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Certificate in Police Leadership

Required courses
Leadership Dynamics
Ethics in Action
Mastering Strategy
Evidence-Based Policing
Policing the Modern Community

Certificate in Police Supervisory Skills

Required courses 
Human Resources Management
Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
Coaching Skills for Leaders
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
 

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