Tech and industry skills

Master the latest techniques and systems that power our world

Set yourself apart from your peers and advance in your career with our certificates and courses designed for today’s technical professionals.

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Certificates and programs

For details on each certificate or program—including upcoming sessions, fees, and delivery formats—click the link in the listing to visit our registration site. All of our courses can be taken individually or as part of a certificate.

Unlike other Dalhousie programs, many of our courses don’t require an application—you can simply register. A few, however, do require one. This quick video shows you how to find your course, add it to your cart, and complete your registration in just a few steps.

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Certificate in AutoCAD

Master the fundamentals of AutoCAD and gain the skills to produce professional engineering drawings with confidence. This three-course certificate is ideal for professionals who want to enter the drafting field or enhance their technical expertise.

Certificate in Construction Management

Acquire valuable skills in project planning, quality control, risk management, procurement, contracts, labour relations and more. This three-course certificate is perfect for professionals seeking management and leadership roles in the construction industry.

Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

With this three-course certificate, you can develop a solid understanding of HVAC systems and requirements, including installation, balancing, maintenance and troubleshooting. Gain industry-relevant understanding of managing an active HVAC installation.

Certificate in Home Inspection

Gain the technical skills and communication savvy to inspect all the key components of a home with confidence. Earn your full certificate by completing ten required courses and become eligible to challenge the National Home Inspectors exam administered by The Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors.

Certificate in Maintenance Management

Learn the elements of proper predictive and preventative maintenance in this three-course certificate. A powerful and specialized program for maintenance management professionals which will give you state-of-the-art knowledge to save organizations time and money.

Certificate in Systems Engineering and Complex Project Management

This certificate provides foundational skills and knowledge to enhance and improve system design and project management. Learn about the product lifecycle, cross-functional processes, systems thinking, models and tools, and the integration of multi-disciplinary teams.

Required courses:

Systems Engineering Fundamentals
Complex Project Management and Systems Engineering Integration (in development)

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Certificate in Technical Writing

Develop a versatile set of writing skills to convey your technical knowledge by mastering best practices for writing clear, compelling reports and other technical documents. Learn how to write for your audience by completing one required course and three electives.

Required course:

Technical Writing Essentials

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Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies

As the world fights the climate crisis, let’s embrace renewable energy, smart cities and the clean technologies that are shaping our future. Taking three online self-paced courses, you’ll learn how energy systems work and where they can be successfully deployed. You’ll also explore the economic implications, policy directions, and how they will integrate with the Internet of Things (IoT).

Standalone courses

Incident Prevention and Investigation

Gain essential knowledge in accident prevention and investigation methodologies. Learn how to conduct thorough assessments and implement proactive safety measures.

Communication Skills for Knowledge Mobilization

This course will help you develop skills in knowledge mobilization—the process of moving research from the lab or library to the rest of the world, where it can make an impact. We'll explore knowledge translation (KMb) from both a high-level, strategic view and a ground-level perspective.

Funding

Tuition assistance for Dal employees

Current Dalhousie employees have two tuition assistance options available (login required).

Employee tuition assistance (login required) DPMG professional funds (login required)

Government bursaries and grants

Want to reduce the cost of your professional development? Provincial and local governments offer various bursaries and grants for career development training. Also, be sure to ask your employer about potential budget allocations for skills training.

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Fast track your learning

Accelerate your path to certification with our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program. RPL allows you to apply your existing knowledge and skills to relevant courses, saving you time and effort.

See if you're eligible for RPL credits

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Do you have a team that could benefit from a customized version of a certificate or course?

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Tech and industry skills

Master the latest techniques and systems that power our world