There is an opportunity to enroll in a 16-month Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies program designed to give high-demand leadership skills and hands-on experience. Students have the opportunity to complete foundational courses in leadership and human resources management, and then choose to specialize in Construction Site Management or Sustainable Energy Technology Management.
Most importantly, there is an opportunity to secure international student loan from an approved lender to support your studies.
The following courses are mandatory for completion of the Diploma:
Certificate in Leadership Excellence:
- Leadership Dynamics
- Ethics in Action
- Mastering Strategy
- Risk Assessment & Management
Certificate in Human Resource Leadership:
- Coaching Skills for Leaders
- Strategic Communications
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
You will also choose a specialization and complete all relevant coursework in that specialization:
SPECIALIZATION 1: Construction Site Management
The Certificate in Construction Management will prepare you to manage construction projects of varying sizes, supervise teams, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. This specialization includes training in site safety, personnel supervision, labour relations, construction project management including documentation, scheduling, resource and cost control, bid strategies, rework prevention, construction insurance and bonding, accident management and investigation, applicable laws and regulations, and communication skills.
By the end of this certificate, you will be able to:
- Explain the theory and methodologies of construction management;
- Manage construction industry projects and teams;
- Master concepts of planning and control of projects, operations and resources;
- Accurately estimate construction project costs;
- Understand different procurement contracts and their use cases;
- Comprehend safety protocols and health in construction;
- Understand industrial relations, claims, liability, and dispute resolution.
SPECIALIZATION 2: Sustainable Energy Technology Management
The Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technology Management will prepare you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing solar and wind-powered energy systems. This specialization includes training in solar and wind energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation. Participants will leave with an understanding of the mechanics behind wind power generation, the economics of different types of power projects, the technical aspects of its integration into power grids, and the future potential of this technology.
Participants will gain practical skills to:
- Design, implement and manage a sustainable energy project.
- Plan, design, and develop the processes required to install different wind/solar projects.
- Recognize the most common and most innovative applications of energy in electricity, transportation, heat and buildings.
- Understand the mechanics of how power and heat are generated and utilized.
- Financially evaluate and compare sustainable energy technologies.
- Understand barriers and incentives to implementation of renewable energy technologies.
At the end of the program, you will complete a 4-month work term during which you will apply your learning to real-life situations, make industry connections, and experience Canadian work culture.
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