Colleges in Canada: Career colleges BC, Vancouver, Ontario, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta, Montreal, Quebec, business training for international students, diploma programs, degree courses
The Academy of Learning is Canada’s largest network of career colleges. We have almost 90 campuses throughout Canada, including Ottawa, Ontario. The Academy of Learning is considered Canada’s most effective and respected college, offering diploma and certificate courses covering a wide range of career, business and computer skills. Programs include business administration, HR management, graphic & web design, accounting, customer service training and many others. Students can acquire new skills with the diploma programs and upgrade their existing ones with certificate programs. We welcome international students.
At Academy of Learning, the focus is on student learning rather than teaching through the Integrated Learning method which is a self-paced, flexible style of learning. Students have the option of training in these programs on a full-time or part-time basis. You can start your program at any time and set your own schedule - mornings, evenings, or weekends. One-on-one instruction and monitoring is provided by trained, on-site facilitators.
Academy of Learning offers diploma and certificate programs in areas such as:
- Accounting and Payroll
- Business and Marketing
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Services
- Information Technology
- Office Administration
- Web and Graphic Design
- ESL- Grammar, Writing, Communication
Established in 1999, ITD (Institute of Technology, Development & Management) Canada is a privately-funded polytechnic college in North Vancouver, BC. The college offers industry-specific certificate and diploma courses in the fields of Hospitality, Arts, IT, and Business to Canadian students and international students from around the world.
ITD Canada is accredited by PCTIA (Private Career Training Institutions Agency) which is the government agency that oversees the private colleges and universities in the province of British Columbia.
Our training staff are all seasoned practitioners with years of classroom experience. Many are well-known instructors from local universities and colleges. Our class sizes are small and course schedules are flexible to accommodate both full-time and part-time students.
Business co-ops or internships (work experience placements) are an integral component of our diploma programs. The first co-op provides students with entry level jobs while the second co-op session strives to provide students with positions that will lead to entry-level management positions.
School of Hospitality
- Executive Hotel Management Diploma (Co-op)
School of Business
- Global Business Management Diploma (Co-op)
- Accounting & Finance Diploma (Co-op)
School of Arts
- Interior Design Diploma ( Co-op)
- Jewellery Art and Diploma (Co-op)
- Digital Film Production Diploma (Co-op)
- Graphic Design Diploma (Co-op)
School of IT
- Information Technology Diploma (Co-op)
- Network Diploma
- Programming Diploma
School of English
- English As a Foreign Language Course
13.Synergy College of Management, Technology and Health Care
Courses / Programs
At Synergy College of Management, Technology and Health Care in downtown Toronto, Ontario, our Certificate and Diploma programs are designed specifically to help students succeed in today's job market. Courses include Network Engineering, Business Management, and more.
Each of our programs are developed with the help of industry leaders and taught by faculty who has been in the trenches. Whether the students are gunning for a diploma, or in need of Corporate Training, we provide the education and guidance to set them on their way to a better career.
Synergy College is a member of the Ontario Association of Career Colleges and National Association of Career Colleges. Different in some respects from the community college route, at Synergy, students will find an intensive learning experience in a compacted period of time. Choosing Synergy College means choosing a future.
Synergy College is committed to make sure that every student has a superior experience. Synergy College is committed to providing world-class training and an unbeatable educational experience at affordable prices. All our efforts focus on the success and satisfaction of our students.
Body Pro Beauty & Aesthetics Academy Inc. is an accredited beauty school centrally located in Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area, approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Toronto in southern Ontario. As well as Brampton, we serve Mississauga, Toronto, the surrounding areas of southern Ontario and international students. We offer programs in advanced aesthetics, spa beauty therapy, make-up artistry, hairstyling / cosmetology, skin and nail care and more.
Graduates from the Academy go on to pursue rewarding careers at Beauty Salons, Spas and Medical Esthetic Clinics across Canada, while having the option to come back for postgraduate advanced courses that reflect market demands. Body Pro Beauty & Aesthetics Academy Inc. is accredited by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and is registered as a private career college under the private career colleges’ act.
Body Pro’s proven methods of intelligent direction and hands on practical training allow graduates to exceed industry standards. Students are taught by experienced and qualified professionals who are pioneers in the beauty & cosmetology industry, and hold years of teaching experience.
15.Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS), Toronto
Courses / Programs
Situated in North York ON, just 20 minutes north of downtown Toronto, Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) is Canada's premier life sciences and pharmaceutical training college. We provide a wide range of Certificate and Diploma courses specifically related to the Pharma, Biopharma, Food, and Healthcare industries.
AAPS is among the top rated and most respected colleges in North America. The close industry relations, well equipped laboratories, and professional facilities allow AAPS to design and instruct programs that produce well-qualified graduates whom are eagerly recruited for professional employment at both entry and advanced levels.
Three state-of-the-art laboratories and modern classroom facilities, combined with ongoing partnerships and course development consultations with employers and regulatory bodies, have helped AAPS reach its unique and highly regarded place in the education and training field.
Pharmaceutical Diploma Programs:
- Food Safety and Quality
- Regulatory Affairs
- Clinical Research
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control
16.The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Edmonton, The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology provides a quality 2-year Captioning and Court Reporting diploma program. Captioners and court reporters are highly skilled professionals who can capture speech at speeds of 225 words per minute (wpm) and higher. Using an electronic shorthand machine and sophisticated computer technology, reporters translate a conversation virtually simultaneously to the printed word.
NAIT offers the only Captioning and Court Reporting program in western Canada approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) - a 35,000 member organization based in the United States. Graduates may broadcast caption live television an internet programming, write court trials and other legal proceedings, or provide CART services writing realtime in educational, corporate, or community settings.
Using electronic shorthand machines and sophisticated computer technology, students in our program learn to write and translate the spoken word simultaneously to the printed word at speeds of 225 words per minute and higher. Practical training is scheduled when the student has completed the 180 wpm speed level. Students will attend civil, criminal, and other proceedings with certified court reporters. They must exhibit professional conduct in the working environment and demonstrate mastery of verbatim shorthand reporting.
With campuses throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Durham College provides a wide range of Certificate, Diploma & Degree courses in a variety of popular career training topics. Courses are available full-time and part-time, online, and on-site.
Established in 1967, the College has locations in Oshawa, Whitby, Uxbridge, Ajax-Pickering, Port Hope, Beaverton, and Port Perry. For the past six years, we have earned the highest student satisfaction ratings among the six Greater Toronto Area colleges.
Durham College has a proven history of contributing significantly to the economic and social development of its students and the surrounding community. With market-driven programs, a strict focus on student success, and an 87.5 per cent graduate employment rate, Durham College has earned a reputation for delivering superb results to students and employers.
Conveniently situated close to the intersection of King St. & Yonge St. in central Toronto, Evergreen College provides a wide range of diploma programs that prepare you for successful careers in fields including Business Administration, Pharmacy Assistant, Early Childcare Assistant, and Computer System & Network Specialist. Registered as a private career college, our Toronto campus is located only 1 minute from King Subway Station. Evergreen College also has campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Scarborough, Ontario.
At Evergreen College, our small class sizes create a higher-quality learning environment and superior training. Our diplomas are “market-oriented”, meaning they have been designed to meet the real needs of the job market. Our Career Services offer Co-op / Field Placements to our students, giving them real-world experience which leads to successful integration in their field.
Our well-prepared instructors are experienced specialists in their field; holding advanced degrees and the working knowledge to assist their students. Our facilities (classes and labs) are equipped with the most modern equipment including new computers, servers and network devices with the latest software releases in each program of study. Our mission is to guide each student to success by imparting the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge they need, while building confidence in an ongoing support structure geared to meet the needs of the job market.
Career Diploma Programs:
- Business Administration in International Trading
- Computerized Accounting and Payroll
- Medical Office Administration
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Community Service Worker
- Personal Support Worker
- Early Childcare Assistant
- Computer System & Network Specialist
Located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Holland College is a career training institution that provides a wide range of certificate & diploma level academic programs. The college welcomes more than 2,300 full-time and 9,000 part-time students in 13 locations across the Island, studying in the fields of business, communication, health, law enforcement, tourism, trades, and technology.
At Holland College, we believe that you will get the most out of your college experience if you have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities outside of class. Whether you are graduating from high school, transferring from another post-secondary institution, want to up-grade your skills or plan to make a career change, Holland College has more than 65 full-time career training programs to help you reach your goals.
When our students were asked why they chose Holland College for their career training, their top three answers were: employment opportunities; the college offered their program of choice; and the college's emphasis on skills oriented training.
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- Applied Science And Engineering Technology
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Herzing College, located in the Toronto Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto, Ontario, provides educational training programs in healthcare, business, technology, design and public safety. Since 1968, we have been educating students and providing them with marketable skills for the workplace.
At Herzing College, the main objective of our diploma, certificate and professional certification programs is to equip our graduates with marketable skills that they can utilize in obtaining financially and emotionally rewarding careers. Every diploma program at our Toronto campus includes an internship to gain work experience. We're committed to your success, and are proud of the employment record of our graduates.
Herzing College has more than 40,000 graduates in technology, business, health care, and design since 1965. From technology to health care, you'll find the education that's right for you. Many programs include opportunities for industry certification such as A+, Linux+, Network+, MCITP 2008, MCTS 2007 and Cisco CCNA.