If you dream of studying in Canada but do not have the resources or time to go for a full time course, then you may want to explore short term courses offered by different universities in Canada. These courses are brief, packed with the concepts of the topic and suit learners who want to learn more in a short amount of time. In this post, we will discuss everything about these courses so that all your queries are solved. In case, we miss out on any of your question, you may ask us in comments or get in touch with us right away. GoCan provides the best consultancy services that other Canada study visa consultants can not provide as it is tailor made for each case.
Short term courses are not for everybody. They are meant for a specific section of students. Hence, before you decide to go for a short term course in Canada, it is important to understand the reasons:
- You don’t have the time required to pursue 2 to 3 yearlong programs and hence you want a short term course which has all the wisdom but is compact
- You want a more affordable course in Canada with the same exposure but the one that fits your budget well
- You are working and looking for short term courses that would help you further enhance your skillset
- You are in the exploration phase and would like to get a hint of how interesting the subject is and hence want to go for a short term course
Once you are clear about your reasons of taking up a short course, it’s now time to identify the fields in which Canada offers short term courses. Short term courses, also called as certificate courses are of 6 to 12 months’ duration. Some of the most popular short term courses are:
- Human resource management – There are at least 7 types of short term courses provided in Human resource management in Canada. These courses cover topics like strategic HR planning, recruitment and selection, applied Human Resource management etc. Some of the colleges popular for offering these courses are University of Manitoba Extended Education, University of Winnipeg, Algonquin College and St Clair college. Call us to know more about them.
- Business management – A wide variety of courses are available under Business Management. Whether you are a fresher, experienced or senior leader, based on which area of people management do you want to further specialize in, there is a short term course available. The duration varies from 3 months to a year for most of these courses. So, there is a course on Business Essentials for Global leaders by Royal Roads university, Marketing certificate program from Algonquin College, Summer Graduate Business Studies program from University of Victoria, Essential Skills for managers by University of Winnipeg, Finance fundamentals by University of Winnipeg and so forth. As you may have already noticed that these courses focus on a specific topic and delve deep into it. That is one of the advantages for going for short courses in management. You could search for a course in your area of interest and then further specialize in it. While general management programs aim to provide an overview of every aspect of business management, these courses are crisp, laser focused and customized towards the needs of the learners.
- French language – While there are a lot of degree courses in French language, few colleges also provide short term courses in French language. One of them being Athabasca University that has a one year course on French language proficiency. It is ideal for those who would like to improve their fluency and diction in French language but do not have the time, interest or resource to opt for a degree course which is of longer duration. This is also suitable for those who would want to explore job opportunities in French speaking nations and hence would want to further brush up their proficiency in this language.
- IT and Software – This is another field in which there is a plethora of short courses to choose from based on what you want to learn as a student. Some of the most popular certificate courses in this field include How to code by University of British Columbia and Software engineering (introduction course) by University of British Columbia. Most of these courses are of less than 6 months’ duration. Their eligibility criteria are such that any student who has an interest and financial ability can pursue them. Their duration being small, they are ideally suited for students who wish to explore software and IT field. These courses offer a beginner level perspective since the more intense topics require longer duration and hence can only be covered in degree courses.
- English proficiency – Canada also offers short term English language courses for varied level of proficiency. A lot of international students who get an admission in any of the universities in Canada come from non-native English background and hence their English language skills are not always of the level of native speakers. To bridge this gap, various universities like Royal Roads University, Yorkville University, University of Alberta etc. offer short term courses that help learners improve their level. A lot of these courses are synced with the degree courses so that students are able to finish them before their main degree course begins. Apart from universities, a lot of private institutions also offer certificate courses in English language like Kaplan International, ST. Giles International, Oxford International etc.
The eligibility criteria are not very different from the degree courses since these certificate courses also want students to have the basics in place before they start the certificate course in Canada. However, for some of these courses (like language courses), the eligibility might be only related to age and financial capability. Whatever be the case, if you are keen on researching more on them, some of the reliable places to begin would be websites like these. However, if you want quick and consolidated information on any of these courses, we can help at GoCan.