This fully online College certificate program, designed specifically for tradespersons, provides individuals the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the area of business leadership. Students examine functional areas of business related to leadership, change management, innovation, human resources and project management as well as legal and ethical considerations.
Graduates are well positioned to manage a small to medium-sized trades-related business, to start their own trades-related business or use their newly developed skills and knowledge to improve their existing business. Employment may also be obtained in both the private and public sectors where strong leadership and management skills and the ability to adapt to change are required.
Admissions
OSSD or Mature Student Status
If you are interested in completing the entire certificate program, please click here to sign up prior to registering for your courses. See Program of Study or Course Delivery tabs to register for individual courses.
Career Opportunities
- Self-employment as a small business owner
- Trade related fields such business managers, trades managers, and trade supervisors
Certificate requirements
In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, the following courses must be completed:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CON 1016 | Ethical & Legal Issues in the Trades | 3 |
| CON 1017 | Emerging Trends and Innovation in Trades | 3 |
| HRP 0101 | Human Resource Mgmt Principles | 4 |
| MGT 1300 | Introduction to project management | 3 |
| BUS 1201 | Developing Leadership Capacity | 3 |
| LDC 0100 | Managing Change | 2 |
To apply to this program, please email continuing@cambriancollege.ca with your request. Our team will be happy to assist you with the application process.
Course delivery
Please visit Cambrian College's eStore to see which courses from this program are available for registration at this time.
Courses are delivered asynchronously online. This means you do not have to log in at a specific day or time to complete your coursework. However, you are responsible for meeting all course due dates as posted within the course. Most courses will have weekly modules or assignments to complete. We recommend that students budget a minimum of 5 hours per week per 3-credit course they are taking online to be successful.
Important Note: Cambrian College reserves the right to cancel the offering of courses in certain terms.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
