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Athabasca University:
Based in Northern Alberta, Athabasca University is a worldwide leader in quality distance education, providing a wide range of online Undergraduate and Graduate programs, including Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor & Masters Degree levels. We have over 700 courses in a large selection of arts, science, and professional disciplines. Most AU courses are delivered through distance learning as individualized study. If you prefer the structure of learning in a classroom or online with other students, we also offer grouped study courses across Canada.

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International Accreditations:

AU is a publicly funded post-secondary institution, one of four public comprehensive universities in the Province of Alberta, Canada. You can rest assured that your AU experience represents a rigorous, high quality university education. We are a respected and recognized university with a proven track record.

- Canada
 
AU is recognized by the Government of Alberta and reports to the Government of Alberta thrugh the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology. AU is also recognized by the Government of British Columbia.

- United States
In 2006, AU became the first Canadian public university to receive accreditation in the United States, through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Our Approach:

Our approach to post-secondary education is based on four key principles: excellence, openness, flexibility and innovation.

- Excellence
We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, scholarship and student service.

- Openess

We are committed to our mission of guaranteeing access to post-secondary learning to all who have the ability and desire. If you are 16 or older, you are eligible for admission to undergraduate study.

- Flexibility

Our flexible learning model adapts to your needs, putting you in the driver’s seat. You can enrol in most programs and register for most courses at any time of the year and work at your own pace, studying at home, at work or wherever you may find yourself.

- Innovation
  
We continue to adopt and develop new, learner-centred learning models and technology-based alternatives to traditional, classroom-based instructional channels and contexts. We apply technology to make learning accessible.

Online Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs:

AU offers over 700 courses in more than 90 undergraduate and graduate (degree, diploma or certificate) programs in a range of arts, science and professional disciplines. Thanks to our flexible start times, you can fit your education into your busy life, and still have time for your family and career.

Undergraduate Programs:
- Certificates of Completion
- University Certificates
- University Diplomas
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Management
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of General Studies
- Bachelor of Human Resources
- Bachelor of Health Administration

Graduate Program Categories:
- Business
- Health
- Arts
- Science and Technology
- Counselling

Program Delivery Options:


Individual Study

Study on your own, at your own pace, using the course materials provided and support from your tutor. You will be assigned a tutor and given a recommended study schedule. You determine the actual timing of assignments and exams within the course contract period.

Group Study
During grouped study courses, you meet as a group in a classroom or online and you are taught by an instructor. Receive a course materials package by mail at your home or workplace. Your instructor may use a variety of media to reach students unable to physically attend the classroom. For example, teleconferencing or videoconferencing courses allow students in one community to interact with an instructor and class in another community.

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Address: 1 University Drive, Athabasca, AB, T9S 3A3, Canada
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MOOC Providers - Canada
Courses / Programs
Benefit from university-level education without the need to attend traditional classes! The rising popularity of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) means that no matter where you are located, you can access real college and university courses from real schools free of charge.

You can choose from a range of providers worldwide, many associated with top universities. On completion of some MOOCs, you may be eligible to apply for college credit.

The term MOOC is used to describe large numbers of learners coming together in one course to learn in a connected way. You will have access to all the video lectures, tutorials, and other study materials that you might expect from a module of a university degree.

Most Canadian MOOCs are run through American providers or by individual professors. However, the Canadian-based World Wide Ed plans to offer MOOCs as part of their vision for quality, accessible education for all.

MOOCs are an excellent step towards life-long learning. They encourage independence in students who work in their own spaces, and create authentic networks that they can easily maintain after the course finishes.
MOOC providers in North America include:

- edX: Run jointly by MIT, Harvard, and Berkeley

- Coursera: A for-profit company offering courses from more than a dozen institutions, including Princeton and the University of Virginia

- Udacity: Focuses all its courses on computer science & related fields.

- University of the People: The world’s tuition-free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally.

& many more..
Northwest Community College, Continuing Education / Industry Training (CEIT)
Courses / Programs
Based in North-West British Columbia, Northwest Community College (NWCC) is a publicly funded, government accredited, public post-secondary educational institution.

We provide online Certificate & Diploma programs in fields including Business Technology, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, and Information & Communication Technology.

Our distance learning programs prepare students for general and specialized administrative support positions in a variety of business, education, and IT settings.

Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, discover a new hobby, advance in your career or start a new one – Northwest Community College's Continuing Education & Industry Training (CEIT) department has courses, certificates, and lectures that are flexible and convienient.
Online Certificate & Diploma Courses:

- Applied Business Technology
- Business Administration
- Early Childhood Education
- Information & Communication Technology
Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies
Courses / Programs
• Acquire the technical skills and knowledge needed to become an Authorized Court Transcriptionist or Digital Legal Monitor from the comfort of your own home or office with online classes from Ministry-approved Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies.

• Based in Toronto, we provide a 14-week Court Transcription certification program and a 4 to 16-week Digital Legal Monitor / Court Reporter course for students living in Canada. 

• We offer our students the rare opportunity to achieve a qualification that allows you to work in the middle of the action of the legal profession without a law degree!

• The Court Transcription course is delivered online by two seasoned ACT professionals who have worked for several years in the education, transcription, and court reporting industries. 

• Participants can study from home up until the final exam which takes place in Toronto or Ottawa (depending on your preference). Once graduates start working independently, their work can be done remotely wherever they live within Canada.

• Upon successful completion, you will meet the transcript qualification standards set out by the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, and will be eligible to register and become an ACT.

• The Digital Legal Monitor course examines the role and responsibilities of digital legal monitors within the specific context of pre-trial proceedings.

• Digital Monitors are a type of court reporter that uses audio equipment to record in-court or pre-trial proceedings.
Online Court Transcription Certification Program:
- Duration: 14 weeks

Taught by professional transcriptionists who have worked in the transcription & court reporting industries.

The final exam takes place in-person in Toronto or Ottawa.

Online Digital Legal Monitor Program: 
- Duration: 4-16 weeks

A DLM is a court reporter who uses audio equipment to record in-court proceedings

While this course is designed to be taken in 4 weeks, students will have access to the course for 4 months

Students can write the final exam at any time during these 4 months.
International Career Institute - Online Courses for Canadian & Global Students
Courses / Programs
• The International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading provider of distance education for home study in Canada, the U.S., UK & worldwide.

• Through experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers close to 100 exciting career and lifestyle-focused courses to a broad range of people around the world.

• Our online courses are offered at certificate, diploma and advanced diploma level in a range of career fields.

• We provide a learning schedule to suit You - to fit into your lifestyle and study at your own pace!

• ICI is a provider of courses used by individuals, business and government to improve the skill sets and performance of personal careers, staff and management.

• We are an accredited and recognised member of the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC), the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).

• ICI is a proven educational method, committed to student service, and reasonable tuition prices which results in an outstanding learning experience. Graduates have obtained employment and established successful businesses across a wide range of industries.

Student Testimonial:
"I wasn’t able to leave my full time job to study so distance learning suited me best. I was able to set my own timetable and submit assessments around my own commitments. Had it not been for the flexible nature of the course I would not been able complete my studies!" 
- Michael
Online Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, MBA Courses

•Business Management
•Hospitality
•Bookkeeping
•Advertising
•Marketing
•Sales
•Import-Export
•E-Business
•Secretarial
•Paralegal Secretarial
•Human Resources (HR)
•Public Relations (PR)
•Fashion Design
•Interior Design
•Jewellery Design
•Photography
•Journalism
•Beauty & Make Up
•Hairdressing
•Wedding Planning
•Event Management
•Tourism
•Real Estate
•Catering & Cooking
•Natural Health / Nutrition
•Counselling & Psychology
•Personal Trainer
•Medical Secretary
•Nursing & Patient Care Assisting
•Pharmacy Assistant
•Pet Care / VET Assistant
•TEFL/ TESOL Teacher Training
University of British Columbia
Courses / Programs
Based in downtown Vancouver, The University of British Columbia's (UBC) offer Distance Learning Courses through our Centre for Teaching and Learning and Technology (CTLT).

These courses carry full credit toward degree or certificate programs in accordance with the requirements of the UBC faculty concerned.

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (formerly the Centre for Teaching and Academic Growth) and the Office of Learning Technology were merged into a new organizational entity, the CTLT.

This centre builds upon the skills and expertise of its predecessor organizations, as well as integrates a re-configured Institute for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

The CTLT will continue to collaborate with academic and administrative units throughout the UBC in order to advance the scholarly practice of all members of the UBC teaching community while supporting technology-enabled learning environments and distance learning opportunities.
Online / Distance Learning Courses

Subjects include:
- Archival Studies
- Biology
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Dentistry
- English
- Educational Technology
- Film Studies
- Food, Nutrition & Health
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Surgery, and many more..
EU Business School - Online Degree Courses in Canada & Worldwide
Courses / Programs
• Further your career and study business online in Canada, USA, Europe & around the world with EU Business School to earn an internationally-accredited MBA, BBA bachelor's degree or a master's degree in Management, Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Fashion & Luxury Industry Business via small, dynamic classes taught in English.

• Established in 1973, EU Business School is part of the EU network of business schools in Switzerland (Geneva), Germany (Munich), and Spain (Barcelona) recognized worldwide for the excellence of the students and faculty.

EU Business School truly is an international institution:
Our diverse student body is made up of students of 100+ nationalities coming from, for example, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK, USA, and more.

EU Business School has been ranked #1 for the Online MBA, and as part of the 2022 QS Top MBA rankings, EU was placed 20th in the world.

EU combines the American university model with top European management practices for today's business world.

We welcome you to contact us today about your interest in our online degree programs or enrollment into our campus-based courses.
Accredited Online Degree Courses:

Online BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration degree course.

Online EBBA - Executive Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Online MBA Degree Programs where specializations include:

- Blockchain Management
- Communication & Public Relations
- Digital Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Global Banking & Finance
- HR Management
- International Business
- International Marketing

• Online Masters Programs include:
- Masters in Management
- Masters in Marketing
- Masters in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Masters in Business Analytics & Data Science