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..

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2. Alternative Medicine College of Canada

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The Alternative Medicine College of Canada (AMCC) is an educational institution that offers accredited certificate & diploma correspondence courses in Naturopathy, Homeopathy, and Bioenergetics to students world-wide. We provide our students with the training and expertise necessary to become qualified specialists in their desired field. The College was the initiative of several health practitioners from a consultation office and has made itself known worldwide since 1988. The teachers are confirmed practitioners who strive to provide students with a diverse and complete educational approach, thus providing a serious, efficient and complementary alternative to conventional medicine.

The Alternative Medicine College is accredited by various governmental and professional associations including the American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA), the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and the National Association of Naturopaths (NAN, in Canada).

Natural Health Practitioner Programs:
- Natural Health Consultant (level 1)
- Natural Health Educator (level 2)
- Natural Health Technician (level 3)

Speciality Options:
- Naturopathy Option
- Bioenergetics Option
- Homeopathy Option

Other Programs:
- Distance Learning Certificates by Themes
- Individual Courses
- Holistic Nutritionist Program
- Doctorate Program

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3. International Career Institute - Online Courses for Canadian & Global Students

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• The International Career Institute (ICI) provides a comprehensive range of online / distance education courses to students in Canada and around the world.

• We deliver over 100 exciting career and lifestyle focused courses to a broad variety of people and businesses around the world.

• Our distance education courses are offered at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level in career fields that include Business, Professional Services, Design, Health, and more.

• The International Career Institute (ICI) is an Australian-based worldwide leader in distance education with some of the most diverse course offerings available to students.

• It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide.

• 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.

• ICI is accredited and recognised by the International Association of Private Career Colleges, and by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council.

Student Review:
"The diploma, knowledge, and skills that I have acquired through ICI played a significant role in my achieving my position. Thank you ICI! You have given me the opportunity of making my dreams a reality."
- Antonia

Certificate, Diploma & Degree courses include:

Business:
• Business Management
• Retail Management
• Project Management
• Human Resources

Professional Services:
• Paralegal Secretarial
• Executive Secretarial
• Real Estate

Events, Media & PR:
• Journalism
• Wedding Planner
• Event Management
• PR

Design:
• Fashion Design
• Interior Design & Decoration
• Photography
• Jewellery Design
• Floristry..

Healthcare:
• Counselling & Psychology
• Nursing Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Pharmacy Assistant

English Language:
• TESOL Teacher Training

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4. International Institute for Transcribers and Court Reporters

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Based in Toronto, ON, the International Institute for Transcribers and Court Reporters (IITCR) is an online court reporter and legal transcriptionist training school. We provide a range of distance learning court reporting / transcription programs and workshops.

We are the only online digital court reporter training institute in the world, and understand that different students learn at different paces. You may take your time at learning new skills or opt for accelerated learning so that you can complete your course sooner.

At IITCR, we believe every student will find our online educational programs exciting and challenging. Our goal is to equip every student with distinct employable skills.

Online Court Reporter / Transcriptionist Programs:

- Digital Court Reporter course
- Legal Transcriptionist course
- Ethics for the Court Reporter
- "Prepare to Pass" - 2-day Court Reporter Workshop
- "Prepare to Pass" - 2-day Legal Transcriptionist Workshop
- Condensed Digital Court Reporter program

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5. Canadian Tourism College, Online

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Since 1980, Canadian Tourism College (CTC) in Vancouver and Surrey, has been a leader in training Tourism and Hospitality professionals. Canadian Tourism College offers an online Travel Agent Certificate Program that allows you to study at your convenience.

We are pleased to announce that the Travel Agent Certificate now has 3 Star Endorsement from the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors.

CTC is a fully accredited college of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) in the Province of British Columbia and is proud to earn Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation from the Province of British Columbia.

Canadian Tourism College is recognized throughout the travel and tourism industry as the leader in quality training, and remains guided by one basic principle: we put the needs of our students first.

Online Travel Agent Certificate Program:

- 3 Star Endorsement from the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors
- Study at your convenience
- Comprehensive training in fares and tickets
- Travel reservations
- Leisure travel
- Computer reservation system SABRE

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6. Applied Customs & Logistics Inc.

Courses / Programs

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Applied Customs & Logistics Inc. (ACLI) is a logistics, customs and supply chain organization that offers online certificate courses in logistics fundamentals, customs procedures and purchase management to students and logistics professionals. The courses are offered online with flexible schedules available.

The course programme helps participants to fully understand the logistics and customs principles and procedures. Our aim is to provide the most recent advances in the industry to clients in an economical way.

Our courses will help students develop new skills and / or refresh their existing skills, improve performance and extend their career opportunities. The customized subjects are carefully analyzed and selected according to Supply Chain industry and companies' requirements.

Applied Customs & Logistics Inc. instructors are professionally designated and have proven experience in Supply Chain Mangement. Our courses are the most economical and convenient to students in acquiring the skills of the logistics industry.

Distance learning is a flexible, cost effective and quality alternative to traditional classroom instruction. The course programme is assisted by Virtual Classrooms.

Online Certificate Courses (For Canadian & international students):

* Online Fundamentals of Transportation and Logistics course (10 weeks)
* Online Customs Procedures course (10 weeks)
* Online Purchase and Material Management course (10 weeks)
* Online Freight Broker course (10 weeks)
* Online Freight Audit and Claim Management (8 weeks)
* Online Freight Claim Management course (4 weeks)

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7. MOOC Providers - Canada

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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..

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8. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology

Courses / Programs

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The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) is a leader in superior online education, focused on students and lifelong learning. Based in Saskatoon, we are Saskatchewan's primary public institution for post-secondary technical education and skills training, recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise and innovation in online / distance education. Online Diploma & Certificate courses are offered in academic fields including Nursing, Technology, Business, and many more.

SIAST offers many credit and non-credit courses through distance learning. In some instances, an entire program can be available through distance learning delivery methods.

More than 15,000 students were enrolled in SIAST programs in the most recent academic year; additionally, the organization drew almost 25,000 individual course registrations.

Distance Learning Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Course categories include:
- Applied / Visual Media
- Business
- Education and Early Learning
- Engineering Technology
- Health Services
- Hospitality
- Human Services
- Industrial/Trades
- Justice
- Natural Resources
- Nursing
- Recreation / Tourism
- Science
- Technology
- University Classes

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9. Durham College, Toronto area

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Based in Toronto, Durham College is a career training institution that provides a wide range of online / distance learning Certificate & Diploma Programs to students from around the world.

Online learners can access their courses and technical support 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Off-site learners only are responsible for software/hardware requirements.

Durham College understands that some students learn best in a classroom setting while others would benefit from the flexibility of off-site learning. Benefits of our online courses include dedicated support staff, flexible schedules, and peer support of fellow students.

Online Certificate Courses:
- Bookkeeping
- Business Fundamentals
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Studies
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Technical Support Analyst
- Microsoft Office...

Online Diploma Programs:
- Business courses
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Assistant
- Library & Information Technician

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10. Inflight Institute

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Based in Calgary AB, the Inflight Institute provides online cabin crew certificate and training courses for students throughout Canada and worldwide.

Our online pre-qualification training is industry recognized and not offered by any other training organization. In fact, it is a requirement of many member airlines that you have a certificate from the Inflight Institute before applying or attending their airline's ground school.

Established in 1999, the Inflight Institute has become one of the world's most trusted airline training schools. Working with many of the world’s national and international airlines on a daily basis, the Inflight Institute is directly connected to the aviation industry and we are known as world leaders.

Designed by internationally-recognized aviation professionals, our comprehensive cabin crew training programs include the same topics and high quality courseware that we deliver to our airlines. This ensures that you get the relevant experience that airlines are looking for.

We provide a complete airline training experience that you can study entirely online from the comfort of your own home. Completing a cabin crew certificate program may reduce the live training time that an airline needs to provide you to get you flying!

Cabin Crew Certificate Courses:
• One Cabin Crew Onboard
• Multiple Cabin Crew Onboard
• Wide Body / Multiple Crew Onboard

Supplemental Courses:
• How to Become a Flight Attendant
• Prepare to Fly
• Interference with Crew Member Training
• Senior Cabin Crew & Leadership Training
• Safe Food Handling
• Dangerous Goods Training

Management Course:
• Exclusively for Managers

Aircraft Type Courses:
• Boeing 737-700 NG
• Airbus A330
• Embraer-175 & more..