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Contact - Distance Education Canada - Online Schools & Colleges

1. Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD)
Courses / Programs
Based in Nelson, BC, The Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD), is a federally-accredited organization that offers online website design, programming and marketing certificate courses for entrepreneurs. Whether you want to work as a web designer or build a website for your own business, Internet Business Development for Entrepreneurs (IBDE) will help you succeed. IBDE programs give you what most other programs do not - a solid understanding of web design to help you really drive your business.

We offer two quality Web Design online programs - the IBDE Web Essentials Program, and the IBDE Web Advanced Program (which is divided into four separate courses).

IBDE is accredited by Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC, and the Canadian Society for Social Development coordinates delivery of the IBDE programs. Students completing the six-month IBDE Web Essentials program receive a certificate in Web Design and Optimization, and students completing our IBDE Web Advanced courses receive a certificate in Advanced Web Design and Optimization. Each Web Advanced course is one month in duration.
IBDE Web Essentials Program:
- Introduction to the Internet
- Site Theory and Design
- Introductory Web Graphics
- Advanced Web Graphics
- HTML/XHTML Programming
- Dreamweaver CS5 ~ Site Development
- Website Marketing and Maintenance
- Final Project Website

IBDE Web Advanced Program:
- Introduction to PHP Programming (Part 1 of 2)
- Advanced PHP and MySQL (Part 2 of 2)
- Wordtracker for SEO
- Blogging for Business
2. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology
Courses / Programs
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
3. Online Candle Making Courses in Canada & worldwide via Skype
Courses / Programs
• Learn how to make high quality, unique candles from the comfort of your own home or work studio with The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school owned by a UK candle designer based in Jamaica.

Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in Canada, the U.S. or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational program and vacation in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

“I searched the planet to find work like this.”
Leah, Canada

"You have proven to us that you are only limited by your imagination."
Steve and Christian, Florida, USA

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA
Online Candle Making Courses

Candle Making Seminars via Skype:
• 6 DAY COMPLETE BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
​• 4 DAY CONDENSED BUSINESS SET UP
• 2 DAY INTRODUCTORY COURSE

HD Video Course Options:
• BUSINESS SET UP COURSE
• PLATINUM COURSE
• INTERACTIVE COURSE
• HOBBY COURSE

Clear, Concise, Interactive Teaching:
These comprehensive candle making courses aim to equip you with the creative, technical, and commercial skills you need to make a livelihood from this special profession.

Training is Hands-on and Very Visual.
4. Mathaid, Montreal
Courses / Programs
MathAid at Canada College offers all levels of tutoring in Mathematics.

Since its emergence, Canada College has been very active in the domain of language teaching as well as skill developing. At our Language Department, we offer any language a client needs to learn. We have a long history of Language teaching in Canada and had trained students from all over the world.
Mathematics Tuition. We teach in both English and French.
5. Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies
Courses / Programs
• Study from your home or office at your own pace, and earn an Authorized Court Transcriptionist certification or a Digital Legal Monitor qualification from a Ministry-approved career training school.

• Based in Toronto and Ottawa, Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies provides an in-depth, 14-week Court Transcription Certification Program online to students living in Canada. We also offer a 4-week to 4-month Digital Legal Monitor course.

• Our courses are taught by qualified, seasoned professionals who provide engaging, expert instruction coupled with guided practice and real-world application.

• We are committed to the success of our students by providing them with a comprehensive education in court transcript production and ensuring that they are fully equipped to produce accurate, reliable transcripts of legal proceedings.

• Court Transcription students work through the material at your own leisure. The final exam takes place in-person in Toronto or Ottawa.

• Successful graduates 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 Monitor course is taught entirely online. A digital monitor is also responsible for all of the duties of a court reporter, including marking exhibits, swearing in witnesses, and more.
Online Court Transcription Certification Program:
Duration: 14 weeks

• Successful graduates will be eligible to register and become an ACT. 

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

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

• A DLM is a type of 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.
6. George Brown College
Courses / Programs
With nine out of 10 graduates hired within six months of graduation, Toronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. Our Distance Education courses provide you with personalized teacher support and feedback as you pursue an interest, a designation or a certificate in a wide range of fields including Architectural Studies, Business Administration, Health Services, and more.

Continuing Education at George Brown College offers distance education courses in a variety of ways. The courses may be teacher-directed online, self-directed online, OntarioLearn online, CD-based with online support, DVD-based with online support or paper-based with online support.

Many people choose to study in the comfort of their own homes, but distance education gives you the flexibility to learn wherever it is most convenient for you. Some of our distance education courses are semester-based. So, as with an in-class course, you generally need to register in advance of the course start date or shortly thereafter. But some of our distance education courses are continuous intake.
Distance Education Certificate & Continuing Education Programs:

Course Categories include:
- Architectural Studies
- Business Studies
- Community Services
- Construction and Maintenance
- Dental Health
- Emergency Management Leadership
- General English
- Health Services
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Information Technology
- Languages
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Technical Training
- Visual Arts and Design
- Writing and Publishing
7. CG Spectrum Online Film & Game School
Courses / Programs
Based in Vancouver, CG Spectrum is an industry-leading online school for Animation, VFX, Modeling and Concept Art. With a faculty featuring industry heavyweights working in feature film and AAA games, we strive to give you the most personal training available. We provide a range of online Diploma courses and short courses in subjects such as 3D Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Concept Design, Visual Effects, and more.

At CG Spectrum, our goal is to make our students the most employable artists in the film and games industry. CG Spectrum is different to other online schools; our class sizes are much smaller and we spend much more time with our students.

Our mission is to see each of our students as individuals with goals and dreams, not just as a number lost in the crowd. To provide them with the world's most personalized education from the industry's best artists by catering to their specific needs through the provision of constant feedback and support, giving our students a competitive edge to succeed in an ever changing industry.
Animation / Visual Effects Online Diploma Courses:
- Houdini Visual Effects (240 Hours)
- Maya Visual Effects (240 Hours)
- 3D Character Animation (360 Hours)
- 3D Modeling (300 Hours)
- Concept Design (240 Hours)

Online Short Courses:
- Visual Storytelling and Cinematography
- Portfolio and Career Planning
- Introduction to Maya
- Lighting and Rendering
- Compositing and Rotoscoping
- Matchmoving
8. Rouxbe - Online Cooking School
Courses / Programs
Founded in 2005, Rouxbe is an online cooking school based in Vancouver, Canada. We provide a range of cooking certification courses online for cooks of all levels - from amateur home cooks to professional chefs.

Rouxbe will help you to master and create your own recipes using our intuitive learning technology with instructor support. Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home or office anywhere in the world at times that best suit your schedule.

Our comprehensive courses are taught using instructional lesson content, exercises, practice recipes, and additional education learning modules. Our courses cover broader cooking subject matter, include more robust assessment features. On graduating, you will receive a "Certificate of Completion".

Covering a wide range of topics, our general cooking courses range in length from just a few short units, to more comprehensive courses that can be followed over several weeks or even months.

Designed for cooks who want to work in the industry, Rouxbe Professional Cooking Courses (“Rouxbe Pro”) are equivalent to the material covered in top professional culinary schools around the world.

Begin your course when you want and progress through the content on your own schedule. Broken down into clear, contextualized units that are accessible to even the average home cook, this series of courses is a cost-effective complement to on-the-job training.
Online Professional Certification Courses:
- Professional Cook Certification (200 hours)
- Plant-Based Professional Certification (6 months / 150 hours)

Online General Cooking Courses:
- The Cook's Roadmap
- Plant-Based Cooking: Level 1
- Knife Skills
- Mastering Your Fry Pan
- Cooking Chicken & Poultry
- Cooking Premium Steaks
- Steaming, Stewing & Braising
- Cooking Vegetables
- Grains & Legumes
- Art of the Wok: Stir-Frying
- How to Cook & Make Pasta
- Egg Basics
- Food Safety
9. 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
10. ARP Technologies
Courses / Programs
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, ARP Technologies offers quality online Cisco training and certification programs - taught by a Cisco Certified instructor.

Our Live and Online Cisco Certification courses offer the same high quality training and instruction that you would receive in the traditional classroom. As with all ARP courses, the curriculum is current and authorized by Cisco. Course categories include Cisco Design, CCNA Certifications, Network Security, and more.

ARP creates the online class-room environment using Cisco WebEx Training Center, thereby allowing a live instructor to deliver the training in real time directly to your home, office or other location of choice.

By incorporating slides, notes, examples, and Q & A sessions, ARP's instructors deliver the classroom experience right to each participant. Our online Cisco training is completely interactive; students have ample opportunity for discussion with the instructor as well as with their peers.
Online Cisco Training & Certification Programs:

Course categories include:
- Network Security
- Cisco Design
- CCNA Certification Bootcamps
- Voice
- Routing & Switching
- Wireless
- Storage/Data Center
- Video Conferencing

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