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.

Our courses are designed for study online, at a distance, or in a classroom so you can continue your education without sacrificing personal, family, career, or community commitments. Our course fees include all textbooks and materials, so you will know what you're paying at the start.

At AU, we are dedicated to the removal of barriers that restrict access to success in university-level study, and to increasing equality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide. Our approach to post-secondary education is based on four key principles: excellence, openness, flexibility and innovation.

Online Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs

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

Graduate Programs:
- Arts
- Business
- Counselling
- Health
- Science and Technology

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2. 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..

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3. Online Candle Making Courses in Canada & worldwide via Skype

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• 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.

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4. University Canada West - Online MBA Degree

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UCW Vancouver:
University Canada West (UCW) is a private, business-oriented university in Vancouver which offers MBA and Bachelor degrees that prepare you to be an effective leader in the workplace.

UCW is known for its innovation and effectiveness across Canada and abroad. It aims to prepare students for professional-level careers. UCW Vancouver transforms students into graduates who are ready to be the leaders of tomorrow.

Online MBA Program:
The online MBA syllabus is focused on enhancing competencies across areas such as leadership, critical thinking, project planning, and a host of further advanced business disciplines. Each program module is led by an experienced UCW academic, whose role is to encourage discussion and debate, to facilitate active student participation, and to provide guidance and feedback.

Those who graduate from this ACBSP-accredited MBA program will find themselves more capable of responding strategically to challenges within the business environment presents. You will learn to take responsibility for important decisions, with the ability to explain yourself and your ideas.

Student Testimonial:
“I love the flexibility of the online classes, as well as the structure of the weekly course load and due dates. I was able to complete my school work around my work, family and social life.”
Megan Clifton, 2017 Medal for Academic Excellence recipient

Online MBA Program:

Tier 1: Analytical Foundations
•Business Environment, Ethics & Strategy
•Leadership in the Global Context
•Human Interfaces
•Research Methodologies & Inquiry

Tier 2 Management Principles & Practices
•Managerial Accounting
•HRM in the Global Environment or Canadian Human Resource Management
•Marketing Management
•Operations Management

Tier 3 Business Applications
•Financial Management
•Consulting Practice
•Project Management
•Two electives

Tier 4 Integration & Implementation
•Consulting/Research Project or Strategic Management
•One elective

Electives in Marketing, Finance or Leadership

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5. Durham College, Toronto area

Courses / Programs

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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6. Memorial University of Newfoundland

Courses / Programs

Memorial University of Newfoundland is unique among Canadian universities, in that we offer online and distance education, media, design and production capabilities and teaching and learning support.

We provide a range of Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs, as well as Diploma and Certificate level courses in fields including Nursing, Maritime Studies, Technology, and more.

With 40 years experience in distance education delivery and leadership, we can provide you with all the benefits of a residential university, added to the convenience of learning online.

With over 350 online undergraduate and graduate degree-courses, we provide the selection you’re looking for. You can start or complete your degree, go back for that graduate program, or just complete a few courses.

Online Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor & Masters Degree Programs.

Course Categories include:
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Criminology
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Law and Society
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Psychology, and many more..

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7. 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

Specific contact pages

Online CCNA Training

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8. 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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9. 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.

Specific contact pages

Digital Legal Monitor

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10. Vancouver Animation School Online

Courses / Programs

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Vancouver Animation School is an accredited online animation training school that offers career training programs for the Animation, Film and Game industries. Our courses include long-term Diploma programs and shorter-term Certificate programs in Animation, Concept Art, VFX, and Vide Game Design. Courses are available to students all over the world.

Vancouver Animation School is a fully accredited school at the forefront of Online Education. We are devoted to educating aspiring artists in the diverse disciplines that form the Animation, Film and Game Industries by delivering excellent programs for entrance and career advancement.

We believe in empowering the artists to empower their art. We provide our students with a powerful artistic environment combined with technological extensions to improve their education, simplify their development process and provide a robust learning environment.

Vancouver Animation School is registered by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of British Columbia.

Online Diploma Programs:
- 2D Comuter Animation
- 3D Computer Character Animation
- Advanced 3D Modeling
- Animated Short Films
- Concept Art
- Digital Matte Painting
- Effects Animation
- Esports Program
- Video Game Design

Online Certificate Programs:
- Introduction to 2D Animation
- Introduction to 3D Animation
- Introduction to 3D Modeling
- Introduction to Concept Art
- Introduction to Digital Matte Painting
- Introduction to Video Game Design
- Introduction to Effects Animation
- Introduction to Esports
- Introduction to Animation, VFX, Video Games
- Writing for Animation