Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is one of the leading distance education providers in Canada. We provide independent-study programs and courses for students to earn recognized credits and credentials by distance learning through Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL).

The programs offered through TRU-OL include adult secondary school completion, certificates, and diplomas (including advanced and post-baccalaureate), associate degrees and bachelor's degrees.

There are over 400 courses and nearly 40 programs through distance delivery. TRU-OL provides learning opportunities in a print or web-based format or a blend of the two, with programs tailored to each student's personal needs.

Students completing certificate, diploma, or degree programs by distance education through TRU-OL are awarded Thompson Rivers University credentials. TRU is an accredited public post-secondary institution with membership in the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC).

Distance learning (certificate, diploma, or degree) programs are provided in the following areas through Open Learning:

- Adult Basic Education Programs
- Arts Programs
- Business and Management Studies Programs
- Education Programs
- General Studies Programs
- Health and Human Services Programs
- Science Programs
- Technology Programs
- Tourism Programs
- Transfer, Continuing Studies, Extension Programs

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2. Thompson Rivers University

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Based in south central British Columbia, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is one of Canada’s leading distance education providers.

TRU delivers over 400 individual courses and more than 57 programs through accessible distance learning programs that can be taken anytime and at an individually-determined pace. We provide a wide range of Certificate, Diploma, and Degree level online courses in fields including Business Administration, Education, Human Sciences, and more.

Open Learning offers fully recognized university courses and programs through a variety of flexible online formats.

We remove the barriers to quality post-secondary distance education by offering continuous enrollment, flexible scheduling, and minimal admission requirements. Take one course or a complete degree program, and study at your own pace.

Online Certificate, Diploma & Degree Programs

Course categories include:
- Adult Basic Education
- Arts
- Business and Management Studies
- Education
- General Studies
- Health and Human Services
- Science
- Technology
- Tourism
- Transfer, Continuing Studies & Extension Programs

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3. ARP Technologies

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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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4. Yorkville University

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Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Yorkville University is a private, online institution of higher learning. We offer three quality distance education degree programs to students across Canada, North Americ,a and from around the world.

Our Degree programs include Counselling Psychology, Adult Education, and Business Administration. The Yorkville online learning environment provides the perfect learning platform for adults who have full-time careers or family obligations but still wish to earn a university degree.

The Master of Education in Adult Education, and the Bachelor in Business Administration degree programs are taught entirely online, while the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology is offered using an online/blended delivery model.

Our faculty are experienced teachers at the top of their fields, have doctoral degrees, are licensed practitioners or have extensive practical experience.

Distance Learning Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs:

Online Bachelor Degree Program:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Online Master's Degree Programs:
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Master of Education in Adult Education

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5. EU Business School - Online Degree Courses in Canada & Worldwide

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• 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

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6. University of British Columbia

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

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• 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

Specific contact pages

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8. Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology

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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. Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies

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• 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. 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