Distance Learning Canada: Online Schools, Online University degree programs, Bachelor degree, Master degree programs, Home Study courses, Certificate / Diploma programs in Ontario, Toronto, Vancouver BC
Online and distance education at Memorial University brings one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities into your home.
We offer a wide range of online Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor & Masters degree program in fields including Arts, Business Administration, Nursing (post RN), 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, with the convenience of learning online.
If your schedule travels at breakneck speed, we can offer you the flexibility and convenience of studying at your own pace, in your own space, whether it's midday or midnight.
Memorial's distance campus offers a surplus of 450 courses and programs, a registration count of 18,000 students annually. Start or complete your degree, go back for that graduate program, or just complete a few courses…the choice is yours!
Undergraduate Programs:
- Bachelor of Arts (Police Studies)
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Maritime Studies
- Bachelor of Nursing (post RN)
- Bachelor of Technology
Graduate Programs:
- Master of Education (IT / Post Secondary Studies)
- Master of Physical Education
- Master of Maritime Management
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Technology Management
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.
13.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.
TalktoCanada is an online English language training school based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, that helps organizations and individuals improve their English in an online setting using virtual meeting programs such as WebEx. Students improve their speaking, writing, grammar and pronunciation all through online live training.
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
16.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
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.
18.University Canada West - Online Associate of Arts
Courses / Programs
UCW Vancouver:
University Canada West (UCW) is a private, business and arts-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 Associate of Arts:
The Associate of Arts (AA) online syllabus is focused on providing students with a broad foundation of knowledge. Students pursuing an AA degree will acquire a base of skills and knowledge needed to pursue additional post-secondary education or to enter the workforce.
The AA degree is accepted for transfer into bachelor degree programs at University Canada West (UCW) and BC degree-granting institutions if other admission requirements are met.
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 Associate of Arts undergraduate degree program:
Tier 1: University Foundation 1
• Two first-year English courses
• One Science course
• One Mathematics or Computing Science course
• Two Humanities courses
• Two Social Science courses
• Two Arts elective course
Tier 2 University Foundation II
• One (1) Lab Science course
• Six (6) second-year Arts courses
• Three (3) general electives
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).
20.International Institute for Transcribers and Court Reporters
Courses / Programs
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.