Training Courses in Halifax

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Skilled Administrative Assistants are in great demand by both large corporations and small, independent businesses. All employers in all industry sectors require staff that possesses strong office and software-related skills to perform its administrative functions. Administrative Assistants may move into supervisory office positions as their careers progress.

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
• Good Command of the English Language
• Admissions Interview is required

• Handle confidential budget information
• Process financial reports and memorandum
• Work with statistical and accounting data
• Maintain files and records
• Perform a wide range of office support functions

• Careers in computerised accounting are continuously in high demand. Excellent opportunities exist for skilled persons in a variety of accounting related positions, including the role of accounting bookkeeper, across the public and private sectors. The Canadian Bookkeeper’s Association (CBA) recognises that students who successfully complete the Academy of Learning’s Basic Bookkeeping Level 2 have gained the skill set necessary to begin a career in Bookkeeping and are eligible for membership in the Canadian Bookkeeper’s Association.

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
• Good Command of the English Language
• Admissions Interview is required

• A solid foundation in basic principles of a business environment, including current computer applications, marketing, accounting and business law.
• An introduction to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration
• Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: team-work, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
• A solid knowledge of business practices and principles. It also develops the student’s ability to relate and apply this knowledge to current social and economic conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and accounting.

This program provides the student with a range of business knowledge and skills, which cross several disciplines, resulting in a well-rounded and highly skilled employee. Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of entry-level administrative and management trainee positions in a broad range of employment settings, specializing in those areas of interest, experience, and greatest ability. Careers in accounting and finance, marketing, production and operations, human resources, and general administration are available to those students who possess the proper combination of business skills, experience, personal ability, and aptitude.

• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• 19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province-specific ministry requirements)
• Grade 12 or equivalent, with successful completion of CAST testing
• Completion of Wonderlic SLE admission test with minimum score of 18
• Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements

• Comprehensive community service worker knowledge, including psychology, sociology, family life, mental health, addictions, criminology, at-risk populations, case management, counselling, ethics, business communication, report writing, and government and social services.
• Comprehensive addictions worker knowledge, which includes an overview of drugs (past and present) as they pertain to the Community Service and Social Worker industry.
• Exploration into the world of addictions. Topics include alcohol and familiar drugs, like tobacco and caffeine, as well as natural health products and over-the-counter drugs.
• Exploration into the world of addiction treatment and prevention. Students learn about both the prevention and treatment of addictions, including organizations, like AA, which focus on rehabilitation.

• Healthcare and social assistance
• Nursing and residential care facilities
• Youth centres
• Individual and family services
• Youth protection services
• Public administration
• Civic and social organizations
• Social advocacy
• Grant-making organizations
• Provincial government
• Out-patient care centres
• Local community service centres (e.g., CLSC)
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Educational services
• Hospitals
• Community food and housing
• Emergency relief services
• Rehabilitation centres
• Public and private addictions counselling clinics
• Addictions and drug awareness agencies
• Mental health centres

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them
• Time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to balance competing creative visions

• Students will start by learning key Graphic Design subjects including: branding and logo design, brochures and various print media.
• Students will then learn how to plan and design compelling and interactive websites and learn to use industry-related programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Animate for website design.
• Students will also explore HTML and CSS for web publishing, alongside essential topics such as accessibility standards, color, typography, and composition, as well as dig into WordPress development.
• Graphic & Web Designer program graduates develop a professional design process for both print and online mediums from concept to launch.

Recent studies indicate that strong growth in Graphic and Web designjobs, particularly in the consulting sector, is expected over the next few years. Career opportunities that will allow students to communicate and captivate with the skills learned in this program include:

• Advertising Artist
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Web Designer
• Internet Site Designer
• Web Master

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

• Students will gain practical, hands-on experience in troubleshooting computer problems, computer assembly and repair, and networking.
• Students will learn cloud servicing solutions for Windows Active Directory management which covers post-install configuration, device management, remote connectivity, and data recovery solutions.

Skilled Information Technology Technicians are in high demand in today’s highly skilled environment. Virtually all organizations with multiple computers require the skills of Information Technology Technicians who may, in turn, become invaluable members of a management team.

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Students
• Good Command of the English Language
• Admissions Interview is required
• Clear, relevant Criminal Record Check
• Adequate level of physical health to meet the requirements of the program and prospective employment

• Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and hospital and medical office administrative and clinical procedures
• Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills of 55 WPM, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service
• On-site work-experience through participation in a one month externship at an approved healthcare training facility

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings

• Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

Improve students’ English:

• reading
• writing
• listening
• speaking skills
• vocabulary
• grammar
• pronunciation
• fluency.

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.
• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

• Graduates of the program may pursue a variety of positions in software development, including web developer, UI/UX developer, front end web developer, software developer, HTML / CSS developer, and Javascript / jQuery developer.