Professional Certificates involve comprehensive learning of a knowlege area, whereas microcertificates focus on targeted real-world professional skills. But there are other differences as well. Here is everything you need to know about professional certificates and microcertificates offered by the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Regina.

Employers can access up to $10,000 in funding per employee for a maximum of $100,000 each year. This government grant covers two-thirds of the training program fees, greatly reducing the cost to you, the employer. This gives you and your employees the perfect opportunity to build a highly skilled team and ongoing success through investment in continuous professional development.

1. 1. Choose the Professional Certificate or Microcrocredential you are interested in. Eligible programs include:
      • Business Analysis Professional Certificate
      • Organizational Innovation Professional Certificate
      • Professional Leadership and Advanced Leadership Professional Certificates
      • Professional Management Professional Certificate
      • Project Management Professional Certificate
      • Business Communications Professional Microcertificate
      • High Impact Leadership Professional Microcertificate
      • Responsive Management Professional Microcertificate

1. 1. Confirm your business' eligibility. 
      • Private and not-for-profit sector employers are eligible; publicly funding organizations such as health regions, post-secondary training institutions, public libraries, municipalities and school divisions are not.
      • Both existing and potential employees are eligible.
        
        
   2. Contact us to get a training provider quote.
      • Email Student Services or
      • Call 306-585-5748
        
        
   3. Complete the Employer Application Form (pdf).
      
      • Refer to the fund website or Applicant Guide (pdf) for additional support.
        
        
   4. Submit your application to your nearest Saskatchewan Job Grant (CSJG) office.

Calling all U of R Alumni! The University of Regina Alumni Association has introduced a $25,000 fund to financially support you, our alumni, in your career goals. Awards in the amount of $500 per term are now available for all alumni seeking career and professional development through CCE. You can access the award multiple times!

Eligibility

• Alumni of the University of Regina (includes Professional Certificates);
• Registered in:
  • Professional Certificate, 
  • Professional Microcertificate
  • any professional development course or
  • an undergraduate certificate or diploma through the Centre for Continuing Education.

To Apply

Professional Development Courses and Programs

1. Complete the application form (pdf).
2. Email the completed form to Student Services.
3. You will receive your confirmation from Student Awards and Financial Aid.
   

Undergraduate Programs

1. Go to the Student Awards and Financial Aid application database.
2. Register as "Guest."
3. Search for "URAA Alumni Professional Development Award."
4. Complete the online application.
   
   

For those between the ages of 26 and 65, claim the refundable Canada Training Tax Credit on your annual income tax return to reduce your tax owing!

• Starting in 2020, you can claim $250 each year.
• Unused amounts are carried forward each year and accrue for a maximum lifetime amount of $5,000.
• All Continuing Education professional development fees are eligible for the credit.

Find out more and how to claim the Canada Training Credit on the Government of Canada's website.

Professional development at the University of Regina's Centre for Continuing Education is short hands-on training where you'll learn in-demand skills that you can instantly apply at work to boost your performance, and your career. Our programs are industry-recognized and can help you pursue specific careers.

Professional development programming is typically completed fairly quickly – from a few days, up to a few years depending on the skill or credential you’re looking for. For this reason, CCE professional development programming can respond better to our labour market demands.

Those who find themselves successful in their careers can likely be described as lifelong learners who take advantage of reskilling and upskilling throughout their careers.

Whether you are taking a single course targeting a specific skill or are combining your learning to complete a Professional Certificate or Microcertificate, you can trust you are getting industry-relevant, practical learning and networking opportunities.

Depending on the course or program you choose, the outcome can be different.

Professional Microcertificates and Badged Courses

Microcertificates courses tend to be skill-specific.

• Get a digital badge with the completion of each course from a Professional Microcertificate
• Get a digital Professional Microcertificate when you complete the required three courses

Professional Certificates

Professional Certificates give you a more broad skill-set within the area it covers.

• Complete the 7 required courses to earn a University of Regina Professional Certificate.
• Get a printed parchment to recognize your accomplishment.
• Become a U of R alum and get access to all the benefits including eligibility for the URAA Alumni Award.

Accreditation

When you complete programming or professional certificate in select areas, you may receive PDUs or CDUs from the corresponding professional bodies.

• Project Management
• Business Analysis

Course completion is based on pass/fail assigned by instructor. For each course, you are expected to:

• Participate in 14 hours of learning
  • In-person courses are 14 hours in the classroom
  • Remote courses are typically 9 hours in the classroom with pre-work such as instructor-provided readings or small tasks
• Attend 80% of each day of the course

No – there are no applications and no admission is required! You don’t need to have any prior education to participate in CCE Professional Development courses and programs. These learning opportunities are designed so you can decide if you want to take one course, multiple courses or complete a Professional Microcertificate or Certificate. In fact, some of the credentials awarded by CCE are created just for a specific employee group through custom training.

If you have any accessibility needs, contact our Student Services staff know when you register online or by email or phone. We will be thrilled to arrange the accommodation you need to fully participate in your courses. Please provide as much notice as possible so we can make arrangements.

Yes! If you’re unsure which program is the right choice for your professional development needs, our staff can work with you to find the right fit. Call or email our Student Services office at 1-306-585-5748.

Absolutely! Our Business Development Consultant can work with you to develop a Custom Training program tailored to your needs. Take the first step by filling out a free proposal request or get added to our email list. We’ll review your information and then get in touch with you to discuss potential options.

Yes, all of our programs can be offered to groups as a custom training program. You can use our Custom Training Program Request form to request a free Proposal. Our expert instructors will tailor content to your specific industry and training goals with areas of study ranging from emotional intelligence and project management to leadership and risk management.  

• Custom Training Program Request online form