Graduate Certificate in Health Analytics

at Cambrian College - Barrydowne Campus Canada

Our Civil Engineering Technician program is focused on the design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of infrastructure facilities including: roads, bridges, buildings, dams, storm/sanitary/water systems, pipelines, and deep and shallow foundations. 

You will gain practical, hands-on experience in design and drafting in our Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) laboratory. In addition, you will receive surveying training with state-of-the-art electronic survey equipment that will be interfaced with survey software. You’ll also be introduced to Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanning equipment and point cloud management software.

You’ll also have opportunities to enhance your skills and network with industry through opportunities to volunteer at community events or by participating in applied research projects. Want to see how your skills stack up against your classmates? Test your engineering abilities in second year by competing in a headframe competition where you will design, build, and test a structure to failure during Cambrian's Spring Open House. 

Extend your studies after graduation by applying to enter directly into the final year of Cambrian’s Civil Engineering Technology (CVTY) program. You’ll boost your leadership and technical skills and open the door to more career opportunities!

In just eight months, you’ll develop a communications skill set that that will luminate your career path to a management position in public relations. Experienced professors and industry professionals will lead as you explore how to communicate effectively, build relationships, and manage internal and external forces in order to maintain and enhance reputations for all types and sizes of organizations.

You will learn the ropes of the public relations industry through classes, labs, and hands-on assignments and gain the range of skills you need to be a great communicator, including:

• Media relations;
• Event planning and execution;
• Speechwriting and presenting;
• Writing for web, social media, print, and broadcast;
• Photography and podcast production; and
• Strategic communications planning.

The Public Relations Graduate Certificate is delivered through four sets of short, seven-week courses over two semesters (eight months).  A combination of virtual classes streamed over the Internet along with classroom and practical experiences, gives you high flexibility to learn from the convenience of your home community or virtually anywhere you can connect.

Cambrian College is a member of both the Canadian Public Relations Society and the International Association of Business Communicators. Students are encouraged to consider purchasing a student membership in these professional associations.

Program Highlights

• 7-week courses (except one full-semester course)
• Delivered as a combination of online courses, classroom experiences, and practical experiences
• Real-world experience from planning and executing community events that raise thousands of dollars, to developing strategic plans for community clients
• Courses cover all aspects of public relations, including event planning, media relations, speechwriting, social media communications, and more

Prepare for a career in the machine trades in the manufacturing sector by learning to design and fabricate a variety of metal parts required to build and maintain industrial equipment and tools. You’ll gain knowledge in 3D design, manufacturing, jigs/fixtures for custom production, and computer-integrated manufacturing processes. You will also develop a high level of skill in the operation of CNC equipment and the related software used to manufacture components through hands-on training on modern, complex machining equipment.

Gain the technical skills and practical field experience to identify, measure, and record environmental variables within the air, water, soil and living organisms. This program prepares you to perform appropriate sampling, use state-of-the-art equipment, and assist in the remediation and long-term evaluation and monitoring of contaminated ecosystem components. You will also be prepared to work on a variety of projects related to climate change issues, water conservation, and water management and other sustainability concerns. Throughout the program, you will also build your knowledge of pertinent environmental regulations and policies.

The Addictions and Mental Health Graduate Certificate program will empower students with the knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career.  Learn to deliver responsive, culturally relevant, client-centred assessment and treatment to diverse individuals and groups and practice ways to effectively collaborate and transform lives as a valuable part of a professional support team.

Learn the skills you need to become an entry-level game creator with this exciting two-year diploma program!  Over four semesters, you’ll explore game design theory, creation, application, and production as you design and develop video games; augmented reality; and virtual reality scenarios for both consumer consumption and commercial training purposes.

Open the doors to a wide range of exciting careers in music with Cambrian College’s Music-Performance Program (PATM).  Our well-rounded curriculum balances intensive training and frequent performance opportunities with complementary courses like The Business of Music, Fundamentals of Music Technology and Music Pedagogy.  Regardless of your music background – no matter your musical style or previous training – if you are talented and motivated, the PATM program can unlock your potential.    

Serious Training 
Your musical talent will flourish in our intensive and supportive training program. Every week as a Cambrian Music Performance student, you will:

• Receive a full hour, one-on-one lesson on your major instrument (brass, classical guitar, piano, percussion, strings, voice or woodwinds).  
• Give and receive instant feedback in weekly Performance Classes.
• Round-out your specialized skills with basic training on a variety of instruments. Introductory methods classes on strings, winds, percussion and guitar will make you more flexible and knowledgeable when you work in the field.

Music Fundamentals

• Regardless of your previous theory training, PATM has a class that can accommodate you.  Music theory courses are offered at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No entrance exam required.
• First-year students also receive fundamental keyboard skills in Piano Class I & II.

Hands-On Experience
The Music-Performance program prepares you for a wide range of career paths by offering practical, real-world experiences, including:

• The promotion and management of a full-scale concert series in The Business of Music I & II.
• Exposure to music technology   
• Teaching experience through the Music Pedagogy courses.  During the third year of the program, you may be hired to teach a student of your own.
• Frequent performance opportunities within the school, the broader community, and the province
• Even more stage time performing with choirs, orchestras, chamber groups and bands.

After graduation, the possibilities are endless. Whether you want to perform, compose, produce, teach, manage, or work in another field related to music, Cambrian’s Music-Performance program can give you the musical ability and practical knowledge needed to build a career as a 21st Century musician.   

Program Highlights

• Receive an hour of private training each week (included with tuition)
• Experienced faculty specialize in classical techniques that fast-track your training
• Music theory offered at all skill levels to suit YOUR needs – no entrance exam required
• Business of Music courses teach you to market, promote and manage yourself or other musicians
• One of the only college music programs in Ontario that includes courses in Music Pedagogy (teaching private lessons)
• Easy access to a large bank of instruments and practice facilities

Prepare for entry into a fire service career. Cambrian's partnerships with fire departments and the community offer you intensive practical experience and testing in both simulated and controlled live fire training scenarios.

The curriculum is based on the requirements for the NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 standards as identified by the National Fire Protection Association. Graduates of the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program are eligible to write the OFM Provincial Firefighter test, and upon successful completion of this test can apply for standing under NFPA 1001 as Firefighter Level I and II from the Proboard.

Project Management has become a sought after skillset across industries as businesses and organizations continue to look for efficiencies and overall effectiveness in order to successfully compete in domestic and global markets. Cambrian College’s one-year (two semester) graduate certificate program will provide you with the essential theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and techniques to successfully plan, implement, manage and evaluate projects. The curriculum is closely aligned to, but not affiliated with, the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). To learn more about becoming a certified project management professional

Gain the skills and ability to diagnose, install, and maintain plant machinery in a safe and systematic manner, with a high degree of efficiency.

In the College's millwright shop, you will gain hands-on experience working on industrial equipment as you learn to install, repair, and maintain complex industrial mechanical machinery in existing and new operations. In second year, you will build upon your electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and computer-aided drafting skills while increasing your skills in troubleshooting and repairing industry equipment.

Optional Paid Co-op
Our program features an optional, paid co-op directly related to your program of study. During this work-integrated learning experience, you’ll apply your skills and knowledge in an actual work environment, giving you industry training that you can showcase to potential employers when you graduate.

You will be required to complete work preparation sessions prior to the work term to help you develop an industry-specific resume and effective interviewing skills. Cambrian’s Career Centre will support you through this process and will also help you to source and apply for placement opportunities.

International students: Study permits prohibit international students from participating in optional co-ops. However, if you are an international student and are interested in work-integrated learning opportunities, visit Cambrian’s Career Centre to discuss available options with a career advisor. Opportunities may include volunteer positions or part-time or full-time jobs during academic breaks and/or during the academic year.