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Continuing and Distance Education Winter/Spring 2012

Whether you are looking to enhance exiting skills or change careers, getting access to the industry-based training you need has never been easier.  Our evening, weekend and distance learning programs are taught by experienced instructors focused on helping you get ahead in your career.  Many courses are available to start next month. Use one of our course finders below to search for courses and programs.  

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Featured Programs and Courses:

Fast-Track Programs (short term, full-time programs):
New! Web Developer Program - This program starts in March 2012.  Apply today!

Architecture, Computer Drafting and Piping

• CADD Operator Level I Certificate of Achievement - Learn about computer assisted design, two-dimensional drafting using AutoCAD and MicroStation software.

Business

• New! Digital Marketing Communications Certificate of Completion  -  Explore the world of online marketing and learn to move your business ahead using social networking sites, mobile applications, and more.  Courses start each month.

• Accelerated Accounting Certificate and Diploma - Looking to pursue a professional accounting designation? Our courses are recognized by both CGA and CMA.

• Financial Services Certificate of Achievement - Get a rewarding career in the fast-paced world of banking and financial services or if you are already employed in the financial sector, Advance your career to positions of greater responsibility and authority.

• Marketing Certification of Achievement - Get the essential fundamentals of marketing, management, advertising, selling and effective communication.

English Language Foundations

• English Language Foundations  - Focus on enhancing proficiency in English speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Health and Public Safety

• Emergency Medical Responder - Get started with this entry level training program in the field of pre-hospital care.

• Emergency First Aid with Heartsaver (Level A) CPR - Be prepared for a medical emergency with basic life support and emergency scene management skills.

Hospitality

• Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement - An introduction to the fundamental elements of the hospitality industry: marketing strategies, event coordination, inventory management and more. 

Information and Records Management

•  Information and Records Management Certificate - Learn the industry standards and best practices of information and records management from industry professionals.

Instrumentation

• PLC-HMI - Develop and build a solid foundation in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI), which are widely used in the production and refining of oil and gas, the pulp and paper industry, the manufacturing sector, as well as the food and beverage industry.

Manufacturing and Automation

• Non-Destructive Testing Foundations - Enter the field of Non-Destructive Testing and learn to identify potential mechanical and structural failure.

Petroleum and Power Engineering

• Power Engineering - Power Engineers are boiler operators who work across all industries. The Alberta Boiler Safety Association regulates the industry through certification of Power Engineers.  SAIT offers all levels of training from the 5th class to the 1st class.
• Production Field Operations - This program covers Field Operations, Subsurface Principles and Operations, as well as Surface Processing of Oil and Gas.
• Upstream Petroleum - Learn the basics of geology, geophysics, drilling, well evaluations, completions and production operations to increase your working knowledge of all of the technical aspects of the oil and gas industry.

Photography

• Photography Certificate of Achievement - Whether it’s for the art or the fun of photography, this program can help you discover new ways of “photographic” seeing, as you apply the fundamental techniques learned in class.