Professional Studies

The Professional Studies (PS) Program offers students practical learning opportunities for knowledge and skills enrichment in a full range of professional areas.

Full-Time Programs

  • Dewey College Human Resource Management Diploma Program

    The University of Winnipeg, in conjunction with Dewey College, offers this program to students who have successfully completed the Grade 12 program and earned the required numbers of credits, or have fulfilled other diploma requirements and received an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

    The Human Resource Management Program is designed to provide the skills required to manage the changing human resource function in the workplace. It combines essential business and communication skills with current human resource theory and practical human resource skills and techniques.

    This program prepares students to continue in their studies in the Faculty of Business and Economics and earn a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor of Business and Economics Degree.

  • Human Resource Management Diploma Program (Full-time)

    This program will prepare you to work as a human resources generalist and provide a broad foundation of HR specific knowledge and skills with an emphasis on best practice and the body of knowledge, required for the Certified Human Resource Practitioner designation.

  • Project Management Diploma Program (Full-time)

    The Project Management Diploma Program will prepare you to work as a project manager. The program provides a comprehensive foundation of project management specific knowledge and skills, based on generally recognized bodies of knowledge and best practices. Whether to complement an under-graduate degree or previous work experience, the full-time Project Management Diploma Program will kick-start your career or move it to the next level.

  • Public Relations Diploma Program (Full-time)

    This program will prepare you to work as a public relations practitioner in a corporate or not-for-profit environment. The courses will provide you with a broad base of PR-related knowledge and skills with an emphasis on best practices, and on current and emerging trends and issues.

Part-Time Programs

  • Advanced Diploma In Leadership In Early Childhood Care And Education Program

    The Advanced Diploma in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education is a leadership development program that is designed for professionals within the early childhood sector. It is a unique combination of courses from the Professional Studies Program Area and the Developmental Studies Degree Program. This diploma program has been approved by the Government's Child Care Education Program Approval Committee (CCEPAC) as a route toward achievement of ECE III classification by Government (when combined with a current ECE II).

  • Canadian Risk Management Program (CRM)

    The CRM designation is awarded to students who have successfully completed the three core courses in Risk Management. These core courses also comprise the Risk Management major for the Fellow-Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP/FIIC).

  • Career And Employment Coach Certificate (CECC) Program

    CECC is a joint program between the Winnipeg Transition Centre (WTC) and The University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education.

    For more information, contact Ron Bartlette or Tracey Ediger at the WTC: 204.338.3899 or info@winnipegtransitioncentre.com

  • Certified Payroll Management Program (CPMP)

    Classroom instruction of core payroll courses provided by Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) along with The University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education (UWDCE).

    UWDCE also offers all compulsory and elective courses necessary to achieve each of the CPA certification levels. (see chart)

  • Human Resource Management Diploma Program (Part-time)
  • Management Certificate Program

    The Management Certificate Program is designed for individuals who want to develop their professional skills and further their career.  It prepares them to take on management and leadership roles in their organization.

  • Manitoba Arts And Cultural Management Certificate Program

    The Manitoba Arts and Cultural Management Certificate Program is available to individuals currently working in, or trying to break into, Canada's arts and cultural sector. This program is designed to build the business and leadership skills necessary to manage and nurture creative activity in stable cultural organizations. Developed in cooperation with Manitoba's cultural sector leaders, the program is flexible, accessible and broad in scope.

  • Marketing Management Diploma Program

    Although the field of marketing itself is not new, the challenges faced by the industry are significant: globalization, technology, more services versus products, a growing non-profit sector and the pace of change are impacting the field. Marketers today need a much wider variety of skills than those in the past. All organizations require marketing activities to take place and marketing-related positions become more complex as the organization grows.

  • Masters Certificate in Business Analysis

    Effective managers recognize the need for business analysts to accurately analyze, document, and gain approval of business requirements before the development of applications can begin. They recognize that an effective business analyst can deliver real business benefits - usable software, shorter life cycles, lower budgets, and shorter time to market. An industry definition of the business analyst's role, distinct from that of the project manager, is emerging as organizations recognize and quantify the benefits associated with the particular body of knowledge that these specialists bring to each project.

    Organizations are realizing that the role of a Business Analyst is critical to successful projects and the business analysis field is soaring.  To take advantage of this hot market or to advance your career in your organization, our Masters Certificate in Business Analysis builds the knowledge and skills of a successful and sought after Business Analyst - a competent and confident professional who achieves successful business solutions and satisfied customers. 

    If you are looking to move into a business analyst role, or enhance your creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills, the Masters Certificate in Business Analysis is the superior choice for you.

  • Masters Certificate in Project Management Program

    As more organizations move toward project-driven work environments, the need for highly skilled project leaders and staff continues to grow. The University of Winnipeg has responded to the training needs of today's project-driven companies by partnering with York University and the Academy for Project Management to deliver leading edge project management training in Manitoba. Training will provide the opportunity to:

    • Enhance your career edge
    • Gain knowledge of current methodologies, techniques and best practices
    • Share experiences and approaches with other Project Managers
    • Strengthen your project planning and communication skills
    • 18 DAYS OVER 5 MONTHS
    • 9 MODULES
  • Professional Edge Seminars

    One day can make a difference. UWDCE Professional Edge Seminars offer in-depth training, tightly focused on specific subjects. Lasting from one to two days and open to everyone, each seminar is an affordable way to add to your knowledge and skills with a minimum investment of time and money.

  • Project Management Diploma Program (Part-time)

    The Project Management Diploma is delivered in a daytime format only.  Project Management Diploma Courses (Levels 2 to 8) are offered during the day.

  • Public Relations Diploma Program (Part-time)

    Public relations is one of the fastest growing professions in the world. The profession has experienced an enhanced change in status over the years. Today's public relations professionals play an important role in helping their organizations reach overall goals and objectives.  The Public Relations Diploma Program will provide students with the high level of knowledge and increased skills needed to succeed in this dynamic and expanding profession.