Professional Studies

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.

The UWDCE Human Resource Management Diploma is the highest HR educational credential in Manitoba, outside of a Business degree. This highly-recognized academic credential complemented by its work-ready tangibles serves both, the experienced practitioner lacking formal education and University graduates with little business expertise.
 
Given the complexities of an evolving human resource function, the UWDCE Human Resource Management Program distinguishes its program from academic competitors by layering traditional elements of human resource management with business and communication essentials.  The Human Resource Management Program aligns its knowledge outcomes with industry-recognized standards and best professional practice, earning UWDCE graduates top scores on the CHRP designation examinations.

Given the complexity and unpredictability of the current economic environment, organizations are more likely to thrive by hiring talent who can help drive the business solution process and strengthen growth opportunities.

The UWDCE Project Management Program provides a problem-solving framework and the essential PM tools for budgeting, procuring, scoping, diagramming, measuring, and reporting for a broader application.  The program assists graduates in preparing for the PMP and CAPM designation process by focusing on key knowledge outcomes, industry-recognized standards, and best professional practice.

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 foundation of PR and marketing-specific knowledge and skills with an emphasis on best practices, and current and emerging issues.

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 care and education 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 towards achievement of ECE III classification by the Government (when combined with a current ECE II).

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).

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

The CECC is made up of 4 two-day workshops. These are: Resume Development Coach, Career Planning Coach, Job Search Coach and Interview Skills Coach.

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.

The UWDCE Human Resource Management Diploma is the highest HR educational credential in Manitoba, outside of a Business degree. This highly-recognized academic credential complemented by its work-ready tangibles serves both, the experienced practitioner lacking formal education and University graduates seeking business expertise.
 
Given the complexities of an evolving human resource function, the UWDCE Human Resource Management Program distinguishes its program from academic competitors by layering traditional elements of human resource management with business and communication essentials.  The Human Resource Management Program aligns its knowledge outcomes with industry-recognized standards and best professional practice, earning UWDCE graduates top scores on the CHRP designation examinations.

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.

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.

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. The Marketing Management Diploma Program will provide students with the specialized level of knowledge and increased skills required for this fast-paced and constantly changing profession.

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.

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

The PWFSC is a five-day workshop. The PWFSC is based on the Behavioural Facilitation model which focuses on "Learn by Doing"

One day can make a difference. UWDCE Professional Edge Seminars offer in-depth training that is tightly focused on specific subjects. One- or two-day seminars are open to everyone and are an affordable way to add to the participants' knowledge adn skills with a minimal investment of time and money. 

Led by industry experts, each seminar is designed to give the learner a specific skill set and the ability to accomplish specific tasks. From team building to proposal writing to finding the perfect balance between work and life, Professional Edge Seminars are hands-on, interactive and highly effective. Whether students are upgrading their skills or rounding out their knowledge in a diploma or certificate program, UWDCE Professional Edge Seminars will give them high-demand skills that are portable and marketable.

Given the complexity and unpredictability of the current economic environment, organizations are more likely to thrive by hiring talent who can help drive the business solution process and strengthen growth opportunities.

 The UWDCE Project Management Diploma program provides a problem-solving framework and the essential PM tools for budgeting, procuring, scoping, diagramming, measuring and reporting for a broader application. The program assists graduates in preparing for the PMP and CAPM designation process by focusing on key knowledge outcomes, industry-recognized standards and best practices.

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.

In conjunction with The University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions offers preparation for the MCAT, LSAT, DAT and GMAT standardized tests. Programs are offered throughout the year at The University of Winnipeg campus. For more information, call 1.800.KAP.TEST or visit www.kaptest.com/canada

Ideal for Experienced Project Professionals in Canada Who are Ready to Take Their Project Skills to the INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.  Write BOTH Your PRINCE2 "Foundation Certificate" and "Practitioner Certificate" in 5 Convenient Days of Study.  Advance Your International PM Career Skills: Join over 200,000 Project Managers worldwide who are PRINCE2 certified.  Use the PRINCE2 methodology on all of your projects.  THE BEST PART: The PRINCE2 Methodology works hand-in-hand with the Project Management Institute's (PMI(r)) Project Body of Knowledge - ideal for any global project environment.