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Certificates • Seminars • Institutes & Partnerships • Customized Training • Transition Programs & Services Career & Professional Development Centre for Continuing Education

Programs suitable for your career needs.

Professional Certificates

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Institutes & Partnerships 19

Business Analysis 3

Saskatchewan Institute of Health Leadership

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Project Management

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Education Leadership Institute of Saskatchewan

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Professional Leadership

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Supply Chain Management Association of Saskatchewan

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Professional Management

9 Transition Programs & Services

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Undergraduate Certificates

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Casual Studies

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Public Relations

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Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

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Administration Level I & II

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University of Regina High School Accelerated Program

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Local Government Authority

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Extended Studies in Inclusive Education

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Liberal Arts

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Customized Training Solutions

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Professional Seminars

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Flexible LEarning 27

The Fine Print 28 Contact Us

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Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards

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Programs & Courses by Interest

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Professional Certificates Are you looking to improve or enhance your knowledge at various stages of your career, either for a promotion, a raise, to stay competitive in your field, or change careers completely?

Our Professional Certificates will help you achieve your career goals by giving you the skills and knowledge you need to make it happen. Not only will you learn from expert instructors with years of real-world business experience, you’ll also get mentorship and hands-on experience throughout your program of choice.

You can also stay on top of your professional game with a variety of subject specific courses taken as individual professional development as needed.

You can always use them towards a certificate down the road if you decide you want to complete one.

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Business Analysis Do you enjoy analyzing situations, finding the issues and developing solutions? Explore the fast-growing career field of business analysis. Organizations are becoming more complex with the integration of technology and need highly skilled business analysts to ensure to ensure they function and perform efficiently.

Learn how to dig deep and pin-point issues and opportunities that should be addressed. Develop sound solutions that will boost business success as well as employee performance and morale. Gain skills and knowledge that will equip you with the know-how to add real value for your employer.

This program is based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®).

This certificate is right for:

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• Business Analysts

• Financial Analysts

• Project Managers

• IT Managers and Specialists

• Project Team Members

• Process Analysts

• Business Process Managers

• Quality Assurance Professionals

• Consultants

• Anyone with an interest in this field

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I have been working as a Business Analyst for three years. I enrolled in the Business Analysis Certificate program to enhance my career by combining my professional work experience with a university certificate.

I completed seven courses and achieved a Business Analysis Certificate in less than four months. The sense of accomplishment is great. My perspective and knowledge of business analysis has evolved and given me confidence in my career choice.

The volume of job opportunities has increased since I achieved the certificate and I’m now qualified to apply for positions that will raise my seniority and salary. Thanks to the certificate program I was promoted to a higher level Business Analyst position. This is the advantage I was seeking with the program.

Tim, Business Analyst Celero Solutions

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Project Management Project managers are in high demand in a wide array of industries. Taking our program will not only look great on your resume, you’ll be a PM expert with top knowledge, skills and tools to successfully manage projects of various sizes and complexity. If you currently work as a project manager, stay fresh with the latest techniques and expertise to keep your career moving forward.

Gain knowledge, skills, tools and techniques through the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and a hands-on practicum at the end of the program to put your project management savvy into practice.

This program offers a variety of top benefits to students: • Earn credentials that’ll make you a top choice for new jobs and promotions • Gain confidence in your project management ability • Develop key problem-solving skills • Keep risks low and quality high for all projects • Be a strong negotiator and influencer • Manage projects efficiently to stay on track and budget • Motivate your teams to boost morale and performance

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The Project Management Certificate has proved to be relevant across both my professional and personal life. This was my first exposure back into a classroom environment since I graduated from University twelve years ago. The classroom setting, participants and instructors all provided for an invaluable learning experience and my professional and personal network has expanded throughout the duration of the program.

My favorite aspect of the program was the structure outlined and taught to execute a successful project. I have already integrated pieces of each class into my projects at work, and will continue to move towards a more formal project management planning process.

No matter what industry you are in, you will walk away from this program with relevant, useful and executable steps for projects of all size, shape and form. I look forward to taking future courses at the Centre for Continuing Education to continue building on and adding to my knowledge and skills for greater career success.

Denise, Industry Development Consultant Tourism Saskatchewan

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Professional Leadership The success of a business is highly attributed to its great leaders. Becoming a great leader is something that develops over time.

Everyone can learn and develop the key abilities needed for the role. This highly interactive and hands-on seven-course program will equip you with all the essentials to maximize your performance as a leader. Whether you’re looking to add different concepts to your current leadership skills or aspire to become a leader, this program will guide you to success both personally and professionally.

By the end of the program you will: • Develop a leadership style with integrity • Contribute to a shared vision to drive business success • Inspire stakeholders and employees to get on board with your plans • Build respect and trust • Implement change with positive impact • Instill confidence in your ability among stakeholders and employees • Empower and motivate individuals and diverse teams • Encourage positive relationships to enhance performance • Effectively communicate with stakeholders and employees • Deal with conflict swiftly with positive outcomes • Lead with determination

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I was pleased to find the Professional Leadership Certificate greatly surpassed my expectation. The passionate instructors involved the class and made the material interesting. I found the discussion of real world examples from classmates relevant and I was able to immediately relate many experiences to my own workplace.

The courses have prepared me for the next step in my professional career by giving me a host of new tools to use and valuable insight into my own personal leadership style. I believe that effective leadership starts with a foundation of knowledge about one’s self and I particularly enjoyed the reflection and insight aspects of the Certificate courses.

Overall I was very impressed with the courses and I find myself looking forward to taking on the Professional Management Certificate in the future. Anyone looking for new tools or insight to help adjust to a recent move or preparing for the next step in their career should consider the Professional Leadership Certificate.

Darrick, Industrial Supervisor

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Professional Management Organizations are looking for individuals who are ready to take on the challenges and demands of the continuously changing business landscape. Excellence in management is necessary for handling every possible situation and adapting to change.

Whether you’re looking to move into management or to grow and develop as a current team leader, the Professional Management Certificate will help you obtain the skills needed in order to keep your career moving forward. Build your knowledge and competence as a manager with a solid foundation of business practices established through this highly interactive and hands-on program.

This certificate will help you: • Build your management efficiency • Engage communication, teamwork and problem solving techniques • Enhance your effectiveness in leadership • Be confident in your management abilities • Stand out to employers for higher-level management positions • Plan and organize projects and employees effectively • Lead others to make smart, strategic decisions • Achieve business goals 9

Undergraduate Certificates Whether you’re a current university student, a working professional with a degree or someone looking to take a short program, our undergraduate certificates are the perfect choice for various career paths. They’re a great way to complement your degree for better or new career options, or to earn your first university credential. An undergraduate certificate can help you stand out to employers.

Undergraduate certificates can also help you ladder into a degree program.

Instead of taking on a full degree program from the start, you can take smaller steps and discover your true interests before choosing which degree to pursue.

We offer flexibility with our programs so you can fit courses into your lifestyle and busy schedule. Most programs don’t require prerequisites and courses are available online, in the evening and on weekends.

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Public Relations The field of public relations is exciting, dynamic and diverse. It provides opportunities for people to shine in the media spotlight or work behind the scenes to boost public perception and build awareness of the great success a business has accomplished.

The PR Certificate is the perfect complement to any degree to expand your career options or as a stand-alone program if you have an interest in pursuing a career in public relations, communications or marketing. If you already work in the PR industry it’s a great way to earn a university credential, add to your professional development and appeal to your employer for a promotion.

What you’ll learn: • Key concepts include planning, implementing and evaluating an effective communications plan • How to use appropriate tools and techniques to deliver your message • How to create communications pieces for internal and external stakeholders • Ethics of public relations in a broad industry setting By the end of the program you’ll be able to: • Develop well-rounded strategic communications plans • Deal confidently with the media • Appeal to target audiences with maximum effect • Use sound judgment regarding sensitive issues or negative press • Engage the public in positive ways and build trust 11

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Enrolling in the Public Relations program at the University of Regina was a great way to complement my Bachelor of Arts degree with a professional certificate. I was able to secure a full-time position on the basis I would complete the certificate in the near future. Just the simple fact of seeing the program pay off for me right away was incredibly reassuring.

Whether you are interested in public relations as a career, or just want to improve your communications skills for the workplace, the PR certificate at the U of R certainly warrants consideration.

Many of my classmates were already working for private companies, government departments, non-profits and even the university itself.

They saw the PR certificate as a great way to advance in their careers, and I enthusiastically agree. It has certainly helped me.

Matt, Digital Communications (External) Administrator SaskPower

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Administration Level I & II There are endless career opportunities in the field of business from sales and marketing to management and leadership in both the private and public sectors. The Certificate in Administration Level I and II will help you advance your current employment position or begin a new career path. Both certificates are recognized as excellent programs by many of Saskatchewan’s major organizations.

What you’ll learn: • Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources and more • Business and management concepts • How to apply these business concepts to real world settings Completing these certificates will help you: • Improve your professional career opportunities • Understand how organizations operate • Apply a wide variety of business knowledge and skills • Take on more challenging business roles Level I (5 courses) and Level II (10 courses) ladder into the Business Administration Diploma or Degree, provided entrance requirements are met.

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Local Government Authority Rural communities are expected to go through a major change over the next few years as many town and municipal administrators start retiring. The Local Government Authority Certificate is an excellent introduction to local government practices and prepares students to carry out the responsibilities of a local government administrator.

What you’ll learn: • How local governments fit within the democratic system • How municipalities operate • Practical skills to work as a local government administrator The benefits you’ll experience: • Contribute to the success of rural Saskatchewan • Work in government while living in your home community • Explore career options and opportunities to move up • Use the LGA courses to ladder into the Advanced LGA or a U of R undergraduate degree

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Extended Studies in Inclusive Education Many students are in need of dynamic and flexible learning approaches to support the diverse needs they face from reading to communication to physical challenges. By equipping yourself with key tools and techniques, you can effectively support your students while maintaining balance and effectiveness in your classroom.

What you’ll learn: • To design effective learning environments for students to thrive • How to effectively communicate with students with diverse needs • Change, collaboration and consultation to support the inclusive classroom By the end of the program you’ll be able to: • Assess individual students and their behaviour • Provide positive behaviour support • Approach diverse students in a sensitive manner • Provide quality education for all of your students This 10-course certificate program, with emphasis on face-to-face delivery, provides teachers with the opportunity to learn from instructors who have extensive experience in the field. You can build peer relationships and network support while gaining applied experience in inclusive education. Attend courses in the evening, on weekends or during the summer.

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Liberal Arts Certificate & Diploma The Liberal Arts Certificate and Diploma are perfect for obtaining a university credential on a smaller scale or for getting started in university without having to commit to a full degree right away.

You can try a variety of courses to help you discover your interests and choose the right degree program for you. You’ll be able to obtain university credentials in stages which will add value to your resume. Once you’ve completed the certificate and diploma, you’ll have a greater ability to compete in the job market.

The benefits you’ll experience: • Get university credentials in stages which will add value to your resume • Develop skills employers value, like critical thinking, communication and more • Discover your interests and choose the right degree program for you

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Customized Training Solutions Designed specifically to meet the needs and goals of your organization, Customized Corporate Training is an effective way to develop the skills and talent of your team and is a great way to grow your business to ensure long term success.

With the business and organizational landscape continuously evolving and growing more complex, engaging employees in corporate training has never been more important.

Customized Corporate Training is: • Designed specifically to meet the unique needs and goals of your business • A great way to engage employees while expanding their skills and knowledge • Delivered by industry experts • Delivered when and where you choose Customized Corporate Training is right for: • Working professionals

• Leadership

• Project Management

• Corporations

• Management

• Marketing & Sales

• Non-profit organizations

• Communications

• Strategic Planning and more

• Government

• Critical Thinking

• Administrative employees

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We offer training in many areas such as:

Professional Seminars Brushing up on your know-how or adding new skills to your professional repertoire is beneficial for your career and is often necessary to stay on top of your game. Taking a short seminar on specific topics can give you just what you need without having to spend a lot of time and money.

We offer a variety of one, two and half-day seminars on specific topics to help people of all career backgrounds build skills and knowledge through practical, hands on learning: Some of our seminar topics include: • Business Writing • Event Planning • Social Media & Technology • Strategic Planning • Project Management • Work-Life Balance • Communication • Emotional Intelligence

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Institutes & Partnerships Institutes are designed for specific industries with a dynamic program structure to give people a unique learning experience.

Our institutes appeal to a wide range of professions within an industry making them ideal professional development programs for employees across entire organizations.

By engaging in an institute, professionals gain a wealth of industry-specific skills and knowledge that are up-to-date for the current industry landscape. Our instructors are industry experts that bring years of real-world experience in the way of highquality instruction and coaching.

Two of our staple institutes (in healthcare and education industries) take place over the course of 5 months, beginning with a five-day opening retreat that includes lectures, workshops, team projects, personal leadership challenges and webinars.

Students have full access to mentors as well as engage in discussions with industry leaders. Institutes conclude with a two-day project retreat that includes project presentations, a banquet and certificate presentation.

The Supply Chain Management Diploma, offered in partnership with the Supply Chain Management Association of Saskatchewan (SCMASK) runs over an in depth period of time involving four 13-week courses and a variety of two-day seminars, all of which counts toward earning the diploma.

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Saskatchewan Institute of Health Leadership Healthcare is a growing industry that provides crucial services to the greater public.

The responsibility of taking care of people with all kinds of health needs and ensuring consistent, high functioning healthcare is growing, and having top leaders at every level is vital to our healthcare system.

SIHL engages healthcare professionals from all disciplines to build their leadership potential and skills to take back to their workplace to make a positive difference in their particular jobs and in the system as a whole.

SIHL provides healthcare professionals the ability to: • Create a leadership community that works together • Promote, support and sustain good health among patients • Improve efficiencies at all levels in the healthcare system • Boost employee morale, motivation and performance • Develop a shared vision and strategy for enhanced healthcare • Work effectively with diverse populations and cultures

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Education Leadership Institute of Saskatchewan Educators build the foundation for our future leaders. Children need strong leaders in the education system to support their development to the highest degree and prepare them to become well-educated, respectful, motivated and responsible adults.

Leaders are needed in our education system at all levels from teachers to administrative assistants to principals to foster the development of students throughout their secondary education with positive impact. ELIS will prepare education professionals to be strong leaders who can help make a difference at various levels of the education system.

ELIS students will learn how to: • Create a leadership community that works together • Promote, support and sustain quality education • Boost employee morale, motivation and performance • Develop a shared vision and strategy for enhanced education • Work effectively with diverse populations and cultures • Streamline processes that work together at all levels of the system

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Supply Chain Management Association of Saskatchewan Businesses of all kinds, like retailers and manufacturers, rely on the smooth flow of goods and services through supply chains to ensure they meet the needs of their customers.

Offered in partnership with the Supply Chain Management Association of Saskatchewan and accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council, completing this professional diploma will equip entry- to mid-level practitioners with the necessary skills to support supply chain functions, and their related business skills to help advance their careers. The Supply Chain Management Association of Saskatchewan (SCMASK) awards the Diploma in Supply Management to those who have completed a prescribed body of knowledge through our program.

Work toward a dynamic supply chain management career as a: • Supply Chain Consultant

• Strategic Procurement Specialist

• Systems Designer

• Technology Analyst and more

• Demand/Supply Planner

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Transition Programs & Services Whether you’re a working adult interested in getting a university education later in life, picking up your degree where you left off or a high school student, you can take advantage of support and services to help you ease into university again or for the first time. We offer programs that help you earn university credit for work, life, and volunteer experience or other training; allow you to explore your interests before choosing a university program; offer you a way to take courses for general interest; or provide a head start on university before graduating from high school.

Casual Studies The Casual Student Program is designed to allow the general public to take courses for personal interest. If you’re unsure which degree program you want to take, you can start taking classes as a casual student to explore your interests and help you choose the right program.

Casual students can take up to two courses per semester, up to a maximum of eight courses before having to settle on a program and apply to a faculty. As a casual student, you’ll have full access to our program advisors who can help you find the right courses for general interest or help you determine your university career path.

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Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition You may be in a situation where you want to start or jump back into university after spending several years in the workforce. If you have previous work or volunteer experience or skills training, you can potentially earn university credits for your experience to use toward a degree program.

To apply for PLAR credit, apply to a U of R program and contact an academic advisor in your faculty. You may need to look for courses that align with your previous learning, and then contact the PLAR mentor to discuss building a portfolio to be assessed for university credit.

Please consult your faculty or the PLAR Coordinator for a list of programs that will assess PLAR and the amount of PLAR allowed for your program.

PLAR can help you: • Save time by giving you credit for courses in your program • Save some of the cost of tuition • Get you ahead in your degree program so you can graduate earlier • Build confidence in your knowledge, skills and abilities

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University of Regina High School Accelerated Program Do you have a teenager in high school who’s starting to think about university? Moving from high school to university is a big step and we can help your teen get prepared. The U of R High School Accelerated Program is a great way to make the transition.

U of R High School Accelerated courses are offered at various high schools in Regina and nearby communities, although accelerated students can take any U of R course providing prerequisites are met.

This program will help students: • Earn university credits that will count towards a degree • Get a taste of what university courses are like and what to expect • Explore their interests to make choosing a degree program easier • Free up time to work part-time during their first year without falling behind • Get a head start on a degree program to graduate earlier • Develop skills to be successful in university right from the start • Experience flexible learning by trying first-year courses online or face-to-face in local high schools • Get acquainted with the university campus • Take advantage of university services like the library, fitness centre and more

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I believe that the UR Accelerated program helped me better prepare for University because it gave me a strong idea of what the work load would be like, which many other students don’t understand until they are actually in classes full time, and that gave me an advantage over other students.

The program helped me meet new people and make more friends before I started as a full-time student, so that I wouldn’t be starting university without knowing any of the students or professors. I got to know my way around campus better, and became familiar with the University’s resources.

These were all great things, because when I finally started University fulltime I didn’t have any of the culture shock that other students sometimes have. I knew what to expect from my classes, and I knew where to get help if I needed it.

I would encourage any high school student who wants to get a taste of university before they start full-time to try this program because it gives you such a strong introduction to university life.

Tara, Former University of Regina High School Accelerated Student

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Flexible Learning Whether you’re working full-time, raising a family or living outside Regina, many of our programs are offered in a variety of flexible learning formats to make it easier for you to get a university education.

You can take undergraduate courses in a variety of ways: • Online • Evenings • Early mornings • Saturdays • LIVE (Televised) • Face-to-face (on campus or at a regional college) • Blended (a combination of flexible learning formats) Our professional programs are offered: • At the College Avenue Campus close to Regina’s downtown business area • At Regina’s top business conference centres • On location at your business for customized training • In half and full-day seminars, two-day courses and one-week intensives

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The Fine Print Contact Us Professional Certificates • Institutes & Partnerships •

Undergrad Certificates • Transition Programs & Services

Seminars • Customized Training Centre for Continuing Education

Centre for Continuing Education

University of Regina

University of Regina

Conservatory Building, Room 119

College Building, Room 104

College Avenue and Cornwall Street

College Avenue and Scarth Street

Regina, SK S4S 0A2

Regina, SK S4S 0A2

Phone: 306-585-5748

Phone: 306-585-5807

Fax:

Fax:

306-585-5788

306-585-5825

Email: SIS.Noncredit@uregina.ca

Email: CCE.StudentServices@uregina.ca

Web:

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www.uregina.ca/cce

Online registration available.

www.uregina.ca/cce

Online registration and admission available.

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Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Students who enroll in undergraduate programs and courses offered by the Centre for Continuing Education can apply for a variety of University of Regina scholarships and awards. Below are three scholarships offered specifically by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Centre for Continuing Education Certificate Award Two scholarships awarded valued at $500 Canadian Public Relations Society, Regina Chapter Scholarship One scholarship awarded valued at $1,000 Dr. Brian H. Campbell Award in Distance Learning One scholarship awarded valued at $1,000

For more information of University of Regina scholarships and awards visit the Student Awards & Financial Aid website at www.uregina.ca/safa.

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Programs & Courses by Interest Business & Management

Communications & Critical Thinking

Education & Health

Administration

Liberal Arts

Education Leadership

Local Government Authority

Public Relations

Gerontology

Advanced Local Government Authority

Technical Writing

Health Leadership

Supply Chain Management

Presentation Skills

Inclusive Education

Business Analysis

Facilitation Skills

Pastoral Studies

Project Management

Business Writing

Professional Management

Effective Meetings & Notes

Professional Leadership

Digital Literacy in the Workplace

Customized Training

Grant & Proposal Writing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Social Media for Business Event Planning

For a complete list and full details of our programs, courses and services please visit our website at www.uregina.ca/cce.

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