Program Structure
First Term:ÌýIn the first four months of the program, students will complete theÌýCertificate in Leadership Excellence. This will be followed by two months dedicated to completing journals and assignments, after which students will have a summer break.
Second Term:ÌýIn the second term, students will complete theÌýCertificate in Human Resource and LeadershipÌýby taking four in-person courses related to human resources and leadership studies.
Third Term:ÌýThis term is designed to offer students greater flexibility, allowing them to balance academic commitments with personal responsibilities. Students will complete one of the followingÌýonline asynchronous specializations:
- Construction Site Management
- Agricultural and Farming Operations Management
- Sustainable Energy Technologies Management
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Data Management for Professionals
- English-Medium Instruction (EMI)
Fourth Term:ÌýAfter completing the theoretical portion of the program, students will engage in aÌýfour-month internshipÌýto gain practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field. From day one, students will receive guidance and support from both internal staff and external partners (ISANS) to prepare for meaningful roles in the Canadian job market.
In partnership with theÌýImmigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), students will benefit from:
- Canadian workplace preparation
- One-on-one career counseling
- Job search support
For more details, please visit theÌýprogram page.
Program Outline |
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Delivery | Schedule | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 |
In-person | 9:00AM to 2:00PM (twice per week) | Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Human Resource Leadership | Specialization courses | Work | ||
Online and Onsite | Bi-weekly meetings during business hours | ISANS: Workplace training, career counselling, and job search support | ||||
Online | Asynchronous (frequency according to specialization)Ìý | Specialization Courses |
*This is an approximate outline of the program – specific term lengths, courses, or course order may vary.
Course Schedule
The program will be delivered in aÌýhybrid format, with over 50% of the courses offered in person atÌý±«Óãtv’s Halifax campus. The schedule is designed to support a balance between experiential learning, academic coursework, and employment opportunities.
Non-credit Diploma in Professional and Leadership studies | ||||
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Certificate in Leadership Excellence - 144 Hours | 1st Term |
Time | Delivery | |
OLCD - PALS0028 | Leadership Essentials | January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27/2026 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM | In-Person |
OLCD - PALS0030 |
Intercultural Communication | February 2, 3, 9, 10, 17, 18, 23, 24/2026 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM | In-Person |
OLCD - PALS0014 |
Mastering Strategy |
March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24/2026 |
9:00AM - 1:00PM | In-Person |
OLCD - PALS0032 |
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
April 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28/2026 |
9:00AM - 1:00PM | In-Person |
Ìý | ||||
Journals/Assignments - May and June | ||||
SUMMER BREAK - July and August | ||||
Ìý | ||||
Certificate in Human Resource Leadership - 105 Hours | 2nd Term | Time | Delivery | |
OLCD - PALS0020 |
Risk Assessment and Management |
September 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29/2026 |
9:00AM - 1:00PM |
In-Person |
OLCD - CHNG0011 |
Change Management for Leaders |
October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27/2026 |
9:00AM - 1:00PM |
In-Person |
OLCD - PALS0010 |
Strategic Communications |
November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24/2026 |
9:00AM - 1:00PM |
In-Person |
OLCD - PALS0015 |
Coaching Skills for Leaders |
December (Nov.30), 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29 |
9:00AM - 1:00PM |
In-Person |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Construction Site Management - 168 Hours | 3rd Term | Time | Delivery | |
OLCD - CONM0010 |
Construction Industry and Practice |
January to June | Asynchronous | Online |
OLCD - CONM0011 |
Methods in Project Management Ìý |
Asynchronous | Online | |
OLCD - CONM0012 |
Business Method in Managing Construction |
Asynchronous | Online | |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Summer Break - July and August | ||||
Ìý | ||||
Internship - Full-time job - Min. 420 hours |
4th Term | Time | Delivery | |
Ìý | Ìý | September to December |
Full-time |
In-Person |