The key to success in the construction industry is a Construction Management Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. Construction management covers management and technological aspects of residential, industrial, commercial, engineering and infrastructure, and construction and institutional construction projects.

Carpentry and Renovation Techniques is a one-year college certificate program that takes students from a building layout to the completion of a residential construction project. Students will become knowledgeable on blueprint reading, building code, and construction methods. Graduates have the option to use the techniques they learned to enter the workforce or continue with their education.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. The precision work of welders and fabricators holds up bridges and delivers miners safely underground. Gain a Certificate in Welding Techniques and skills in welding, fabrication, detailing and millwrighting that you can use across the country, from coast to coast, in virtually any industry.

Machining tools and techniques are evolving as the manufacturing industry grows and adapts to new technology. This two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate prepares mechanical engineers and machinists to respond to the modern manufacturing industry.

The Building Systems Technician program trains students to maintain and repair complex systems in commercial and institutional buildings, including energy-efficient boilers and HVAC systems. This in-demand career requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in teams.

The Electrical Techniques program helps students build the skills required for a career in the electrical industry. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice in electrical fundamentals. During the program, students can develop the basic skills required to become electrical apprentices. This program is the first step towards such a career as a professional tradesperson. Students are also introduced to the fundamental elements of the trade (e.g. regulations and practices).

The welder is respected on any job site or shop floor as a person who works with their hands and understands the foundational theory needed to get the project finished. If you want to be ready to write your welding ticket test in less than a year, Fanshawe’s Welding Techniques program will get you there.

The Plumbing Techniques one-year Ontario College Certificate program prepares students to enter a plumbing industry in need of skilled workers. Students will learn fundamental plumbing activities in advanced labs at the College. Graduates of this program can enter the workforce or continue their education with an apprenticeship program.

The Certificate in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques and Technician programs provide students with a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and experiential learning to enable its graduates to install, service, maintain and update heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.

As our dependence on electricity grows, so too does the demand for skilled electrical workers. Certificate in Electrical Techniques students are introduced to electrical principles and building construction wiring while technician students advance into industrial automation and PLC programming, preparing for tomorrow's trends in next-generation robotics

In just 28 weeks, you’ll put craftsmanship to good use by gaining hands-on experience and the skills you need to enter the construction and renovation sector. You’ll develop a basic understanding of how to plan, estimate, manage, and deliver a typical renovation project, including courses on welding and framing. You’ll gain practical experience working with interior and exterior applications in the carpentry shop.

If you’re currently a manager working in First Nations housing, or want to expand your career in this fast-paced, challenging field, VIU’s fully online First Nations Housing Manager program can help you develop the skills to make a difference. Navigate the steep learning curve that often results from taking on responsibility for management of a First Nations community’s housing program with this three-month certificate program comprised of six courses delivered online.

Start your career in agriculture and heavy equipment repair and get your hands on the newest and largest industry equipment in this one-year program. Learning from experienced, Journeyperson certified, industry-trained instructors, you will receive hands-on education with exposure to an extensive workshop and tool room.

Are you interested in a career that requires hands-on and problem-solving skills? Consider becoming a welder! The Welding Applied Certificate is a 20-week program with 5 weeks of career skills training and a paid 8-week work placement. Build your knowledge and skills in operating welding equipment and performing basic welding operations. You’ll get hands-on instruction in shop practice and safety, oxy/acetylene fusion welding, cutting, gas metal arc welding (MIG), and shielded metal arc welding (stick) welding. Plus, you’ll develop additional skills in the work experience component. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for an entry-level job in a variety of industries that need welders. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.

The 10-week Mining Industry Pre-Employment program is delivered in Regina, Saskatoon, and Yorkton. The program includes classroom training, mine site tours, life skills training, career planning, and safety tickets. Students may also complete a two-week practicum at a mine site.