Spring 2024 Course Offerings
We have a variety of programming to fit your needs – from general interest classes to professional certifications.
For your convenience, Sault College offers courses in a variety of formats to fit your lifestyle and approach to learning. Each course is noted with the method of delivery for that particular course.
Registration begins Monday, April 15, 2024.
Delivery Methods
Classroom Learning
Many courses are offered in a traditional classroom/lab setting. The actual location will be local (in Sault Ste. Marie) and will be listed with each individual course.
Distance Learning (other Educational Associations)
Sault College, as a provider of lifelong learning programs, will collaborate with other online educational associations to bring you the most up-to-date training you require for your growth and advancement. With this learning method, all courses are offered over the Internet.
Independent Study
With this learning method, you can start anytime. Upon registration, a facilitator will be assigned to you for the duration of your course. This mode of learning is truly independent and requires that you be very self-motivated and disciplined.
Online Learning
Online learning is offered through OntarioLearn - a consortium of 22 colleges in Ontario that have joined together to offer online courses in a way that promotes convenience, quality and variety. Please note that even though some of our in-class courses may have an online substitute, the textbooks, the course name, requirements and prerequisites may differ between the online courses and the in-class courses. Visit www.ontariolearn.com for a complete listing of online courses. You can register with Sault College for all OntarioLearn courses.
Click here to learn more about delivery methods
Professional Development
General Interest
Cooking
Parent & Me Baking - Sweet Strawberry Shortcake
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2965
Cost: $66.50
A parent and me baking workshop! Strawberries are in season, and we invite you to join us for a fun hands-on experience mixing ingredients, assembling, and decorating a sweet strawberry shortcake. Registration is for one parent and one child (age 8+).
Note:
Following registration, parents/guardians will be given an Information Form to complete and submit to Continuing Education.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. June 1 | 1 Day | June 1 (11 am - 1 pm) | L1070 |
Fitness and Dance
Accessible Yoga
Classroom Learning | CED2593
Cost: $66.31
This Accessible Yoga class is low impact and appropriate for all ages & abilities (can be done in a chair). Learn basic poses and breathing techniques, reduce stress, improve health, and increase your sense of wellbeing! Improve your range of motion and decrease pain. This class incorporates aspects of Anishinaabe culture: balance for mind, body & spirit. Come out, have fun, get healthy. Cynthia McCutcheon, a Health Educator/Promoter, has been practicing yoga for 10+ years and has been trained through East to West Yoga, recognized by CanFit Pro. She loves to share her passion and help others on their journeys to health.
Note:
Please print and bring your completed PAR-Q form to the first class. It can be found within the specific course page by date by visiting the page linked above.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues. June 11 | 8 Tuesdays | June 11 to July 30 (7:30 - 8:30 pm) | A1080 |
SUP Paddleboard Yoga for Beginners
Classroom Learning | CED2842
Cost: $57.39
Get your feet wet with this paddleboard yoga class for beginners. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is low impact, strengthens the core, tones every muscle, and gets you on the water enjoying nature. Come walk on water with us and enjoy the world's fastest growing water sport combined with some gentle yoga poses and stretches.
Note:
Please print and bring your completed PAR-Q form to the first class. It can be found within the specific course page by date by visiting the page linked above.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Aug 21 | 5 Wednesdays | Aug 21 to Sep 18 (5:30 - 6:30 pm) | Waterfront Adventure Centre 18 McPhail Ave. |
Online and Independent Study Courses
Back End
Distance Learning | CED2939
Cost: $6,169.43
Back End Software Developers are in charge of building applications that do the behind-the-scenes work. This typically involves receiving requests from a Front End application, processing the request, reading and writing to a database, and responding back to requests from other applications. In this 18-week, Back End Software Development program, students take three courses to learn the skills and technologies necessary to enter the industry as a Back End Software Developer: Introduction to Java, Relational Databases with MySQL, and Web API Design with Spring Boot. Skills and technologies learned will include Java 1.8, Algorithms, OOP, Design Patterns, Unit Testing, SQL, DDL, DML, Database Concepts, JDBC, Spring Boot, Spring Data, REST, JPA, JWT, AWS, and more.
Note:
If you require financial support for this program, you may be eligible for a Student Line of Credit with BMO. Details to be provided at time of registration. For more information, visit bmo.com/sloc.
| Dates |
|---|
| May 28 to October 1 |
| June 27 to November 7 |
| July 31 to December 11 |
| August 27 to January 21 |
Data Engineering
Distance Learning | CED2940
Cost: $8,272.73
The Big Data Engineering Program is designed to introduce the technically inclined student to the technologies and methodologies requested by hiring companies and used by real world data engineers. This program is fast paced and will cover a breadth of technologies, including Python programming, Hadoop and cloud-based services in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The student will also be introduced to such methods as data wrangling, munging, ingesting and modeling for analytics. By the end of the program the successful student will be prepared for an entry level position as a data engineer, Python programmer, or business intelligence developer.
Pre-Requisites for Data Engineering:
- Technical aptitude
- Logical thinker
- Comfortable with OS file system concepts
- Experienced downloading and installing software
- Experience working with data connections in Excel or other applications
- Experience creating macros and functions in Excel or other application
- Some exposure to programming is helpful but not required
Note:
If you require financial support for this program, you may be eligible for a Student Line of Credit with BMO. Details to be provided at time of registration. For more information, visit bmo.com/sloc.
| Dates |
|---|
| May 28 to December 3 |
| August 27 to March 18 |
Digital Marketing
Distance Learning | CED2949
Cost: $6,169.43
The Digital Marketing program is designed to help students with an interest in marketing create a portfolio and begin an entry level position in the digital marketing field. The curriculum is a project-based course that blends marketing theory, critical thinking skills, and practical experience to prepare students for an entry-level position in a growth industry. Students will become proficient in advertising platforms such as Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Our program provides a fast paced, detailed curriculum with a full-breadth of digital marketing knowledge in order to be a competitive applicant in an ever growing job market. Upon completion of the program students will be equipped with the tools to be successful at jobs such as marketing coordinator, social media advertising coordinator, branding coordinator, junior UX designer, and more.
In this 16-week program, students are taught foundational basics such as:
- Branding
- Market Research
- Digital Advertising
- Competitor Analysis
- Organic and Paid Media
- Google Analytics
- SEO - Search Engine Optimization
- Advertising Strategy
- Customer Personas
- Website Analytics, and more
Note:
If you require financial support for this program, you may be eligible for a Student Line of Credit with BMO. Details to be provided at time of registration. For more information, visit bmo.com/sloc.
| Dates |
|---|
| April 24 to August 14 |
| May 28 to September 17 |
| June 27 to October 24 |
| July 31 to November 20 |
Front End
Distance Learning | CED2938
Cost: $6,169.43
Front End Software Developers build the pieces of applications and websites that users see and interact with. This involves creating components that look good and provide functionality when a user interacts with them. It also involves interacting with the Back End applications and displaying data in an aesthetically pleasing manner. In the 18-week, Front End Software Development program, students take three courses to learn the skills and technologies necessary to enter the industry as a Front End Software Developer: Introduction to JavaScript, Front End Technologies, and Web App Design with React. Skills and technologies learned include JavaScript, Algorithms, OOP, Design Patterns, Unit Testing, HTML, CSS, JQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX, React, JSX, REST, NPM, AWS, and more.
Note:
If you require financial support for this program, you may be eligible for a Student Line of Credit with BMO. Details to be provided at time of registration. For more information, visit bmo.com/sloc.
| Dates |
|---|
| May 28 to October 1 |
| June 27 to November 7 |
| July 31 to December 11 |
Perioperative Nursing Placement
Online Learning | PNP100
Cost: $452.57
Goals are set and strategies are identified to meet the student`s needs in selected perioperative areas. This 150-hour placement provides the opportunity to apply theory to the perioperative clinical setting that best suits your learning needs. A major assignment will be to examine a specific surgery and formulate a case study.
Prerequisites: OEL1004, OEL1035, OEL1045, OEL1046
Note:
Contact the Continuing Education department to discuss eligibility to register for this course.
Outdoor Living
Canadian Firearms Safety Course (PAL)
Classroom Learning | CED2070
Cost: $230
The Firearms Act requires that individuals wishing to acquire non-restricted firearms must take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and pass the tests, or challenge and pass the CFSC tests without taking the course. As per Section 7 of the Firearms Act, individuals under 18 must complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and pass the test in order to obtain a Firearms Possession and Acquisition License. They are not eligible to challenge and attempt to pass the test without taking the course. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) is designed as an introductory firearm safety course for the broadest possible spectrum of firearms users. Firearm safety courses have a proven track record in the reduction of firearm-related incidents. Included in the cost of the course is the textbook. This course includes the mandatory exam for Firearms License application, as administered by the Canadian Firearms Program.
Note: Please bring one piece of government-issued I.D. with you to class.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. May 31 | 2 Days | May 31 (5:30 - 10 pm) June 1 (9 am - 8 pm) | B1170 |
Classroom Learning | CED1044
Cost: $485
This course is designed for the experienced street motorcyclist who wants to make the most of his/her riding skills. Included in the course is a three-hour classroom session and seven hours of practical training, which emphasizes road management skills. You must bring your own motorcycle. Upon completion of the practical training, you will be tested for the ‘M’ Class license. After you have successfully passed the Sault College course, the Ministry of Transportation requires no further testing.
Requirements:
In order to participate in the M2 Exit course, riders must supply a road-worthy motorcycle and have in their possession valid motorcycle registration, motorcycle insurance, and M2 license. Please come to the first class with riding gear, as instructed in the information package. Those without proper riding gear will not be permitted to attend the course.
Note:
Maximum 5 participants per instructor. An information package will be given out upon registration.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. June 3 | 4 Days | June 3-6 (5:30 - 9:30 pm) | G1300 |
| Mon. July 29 | 4 Days | July 29 to Aug 1 (5:30 - 9:30 pm) | G1300 |
Motorcycle Training: Basic (Gearing Up Program)
Classroom Learning | CED1050
Cost: $525
Certified instructors deliver Sault College’s Motorcycle Training Program. The program is 18 hours long, with three hours in-class and fifteen hours on-bike. Motorcycles are provided. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to receive your M2 license without further testing. For more information, click here to visit the Canada Safety Council website.
Prerequisite:
You must have an M1 learner permit prior to starting the course.
Requirements:
Come prepared with approved helmet, heavy jacket, leather gloves, heavy pants, and boots that cover the ankle.
Notes:
An information package will be available upon registration.
Weekend classes are held for three days and weekday classes are held for four evenings to allow for the required number of course hours.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. May 24 | 3 Days | May 24 (6 pm - 9 pm) May 25 (9 am - 5 pm) May 26 (9 am - 5 pm) | G1300 |
| Fri. May 31 | 3 Days | May 31 (6 pm - 9 pm) June 1 (9 am - 5 pm) June 2 (9 am - 5 pm) | G1300 |
| Mon. June 10 | 4 Days | June 10 to 13 (5:30 - 10 pm) | G1300 |
| Mon. June 17 | 4 Days | June 17 to 20 (5:30 - 10 pm) | G1300 |
| Fri. June 21 | 3 Days | June 21 (6 pm - 9 pm) June 22 (9 am - 5 pm) June 23 (9 am - 5 pm) | G1300 |
| Mon. July 8 | 4 Days | July 8 to 11 (5:30 - 10 pm) | G1300 |
| Mon. July 22 | 4 Days | July 22 to 25 (5:30 - 10 pm) | G1300 |
| Fri. Aug 9 | 3 Days | Aug 9 (6 pm - 9 pm) Aug 10 (9 am - 5 pm) Aug 11 (9 am - 5 pm) | G1300 |
| Mon. Aug 12 | 4 Days | Aug 12 to 15 (5:30 - 10 pm) | G1300 |
| Fri. Aug 23 | 3 Days | Aug 23 (6 pm - 9 pm) Aug 24 (9 am - 5 pm) Aug 25 (9 am - 5 pm) | G1300 |
Personal Growth and Wellness
Pet First Aid and CPR
Classroom Learning | CED2952
Cost: $50.86
Being knowledgeable about First Aid and CPR for your pet can be invaluable! Should your pet require medical attention you will be able to provide immediate care that may be lifesaving. Knowing basic skills in Pet First Aid and CPR can improve outcomes and the overall comfort of your pet when faced with a medical emergency. Taught by a Registered Veterinary Technician with over 15 years of experience in general practice and emergency care, the Pet First Aid and CPR course will cover various topics such as:
- Pet first aid kit and necessary supplies
- Prevention strategies
- Restraint and staying safe
- Transportation
- Assessment
- Vital signs
- Different types of emergency situations, such as burns, choking, drowning, heat stroke, hypothermia, wound management
- Telemedicine and education
Certificate of completion is provided.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. June 5 | 1 Wednesday | June 5 (7 - 10 pm) | E3030 |
RPAS - Remote Piloted Aircraft System
Independent Study | CED2850
Cost: $343.06
The RPAS course is designed to educate those with no prior aviation background in the safe and legal operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems between 250g up to and including 25 kg Operating within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) for the Transport Canada Advanced Pilot Permit. Students will be taught the knowledge requirements of airmanship and safety in accordance with Transport Canadas requirements current document TP 15263 E. A minimum professional level of operation is required and will be tested for before course completion and graduation by a Transport Canada qualified Flight Reviewer.
Note:
Online course. Available anytime.
Professional Development
Health and Safety Training
BLS C/AED Renewal
Classroom Learning | CED2958
Cost: $96.72
This recertification/renewal course is meant for those who require BLS C (valid for 1 year) or already have the Standard First Aid portion (valid for 3 years) but require the annual renewal of BLS C/AED.
Note: You must attend 100% of the class as per the Canadian First Aid Education Guidelines. As per this requirement, if you arrive late, you will not be permitted into the course. If you are late or do not show, there are no refunds. Withdrawals must be made by 12pm on the business day preceding the start date to qualify for a refund.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Aug 28 | 1 Wednesday | Aug 28 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm) | A2140 |
N95 Mask Fit Testing
Classroom Learning | CED2121
Cost: $57.40
Do you work in a health care environment? Do you need to be fitted for your mask? The N95 Mask Fit Testing is available in 15 minute blocks on the specified dates below.
Note:
Upon registration, you will receive a specific time for your test. Testing will be conducted at Sault College. Please arrive on-time at the Continuing Education Office (A1150). If you are late or do not show, there are no refunds. Withdrawals must be made by 12pm on the business day preceding the appointment date to qualify for a refund.
| Dates |
|---|
| Tues. May 14 |
| Tues. May 21 |
| Tues. August 27 |
| Thurs. August 29 |
Standard First Aid/BLS C/AED
Classroom Learning | CED2956
Cost: $220.62
In this comprehensive course, participants will learn how to recognize the signs of heart attack, stroke, and choking emergencies, as well as how to treat respiratory emergencies and use barrier devices like the bag-valve mask (BVM) on adult, child, and pediatric patients. This course teaches the participant how to approach and manage medical emergencies and provide care to the patient until EMS arrives. This course is required for workplaces employing six or more workers in any one shift at a work area or those interested in gaining enhanced first aid knowledge and skills as required by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board under which Second Chance CPR is an approved provider for First Aid programs (WSIB Reg. 1101). This course is also utilized by health care professionals and students entering classes in the Health Care Field (Nursing, Police, Firefighting, Dental Assistants, and Health Care Workers). All courses include an Emergency Action Guide (First Aid Booklet), wallet cards, and printed wall certificates.
Note: You must attend 100% of the classes as per the Canadian First Aid Education Guidelines. As per this requirement, if you arrive late, you will not be permitted into the course. If you are late or do not show, there are no refunds. Withdrawals must be made by 12pm on the business day preceding the start date to qualify for a refund.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. May 11 | 2 Days | May 11 to 12 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
| Sat. May 25 | 2 Days | May 25 to 26 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
| Sat. Aug 24 | 2 Days | Aug 24 to 25 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
WHMIS in Minutes Online
Independent Study | CED1292
Cost: $28
In cooperation with Internet Based Learning Ltd., Sault College offers online education in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. The program can be used as stand-alone training for basic WHMIS education or a refresher for those who wish to update previous training. The course requires approximately 2 to 3 hours of time, to be completed at your own pace. It is available in both French and English.
Note:
You will require access to a computer and a printer as well as the internet. After you register, you will receive a password and instructions on how to use the program.
This is offered by Independent Study. It is available anytime.
Trades and Technology
Ozone Depletion Certificate
Classroom Learning | CED1057
Cost: $260.92
Ontario Regulation 238/01 states that anyone who purchases and handles refrigerants and/or services and repairs refrigeration equipment must have an Ozone Depletion Prevention Card (ODP). As of May 2007, the recertification course is no longer required. It has been replaced by a 5-year renewal provision. This certification course and licence renewal workshop addresses the new regulations and codes now in effect. Your card will be issued upon successful completion of the provincial examination offered during the course. The textbook CFC/HCFC/HFC Control in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry will be provided to you at the course.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues. May 7 | 2 Days | May 7 to 8 (6 - 10 pm) | C2104 |
Micro-Credentials
Are you a learner looking for short courses to enhance your skills for your current position? Or perhaps you are looking for rapid training to seek out a new career path. We have over 75 micro-credentials in a variety of areas from healthcare to municipality to leadership to trades to childcare training to workplace readiness. Visit us at training.saultcollege.ca to start today. Courses are available 24/7.
Visit training.saultcollege.ca to view our list of courses.
Popular Courses:
Managing Meetings and Events • Support Individuals and Families Affected by FASD • Acknowledging Traditional and Treaty Territory • AutoCAD for Beginners • Understanding Medical Terminology • Basic Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
Upcoming Courses:
Skin and Wound Micro-Credential Programming for Healthcare Practitioners • Mental Status Exam • Grief Through An Indigenous Lens • Pharmacology In Mental Health And Addictions • OLG – Game ON! Customer Care Training Package
Professional Development Training
Corporate Training Institute
Do you currently offer your training, learning and development face-to-face and are thinking of switching to elearning and training opportunities? Sault College eCorporate Training has a solution for you!
Do you currently have face-to-face training needs that you need to have planned and credentialled? If so, we have a solution for this too!
The Sault College Corporate Training Institute offers services in:
- eLearning design and development – transforming your materials into an online format.
- eLearning corporate training subscription – your business can subscribe to our training platform giving access to your employees for our micro-credentials, visit corporateetraining.saultcollege.ca.
If a subscription to all micro-credentials is too much, we can customize a learning package of selected micro-credentials just for your team.
- Training designed and developed to be delivered at your place of business or on-site at Sault College; training is fully customized to fit your business needs.
OntarioLearn
Online learning is offered through OntarioLearn - a consortium of 22 colleges in Ontario that have joined together to offer online courses in a way that promotes convenience, quality and variety. Please note that even though some of our in class courses may have an online substitute, the textbooks, the course name, requirements, and prerequisites may differ between the online courses and the in-class courses.
Visit www.ontariolearn.com for a complete listing of online courses and register with Sault College today!
For more information about these courses and programs, please email ontariolearn@saultcollege.ca.