Frequently Asked Questions

Part-time studies are just that - part-time. You can continue to work while you continue to learn by choosing from a variety of part-time study options.

It’s a great way to keep your career moving. Evenings or weekends. On-site or online. Gain value as an employee and as an individual.

Humber offers distinctive programs, maintains strong professional affiliations and delivers a quality education. You will benefit from applied learning through real world stories, group projects, case studies and simulations.

If you would like to request a course calendar you may contact registration by calling (416) 675-5000 or by email at enquiry@humber.ca

Yes. Many are. If you're self-motivated and good at managing your time. If you have commuting problems or conflicts with your work, athletics or child care schedule - online studies could be the answer you've been looking for. Continue to learn at a college level through distance learning where credit-bearing courses are taught over the internet. To know which classes are offered online, simply look for the gold circle to find online courses. Read the navy text in the box to find out how many courses for that certificate are offered online.

To help you prepare for your online learning experience, the Open Learning Centre has created the Information for Online Learners. Whether you are looking for specific information about an online course or have already registered, this website has all the information you need to prepare for an online course. You will find:

• List of online courses
• Detailed course outlines
• Textbooks requirements
• Explanation of how to purchase textbooks online
• Handbook for using WebCT
• Presentation on what to expect in an online course
• Instructions on how to login to an online course
• And much, much more.

Prospective and registered students are encouraged to visit and review this information prior to the start of their online course.

The following are the minimum requirements for equipment and software needed to interact with the WebCT course delivery software at Humber. More powerful equipment than the minimum requirements listed below is recommended:

For more information on preparing for your online course, please visit Information for Online Learners or call the Open Learning Centre at 416.675.5049 or toll-free 1.877.215.6117.

Once you register in a distance or open learning course, you should receive an Admit-To-Class form from the Customer Service and Registration Centre. This form may contain a series of "footnotes" that provide instructions on how to get started in your course. Some may direct you to contact your program co-ordinator, while others to a specific website for instruction. To make your start-up as smooth as possible, it is very important that you read all the information on this document.

In some courses the materials will be part of your fee however, in others you must purchase your own learning materials. In most cases you will be able to purchase the materials online through the Humber online bookstore or at an online bookstore of your choosing.

If you are uncertain about the required course materials needed in your course, please contact your program co-ordinator.

If you have additional questions on how to get started, please contact your program co-ordinator or the OLC at 416.675.5049 or toll free 1.877.215.6117 or by e-mail at olc@humber.ca.

You will be given access to your course site about 3 days before your course starts, unless we are directed otherwise by the Instructor. If you register late, you should have access to your online course within 24 hours from your registration date (except on weekends).

Humber offers a variety of online courses, therefore login instructions may vary. Please review your specific login instructions by clicking on the COURSES tab and locating the course you are registered in from the list. Click on the name of the course to view your specific login information. If you are registered in more than one course, be sure to review the login information for each course.

If you have additional questions on how to get started, please contact your program co-ordinator or the OLC at 416.675.5049 or toll free 1.877.215.6117 or by e-mail at olc@humber.ca.

If you prefer a more flexible study schedule or live at a distance from our campus locations, these courses are for you. Although distance learning delivery modes are a convenient way to take courses, distance learning is not necessarily suited to all students' learning styles or needs. You might find it difficult to study independently and need the continued contact with the instructor and students found in a traditional classroom. You should have self-discipline and excellent reading, writing, and analytic skills to succeed. Try our online demo and see if distance learning is for you.

Some of the benefits include:

• The flexibility to learn at home, work or the Open Learning Centre (OLC)
• The variety of open lines of communication and contact with qualified teachers by e-mail,telephone, mail, or the web
• Highest quality learning products
• Friendly learner services assistants will give you all the ‘Getting started’ support you need

It’s exactly the same as a full-time diploma. You have to take the same courses. Learn the same material – only on a part-time schedule. We know people learn differently and have jobs and families to balance, that's why we give you the choice to learn part-time or full-time.

Once you successfully complete all of your required coursework you have the option of applying into the full-time program to complete the work component of your diploma or applying to existing relevant work experience you may have towards completing your diploma.

Certificate Programs focus on a particular business specialty or focus on a professional certificate that includes accredited courses and work towards meeting the educational requirements of a professional association. Some students apply their courses towards a diploma or a degree.

No, unfortunately we do not have these positions available to part-time students, however, we do have a career centre that would be more than willing to help you build a solid resume and aid in looking for employment.

Unfortunately, we do not keep statistics on employment for part-time programs. We do however, have a career centre that will aid you in resume building and looking for employment.

You must apply to graduate. Records will review your request and if applicable send you a copy of your certificate. You can apply online to graduate. You may also wish to attend our convocation and receive your certificate on that designated evening.

Usually non-credit general interest. However some workshops are offered as exam preparation for professional accreditation.

A series of five-day workshops centering around International Development Management Studies topics including management of humanitarian assistance, human resource management in operational NGOs, project design, proposal writing and more.

Take one or two courses or work towards a certificate. Some students find the experience so fulfilling that they continue on with their studies, applying their certificate towards a full-time diploma or degree.

Because each course has its own cost, you will have to look up each course individually to find the fee. You can do this by visiting Continuing Education online. Select the certificate you are interested in and then click on each individual course code to view the cost.

To help ensure your success in communication and math courses, you may be asked to take a Computerized Placement Test (CPT). The test allows us to enroll you in communications and math courses best suited to your needs. Once your have completed the test, we will finalize your timetable. Download a sample test here.

Depending on the course there is still the possibility of registering into a course, however, you must get special permission* from Wanda Buote, Director of Professional and Continuing Education for the Business School. You can contact Wanda by phone at (416) 675-6622 ext. 5495 or email wanda.buote@humber.ca

*Admission is not guaranteed.

For most courses, you must be 19 years of age or have a high school diploma. For many of the general interest courses, the above qualification does not apply. Some programs do, however, require that additional admission requirements are met. The following programs all have specific admission requirements:

• Business Analyst Certificate
• Court and Tribunal Agent Certificate
• Executive Administration Assistant Certificate
• Legal Assistant Certificate
• Management Studies Certificate
• Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Postgraduate Certificate in IT Accounting and Degree Completion
• Immigration Consultant Certificate

In order to register you must have a student number. To obtain a student number please call (416) 675-5005. Once you have your student number you can register by telephone, mail, fax or online or in person.

Please visit the CE calendar to find out how to register.

You may register for part-time courses once the course calendar for that particular school year has been issued. Our school year is divided into three semesters: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April) and Summer (May - August). The last day to register for a course is on or before the day of the second class for that particular semester. If you miss that registration date you will have to wait until the next semester in which that course is offered.

For example, if your class is a Tuesday evening starting September 6, 2005 then the last day to register would be Tuesday, September 13, 2005

At Humber we accept MasterCard, Visa, Debit and Certified Cheque.

Simply visit Continuing Education online. Select the certificate you are interested in and then click on each individual course code to view specific course information.

Please download an exemption form to apply* for an exemption.

*You will need to include a copy of your transcript, course outline and a $25 fee per course up to a total of $75 and bring the completed package to registration.

If you have experience in the work force that you believe has provided you with the learning outcomes taught in a particular course please download and apply* for a PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) exemption.

*You will need to include a copy of your resume, a letter from your employer outlining your day-to-day job duties and responsibilities and a fee of $82 per course (Ministry-approved fee) challenged. Bring the completed form, resume and fee to registration.

Any questions concerning refunds should be directed to registration by phoning (416) 675-5000. But as a rule of thumb, you have up until the third class to apply for a full refund minus a $25 processing fee.

For example, if you start class on Tuesday September 6, 2005 you will have up until the third class being September 20, 2005 to request the refund.

You have a number of options:

1. Apply for a refund through registration (416) 675-5000.
2. Transfer into another section of the same course.
3. Take another course that is part of your certificate program and is offered that same semester.

Yes, you can switch sections up until the add/drop deadline. Exceptions can be made based on circumstance after that. If you would like to switch after the deadline you will need special permission. Please contact Wanda Buote, Director of Professional and Continuing Education at wanda.buote@humber.ca

Please contact Continuing Education office for the Business School at (416) 675-6622 ext. 4174. They will look up your grade using the hard copy in order to confirm your mark. If the mark is missing from the hard copy they will contact the instructor on your behalf.

Please contact your instructor and go over your reasons for not agreeing with the final mark. Your instructor will also tell you how he/she came to a final grade for you. If you are still not satisfied you can bring the grade to Wanda Buote, Director of Professional and Continuing Education for the Business School. You can either call her at (416) 675-6622 ext. 5495 or email her at wanda.buote@humber.ca

There are two ways in which to get in contact with your instructor.

1. Send an email. Every instructor is given a Humber email address. It will always be their first name (dot) their last name @ humber.ca. For example, bob.smith@humber.ca.
2. Leave a written message at reception in the Business School. The receptionist will put the message in your instructor's mailbox. To phone in a message please call (416) 675-6622 ext. 4391.

Please check the calendar for a cancellation.

You can either call (416) 675-6622 ext 4174 or email cebusiness@humber.ca