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Program details
This program is for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international learners.
International learners complete all courses online from anywhere via online learning. Please note:
- Immigration - This program does not allow for application for a Canadian study visa or post-graduate work permit. For programs that qualify for a study visa, see intensive program packages.
- Health coverage - This program is not covered under the Manitoba International Student Health Plan (MISHP). If you are completing this program while residing in Canada, you need to ensure you have private health insurance or are covered under Manitoba Health (if you hold a work permit or are a dependent of an individual holding a work permit/permanent resident status in Canada).
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Credential: Earn a University of Manitoba Certificate in Program Development for Adult Learners.
Fees: $2,690 for required courses, plus electives and $100 non-refundable application fee.
Pricing subject to change without notice.
Expected duration: 1 to 5 years, part-time
Admission requirements: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or mature student status. If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of university courses outside of the University of Manitoba must provide an official transcript.
The Program Development for Adult Learners program is accredited by CPHR Manitoba. CPHR Manitoba members earn CPHR Continued Professional Development hours for completing courses in this program. Documentation to confirm hours earned is provided by Extended Education at the U of M upon successful completion of each course.
Keep learning: Apply this certificate towards a Bachelor of Arts Integrated Studies degree.
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Program courses
Determine the courses you will need to complete this program.
This Extended Education program has open registration, which means that students can register for individual courses without being admitted to a program. Any courses taken within 10 years that are in the program will be applied to the student’s program record. Please note that the course schedule below may change based on enrollment numbers and student interest.
Students will need to be admitted to a program before they will be allowed to graduate with a certificate.
Required courses
| Course number | Course name | Contact hours | Term(s) offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDAL 0100 | Adult Learners | 18 | Fall |
| PDAL 0110 | Program Design | 18 | Winter |
| PDAL 0120 | Needs Assessment | 18 | Fall |
| PDAL 0130 | Facilitation and Instruction | 18 | Fall |
| PDAL 0140 | Technology in Learning | 18 | Winter |
| PDAL 0150 | Diversity and Accommodation | 18 | Winter |
| PDAL 0160 | Program Evaluation | 18 | Summer |
| PDAL 0170 | Applied Project | 12 | Fall |
Elective courses
Choose a minimum of 72 contact hours.
| Course number | Course name | Contact hours | Term(s) offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRD 0110 | Advising Essentials | 25 | Contact us |
| CUCA 0102 | Mission, Culture, and Governance in Higher Education | 25 | Contact us |
| CUCA 0106 | The Role of Student and Student Needs | 25 | Contact us |
| CUCA 0116 | Leadership | 25 | Contact us |
| HRM 0130 | Employee Communication and Coaching | 18 | Winter |
| LDRS 0510 | Learning for Leaders in the 21st Century: Developing Personal Leadership | 36 | Winter |
| LDRS 0530 | Leading Organizational Change | 36 | Summer |
| MGMT 0520 | Excellence in Communication | 36 | Winter, Summer |
| MGMT 0150 | Project Management | 36 | Fall |
Register for courses
You can register for courses before applying to this program. Please visit courses.
How to apply
Complete your application online:
- Sign in or create an account in our registration system.
- Choose Apply to a Program in the left menu.
- Select your program and pay your application fee to complete your application.
You must be admitted to a program in order to graduate with your credential.
Learn more about the program
Insights from PDAL Instructor, Marie Antaya
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A practical program
“PDAL is practical, so students can neatly take the ideas and apply them to the work they do. Students are trained for the classroom and beyond.” -
Even an expert can learn from it
“A number of students emailed me to say it was so user-friendly and a better learning experience. They work through, and find the answers they are looking for. Even an industry expert was able to learn from it.” -
Transform your career
“A good program can help to transform a person’s career. In our first one, students were fully engaged and learning. They made a strong connection with their classmates.”
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