Areas of practice
The knowledge and skills gained in this program can enhance your work in the following areas of practice:
- Quality Control Systems Manager
- Industrial Engineer
- Quality Inspector
- Quality Technician
- Manufacturing Engineer
Related National Occupation Classification (NOC)
- NOC 14301 - Correspondence, Publication and Regulatory Clerks
- NOC 22302 - Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
- NOC 22231 - Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers
- NOC 94104 - Inspectors and Testers, Mineral and Metal Processing
- NOC 94219 - Other Products Assemblers, Finishers and Inspectors
- NOC 90010 - Manufacturing Managers
- NOC 94205 - Machine Operators and Inspectors, Electrical Apparatus Manufacturing
- NOC 21321 - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
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).
MISHP student health plan
Credential: Earn a University of Manitoba Certificate in Quality Management.
Fees: $1,738.80 plus $100 non-refundable application fee.
Pricing subject to change without notice.
Expected duration: 8 weeks to 2 years, part-time
Admission requirements: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (21 years of age or older and missing high school entrance requirements). If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of post-secondary education outside of the University of Manitoba must provide an official transcript.
If you have not used math or statistics in some time, consider reviewing an introductory math or statistics text prior to the program.
The Quality Management 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 UM Extended Education upon successful completion of each course.
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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 their credential.
Required courses
Courses offered in the fall and winter terms run for 12 weeks. Spring courses are offered in a condensed format, over 4 weeks.
| Course number | Course name | Contact hours | Term(s) offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT 0190 | Quality Assurance Planning | 36 | Fall, Summer (4-week intensive) |
| MGMT 0192 | Quality Improvement: Principles and Procedures | 36 | Winter, Summer (4-week intensive) |
Register for courses
You can register for courses before applying to this program. Please visit courses.
How to apply
To apply to a program in UM Extended Education, you must
- 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.
- Submit your required documents within two weeks of completing your application form.
You must be admitted to a program in order to graduate with your credential.
Learn more about the program
Insights from instructor, Yasser Shaker
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Quality Management can be applied in any industry
“Quality is quality. Quality management tools can be applied in any industry. There is a big movement toward quality management in Canada.” -
Concepts can be learned
“You can understand the concepts of quality management. We can teach you how to do it.” -
It becomes intuitive
“Once you get the hang of quality management, once you have the culture, it becomes intuitive.” -
It’s rewarding
“It is very rewarding to build an effective system.”
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University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada