Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Certificate in Emergency Management and Planning
A full-time certificate that builds the skills to plan for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) delivers the program in English.
Program Overview
The program prepares learners to work across a range of emergencies, from natural and human-made disasters to pandemics and security incidents, and to implement and maintain comprehensive emergency and disaster plans.
The program may also suit professionals already working in emergency management and relief services who want to strengthen their knowledge.
Career Areas
- Federal, provincial, and municipal governments, in Canada or internationally
- Non-profit emergency and disaster relief organizations, in Canada or internationally
- Educational institutions and research organizations
- Consulting firms
- Environmental and conservation organizations
- Self-employment
Skills and Outcomes
Skills You Will Practise
- Emergency and disaster planning
- Implementing and maintaining emergency plans
- Responding to a range of emergency types
Is This Program for You?
- Good judgment
- A keen eye for detail
- Self-discipline
- An appreciation of Canada's cultural diversity
- Willingness to work in different locations
Duration and Tuition
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program length | 16.5 weeks, 330 hours |
| Study option | Full time, 100% course load |
| Tuition, in class or online (distance education) | CAD $4,950 |
| Not included in tuition | International student fee (CAD $1,000 to $2,500) |
| Learning materials | All required learning materials are provided by the College. Textbooks are suggested but not required. |
Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid. Online access to course notes is provided where available. Refunds follow the Refund Policy for Vocational Programs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or Mature Student Status. See Domestic Admission Requirements and International Admission Requirements.
Mature Student Status
An applicant who does not have an OSSD or equivalent may be admitted as a mature student if the applicant is 18 years of age or older and passes a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges (Ontario Regulation 415/06, section 19). See Mature Student Status.
- Domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date.
- After you apply, review the Admission Offer and Acceptance process.
Delivery and Enrolment
Domestic Students
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may study in class at the Vaughan campus or online through distance education. No internship or placement is required.
International Students
Under current IRCC regulations, CCEC accepts international students in vocational programs in the online distance education format only, unless the applicant holds a valid study permit when applying. Because this program runs less than six months, visitors and temporary residents in Canada may take it without a study permit or a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), provided their current status allows short-term study.
See the Enrolment Schedule for start dates. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.
Important Information
- This program has been “Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- CCEC does not guarantee employment, job placement, or salary. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Read the College Policies before you enrol.
Ready to Apply?
For questions about eligibility, call an Admissions Advisor at 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration. The admission application takes 15 to 20 minutes; please use a computer or laptop.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved
Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
Email: Administration · All contacts
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