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# Diploma Programs

We offer career-focused diploma programs through our Schools of Business and Technology, Health, and Community Services.

Programs may be delivered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Campus-based options are available in Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, and several programs are available online. Most programs are designed to be completed in a year or less, although Early Childhood Educator II and Early Learning and Childcare take longer.

View the current diploma catalog: https://www.robertsoncollege.com/programs/

## Business and Technology diplomas

| Diploma | Focus and typical outcome | Duration |
|---|---|---:|
| Accounting & Payroll Administrator | Bookkeeping, Sage and QuickBooks, accounting, payroll administration, taxation, and payroll compliance. Possible roles include accounting clerk, accounts payable or receivable clerk, bookkeeping clerk, payroll administrator, tax clerk, payroll analyst. Curriculum meets the academic requirements to challenge the National Payroll Institute Payroll Compliance Practitioner exam (designation also requires qualifying work experience). | 12 months |
| Accounting Technician | Accounting, bookkeeping, and computerized accounting software for financial and office work. | 10 months |
| Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper | Office administration combined with bookkeeping and Sage accounting software for day-to-day financial transactions. | 9 months |
| Administrative Office Assistant | Business communication, office technology, time management, customer service, and office administration. | 6 months |
| Business Administration - Event Planning and Hospitality | Event planning and management, hospitality sales and marketing, vendor contracts, risk management, and Microsoft Office. Career options include event planner, event coordinator, events assistant, food and beverage manager, hospitality assistant, hospitality coordinator. | 10 months |
| Business Administration - Human Resource Coordinator | Recruitment and selection, employment legislation, compensation and benefits, occupational health and safety, labour relations, employee learning, organizational behaviour, business communication. Graduates may support HR teams as coordinators or administrative professionals. | 10 months |
| Computer Support Technician | Hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems, Windows client configuration, Linux, security essentials, customer support, and ITIL Foundation preparation. Possible roles include user support technician, help desk analyst, system support representative, help desk technician, installation technician, PC support analyst. | 7 months |
| Cyber & Cloud Security Professional | Network and security foundations, information security, data security, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, hybrid computing, cyber defense, secure software concepts, technology management. Career outcomes include cybersecurity specialist, information security analyst, systems administrator. | 12 months |
| Data Analyst | Data collection, database design, data manipulation using Excel, Python and SQL, statistical methods, data visualization, dashboards, business intelligence, presentation, project management. Possible roles include data analyst, business analyst, database clerk, innovation specialist. Microsoft Azure and Oracle SQL certification exam vouchers may be requested where eligible. | 12 months, including a three-week practicum |
| Dental Office Administrator | Medical terminology, oral-facial anatomy, patient relations, records, insurance, dental-office administration. | 8 months |
| Human Resources Professional | Recruitment, employee relations, HR strategy, workplace compliance, organizational support. | 11 months |
| Legal Assistant | Legal terminology, transcription, office procedures, applying legal knowledge in a law-office setting. | 11 months |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Management | Procurement, sourcing, demand forecasting, inventory, transportation, warehousing, project management, operations, global logistics, contract management. Career options include procurement clerk, purchasing agent, inventory clerk, shipper and receiver, transportation route scheduler, export clerk, warehouse manager, buyer. Program has approved advanced standing toward the Supply Chain Management Professional designation. | 12 months |
| Medical Office Assistant | Medical-office administration, basic clinical procedures such as vital signs and sterilization, medical transcription. | 10 months |
| Network Security Technician | PC hardware, networking, Windows and Linux administration, network operation, cloud and management security, intrusion detection, cybercrime, Internet security. Possible roles include network security technician, computer network technician, network administrator, systems administrator. Includes preparation for CompTIA A+ and offers optional certification pathways such as Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cisco CCNA, ITIL Foundation, and Microsoft examinations. | 12 months |
| Tourism & Hospitality Management | Hotel and hospitality operations, guest services, staff management, reservations, revenue management, customer service. | 10 months |
| Veterinary Assistant | Entry-level support work involving animals, veterinary teams, animal-care operations. | 9 months |

### Program title clarifications

Our current Business and Technology diploma catalog does not list a two-year diploma named "Diploma in Business Administration." The closest business administration options are Business Administration - Event Planning and Hospitality and Business Administration - Human Resource Coordinator.

Our catalog also does not use "Diploma in IT Support" as the current program title. Computer Support Technician is the closest IT-support pathway.

## Health diplomas

| Diploma | Focus and typical outcome | Duration |
|---|---|---:|
| Health Care Aide - Manitoba Curriculum | Bedside and home-care support for elderly, disabled, and recovering patients in Manitoba health settings. | 7 months |
| Medical Clinical Unit Clerk | Clinical and administrative support that helps hospitals and clinics operate. | 11 months |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | Patient-sample collection, processing, testing, and preparation for medical laboratory assistant work in Manitoba. | 10 months |
| Nursing Assistant | Combined Health Care Aide and Health Unit Clerk training for work in hospitals and long-term-care settings. | 13 months |
| Pharmacy Assistant | Dispensary support for pharmacy teams in retail, institutional, and long-term-care settings. | 8 months |
| Pharmacy Technician | Pharmacy operations and preparation for a regulated, patient-facing pharmacy technician career. | 13 months |

Health programs use online, on-campus, or hybrid delivery depending on the program. Practicum settings can include clinics, hospitals, continuing-care facilities, pharmacies, and other healthcare workplaces.

Recognition and licensing requirements vary by credential and province, so review the individual program page before enrolling.

## Community Services diplomas

| Diploma | Focus and typical outcome | Duration |
|---|---|---:|
| Community Support Worker | Physical, psychological, and social support for children, people with disabilities, older adults, Indigenous peoples, people experiencing homelessness, and people affected by substance use or addictions. Possible roles include child or youth care worker, shelter worker, family-support worker, newcomer-service worker, community access worker, case manager. | 12 months |
| Early Childhood Educator II | Early childhood development, programming, inclusive education, learning experiences, professional practice. Graduates are prepared for ECE II classification in Manitoba. | Approximately 19 months, including a 13-week practicum |
| Early Learning and Childcare Diploma | Child development, observation and assessment, childcare programming, early-learning practice. Successful Alberta graduates can apply for Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification. | 17 months |
| Educational Assistant | Support for students with exceptionalities and classroom assistance in public and private school settings. | 11 months, including a four-week practicum |
| Recreation Coordinator - Facilities Specialization | Recreation programming, facility operations, coordination of active community spaces. | 10 months |
| Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator | Assessment, activity planning, recreation facilitation for people of different abilities in care and community settings. | 8 months |

## Practicum and career support

Practicum is the standard work-experience component described for our diploma programs. It is not presented as a separate co-op stream in the current catalog.

Depending on the program, a practicum may be a required full-time placement or practical project. Examples include:

- 160-hour practicums in Community Support Worker, Accounting & Payroll Administrator, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Network Security Technician
- Data Analyst includes a three-week practicum
- Educational Assistant includes four weeks
- Early Childhood Educator II includes 13 weeks

Our Workforce Team helps coordinate training-related placements, match placements to your strengths and career goals, and support resume development, interview preparation, networking, and job searches.

Diploma placements may take place with offices, organizations, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, schools, childcare centres, community organizations, recreation facilities, or technology employers, depending on the program.

A practicum host may become a future employer, but placement does not guarantee employment.

## Delivery and locations

Online learners use Brightspace to access course materials, submit assignments, and attend optional or scheduled virtual sessions.

Some on-campus and hybrid programs are available at our Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg campuses. Program availability, schedules, start dates, tuition, admission requirements, and campus options vary by diploma.

Contact a Student Admissions Advisor before applying to confirm details for your selected program.

Contact Admissions: https://www.robertsoncollege.com/contact-us/general-contact/

## Credit transfer

You may apply to transfer previous learning from Robertson College or another post-secondary institution into a new program.

For a transfer-credit assessment, we require:

- Official transcripts
- Detailed course outlines or syllabi
- A completed Transfer Credit Application

Fees and payment:

- An application fee of $50 applies when transferring course credit from another institution.
- The fee is not required for transfer credit from a Robertson program you completed.
- Payment must be made within 14 days of submitting an application.

Timelines and validity:

- Transfer-credit results are normally issued by email within 10 business days after payment.
- Results remain valid for six months.
- Apply at least six weeks before your intended program start date.

Limits and eligibility:

- Credit cannot be awarded after you have started the program.
- Global students are not eligible under this policy.
- Decisions cannot be appealed.

If approved, the detailed report identifies accepted credits, remaining courses, adjusted tuition, and the revised schedule.