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The Bachelor of Applied Management (BAMgt) degree program provides journeypersons and non-business diploma graduates with a unique opportunity to leverage existing education and experience into a bachelor’s degree with only two years of additional student. The BAMgt degree is designed to meet the emerging need for qualified managers by providing you with two years of course credit towards the four-year bachelor’s degree.

The program provides theoretical knowledge and applied learning. You will build knowledge and skills in a wide range of leadership and management disciplines including accountancy, human resource management, business communications, strategic management, leadership development, business analytics, finance, change management, risk management, commercial law and economics.

There are available seats at the Regina campus.

View the Bachelor of Applied Management program page for more information.

Want to build a successful career in business? Start with a solid background in business basics. Business is a multi-dimensional career that demands many skills–a knack for numbers, a talent for organization, good people sense and personal initiative. The Business certificate program provides a foundational level of knowledge and skills and business practices, from accounting and human resources to computers, economics and marketing. Move into the workforce quickly as an accounting clerk, management trainee, administrative assistant, financial officer or sales representative.

There are available seats for online/distance and at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Business program page for more information.

Our Business Diploma program will give you a competitive edge in your career. Business students are tomorrow's accountants, financial officers, marketing managers, insurance brokers, human resources specialists, sport managers, municipal administrators, and entrepreneurs. Many of the diploma specialties also provide opportunities for co-op work placements.

There are available seats for online/distance and at the Moose Jaw and Prince Albert campuses.

View the Business Diploma program page for more information.

Administrative assistant, administrative support staff, receptionist—graduates of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Office Administration program work in a variety of positions and in many different office environments. Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides practical, applied training in everything from accounting to word processing, with an emphasis on computer applications.

There are available seats for online/distance and at the Prince Albert and Regina campuses.

View the Office Administration program page for more information.

Architectural technologists are involved at every stage of building design and construction, from blueprints to building and from interior design to space planning. It’s a great career for detail-oriented, visual thinkers who enjoy working in a technology-drive environment. Architectural Technologies prepares you for a variety of careers in the building design construction industry. Many graduates are self-employed consultants in the home building industry. Others work for architects, engineers, interior designers, home designers, facility managers, developers, contractors or construction specialty companies and government housing agencies.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Architectural Technologies program page for more information.

If you are a graduate of an Architectural or any Engineering Technologies diploma, the Bachelor of Construction Management degree program offers you the opportunity to earn an after-diploma baccalaureate degree with an additional two years of study. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in the growing heavy industrial, commercial, engineering and construction industries. You will be actively engaged in managing the safe, timely and cost effective delivery of a broad range of projects in industries like construction, oil and gas, engineering, design, research and development and entrepreneurship.

There are available seats at the Regina campus.

View the Bachelor of Construction Management program page for more information.

You’ll need more than a hammer and nails to be a carpenter in today’s construction industry. Carpentry is designed for people not currently working in the trade. The combination of classroom learning and practical training prepares you to work in residential and commercial construction. Grads get jobs with general contractors, subcontractors and framing contractors. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw and Prince Albert campuses. 

View the Carpentry program page for more information.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Electrician applied certificate program lets you jump-start a career in one of the most in-demand trades today. If you’re not currently working in the trade, the Electrician program will provide the knowledge and skills you need to work as an entry-level electrician for contractors, manufacturing firms, industrial plants, mining companies or sales outlets. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Once you’ve received your Red Seal, there are opportunities to advance in the field and obtain your Instrumentation Red Seal.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert campus.

View the Electrician program page for more information.

Today’s steamfitters and pipefitters work in many sectors, including process pipelines, renewable and nuclear energy, mining, petro-chemical, oil and gas and pulp and paper. Advances in plumbing and related systems require plumbers to stay current and specialize in different aspects of the trade. Plumbers install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, potable and non-potable water piping systems, water/steam heating systems, natural gas and propane piping systems. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s program directly aligns with the apprenticeship training partnership for both trades.

There are available seats at the Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Plumbing and Pipefitting program page for more information.

Health information management (HIM) specialists are integral members of health care teams. Their skills in data collection, analysis and safeguarding of health information are vital to providing quality patient care and in quality improvement initiatives. HIMs also plan information systems, develop health policy and identify current and future information needs. They work in hospitals, community clinics, long-term care facilities, government agencies, educational institutions, health privacy settings, law offices, insurance agencies and pharmaceutical companies. If you are a detail-oriented person with interest in health care analytics, Saskatchewan Polytech’s Health Information Management program could be a great career for you.

There are available seats for online/distance. 

View the Health Information Management program page for more information.

Lab work plays a crucial role in modern health care, which makes medical laboratory assistants an important part of the health care team. The Medical Laboratory Assistant program uses classroom instruction, practical labs and clinical experience to develop the knowledge and skills required for collection of blood samples, clerical entry of patient data, pre-analytical specimen preparation/processing and assist with basic laboratory activities. Saskatchewan Polytechnic graduates have the option to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science MLA certification—which provides recognition of their knowledge and skills to work outside of Saskatchewan. You might work in a hospital, medical office or walk-in clinic.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Medical Laboratory Assistant program page for more information.

Advances in pharmaceuticals, more educated consumers and an aging population are contributing to growing demand for pharmacy technicians. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Pharmacy Technician program is nationally accredited and applies classroom theory to lab work and clinical experience in both community and hospital practice. You will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare medications for patients and assist pharmacists with the management and operation of a pharmacy.

Graduates of the program are eligible to write the national examination provided by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and, if successful, register to become a pharmacy technician in their province. Career opportunities are divers and include jobs in the community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term car facilities, home health care, pharmaceutical sales, manufacturing and insurance.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Pharmacy Technician program page for more information.

Food and nutrition management is a multi-billion dollar global industry with a growing choice of career opportunities. Pursue a challenging career in the dynamic and growing health care and food service industries. With your knowledge of nutrition and food services, and your skills in business and human resources, you are prepared to work in the nutrition department of a hospital, long-term care facility or other food or nutrition-related industry. Nutrition managers work as part of multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with dietitians to ensure client nutritional needs are met.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Food and Nutrition Management program page for more information.

Cooks in health care are in demand. The Health Care Cook program is designed to prepare cooks for work in health care settings, such as hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes and private care facilities. You will learn how to interact with patients and residents, modify diets to meet specific texture and nutritional requirements related to medical conditions, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will combine hands-on cooking skills with online theoretical knowledge to flexibly gain valuable health care cooking experience.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw and Prince Albert campuses.

View the Health Care Cook program page for more information.

Looking to start a successful career in management? Our two-year diploma program is designed to give you the core management skills necessary to succeed in any industry, with a particular focus on hotel and restaurant operations. You'll learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in accounting, human resources, sales and marketing, catering, and convention management, cooking and food preparation, food and beverage service, hotel front office and housekeeping.

There are available seats at the Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Hospitality Management program page for more information.

Our Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM) diploma program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to create, deliver and manage these experiences. What sets the RTM program apart is that we develop managers and leaders—energetic, passionate people who want to make a difference in the industry. Our well-rounded curriculum lets you take your career in many directions—recreation, tourism, sports, leisure development, facility management, special events and more.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Recreation and Tourism Management program page for more information.

Meat processing is one of the largest industries in Canada, with excellent employment prospects now and in the future. The Retail Meat Specialist program provides professional knowledge and skills in making sausage, smoking meats and curing meats. Learning by doing is a major focus of the program. Practical labs and a two-week practicum let you put your skills to work in real world settings. Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads work in different environments, including independent processing plants, commercial sausage kitchens and retail meat markets.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert campus.

View the Retail Meat Specialist program page for more information.

Being able to connect with youth is a rare gift. If you have the gift, specialized training will help you transform young lives. The Child and Youth Care program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic includes both one-year certificate and two-year diploma options. The option you choose depends on where you want to go in your career. There are job opportunities in many different settings—residential group homes, emergency child and youth care, parenting and family support services, foster care, youth justice, advocacy, community development, life skills training and more.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Child and Youth Care certificate and Child and Youth Care diploma program pages for more information.

Demand is growing for court services administrators. It’s a unique career path with lots of job options. You could work in court support positions for courts, agencies, boards and tribunals, or in administrative positions in the justice sector.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Court Services Administrator program page for more information.

Disability support works believe every individual has a right to live life to the fullest, and they are passionate about participation for all. Our Disability Support Worker program prepares you to support individuals with cognitive, emotional, learning and/or physical disabilities. The flexible programs let you study on campus or by distance learning, with practical experience provided in community-based practicums. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a health care institution, educational setting, residential program, adult vocational training centre or community-based agency.

There are available seats for online/distance at the Regina campus.

View the Disability Support Worker program page for more information.

Early childhood educators enjoy engaging with children, families and working in a team setting. They have the necessary skills to create curriculum and develop indoor and outdoor learning environments to support children’s development in in the yearly years of life. As an early childhood educator with a diploma, you may find employment in a child care centre, a preschool, a family child care home setting and/or work with infants and toddlers and children with diverse needs, as a director or a community support worker in children’s programs.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Early Childhood Education program page for more information.

Educational assistants work with classroom teachers to create inclusive learning environments. The Educational Assistant program prepares you to work with children and you who have diverse learning needs. Most Saskatchewan Polytechnic grads find jobs in traditional classroom settings in elementary, junior high and high schools, but you could also work in resources rooms, help with lunch and after-school programs, or find opportunities in care facilities, youth centres and alternative education programs.

There are available seats at the Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Educational Assistant program page for more information.

Esthetician-Nail Technicians are experts who work in the beautification of nails using gel, acrylic and fiberglass enhancements, as well as nail art. They also perform manicures and pedicures and specialized treatments in both those areas. The Esthetician-Nail Technician program includes theory, hands-on labs and practicum within our on-site salon. The program provides the foundation you need to earn a Learner’s certificate and work as an apprentice in a nail salon.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Esthetician-Nail Technician program page for more information.

Esthetician-skin care technicians are skin care experts who look beyond beauty products to offer treatments that keep skin looking fresh and healthy. The Esthetician-Skin Care Technician program provides the foundation you need to earn a Learner’s certificate and work as an apprentice in a spa. A unique feature of the Esthetician program is independent study, which lets you work through written materials independently while still having access to an instructor and hands-on labs and practicums. There are growing career opportunities—in salons, spas, wellness centres, seniors’ homes, plastic surgery clinics and medical spas.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert campus.

View the Esthetician-Skin Care Technician program page for more information.

In the world of hairstyling, change is the most exciting part of the business. That’s a big attraction if you’re looking for a creative career. The Hairstylist program provides the foundation you need to earn a Learner’s certificate and work as an apprentice in a salon. A unique feature of the program is independent study, which let you work through written materials independently while still having access to an instructor and practicum.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert campus.

View the Hairstylist program page for more information.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Justice Studies program is a two-year diploma program with specialties in Correctional Studies or Indigenous Policing Foundations. After completion of a common first year, students choose their specialty.

• The Correctional Studies specialty diploma prepares graduates for a career in federal or provincial correctional institutions, youth facilities, healing lodges, court security, border services and community-based justice programs.
• The Indigenous Policing Foundations specialty diploma prepares graduates to apply for recruitment with federal, provincial, municipal and community policing positions. 

Year one provides the foundational courses to enter into the Year two specialty programs—Correctional Studies or Indigenous Policing Foundations.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Justice Studies program page for more information.

Employers across the country must conform to occupational health and safety legislation. As legislation and standards become multifaceted, demand for qualified occupational health and safety professionals grows. This program is a great fit if you’re looking to enter the occupational health and safety profession, are already working in occupational health and safety and want to expand your career opportunities, or are considering or preparing to challenge the Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) exam.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Occupational Health and Safety program page for more information.

Humans have always wanted to better understand the massive amounts of currently available and newly gathered data and what that means for future potential. Artificial intelligence and data analytics is the power to analyze and learn about large amounts of data from multiple sources and detect patterns to make future trend predictions. The goal of the program is to prepare graduates with degrees in information and communications technology for the fields of data analysis and machine learning.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics program page for more information.

In business, technology is more than a tool—it’s a necessity. That spells opportunity for specialists in business information systems. As systems analysts, programmers, web developers and help desk technicians, specialists use their technical skill and business acumen to find solutions to challenging issues. It’s a great career option if you’re a self-motivated individual who enjoys problem solving and working with technology. There is a mandatory six-month paid co-operative education work term between semesters two and three.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw and Regina campuses.

View the Business Information Systems program page for more information.

The Cyber Security post-graduate certificate will prepare students for the challenges of identifying network and computer system vulnerabilities, conducting ethical hacks to determine system risk and designing organizational cyber security plans. Cyber security is everyone’s business, and developing current practical knowledge is important in this digital growth industry.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Cyber Security program page for more information. 

Front-end web development involves the creation and implementation of visual and interactive components of a website. It uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build user interfaces and guide the user experiences. The goal of front-end development is to produce a digital product that is visually consistent, responsive, and easy to navigate on various devices and browsers. The Front-End Web Development applied certificate program consists of 12-courses taken entirely online.

Learn the skills you need to create interactive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use popular third-party libraries and frameworks, apply graphic design and UI/UX principles, build seamless and intuitive user experiences, apply responsive web design principles and techniques. Program curriculum is regularly updated to keep pace with new capabilities and evolving industry standards. This ensures your training is relevant and in demand.

There are available seats for online/distance.

View the Front-End Web Development program page for more information.

Building Systems Technician is a one-year certificate program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus. You’ll receive comprehensive training in maintaining and operating electrical, ventilation, refrigeration and water treatment systems.

Most courses include practical activities to develop your troubleshooting skills. Time in a working facility will give students a real life experience during the second semester work placement. It’s a great way to use what you’ve learned in class and labs in a real-world setting. It’s also a way to develop contacts for possible future employment.

There are available seats at the Regina campus.

View the Building Systems Technician program page for more information.

The Chemical Technology program allows students to develop knowledge and skills in chemical analysis and chemical plant operation. The emphasis on hands-on learning prepares you to work in commercial, industrial or government labs, in technical sales, and in industrial settings. Grads have the option of moving directly into the workforce or using program articulation agreements with various universities to ladder into a degree.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Chemical Technology program page for more information.

If you’re a creative thinker who likes playing with technology, becoming a computer engineering technologist offers great possibilities. The Computer Engineering Technology program lets you alternate classroom study with work terms to get a hands-on learning experience. Grads enjoy a choice of career paths—network administrator, systems coordinator, or technical/systems analyst. You might work in sales, R&D or customer support in large companies, institutions and manufacturing plants.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Computer Engineering Technology program page for more information.

As a design and manufacturing engineering technologies, you’ll help turn great ideas into practical plans. It’s a career that applies science to mechanical design, so it helps to have an analytical mind and good math skills. You’ll be involved in everything from design and drafting, to fabrication, 3D printing and prototype development. The Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology program will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to put computer and engineering principles to work.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology program page for more information.

The demand for electronic systems engineering technology is growing as individuals with specialized knowledge and skills are required to work with complex electronic systems. They’re the ones who integrate technological innovation into our everyday lives. Electronic systems engineering technologists are creative team players who like a good challenge. Opportunities exist in the fields of applied research, robotics, automated control systems, microprocessor systems, communication systems and electronic product development.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program page for more information.

Engineering design and drafting technologists perform computerized design and drafting functions in industrial or engineering settings. It’s a career path that requires practical thinkers, an eye for detail and the ability to visualize how things work and assemble ideas into three-dimensional space. Engineering design and drafting technologists create engineering designs, drawings and related technical information. You might work independently, but you are more like to be part of a multidisciplinary team.

There are seats available at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Engineering Design and Drafting Technology program page for more information.

Saskatchewan’ growing manufacturing sector needs skilled workers. With a diploma in Innovative Manufacturing Technology, you will be prepared to help meet these needs. The program will give you knowledge in a wide range of manufacturing skills, such as mechanical and CAD/CAM technologies, welding, machining, project management and industrial design. Graduates may find employment in various sectors including industrial, agricultural, mining, textile, forestry and food processing.

There are seats available at the Regina campus.

View the Innovative Manufacturing program page for more information.

From the plastic parts in your cell phone to the tires on your car, machinists make the molds and dies for manufacturing a wide variety of items. Everything made of steel, aluminum and plastic is made directly from a machine shop. The Machinist program provides a solid foundation in basic machining skills. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for work in custom machine shops, computer machine tool operation firms and large and small shops making parts and repairs. Trade time and academic credit available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.

There are available seats at the Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Machinist program page for more information.

The Agriculture and Food Production program is about more than growing food—it’s about growing food sustainably, managing land and resources, understanding commodity trends and staying up to date on technology. The program opens many career doors. Use your skill set to run the show as a farm operator, manager or supervisor. Work your way up at a large-scale operation, join the family farm or build your own operation. Choose a career in the high-demand sector of crop and livestock production, management and logistics or in precision and smart agriculture. Explore opportunities tin grain buying, marketing and transport, elevator or grain terminal operation, input sales, implement sales and marketing or agricultural research. Become an agricultural specialist in banking, finance or crop insurance.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Agriculture and Food Production program page for more information.

From safer food production to life-saving new medicines, biotechnologists help find solutions to some of society’s toughest challenges. The BioScience Technology program uses a practical, hands-on style of learning to prepare you for a career in medical research, animal and plant sciences, agriculture, quality control, molecular and micro-biology, environmental science and more. Grads have the option of moving directly into the workforce or using their diploma to ladder into a university degree.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the BioScience Technology program page for more information.

As municipalities grow, so does the demand for people to build and maintain their infrastructure and resources. In Civil Engineering Technologies, you will spend your first two semesters learning skills common to civil construction and water resources. Then you will move into one of two specialties:

• Construction option: Wherever a building, bridge, road or other structure is being built, you are sure to find that civil engineering technologists are part of the team building it.
• Water Resources option: Water resource engineering technologists play a role in ensuring a community has safe water supply or assessing and minimizing the impacts of floods or droughts on a watershed.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Civil Engineering Technologies program page for more information.

When it comes to monitoring the impact of industry and urbanization on our environment, environmental engineering technologists are at ground zero. Environmental engineering technologists are there to monitor, assess and minimize the impact of urbanization on the natural world, ensuring generations to follow have access to all we enjoy today. Career opportunities are found in private industry, engineering and environmental consulting, and in government agencies.

There are available seats at the Moose Jaw campus.

View the Environmental Engineering Technology program page for more information.

Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a relatively new field that uses computer technology to link maps with digital data. Resource managers and urban planners rely on the expertise of GIS technicians when they are making critical decisions about asset management, environmental assessment, development and harvest. GIS skills are applicable in any organization that maintain assets in the environment. Graduates work with mines and resources, utility companies, First Nations, municipalities and government agencies, to maintain information with geospatial reference. If you have good computer skills, a keen eye for detail and an interest in project management from conceptual design to rollout, the GIS program may be for you.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert campus.

View the Geographic Information Science program page for more information.

It takes skill and a passion for the natural environment to manage Saskatchewan’s vast fisheries, forests, wildlife and parks resources. Integrated resource management practitioners have that skill—and the desire to use. Integrated resource management practitioners are analytic thinkers who combine a knack for science with a love for the outdoors. It’s an excellent career choice if you want a hands-on role in environmental stewardship. Your first job might be as a forestry worker, part interpreter, fisheries or wildlife technician, rare plant biologist or entry-level supervisor. You could also work for an environmental consulting group, government agency or natural resources company. If you’re interested in going further, use your diploma to ladder into a degree program.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert campus.

View the Integrated Resource Management program page for more information.

Continuing care assistants have been called the eyes and ears of the frail and vulnerable and the need for staff has never been greater. Employment opportunities are available in long-term care, home care, assisted living, acute care and even special needs classrooms. You’ll work directly with clients across the life span from infancy to their final years. You’ll help clients with mobility, personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming, assisting them to eat their meals, medication monitoring and end-of-live care. It’s a face-to-face, people-focused job.

There are available seats at the Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon campuses.

View the Continuing Care Assistant program page for more information.

Take to the skies with Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s award-winning Commercial Pilot program, offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Aviation Council (SAC). The Saskatchewan Polytechnic/SAC Commercial Pilot program provides the training you need to become a commercial pilot. The program alternates ground school training at Saskatchewan Polytechnic with actual flying experience at your home flying schools. Earning your commercial pilot’s license with multi-engine and instrument flight ratings will open the door to careers with scheduled or charter airlines as well a air operators that provide many different types of flying services.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Commercial Pilot program page for more information.

All machines have one thing in common—they need replacement parts. Parts management technicians make sure the right parts are available at the right time. The Parts Management Technician program provides training in all types of parts, parts applications and locations. Grads work in automotive, recreation vehicle and heavy truck dealerships, wholesale distribution centres as well as for mines, mills, government departments and industrial suppliers. Trade time and academic credit may be available for grads who find employment in the trade and register as an apprentice.

There are available seats at the Saskatoon campus.

View the Parts Management Technician program page for more information.

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