Nuclear Skills Training

Whether you're building on experience or just starting out, these courses help you grow with confidence.

• Employees and contractors in mining, utilities, energy, and manufacturing who need nuclear-specific skills.
• Technical professionals (engineers, instrumentation, safety) looking to transition into nuclear.
• Recent graduates and career-switchers seeking foundational awareness and a pathway into this high-growth sector.
• Leaders preparing for SMR projects and regulatory compliance.

These courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s growing nuclear sector. 

• Recognized industry training from Saskatchewan Polytechnic and NSAN
• Introduction to the world of SMR
• Nuclear industry alignment with up-to-date practices, safety culture and compliance readiness

Course details:

• Non-credit
• Seven hours
• Virtual synchronous
• Online resources with a scheduled synchronous, instructor-led session via Teams

Course details:

• Non-credit
• Seven hours
• Virtual synchronous
• Online resources with a scheduled synchronous, instructor-led session via Teams

• Mid-career professionals seeking to transition into the nuclear industry using transferable skills from adjacent sectors.
• Professionals from engineering, energy, manufacturing, construction, operations or project management backgrounds looking for a structured entry point into nuclear.
• Individuals already working in the nuclear sector who want to build a foundational, cross-functional understanding of systems, roles and operations beyond their current department.
• Professionals seeking a strong foundation in nuclear systems, safety culture and regulatory expectations before progressing into employer-specific or role-based training.
• Professionals seeking a strong foundation in nuclear systems, safety culture and regulatory expectations before progressing into employer-specific or role-based training.

• Recognized industry training from Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Ontario Tech University.
• You will build foundational knowledge across key areas of the nuclear sector, including nuclear fundamentals, safety and operations, waste management and the nuclear lifecycle, business delivery and project management, supply chain considerations and community engagement and stakeholder relations.

Courses have been developed in collaboration with leading industry experts and offer practical skills training and valuable industry insights.

Courses are delivered fully online and do not include scheduled live lectures. You must complete the courses by the program completion date.

There are two categories of courses:

1. Core courses: Four mandatory courses that you must complete.
2. Elective courses: A minimum of three elective courses are required to complete the program requirements. You may complete additional elective courses if you want to.

The program is self-directed and self-paced. It requires a time commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week for the full-length core courses and approximately 5-7.5 hours per week for the half-length elective courses.

Nuclear Fundamentals - Core

• This course introduces the fundamental principles of nuclear engineering and their relevance to the Canadian nuclear power industry. Topics include the nature and types of radiation, radiation interaction with matter, decay processes, and impacts of radiation exposure to humans and the environment. The course also covers the basics of reactor core operations and nuclear power generation. Learners will explore real-world applications through problems, case studies and creative summative assessments, supported by a blend of self-paced learning experiences.
• Time: 10 – 15 hours

Operations Overview Regulations and Safety - Core

• This course provides foundational knowledge about how nuclear power plants (NPP) operate. This includes information on key systems regarding their purpose, principal components, flow path, method of control, and how they integrate with overall plant operation. It will also identify the role of the operations organization and the principal positions within that organization including the skill sets of nuclear operators. Participants will engage with self-paced materials.
• Time: 10 – 15 hours

Regulations and Safety - Core

• On successful completion of this course, the participant will have an understanding of the history, structure and approach to nuclear regulation in Canada. This foundational understanding will enable participants to search for and understand regulatory documents that apply to nuclear facilities. As part of the learning journey, participants will become familiar with the role of a licence to use nuclear substances in Canada and the processes that support the licence life cycle. The participant will be introduced to the expected attitudes and behaviours that are seen to be an essential part of being a nuclear professional and their role in establishing a healthy nuclear safety culture.
• Time: 10 – 15 hours

Nuclear in Society - Core

• This course explores the intersection of organizational performance, workforce excellence, communications and relationship management in leveraging nuclear energy for societal benefit. Learners will investigate how corporate citizenship, effective public engagement, and collaboration contribute to building social license. Through real-world nuclear project scenarios and related theories, participants will examine how external feedback informs technical performance. When combined with transparent and open communications, this creates a virtuous cycle of two-way communication that strengthens trust and performance. Learners will apply these insights to strengthen their roles as nuclear professionals, leaders, and ambassadors.
• Time: 10 – 15 hours

Life Cycle Assessment - Elective

• Learners will gain an understanding of the key concepts of life cycle assessment (LCA) and its practical applications within the nuclear sector. Participants will explore how LCA supports sustainability and informed decision-making. Through an examination of environmental impacts across the nuclear life cycle, participants will develop a foundational understanding of how LCA results can inform sustainability efforts in nuclear-related roles.
• Time: 5 – 7.5 hours

Materials and Fuels - Elective

• Learners will gain an understanding of the key concepts of life cycle assessment (LCA) and its practical applications within the nuclear sector. Participants will explore how LCA supports sustainability and informed decision-making. Through an examination of environmental impacts across the nuclear life cycle, participants will develop a foundational understanding of how LCA results can inform sustainability efforts in nuclear-related roles.
• Time: 5 – 7.5 hours

Nuclear Supply Chain - Elective

• This course equips learners with the knowledge needed to pursue outward-facing roles within companies striving to enhance their relevance and revenue in Canada’s $20B nuclear supply chain. Participants will develop business acumen by learning about the market drivers, the engineering companies, constructors, suppliers, and subcontractors that collaborate within this dynamic market.  Learners will apply their knowledge in a summative assignment that simulates developing strategic business partnerships in the nuclear industry.
• Time: 5 – 7.5 hours

Nuclear Project Management Fundamentals - Elective

• This course introduces the protocols, concepts, and work methods required to execute tasks in a nuclear power environment. Learners will examine key topics including Nuclear Safety Culture, Radiation Protection (RP) Fundamentals, Security and Site Access, Regulatory and Legal Compliance, and Industrial Safety Awareness. The course culminates in a scenario-based assessment where students will apply their knowledge to the requirements for planning and executing project work during both outage and innage conditions.
• Time: 12 hours

Next Generation Nuclear - Elective

• This course introduces learners to the cutting edge of nuclear technology through expert-led interviews focused on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion. Each module features a recorded interview with a leading expert, supported by curated learning materials and interactive activities. This course offers timely insights into the technologies shaping the future of clean energy.
• Time: 5 – 7.5 hours

Waste Management - Elective

• This course explores the fundamental elements of radioactive waste management. The topics include defining and classifying radioactive waste, identifying common sources of radioactive waste, understanding the basic methodologies needed to safely store and ultimately dispose of radioactive waste, as well as recognizing the socioeconomic and political aspects of radioactive waste. It also outlines the key role of radioactive waste management in the future of the nuclear industry.
• Time: 5 – 7.5 hours