Fall 2024 Course Offerings
We have a variety of programming to fit your needs – from general interest classes to professional certifications.
For your convenience, Sault College offers courses in a variety of formats to fit your lifestyle and approach to learning. Each course is noted with the method of delivery for that particular course.
Registration begins Sunday, August 18, 2024
Delivery Methods
- Classroom Learning
Many courses are offered in a traditional classroom/lab setting. The actual location will be local (in Sault Ste. Marie) and will be listed with each course.
- Independent Study
With this learning method, you can start anytime. Upon registration, a facilitator will be assigned to you for the duration of your course. This mode of learning is truly independent and requires that you be very self-motivated and disciplined.
- Online Learning
Online learning is offered through OntarioLearn - a consortium of 24 colleges in Ontario that have joined together to offer online courses in a way that promotes convenience, quality and variety. We offer many programs that can be completed entirely online, including certificates, graduate certificates, and diploma programs. These courses and programs have multiple start dates throughout the year, providing flexibility to achieve your education goals. Visit www.ontariolearn.com for a complete list of online courses that are available for registration with Sault College.
Click here to learn more about delivery methods
Professional Development
General Interest
Cooking
Parent & Me Baking - Halloween Spook-Tacular
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2969
Cost: $66.50
Join us for a spook-tacular adventure in our baking lab with our Halloween-themed Parent & Me Baking Class! This interactive course is designed for 1 parent and 1 child (ages 8-12) to bond over the magic of baking while embracing the spirit of Halloween. In this fun-filled class, you and your child will create a delicious treat, learn baking techniques, decorate with flair, and enjoy quality time together. The registration fee covers both the parent and child.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Oct 26 | 1 Day | Oct 26 (10 am-1 pm) | L1070 |
Parent & Me Baking - Soft Pretzel
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2970
Cost: $66.50
Come join us for a delightful culinary experience in our Parent & Me Soft Pretzel Baking Class! This interactive workshop is designed for 1 parent and 1 child (ages 8-12) who want to learn the art of making delicious soft pretzels together. During this hands-on class, you and your child will learn the basics of baking, explore flavours, create a delicious treat, and enjoy quality time together. The registration fee covers both the parent and child.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Dec 7 | 1 Day | Dec 7 (10 am-1 pm) | L1070 |
Creative Arts
Anyone Can Sing
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2966
Cost: $191.91
It is true, anyone can sing - you just need to have the knowledge and tools to know how! In this twelve-week course, you will learn the 3 fundamentals of singing: breathing, phonation, and resonance. You will learn how to apply vocal techniques by learning various songs in different genres of music. Join our internationally experienced teacher for this sure to be fun course and shed those long held singing inhibitions. This course is geared to all skill levels and participants must be at least 18 years old.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Sep 25 | 12 Wednesdays | Sep 25 to Dec 18 (6:30-8 pm) | A1080 |
Better Digital Photography - Level 2
Classroom Learning | CED2647
Cost: $143.58
Take your skills to the next level and build on the concepts learned in Better Digital Photography! Students will learn to improve picture-taking skills, learn about shutter speeds, apertures, focal lengths, meters, I.S.O.`s and composition. Take better action shots, night shots, and pictures of people and scenery. Bring your camera and/or cell phone to class!
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Sept 25 | 5 Wednesdays | Sep 25 to Oct 23 (7-10 pm) | L1070 |
Fitness and Dance
Accessible Yoga
Classroom Learning | CED2593
Cost: $66.85
This Accessible Yoga class is low impact and appropriate for all ages & abilities (can be done in a chair). Learn basic poses and breathing techniques, reduce stress, improve health, and increase your sense of wellbeing! This class incorporates aspects of Anishinaabe culture: balance for mind, body & spirit. Come out, have fun, get healthy. Cynthia McCutcheon, a Health Educator/Promoter, has been practicing yoga for 10+ years and has been trained through East to West Yoga, recognized by CanFit Pro.
Note:
Please print and bring your completed PAR-Q form to the first class. It can be found within the specific course page by date by visiting the page linked above.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues. Oct 22 | 8 Tuesdays | Oct 22 to Dec 10 (7:30-8:30 pm) | A1080 |
Get Fit with HIIT
Classroom Learning | CED2955
Cost: $73.80
Looking for a great way to enhance your fitness level, build muscle, and burn fat? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great way to bump up your cardio and strength workouts by adding intensity, variety, and a calorie-burning boost. Watch yourself evolve over this eight-week course led by certified fitness instructor, Amanda Towell. Please bring an exercise mat and water bottle with you to each class.
Note:
Please print and bring your completed PAR-Q form to the first class. It can be found within the specific course page by date by visiting the page linked above.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. Oct 14 | 8 Mondays 8 Wednesdays | Oct 14 to Dec 4 (5:30-6:15 pm) | A1080 |
Social Ballroom Dancing
Classroom Learning | CED2129
Cost: $107.32
Everything old is new again as people experience the resurgence in social ballroom dancing and take to the dance floor for both exercise and pleasure. Allow the instructor to lead you through introductory social ballroom dance skills as you learn the proper hold, basic steps and patterns of several dances. The cost is per person. Singles are welcome (however, we cannot guarantee that we can match up all singles with a partner).
Note:
Please print and bring your completed PAR-Q form to the first class. It can be found within the specific course page by date by visiting the page linked above.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. Oct 14 | 8 Mondays 8 Wednesdays | Oct 14 to Dec 4 (5:30-6:15 pm) | A1080 |
Language
Italian for Travelers
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2845
Cost: $143.97
Welcome to the Italian class! Benvenuti alla classe di Italiano! The focus of this introductory Italian class for travelers will be on oral communication where students will be able to express opinions and ideas in prepared and open-ended conversations. This practical and motivational course will also focus on the basic, usable command of the language including at the airport, train station, in a restaurant, or at the hospital.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Sep 21 | 13 Saturdays | Sep 21 to Dec 14 (3-4 pm) | M2170 |
Spanish for Travelers
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2272
Cost: $137.63
In this course, you will learn the basics of the Spanish language to travel to Latin America and Spain. You will immerse yourselves in the rich Hispanic culture and language while learning the most common regular verbs in the present tense, irregular verbs, greetings, numbers, food, most common traveler`s questions, and vocabulary. You will develop your pronunciation, reading, and speaking skills. Bringing a Spanish/English dictionary to use in class would be an asset.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues. Sep 17 | 8 Tuesdays | Sep 17 to Nov 5 (6:30-8 pm) | M3140 |
Law
Being a Landlord
Classroom Learning | CED1578
Cost: $44.52
Learn exactly what your legal rights and obligations are as a landlord! Take this class for up-to-date legal information on rental agreements, damage deposits, landlord and tenant obligations, evictions and more.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs. Nov 21 | 1 Day | Nov 21 (6-9 pm) | M2170 |
Wills and Power of Attorney
Classroom Learning | CED1177
Cost: $44.52
Learn about types of wills, their contents, codicils, and guardianship. A living will is critical in the event you become physically or mentally incapacitated. A living will gives you the opportunity to control the course of your medical treatment. An enduring power of attorney lets you specify who will handle your affairs and look after your assets. Avoid costly court costs for your family by taking this course.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Nov 20 | 1 Day | Nov 20 (6-9 pm) | M3140 |
Outdoor Living
M2 Exit
Classroom Learning | CED1044
Cost: $485
This course is designed for the experienced street motorcyclist who wants to make the most of his/her riding skills. Included in the course is a three-hour classroom session and seven hours of practical training, which emphasizes road management skills. You must bring your own motorcycle. Upon completion of the practical training, you will be tested for the ‘M’ Class license. After you have successfully passed the Sault College course, the Ministry of Transportation requires no further testing.
Requirements:
In order to participate in the M2 Exit course, riders must supply a road-worthy motorcycle and have in their possession valid motorcycle registration, motorcycle insurance, and M2 license. Please come to the first class with riding gear, as instructed in the information package. Those without proper riding gear will not be permitted to attend the course.
Note:
Maximum 5 participants per instructor. An information package will be given out upon registration.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Sept 6 | 3 Days | Sep 6 (5:30-9:30 pm) Sep 7 (9 am -5 pm) Sep 8 (9 am-1 pm) | G1300 |
Motorcycle Training: Basic (Gearing Up Program)
Classroom Learning | CED1050
Cost: $525
Certified instructors deliver Sault College’s Motorcycle Training Program. The program is 18 hours long, with three hours in-class and fifteen hours on-bike. Motorcycles are provided. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to receive your M2 license without further testing. For more information, click here to visit the Canada Safety Council website.
Prerequisite:
You must have an M1 learner permit prior to starting the course.
Requirements:
Come prepared with approved helmet, heavy jacket, leather gloves, heavy pants, and boots that cover the ankle.
Notes:
An information package will be available upon registration.
Weekend classes are held for three days and weekday classes are held for four evenings to allow for the required number of course hours.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Sep 13 | 3 Days | Sep 13 (6-9 pm) Sep 14 (9 am -5 pm) Sep 15 (9 am-5 pm) | G1300 |
| Fri. Sep 20 | 3 Days | Sep 20 (6-9 pm) Sep 21 (9 am -5 pm) Sep 22 (9 am-5 pm) | G1300 |
Personal Growth and Wellness
Drive Your Knowledge: Women's Auto Workshop
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2967
Cost: $170.20
Are you eager to learn the basics of car maintenance from a trained professional? Do you want to boost your confidence when it comes to taking care of your vehicle? Join us for a stress-free, interactive auto maintenance workshop intended for women and non-binary individuals. From auto parts and overall maintenance schedules, to checking fluids and changing a flat, this workshop will cover basic maintenance tasks that you can do to prolong the life of your car! Participants will gain practical skills in one of Sault College’s state-of-the art automotive labs through demonstrations and hands-on exposure.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Nov 6 | 3 Wednesdays | Nov 6 to 20 (7-9 pm) | C1073 |
Investing in the Stock Market Using RRSPs and TFSAs
Classroom Learning | CED2854
Cost: $63.23
This introduction to the stock market will provide you with an overview of what it is, how it works, how it affects you and different types of income you can gain from investing in the stock market. You will gain valuable knowledge of RRSP`s, the benefits and disadvantages you need to know and how they are connected to the stock market, as well as information on TFSA`s, the most recent opportunity made available to help Canadians prepare for the future. Which choice is best for YOU?
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues. Nov 5 | 1 Tuesday | Nov 5 (6-9 pm) | M3140 |
Microblading Certificate
Classroom Learning | CED2961
Cost: $4,732.30
Are you an esthetician or professional make-up artist who is looking to enhance your career? Register now for this in-depth, hands-on Microblading training course. This 3-day course is designed to provide you with extensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of the foundations of creating an ideal brow and will equip you with the confidence you need to take your career to the next level. Students will need to provide their own models for the third day. All students will receive a professional starters kit (valued at $500) as part of the registration fee which includes everything you need to get started with your career.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Oct 25 | 3 Days | Oct 25 to 27 (10 am-5 pm) | A0040 |
Money Wise - Financial Literacy for Young Adults
NEW!
Classroom Learning | CED2968
Cost: $140.17
This course is designed to equip young adults with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of personal finance confidently. From budgeting and saving to setting financial goals and avoiding scams, participants will gain practical insights and tools necessary to make informed financial decisions that will positively impact their future.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Nov 6 | 2 Wednesdays | Nov 6 to 13 (6-9 pm) | M3140 |
Pet First Aid and CPR
Classroom Learning | CED2952
Cost: $50.86
Being knowledgeable about First Aid and CPR for your pet can be invaluable! Should your pet require medical attention you will be able to provide immediate care that may be lifesaving. Knowing basic skills in Pet First Aid and CPR can improve outcomes and the overall comfort of your pet when faced with a medical emergency. Taught by a Registered Veterinary Technician with over 15 years of experience in general practice and emergency care, the Pet First Aid and CPR course will cover various topics such as:
- Pet first aid kit and necessary supplies
- Prevention strategies
- Restraint and staying safe
- Transportation
- Assessment
- Vital signs
- Different types of emergency situations, such as burns, choking, drowning, heat stroke, hypothermia, wound management
- Telemedicine and education
Certificate of completion is provided.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. Nov 6 | 1 Wednesday | Nov 6 (7 -10 pm) | E3030 |
Professional Development
Health and Safety Training
N95 Mask Fit Testing
Classroom Learning | CED2121
Cost: $57.40
Do you work in a health care environment? Do you need to be fitted for your mask? The N95 Mask Fit Testing is available in 15 minute blocks on the specified dates below.
Note:
Upon registration, you will receive a specific time for your test. Testing will be conducted at Sault College. Please arrive on-time at the Continuing Education Office (A1150). If you are late or do not show, there are no refunds. Withdrawals must be made by 12pm on the business day preceding the appointment date to qualify for a refund.
| Dates | Room |
|---|---|
| Tues. September 10 | A1150 |
| Thurs. September 19 | A1150 |
| Wed. October 2 | A1150 |
| Tues. October 22 | A1150 |
Standard First Aid/BLS C/AED
Classroom Learning | CED2956
Cost: $220.62
In this comprehensive course, participants will learn how to recognize the signs of heart attack, stroke, and choking emergencies, as well as how to treat respiratory emergencies and use barrier devices like the bag-valve mask (BVM) on adult, child, and pediatric patients. This course teaches the participant how to approach and manage medical emergencies and provide care to the patient until EMS arrives. This course is required for workplaces employing six or more workers in any one shift at a work area or those interested in gaining enhanced first aid knowledge and skills as required by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board under which Second Chance CPR is an approved provider for First Aid programs (WSIB Reg. 1101). This course is also utilized by health care professionals and students entering classes in the Health Care Field (Nursing, Police, Firefighting, Dental Assistants, and Health Care Workers). All courses include an Emergency Action Guide (First Aid Booklet), wallet cards, and printed wall certificates.
Note: You must attend 100% of the classes as per the Canadian First Aid Education Guidelines. As per this requirement, if you arrive late, you will not be permitted into the course. If you are late or do not show, there are no refunds. Withdrawals must be made by 12pm on the business day preceding the start date to qualify for a refund.
| Start Date | Course Length | Dates & Times | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Sep 7 | 2 Days | Sept 7 to 8 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
| Sat. Sep 21 | 2 Days | Sept 21 to 22 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
| Sat. Oct 5 | 2 Days | Oct 5 to 6 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
| Sat. Dec 7 | 2 Days | Dec 7 to 8 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) | A2140 |
WHMIS in Minutes Online
Independent Study | CED1292
Cost: $28
In cooperation with Internet Based Learning Ltd., Sault College offers online education in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. The program can be used as stand-alone training for basic WHMIS education or a refresher for those who wish to update previous training. The course requires approximately 2 to 3 hours of time, to be completed at your own pace. It is available in both French and English.
Note:
You will require access to a computer and a printer as well as the internet. After you register, you will receive a password and instructions on how to use the program.
This is offered by Independent Study. It is available anytime.
Micro-Credentials
Sault College's micro-credentials are rapid training courses and programs that can help you get the skills and knowledge that employers need. They help people retrain and upgrade their skills to find new employment. Choose from over 170 industry-focused, on-demand micro-credentials and start upskilling today. There is no scheduled class time and most micro-credentials can be completed in under 20 hours. You can learn what you want, when you want, all from the comfort of your home.
Earn a Digital Badge and Certificate of Completion
Learners who successfully complete a micro-credential with Sault College will earn a digital certificate of completion and/or badge! A digital badge lets employers know that you have the up-to-date skills and knowledge needed in today's workforce.
With these digital credentials, you can:
- Download and save as a PDF to show proof of course completion for continuing education or professional development purposes.
- Upload to your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media profiles.
- Email it to your job network.
- Embed it in your email signature to show potential employers your learning achievements.
From Business to Nursing, Customer Service to Trades, our micro-credentials will help you build an e-portfolio of marketable skills. Each course is developed by subject matter experts who recognize the training and upskilling needs within industries.
Professional Development Training
Corporate Training
The Sault College Corporate Training Institute is here to support organizations with employee training and professional development needs! We can transform traditional face-to-face training into interactive and engaging hybrid or fully online learning experiences. We also have the expertise to design and develop training courses for face-to-face delivery.
All eLearning courses have been developed by subject matter and industry experts, and learners are awarded a digital badge and certificate of course completion.
We offer services in:
- eLearning design and development – transforming your materials into an online format.
- eLearning corporate training subscription – your business can subscribe to our training platform giving your employees access to our micro-credentials.
- Fully customized learning packages of selected micro-credentials just for your team.
- Training designed and developed to be delivered at your place of business or on-site at Sault College; training is fully customized to fit your business needs.
Online Learning
Take advantage of flexible learning options that work with your schedule. Online courses are great for those who need the flexibility to balance their busy lives. Whether you want to earn a certificate, diploma, or take a class online to upgrade your skills, we have something for you.
Online learning is offered through OntarioLearn - a consortium of 24 colleges in Ontario that have joined together to offer online courses in a way that promotes convenience, quality, and variety. To learn more or to view a complete list of online courses, visit OntarioLearn.
View our online certificate and diploma programs and register with Sault College today!
For more information about these courses and programs, email ontariolearn@saultcollege.ca