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Online courses and programs

The University of Ottawa is committed to making learning accessible, whether you’re near or far. We’re always adding to our online courses, in everything from languages to accounting, providing flexible learning options. Your journey of lifelong learning is closer than you think!

Online programs

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Certificate Law

At the undergraduate level, the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law offers the following programs in French only: Licentiate in Law, Licentiate in Law and Honours BSocSc in International Development and Globalization, Licentiate in Law-MBA Program and the Canadian Law Program.

15 unitsPart timeEnglish only
Engineering Students

Graduate Diploma Engineering Management

The graduate diploma features five courses that generally take three terms to complete. It is geared toward experienced engineering and STEM professionals. It offers an industry-oriented, leadership-strengthening educational experience, combining engineering and management skills to qualify you to better mobilize money, people and technology to analyze, innovate, optimize and excel.

15 unitsFull or part timeEnglish only
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Graduate Diploma Music Performance

The Graduate Diploma in Music Performance in the digital training form is designed for specialized, intensive work in performance by talented instrumentalists and singers who have already achieved a significant level of proficiency technically and artistically, and whose career goal is to become professional musicians.

15 unitsFull or part time
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Graduate Diploma Health Professions Education

The Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education is a fully online program designed for health professionals and educators. It emphasizes educational theory, curriculum design, assessment, and leadership in health professions education, preparing graduates to enhance teaching quality and educational practice.

English onlyPart time
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Graduate Diploma Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs

The Graduate Diploma in Food Policy and Regulatory Affairs focuses on the fundamentals of transforming complex scientific information into relevant international, national, and provincial policies and regulations regarding food. Public health challenges in the areas of food quality, safety and nutrition will be used to illustrate the key knowledge, competencies and expertise required in today’s food policy-maker. 

Online courses

Accessible, interactive and convenient, our online courses are ideal for individuals or groups with busy schedules or who study remotely.
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