Train the Trainer Short Certificate

Admission Requirements

  • English language proficiency at an English 11

  • Evidence of subject matter expertise as demonstrated by a diploma, bachelor's degree, trades certification, substantial workplace experience, or departmental approval

Program Requirements

PIDP 3210Curriculum Development3
PIDP 3220Delivery of Instruction2
PIDP 3230Evaluation of Learning3
Total Credits8

Evaluation of Student Learning

Evaluation of student learning is based on completion of course assignments. Due dates and criteria for successful completion of each course assignment will be outlined by the instructor at the beginning of each course. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 'C' in PIDP 3210 and PIDP 3230, and S in PIDP 3220 or PIDP 3320 in order to be awarded the Train the Trainer Short Certificate. 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses. 

PLAR is available for all courses in the program, except:

  • PIDP 3220 Delivery of Instruction

Applying for PLAR: 

  • Identify courses for which PLAR may be requested.  
  • Submit the following to the department: 
  • Actual curriculum products/artifacts created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents and course assignments. 
  • An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the course. 
  • A successful interview with the department. 

Students may apply for a maximum of three program credits through PLAR. Tuition and fees may still apply to PLAR candidates.  

To request PLAR, please contact the department directly. 

See the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Policy and Procedures for more information. 

Transcript of Achievement

The evaluation of learning outcomes for each student is prepared by the instructor and reported to the Student Records Department at the completion of each course. The transcript typically shows a letter grade or S/U (successful/unsuccessful) for each course. The grade point equivalent for a course is obtained from letter grades as follows:

Grading Standard

Grading Standard

Grade Percentage Description Grade Point Equivalency
A+ 96-100 4.33
A 91-95 4.00
A- 86-90 3.67
B+ 81-85 3.33
B 76-80 3.00
B- 71-75 2.67
C+ 66-70 2.33
C 61-65 2.00
C- 56-60 1.67
D 50-55 1.00
F 0-49 Failing Grade 0.00
S 61 or greater Satisfactory – student has met and mastered a clearly defined body of skills and performances to required standards N/A
U Unsatisfactory – student has not met and mastered a clearly defined body of skills and performances to required standards N/A
I Incomplete N/A
IP Course in Progress N/A
W Withdrawal N/A
Course Standings
R Audit. No Credits N/A
EX Exempt. Credit Granted N/A
TC Transfer Credit N/A

Grade Point Average (GPA)

  1. The course grade points shall be calculated as the product of the course credit value and the grade value.

  2. The GPA shall be calculated by dividing the total number of achieved course grade points by the total number of assigned course credit values. This cumulative GPA shall be determined and stated on the Transcript at the end of each Program level or semester.

  3. Grades shall be assigned to repeated courses in the same manner as courses taken only once. For the purpose of GPA calculation of grades for repeated courses, they will be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA.