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Online Registration Portal 

Registration Deadlines:

You can register for our offerings up until two days prior to the offering. 

Reimbursement:

You can withdraw from the course and receive a refund before the course start date. Any requests for reimbursements and withdrawals following the course start date will be declined.

How much time should I spend on one course every week?

You should set aside 3 - 15 hours a week to read, work on assignments, do research, participate in online discussions, and watch videos.

How do I access my online/distance education course?

The Centre for Teaching and Continuing Learning (CTCL) uses the learning management system Desire2Learn (D2L). You will have access to your course(s) on the first day of the course.

Do I have a specific time frame in which I must complete a workshop or course?

Workshops can last anywhere from a few hours or be delivered over a few days.

You must complete a course within its assigned timeframe. Online courses are generally completed within 12 weeks. 

Will I have to come on campus?

Online courses do not require you to come on campus including workshops delivered through zoom. However, some workshops may be delivered on campus, the method of delivery is clearly stated for each workshop on our website.  

Will I have to write a final exam?

Your course may contain a final assessment. You will be able to complete your assessment online within our learning management system.  

What is a Micro-Credential?

Each micro-credential is made up of one or more micro-courses. To complete and earn your micro-credential you will need to complete the required micro-course(s) for that topic.

A micro-credential is a short program, typically 12 weeks or less, that is awarded for completing one or multiple micro-courses that are focused on a specific skill or competency. You will receive your micro-credential in the form of a certificate.

What is a Micro-Course?

Our micro-courses can be taken individually with no prerequisites required. If you see a micro-course that you are interested in, you can register for it! 
 
Our micro-courses are short, accessible, flexible, and affordable learning opportunities. These courses are what you will be registering for when pursuing a micro-credential. They are between 10-45 hours of study in total and are delivered over a 6–12-week period. They contain clearly defined learning outcomes and objectives. Our online (asynchronous) offerings allow students the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Micro-courses may be offered as synchronous (live) in-person/online workshops or asynchronous (allows you to learn on your own schedule, within a certain timeframe) using an online learning management system. Additionally, in some cases, our micro-courses will be offered as a combination of both asynchronous and synchronous. Every one of our upcoming micro-course offerings will have their delivery method listed so that you can make an informed decision and choose the learning style that works best for you.

It is important to note that if you would like to earn a micro-credential you will need to complete the required micro-courses for that topic.

We can help walk you through this process and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at continuinglearning@laurentian.ca
 

Important Information:

• Method of Delivery: Hybrid
• Approximate number of hours required: This four-week, online, self-paced course will take approximately 20 hours to complete and includes four peer-to-peer virtual sessions and online discussions facilitated by an RHFAC expert. To successfully complete the course, participants will be required to take three module quizzes and earn a passing grade of 80% or higher on each.
• Course Fees: $1,500 (excluding HST)

Description:

Intended for anyone interested in creating inclusive spaces, this 4-week course provides learners with foundational knowledge to understand the needs of people with disabilities and how our physical spaces can be made more accessible. 
Enhance your knowledge and application of Universal Design and meaningful accessibility through case studies. Learners will also be introduced to Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC), a rating and recognition program that measures the meaningful accessibility of a site. There are no prerequisites to take this course. Join us on the journey towards an accessible world for people of all ages and abilities.  

Note: This course does not qualify learners to obtain their RHFAC Professional designation; anyone looking to do so must successfully complete RHFAC Professional Training. 

Who Is Eligible For This Training?

Professionals who influence the meaningful access of people with disabilities in spaces:

• Contractors and builders
• Human resources and office managers
• Urban planners
• Disability experts and advocates
• Event and venue managers
• Anyone involved in the management and operation of the spaces

Learning Objectives

• Understand the scope and prevalence of disability in the community.
• Describe how people with disabilities experience the social and physical environment.
• Demonstrate confidence in communicating and interacting with people with disabilities.
• Learn about Universal Design and meaningful accessibility for people with disabilities, and how to apply them in the built environment.
• Gain knowledge of fundamental legal frameworks affecting people with disabilities.
• Learn about the  Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program, its benefits and methodology.
• Apply an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) lens to projects/operations.
• Build a community by engaging and sharing with your peers. 

Course Overview

• This is a fully online, self-paced course 
• Participants will have 4 weeks to complete the course.
• The RHFAC Fundamentals Training consists of 3 modules and contains video interviews of people with lived experience and leading subject matter experts, and case studies. They are
  • Module 1: Understanding Disability
  • Module 2: Understanding our Built Environment
  • Module 3: Measuring Accessibility in the Built Environment
• This course includes weekly virtual sessions and online discussions facilitated by a coach. Sessions will be recorded but attendance is highly recommended for peer learning. 
• To successfully complete the course, participants will be required to take 3 module quizzes and earn a passing grade of 80% or higher on each. 
• Participants will be issued a certificate and a badge upon successful completion of the course.
• Course materials will be available for “view-only” access 1 month after the end of the 4-week course. 
• Join learners from different partner institutions in one offering. 

Important Information:

• Method of Delivery: Hybrid - Online and Zoom
• Approximate number of hours required: 60-hour course over 8 weeks
• Course Fees: $2,500 (excluding HST)

Note: The RHFAC Professional Training course provides training on the RHFAC rating and certification process to become designated RHFAC Professionals.

During this course, learners will be required to:

• Review and analyze detailed documents and construction drawings.
• Conduct site visits and collect data using equipment and tools such as measuring tape, slope reader, light meter, etc.
• Capture site features of the site using photography or other digital equipment.    

 Learners registering for the RHFAC Professional Training course should best determine how they would complete these tasks.

Description:

This course trains built environment professionals to understand the needs of people with disabilities and rate spaces with a meaningful accessibility and human-centered perspective. Through the application of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) methodology, you will learn practical skills needed to measure the accessibility of existing sites and incorporate a Universal Design lens to your new construction or renovation projects. Enhance your skills and demonstrate your commitment to access and inclusion by taking this 8-week course.

You must complete and successfully pass this course as one of the requirements to qualify for your RHFAC Professional designation. Prerequisites apply.  

Who Is Eligible For This Training?

Built environment professionals and students who design, operate and maintain spaces:

• Architects
• Civil engineers
• Building and interior designer
• Property managers
• Facility managers
• Accessibility consultants

Learning Objectives

• Understand the scope and prevalence of disability.
• Describe how people with varying types of disabilities experience the social and physical environment.
• Learn to apply Universal Design principles and a meaningful access lens to existing sites and pre-construction projects.
• Discuss the legal landscape and frameworks affecting people with disabilities.
• Learn about the RHFAC program, its benefits, methodology and the rating and certification process.
• Rate existing sites and pre-construction projects for meaningful access using the RHFAC Rating Survey.
• Communicate areas of success and improvements for an RHFAC rating.
• Understand construction projects and how RHFAC Professionals can be involved.

Course Overview

• This is a fully online, paced course. 
• This course is 8 weeks in length, requiring a commitment of approximately 60 hours or 7 to 8 hours per week. Time varies depending on learners.  
• The RHFAC Professional Training consists of 6 modules on core competencies and 12 mini-modules focused on applying the RHFAC rating system.
• This course includes weekly two-hour live virtual sessions and online discussions facilitated by an RHFAC instructor.  Learners are required to attend the live sessions and must inform their instructor if they cannot attend. Sessions will be recorded but attendance of live sessions is required. 
• The course will be graded based on quizzes, required course learning activities, and final course assignment submission.
• Learners will be issued a certificate and a badge upon successful completion of the course, which qualifies them to write the RHFAC Professional exam. Learners have 6 months from receiving their certificate to complete the RHFAC Professional exam.

Note: The RHFAC Professional exam must be booked separately by learners. 
Learners will receive a complimentary membership to the Accessibility Professional Network (APN) upon enrolment to download training materials, for a limited time

Course materials will be available for view-only access 6 months after the end of the 8-week course.