Community and Industry Solutions
Community and Industry Solutions delivers customized training, continuing education, contract solutions, and life-long learning options to northern Manitoba. We provide community and industry partners courses and programs in the following:
- Business and Management
- Community Support and Development
- Computers and Technology
- Education and Professional Development
- Equipment and Transportation
- Health and Safety
- Trades and Industrial
Heavy Equipment Operator graduates celebrate on the big rig at Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
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UCN delivers a wide range of programming. Explore what’s coming up and register for the courses that fit your goals.
Online Courses
Online Professional short term courses:
This area has quick training that runs the gamut. You can learn project management, a new language and even guitar lessons!
Online Long term career focused programs:
These bundles help take your career goals to the next level. Certifications are available to help you climb whatever ladder you have your sights set on.
Northern Manitoba Mining Academy
The Northern Manitoba Mining Academy provides training in mining and construction-related trades.
The NMMA also provides access to its world-class facilities for field-based undergraduate courses, graduate students, and researchers doing fieldwork.
Our mission is to provide innovative and responsible solutions for creating a knowledgeable, skilled, and sustainable workforce within a vibrant, mineral-rich resource industry. We facilitate strategic training initiatives and research activities to strengthen the social, economic, and environmental benefits of a robust mining sector.
First Aid with UCN
See all First Aid courses available through UCN, find one near you today!
Customized Training
Customized Training delivers existing and personalized programming to meet the needs of industry, business, government, and community organizations. Customized training programs are on a cost-recovery basis.
Customized training is a core service of the University College of the North. One of UCN's long-standing goals is to deliver education where people live. UCN works on an outreach basis to deliver training with courses and programs that meet each community/organization’s special needs. We offer training opportunities from regular certificate, diploma, and degree programs to customized training.
For further information contact 1-866-627-8500 ext 8601 or email [email protected]
Click here to view our current and past courses.
View the complete listing of University College of the North's Academic Calendar.
Students learn to function inside of a HAZMAT suit while training during the HAZWOPER Environmental Technician and Incident Command System Certification course.
Online Safety Training
University College of the North (UCN), in partnership with BIS Training Solutions, now offers online open enrolment SAFETY TRAINING courses. We offer highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Join us for these exciting safety training opportunities!
Payment Information
There are two options to pay:
- CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Select a course from the store link below, then click the "Add to Cart" button to begin the registration and payment process. Fill in the requested information and a link will be sent to your email to begin course.
- For all OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS: Purchase Order, Authorization to Invoice, Training Authorization Notifications, Email [email protected] with your specific course request and a UCN representative will follow up with you during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. CDT to finalize your registration and payment. **Students will be requested to complete a UCN course registration form and provide payment details prior to the start of the course.
Course Selection/Enrolment
Choose courses from our training store at https://www.bistrainer.com/store/university-college-of-the-north-store/home
5% GST will be added to the price of all courses.
Please note that some courses may require additional practical evaluation on equipment to ensure regulatory compliance. It will be the student’s responsibility to register for a practical skills evaluation with a registered instructor once the online component is complete.
Refund policy: A full refund will be issued prior to course activation upon request to [email protected]
Privacy
Your personal information will be used by BIS Training Solutions and University College of the North for admission and registration purposes. It is collected under the general authority of the UCN Act, and is protected by the Manitoba Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Information
Further information please email [email protected]
Apply NOW for Driver Training in Northern Manitoba
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and University College of the North (UCN) are partnering to launch a new program to increase access to driver training programming in northern Manitoba. The UCN Class 5 Adult Driver Training Program will help create safer roads and improve workforce development in this critical area of the province by bringing affordable and accessible training into communities across the region.
UCN Mining Readiness Program
Get Job-Ready with the UCN Mining Readiness Program
Looking for a career in mining? The UCN Mining Readiness Program, in partnership with NORCAT, gives you the skills and hands-on experience needed to step into the industry with confidence. This four-week, no-cost training combines classroom learning, virtual reality simulations, and on-site mine training to prepare you for real-world work. Graduates earn industry-recognized certifications, making them stand out to employers. Spots are limited—learn more and apply today!
