• Theories & Methods of Family Therapy: Foundations of the Field

• Theories & Methods: Post-Modern Models

• Theories & Methods of Couple Therapy

• Change Strategies in Therapy

• Family Therapy and Mental Health

• Reflections on Stress, Trauma and Loss

• Research in Couple and Family Therapy

• Systemic Approaches with the Addicted Client: Assessment and Intervention

• Sex Therapy Training Program

• Transition: The Human Life Cycle

• Sexual Attitudes Reassessment

For details and to apply visit http://www.couplefamilytherapystudies.ca.

• Real Estate Appraisal

• Urban Economics

• Advanced Real Estate Appraisal

• Real Estate Law

• Case Studies in Appraisal I

• Case Studies in Appraisal II

The courses will be delivered in a face-to-face format on the University of Guelph campus. Each course will consist of 20 instructional hours, offered over 4 alternate Saturdays. Students can complete this certificate in 12 months.

For more information, please contact the Office of Open Learning by e-mail at info@open.uoguelph.ca or call 519-767-5000.

• Human Resources Administration

• Organization and Management

• Finance and Accounting Concepts

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Salary Administration and Benefits

• Training and Development

• Labour-Management Relations

• Human Resource Planning

• Recruitment and Selection

One subject-appropriate Open Learning program elective course offered through distance education. For a list of subject-appropriate elective courses, please visit the website at: http://www.hrdiploma.com. Elective course must be pre-approved by the Manager, Program Development.

• Introduction to Finance and Accounting

For more information and to apply to this program, visit http://www.hrdiploma.com.

The Certificate consists of six distance education courses taken online. This program is designed to provide horse owners and those working in the equine industry with evidence-based knowledge to improve the health and performance of horses in their care.

Required Courses:

• Management of the Equine Environment

• Health & Disease Prevention

• Functional Anatomy

• Equine Nutrition

Elective Courses (Select two):

• Growth & Development

• Exercise Physiology

• Equine Behaviour

• Equine Genetics

For details and to apply, please see http://www.equinesciencecertificate.com

The Certificate in Equine Business Management consists of six online courses and is designed for those interested in working in the business and management aspects of the equine industry. A selection of courses is offered each semester. Students who have completed or are currently registered in the Equine Science Certificate or Diploma in Equine Studies programs may opt to continue their studies in order to earn the Certificate in Equine Business Management.

Required Courses:

• Equine Business Management

• Management of the Equine Environment

• The Equine Industry

• Finance and Risk Management

• Marketing and Communication in the Equine Industry

Elective Courses(Select one):

• Equine Journalism

• Equine Event Management

• Stewardship of the Equine Environment

For details and to apply, please see http://www.equinebusinesscertificate.com/

The Diploma in Equine Studies is comprised of ten online courses and is designed to provide advanced knowledge for horse owners and those working in the equine industry. A selection of courses is offered each semester. Students who have completed or are currently registered in the Equine Science Certificate program may opt to continue their studies in order to earn the Diploma, and students new to the Diploma in Equine Studies will be provided with a comprehensive starting point.

Required Courses:

• Management of the Equine Environment

• Health & Disease Prevention

• Functional Anatomy

• Equine Nutrition

• Equine Behaviour

• Stewardship in the Equine Environment

Elective Courses (Select Four):

• Equine Growth & Development

• Equine Exercise Physiology

• Equine Genetics

• The Equine Industry

• Equine Business Management

• Finance and Risk Management

• Marketing and Communication in the Equine Industry

• Equine Journalism

• Equine Event Management

For details and to apply, please see http://www.equinestudiesdiploma.com/

The Creating Landscapes Certificate is designed to provide landscape designers, contractors and gardening enthusiasts with the training and skills necessary for creating desirable outdoor living environments. The program refers to historical influences on modern landscape design and discusses the Design Process. Other topics include management principles for operating a successful business, the physical properties and uses of landscape construction material, and incorporating computer technology in creating successful designs.

Required Courses:

• Landscape Design I

• Landscape Design II

• Introduction to Landscape Construction

• Introduction to Plant Identification

• Computer Assisted Design

• Business Management Principles

For details and to apply, please see http://www.horticulturecertificates.com/.

The Maintaining Golf Courses Certificate is designed to provide turf managers and golf superintendents with turf identification and management skills, insight into golf course design and construction techniques, tree care, and other best management practices related to the care of golf courses. Challenges such as maintaining healthy playing conditions while respecting environmental needs such as wildlife and water quality are also examined.

Required Courses:

• Turf Management

• Irrigation

• Golf Course Design and Construction

• Weed Management in Turf

• Arboriculture

• Environmental Management of the Golf Course

For details and to apply, please see http://www.horticulturecertificates.com/.

The Horticulturist Certificate is designed especially for gardeners wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills relating to the residential garden environment. The impact of soil conditions are a critical aspect of this study program. Basic horticulture and botany are discussed as are principles of plant care for ensuring optimum health. Students will learn about common plant pests and diseases and their effective treatments. They will also learn to understand how beautiful and functional landscapes are the result of good design strategies and tactics.

Required Courses:

• Cultural Practices for Plants

• Introduction to Plant Identification

• Designing the Landscape

• Ornamental Plant Protection

• Introduction to Soils and Plant Growth

• Weed Management in Horticulture

• Growing Plants

For details and to apply, please see http://www.horticulturecertificates.com/.

In the Growing Plants for Profit Certificate, students will learn how to effectively grow healthy crops while at the same time implementing sound business practices. Plant propagation techniques are thoroughly discussed as are the specifics of both greenhouse and nursery production. Business skills are offered to guide students through the complexities of running a profitable business operation. Plant identification techniques ensure that learners have a good understanding of the most exciting product choices.

Required Courses:

• Commercial Greenhouse Crop Production

• Introduction to Plant Identification

• Greenhouse Management

• Nursery Production

• Plant Propagation

• Business Management Principles

For details and to apply, please see http://www.horticulturecertificates.com/.

The Sustainable Landscapes Certificate is designed for students who wish to learn about innovative strategies which help fortify the relationships between people, water and land, ensuring best care of natural environments. Design tactics to retain or enhance naturalized landscapes will be examined. Students will gain knowledge about tree health as it relates to both the individual plant and woodland communities.

Required Courses:

• Alternative Land Use Practices for Sustainable Landscapes

• Introduction to Plant Identification

• The Naturalized Landscape

• An Introduction to Woodland Ecology

• Arboriculture

For details and to apply, please see http://www.horticulturecertificates.com/.

The Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate is designed for urban dwellers, city planners and community gardeners interesting in growing food in sustainable manner to support families, neighbourhoods and communities.

Core Courses:

• Theory and Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Horticulture

• Fundamentals of the Role of Plants in Urban Sustainability

• Sustainable Urban Crop Production

• Food Processing and Urban Gardening

Elective Courses - choose one of the following:

• Ecology of Gardens and Landscapes in an Urban Environment

• Agricultural Plant Identification for Urban Gardeners

• Business Management Principles

For details and to apply, please see http://www.urbanhort.ca.

The Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate focuses on the environmental, social and economic implications of horticulture in our cities. The program is designed for landscape designers and builders, municipal planners and environmental advocates interested in micro-economic sustainability and maximizing aesthetic and property values through innovative garden design.

Core Courses:

• Theory and Principles of Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Horticulture

• Fundamentals of the Role of Plants in Urban Sustainability

• Naturalizing and Restoring Urban Gardens

• Sustainability, Economics and Horticulture

Elective Courses - choose one of the following:

• Ecology of Gardens and Landscapes in an Urban Environment

• Human Well-Being and the Urban Garden Environment

• Introduction to Plant Identification

For details and to apply, please see http://www.urbanhort.ca.