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Training & Workforce Development

Training & Workforce Development

SOLUTIONS FOR A POWERFUL WORKFORCE

We offer short-term courses and specialized training opportunities that help you hone in on existing skills to advance in your field, help you master a new interest, upskill, or fast-track for success in industries with high demand for skilled labourers.

training@northern.on.ca
705-235-3211 ext. 7126

 

Upcoming Courses

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First Aid and CPR/AED

Various dates and locations

This two-day in-class course provides participants with the knowledge needed to manage choking, breathing and heart-related emergencies such as heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest. Other first aid skills include management of severe bleeding, shock and fainting. Participants will be challenged with theory and practical skills as well as scenarios.

First Aid and CPR/AED

RECERTIFICATION

Firearm course at Northern College - Two people in orange hunting in the forest

Can Firearm Safety & Hunter Safety

(currently full)

The Ontario Hunter Education Program will assist participants to understand the natural world and become a knowledgeable and responsible hunter. The program also reinforces the firearms safety information contained in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.

Currently Full

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Pottery

Various dates in August

Our Pottery class is welcoming of all students, of all skill levels.

If you have never tried pottery before we encourage you to join. We also welcome experienced potters looking to further their skills and try some new techniques.

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Phlebotomy Program at Northern College

Phlebotomy

Various dates and locations

The Phlebotomy course teaches participants how to draw blood and obtain specimens promptly, efficiently, and safely from patients.Participants will learn how to use the vacutainer system, prepare the patient, dispose of contaminated supplies and more.

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Ozone Depletion Prevention Certification course at Northern College

Ozone Depletion Certification

Timmins: September 23

The Ozone Depletion Prevention Certification course is a one-day environmental awareness program. The course and the accompanying participant manual deal with the proper handling of CFC/HCFC/HFC. The certification is valid for 5 years.

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Leadership & Professional Skills Training Course

Advanced Supervisory Mgmt.

Timmins: Sept 22-23

The art of managing people has evolved, and even the most seasoned leader must learn to adapt, understand, and embrace change. ASM will teach leading-edge management practices that are effective and productive.

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Introduction to Supervisory Mgmt.

Timmins:  Oct 19-20

Introduction to Supervisory Management will help you transition from being a team member into a role of added responsibility. It will give you the skills needed to prepare for and make the transition into management a positive experience.

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Time Management Training course at Northern College

Time Management

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Effective time management helps you prioritize tasks, reduce stress, and make the most of your workday. This course introduces practical strategies for planning, organizing, and managing your time more efficiently.

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Presentation Skills

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Strong presentation skills can help you communicate ideas clearly, engage your audience, and deliver information with confidence. This course covers the fundamentals of planning, organizing, and delivering effective presentations.

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Northern Training Division welding training at Northern College

Funded Pre-Apprenticeships

Available in Timmins starting Summer 2026

Pre-apprenticeship training is designed to provide eligible individuals with exposure to the trades. We will be offering two pre-apprenticeship opportunities this summer:

  • Welding, 31-week program (Open)
  • Millwright, 29-week program (Closed)

These funded training opportunity includes trade readiness health and safety training, an intro to a secondary trade, and an 8-week work placement.

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Employer Compliance & Workplace E-Learning Courses

Our e-Learning courses includes common worker and employee training courses that can be completed online an at your own pace.

Courses Include:

  • Worker Health & Safety Courses: WHMIS, Lockout / Tagout, Fall Protection, and more
  • Training for Supervisors: Due Diligence for Supervisors, Incident Investigation, Workplace Inspections, and more
  • Medical Terminology & Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Canadian Indigenous Culture Training – Truth and Reconciliation Edition
  • LGBTQ2+ Diversity and Inclusion Training for Workplaces
  • Basic Finance for Volunteers

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Ontario Security Guard Training

Ontario Security Guard

Ontario Security Hub is an Ontario Ministry-licenced security organization based in Toronto, Ontario. As a Ministry-licenced company, they serve customers across Ontario, and they can issue all Training Completion Numbers (TCNs) directly. Their course follows the required syllabus set by Ontario’s Private Security and Investigative Services Branch.

Security Guard Training

Microsoft Office Suite

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Courses can be completed in less than a day while giving you in-depth and robust training and practice in the many functions of each Microsoft Office software program. Courses available include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, SharePoint, and Planner.

Online Microsoft Office COurses

Occupational Health & Safety

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Program and courses offered with the University of Fredericton include Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Systems (COHSES); Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM); Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace; Integrated Disability Management; and Ergonomics.

Online HeAlth & Safety Courses

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Industry & Trades

We offer training courses for skilled trades workers including Maintenance Management Professional (MMP), water operator, asbestos abatement, and more.

Health & Safety

We offer health and safety courses for employees in general workplaces, healthcare workers, and for personal applications such as first aid and cpr, home alone course, and WHMIS.

Special Interests

We offer courses to master a new skill or gain needed certification in a special interest such as firearm safety and hunter education, pottery, yoga, home alone course, and more.

Office Skills

We offer courses and programs to learn skills specific to office work setting, such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook, as well as to improve leadership and other soft skills for the workplace.

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