Occupation-specific Language Training for Business

Blended Courses

Blended courses integrate virtual or in-person classes with online activities. Virtual courses can be taken from anywhere in Ontario. Courses are 140 or 180 hours usually delivered over 10–18 weeks, depending on the course. See the list of all blended courses.

Choose from these practical courses to help you improve your workplace language skills for a variety of business settings:

• Workplace Communication Skills for Accounting and Finance
• Workplace Communication Skills for Entrepreneurship and Sales & Marketing
• Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers
• Workplace Communication Skills for Project Management

Online Modules

Online modules provide a flexible and convenient way to receive language training. All modules are offered exclusively online and can be taken from anywhere in Ontario. Each module is 40 hours delivered over six weeks, with three modules available in the business sector:

• Accessing the Business Job Market in Ontario
• Communicating in the Business Sector in Ontario
• Managing Workplace Interactions in Ontario

Note that these three online modules are equivalent to a blended OSLT Workplace Communication Skills for Business course.

OSLT online also offers a 40-hour course (8 or 10 weeks) in how to write professionally in the business sector in Ontario. This course is intended for participants who have successfully completed the relevant OSLT Business course(s) or module(s).

• Writing Professionally

All online modules and courses require access to a computer with video and audio capabilities as well as an internet connection. See the list of all online modules.