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Professional Managers
Participate in FREE work-oriented language training for newcomers
Professional Managers
Participate in FREE work-oriented language training for newcomers
Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers
This practical course will help you
- understand management within business and technology workplaces in Ontario.
- interact effectively with staff, colleagues, upper levels of management.
- network and connect with employers and employment resources.
Small-group exercises based on everyday communication tasks in management will help you
- practise common on-the-job communication to improve your workplace language skills.
- develop strong networking and career-building communication skills.
This course is delivered in a blended format that integrates virtual or in-person classes and online activities. It is typically 140 hours delivered over 10–18 weeks, with approximately half the hours as scheduled class sessions (virtual or in-person).
Minimum eligibility requirements considered by colleges include:
- you have training or experience as a manager in business or technology environments.
- you have a valid language proficiency of at least level 5 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
- you are a permanent resident, convention refugee/protected person or temporary resident affected by the crisis in Gaza (showing “MOME2023” in status documentation until March 31, 2027).
- you live in Ontario.
Some colleges may request additional information.
Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers is offered at the following colleges in 2024–2025:
COLLEGE | LOCATION OR VIRTUAL DELIVERY | PHONE NUMBER / EMAIL |
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Boréal Hamilton | Hamilton | 905-544-9824 x 7308 / [email protected] |
Fanshawe | London | 519-452-4430 x 26504 / [email protected] |
George Brown | Toronto | 416-415-5000 x 6980 / [email protected] |
Georgian | Barrie | 705-722-5168 / [email protected] |
Seneca | Toronto | +1-416-764-9722 / [email protected] |

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