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Upcoming OSLT Courses/Modules

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Upcoming OSLT Courses/Modules

Participate in FREE work-oriented language training for newcomers

Upcoming OSLT Courses/Modules

Courses are offered in blended or online formats. All courses/modules are faculty-led regardless of the format of delivery.

Blended Courses

Blended courses integrate virtual or in-person classes with online activities. Virtual courses can be taken from anywhere in Ontario. Courses are typically 140 or 180 hours delivered over 10–18 weeks, with approximately half the hours as scheduled class sessions (virtual or in-person). Please see below for the weekly class schedules.

Online Modules

Online modules are typically six weeks in length (40 hours) and offer a combination of online group and individual activities. Group sessions are usually weekly for 1.5 hours, while the rest of the course hours are spent on individual online activities. Please see below for the weekly group session schedules. These online modules can be taken from anywhere in Ontario.

Post-OSLT Courses

OSLT online also offers 40-hour courses (8 or 10 weeks) for eligible OSLT graduates on how to write professionally in the business, health sciences or technology sectors in Ontario. Please refer to your local college for eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

For more information on eligibility requirements or on the OSLT course you are interested in please contact the college directly or click on the course/module below.

ǂ Course offered in French/Cours offert en français

Business/Finance – Workplace Communication Skills Courses

SECTORS AND COURSES / MODULES	DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)	FORMAT OF DELIVERY / CLASS SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE	COLLEGE CONTACTS

Construction Trades – Workplace Communication Skills Courses

SECTORS AND COURSES / MODULES	DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)	FORMAT OF DELIVERY / CLASS SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE	COLLEGE CONTACTS

Health Sciences – Workplace Communication Skills Courses

SECTORS AND COURSES / MODULES	DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)	FORMAT OF DELIVERY / CLASS SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE	COLLEGE CONTACTS

Human Services – Workplace Communication Skills Courses

SECTORS AND COURSES / MODULES	DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)	FORMAT OF DELIVERY / CLASS SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE	COLLEGE CONTACTS

Technology – Workplace Communication Skills Courses

SECTORS AND COURSES / MODULES	DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)	FORMAT OF DELIVERY / CLASS SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE	COLLEGE CONTACTS
Communicating in the Technology Sector (6 weeks/40 hours)	July 4–August 14, 2026	Online – Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm	Seneca Polytechnic oslt@senecapolytechnic.ca +1-416-764-9722

Writing Professionally

WRITING PROFESSIONALLY FOR BUSINESS OR TECHNOLOGY (40 HOURS, 8 OR 10 WEEKS) ONLINE	DATES AND GROUP SESSION SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE	COLLEGE CONTACTS
Writing Professionally courses are intended for participants who have successfully completed the relevant OSLT course or module. For more information, visit Writing Professionally (for Business or Technology) or contact the college directly.	June 22–August 17, 2026 / Monday 7:00-8:30pm	George Brown Polytechnic oslt@georgebrown.ca 416-415-5000 x 6980