Fanshawe offers the flexibility of studying various Ontario College credentials part-time with the majority delivered online! Now you can work toward a post-secondary certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, degree or graduate certificate on a part-time basis.
Why choose a part-time Ontario College credential at Fanshawe?
Fanshawe is committed to providing learning options that fit your lifestyle and is proud to offer the most part-time post-secondary Ontario College credentials in the system.
How does taking an Ontario College credential part-time work?
How do I apply for a part-time Ontario College credential program?
You must apply to part-time post-secondary programs through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Because these programs result in an Ontario College Credential, your educational background needs assessment to ensure you meet the academic admission requirements of the program. Admission requirements are available on each program page on our website.
Not sure if you meet the requirements for your program? Book an appointment with an admissions advisor.
How long will it take to complete an Ontario College credential part-time?
The time required to complete an Ontario College credential program on a part-time basis is longer than a full-time program and depends on how many courses and consecutive semesters you choose to enroll in. As a part-time student, you can register for one to three courses each semester. There are three semesters in each year.
If you register for three courses each semester, here’s how long it would take you to complete specific Ontario College credentials:
- Certificates - approximately two years to complete
- Diplomas - approximately three years to complete
- Advanced Diploma Completion - approximately two years to complete
- Degree Completion - approximately two years to complete
- Graduate Certificate - approximately two years to complete
How much will a part-time Ontario College credential program cost?
Students typically pay an average of $300 per course per semester. Most students choose to take two courses per semester. For detailed tuition information, please visit our Part-Time Tuition Fees page.
How do I get financial assistance for a part-time Ontario College credential?
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available for part-time students. Find out if you’re eligible at osap.ca. You may also be eligible for certain bursaries through Financial Aid and Awards as well.
How are part-time Ontario College credential programs delivered?
The majority of our part-time Ontario College credential offerings are available fully online (asynchronous), which means you complete coursework when it’s convenient for you during the day and by the due dates specified by the instructor. Fanshawe has put together tools and resources under Online and Distance Learning to help you assess your online readiness, including a free online quiz at amiready.ca.
There are a few part-time post-secondary programs that are delivered in class for students to complete important lab or hands-on work that is required to graduate with the credential. Many in-class offerings are scheduled within evening hours to help accommodate busy schedules.
How do I know if part-time learning is right for me?
This route of post-secondary education is for students with a busy lifestyle who are looking to advance or change careers or start/finish the Ontario College credential they’ve always wanted. If this sounds like you, this Fanshawe College option might be a good fit for you!
How do I register for courses when I’m accepted into my part-time post-secondary program?
Get all the information you need and learn how to register for courses on our Part-Time Post-Secondary Learning page.
Part-Time Post-Secondary Programs Available
Part-Time Certificate Programs
Business Fundamentals - BFS2 (Online)
General Arts and Science - GAP1 (Online)
General Arts and Science (English Language Studies) - GAP5 (Online)
Office Administration - General - OAG1 (Online)
Tourism - Travel Studies - TTS1 (Online)
Part-Time Diploma Programs
Business - Accounting - BAC2 (Online)
Business - Finance - BFN4 (Online)
Business - Human Resources - BHR1 (Online)
Business - Marketing - BMK1 (Online)
Early Childhood Education - ECE1 (Online)
Event Planning - SEP2 (Online)
Hair Stylist - HAS1W (In-Class)
Office Administration - Executive - OAE3 (Online)
Office Administration - Health Services - OAM4 (Online)
Practical Nursing - PNG5 (In-class, London or Woodstock)
Web Development and Internet Applications - IWD2 (Online)
Part-Time Advanced Diploma Completion Programs
Business Administration - Accounting - BAA2 (Online)
Business Administration - Human Resources - BAH1 (Online)
Business Administration - Leadership and Management - BAL1 (Online)
Business Administration - Marketing - BAM2 (Online)
Computer Programming and Analysis - CPA3 (Online)
Part-Time Degree Completion Programs
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - BCA1 (Online)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) - BCM1 (Online)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) - BDM1 (Online)
Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) - BHM1 (Online)
Part-Time Graduate Certificate Programs
Customer Relationship Marketing and Sales Management - CRM2 (Online)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - GIS1 (Online)
Health Systems Management - HSY2 (Online)
Human Resources Management - HMG1 (Online)
Information Security Management - ISM1 (Online)
Marketing Management - MKM1 (Online)
Network and Security Architecture - NSA1 (Online)
Operations Management - OPM2 (Online)
Professional Financial Services - FSP1 (Online)
Project Management - PRJ1 (Online)
Research and Evaluation (Co-op) - RES2 (Online)
Retirement Residence Management - RRM1 (Online)
Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op) - SST3 (Online)
Part-Time Program Progression Checklists
To get an understanding of how part-time program completion works, please review the course sequence page to review courses and start dates as well as a check-list to track your progress:
Course Sequences for Part-time Programs
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BAA2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BAC2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BAH1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BAL1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BAM2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BCA1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BCM1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BDM1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BFN4
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BFS2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BHM1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BHR1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BMK1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for BUS1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for CPA3
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for CPJ2
Part-time Course Sequence for CSC1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for CRM2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for ECE1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for ECE1C
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for EDS1W
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for FSP1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for GAP1
Part-time Course Sequence for GAP1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for GAP5
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for GIS1
Part-time Course Sequence for HAS1W
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for HMG1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for HSY2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for ISM1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for IWD2
Part-time Course Sequence for MAP2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for MKM1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for NSA1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for OAE3
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for OAG1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for OAM4
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for OPM2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for PRJ1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for RES1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for RRM1
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for SCM2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for SEP2
Part-time/Online Course Sequence for SMM1