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Modern spreadsheet programs perform far beyond simple number crunching. The functionality of Microsoft Excel continues to move the application into new venues such as visual interactive data presentations or sales proposals. Given the now commonplace nature of the program, it is crucial that all business minded professionals have a comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel. Upon successful completion of...

This course deals with advanced programming concepts using Java. We will learn how to build Java programs that can access and manipulate data from database tables. We will further look as how to access database via Java servlets on the Internet. With the popularity of object-oriented programming and database systems growing, and increasing demand for e-commerce applications these are important and...

This course will provide a student who has a basic knowledge of "General Contracting" and estimating, additional understanding of Tender Documents for all project types and knowledge of computerized estimating and unit price control. It will provide the student with the understanding of a role in the estimating team and importance of bid management. This course will lead to the management of site...

Students will develop skills toward jobsite administration and documentation, layout, set up, surveying, supervision, and safety. Contract types and the Construction Act will be discussed along with a review of the programs that are available to help in managing the jobsite.

Participants will learn of the history of print and the evolution towards modern-day printing technologies. Commercial printing techniques will be discussed along with the pre-press production knowledge that is necessary to ensure the proper results. File formats, colour modes, process colour, inks, paper, finishing and many other aspects of print production will be covered. Students will also...

Participants will have a clear understanding of the type of portfolio that is expected in both the freelance and the professional world. Creative pieces that have been developed throughout the certificate program will be chosen and incorporated into portfolio pieces for digital and print presentation. Personal branding concepts will be part of the portfolio mix incorporating and developing a...

This course will familiarize the student with a new way to design, develop and test mobile user interfaces, and to 'mobilize' existing websites. It will present a new interaction and content delivery paradigm through theory and hands-on coding exercises using CSS3, HTML5, Javascript, Ajax, as well as programming techniques for achieving effective interaction and coming up with innovative User...

Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their workplace, with a focus on both efficiency and safety. This course provides students with basic knowledge of ergonomics and musculoskeletal injuries. Topics include regulatory requirements related to ergonomics, components of an ergonomics program, and the role of ergonomics in design and procurement. Students also learn about the role of...

Students will be required to write the CIFP comprehensive exam before writing the FPI exam. Students will be required to purchase text from CIFP (Approx $150)

Fire can lead to injury and loss of life in the workplace. This course provides students with basic knowledge of fire behaviour and fire chemistry, as well as life safety, in the context of occupational health and safety. Students learn relevant codes and standards, and the roles and functions of standard-setting bodies. Topics also include fire detection systems, fire control systems, and the...