Non‑Credit Diploma in Professional & Leadership Studies
Develop as a leader. Earn professional certifications. Gain valuable work experience in Canada.
About the Program
The Non-Credit Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies is a 16-month, non-credit program designed to develop your leadership skills and provide you with hands-on experience in high-demand Canadian industries.
You'll complete foundational courses in leadership and human resource management. Then, you'll start one of the specialization courses of your choice in IT Project Management, Construction Site Management, or Sustainable Energy Technology Management.
Important Program Dates - 2024/25 |
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| Event | January 2025 | April 2025 | September 2025 |
| Open for application | April 1st, 2024 | July 1st, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | July 19, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | March 14, 2024 |
| Admissions issues LOO and invoices | August 2, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | March 28, 2025 |
| Deadline for the first tuition deposit payment ($6850) - 25% | August 16, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | April 11, 2025 |
| Admissions issues LOA and supporting documents | August 30, 2024 | November 30, 2024 | April 25, 2025 |
| Deadline for the second tuition deposit payment ($6850) - 25% | December 6, 2024 | March 7, 2025 | August 8, 2025 |
| Visa confirmation deadline | December 20, 2024 | March 21, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| Orientation: 8:30AM to 3:30PM | January 3, 2025 | April 4, 2025 | September 5, 2025 |
| Start date | January 6, 2025 | April 7, 2025 | September 8, 2025 |
In partnership with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), our Diploma offers a supportive experience that includes:
- Canadian workplace training
- One-on-one career counselling
- Job search support led by the ISANS team
- A four-month work term in your field of study
Details at a Glance
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Duration: 16 months
- Program start dates: September, January, and April
- Format: More than 50% of coursework will be completed in-person (select courses online, blended)
- Program cost: $27,400
After the Program
Please refer to the IRCC website for the latest and most accurate information about eligibility requirements and the length of PGWPs. Visit our FAQs page for more details.
Career Options
Throughout the program, the ISANS team will get to know you and your goals so they can offer you personalized advice. Leading up to graduation, the ISANS team will support you with your Canadian job search and give you personalized feedback on your CV and cover letters.
Graduates of this Diploma can pursue different roles based on their specialization:
| IT Project Management | Construction Site Management | Sustainable Energy Technologies |
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Why choose Dalhousie’s Non-Credit Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies?