
Course at a Glance
- Certificate programmeDegree level
- 3 yearsDuration
- Online, CanadaLocation
- Law and Public PolicyField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- OnlineCampus
- Certificate in Fire Service LeadershipAwards
- Tuition on request — ask our teamFees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development | 108.00 Hours Required | View Course Selections | Delivery method: Fully online | Number of courses: 3 | Total course hours: 108 | Time to completion: Up to 3 years | Questions: openlearning@dal.ca | The new Certificate in Fire Service Leadership (CFSL) consists of three (3) fully online courses. It provides fire service officers with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the fire service and add management education to their technical training. | Courses | Each course in the certificate is twelve (12) weeks in length and consists of 36 learning hours, including 7.5 hours of live online sessions.
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Learners can expect to spend a minimum of three (3) hours per week on their studies.
Is this course right for you?
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 90 · English test waiver: Dalhousie publishes no test-waiver rule for this Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development credential. The programme page states, under 'Language Requirement': 'University-level English language proficiency required in writing, speaking and reading comprehension. It is recommended that students have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall or a TOEFL-IBT score of 90 overall for this program', and refers applicants to Dalhousie's undergraduate English Language Requirements page. The IELTS and TOEFL figures recorded here are published as a recommendation, not as a minimum.
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- TuitionTuition on request — ask our team
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsNo entry scholarship is attached to this credential. Dalhousie's Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development publishes one bursaries-and-grants page covering its certificates and diplomas: Tom Parker Award (CAD 750, rolling deadline, maximum two per student, open to part-time undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens and demonstrate financial need); Sgt. Bruce MacPhail Award for Academic Excellence (CAD 1,000 plus a commemorative plaque, awarded automatically with no application to the Police Leadership, Fire Leadership or Local Government certificate graduate with the highest average of the year); University Prep Bursary Fund (African Nova Scotian/Black and Nova Scotia First Nations applicants taking University Prep courses); Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (a micro-loan for internationally trained immigrants living in Atlantic Canada); The David Packer Grant (covers tuition for the English for Academic Purposes programme only, for recently arrived refugees and students from Ukraine and surrounding countries); Tuition Waiver for Former Youth-in-Care; and the Canada Training Credit (a federal tax credit for Canadians). Most of these are restricted to Canadian citizens or Atlantic Canada residents. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
3 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 90 · English test waiver: Dalhousie publishes no test-waiver rule for this Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development credential. The programme page states, under 'Language Requirement': 'University-level English language proficiency required in writing, speaking and reading comprehension. It is recommended that students have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall or a TOEFL-IBT score of 90 overall for this program', and refers applicants to Dalhousie's undergraduate English Language Requirements page. The IELTS and TOEFL figures recorded here are published as a recommendation, not as a minimum.
Is there a scholarship?
No entry scholarship is attached to this credential. Dalhousie's Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development publishes one bursaries-and-grants page covering its certificates and diplomas: Tom Parker Award (CAD 750, rolling deadline, maximum two per student, open to part-time undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens and demonstrate financial need); Sgt. Bruce MacPhail Award for Academic Excellence (CAD 1,000 plus a commemorative plaque, awarded automatically with no application to the Police Leadership, Fire Leadership or Local Government certificate graduate with the highest average of the year); University Prep Bursary Fund (African Nova Scotian/Black and Nova Scotia First Nations applicants taking University Prep courses); Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (a micro-loan for internationally trained immigrants living in Atlantic Canada); The David Packer Grant (covers tuition for the English for Academic Purposes programme only, for recently arrived refugees and students from Ukraine and surrounding countries); Tuition Waiver for Former Youth-in-Care; and the Canada Training Credit (a federal tax credit for Canadians). Most of these are restricted to Canadian citizens or Atlantic Canada residents. Source View scholarship page
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