About Academy of Learning - Brampton

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary - A leading international provider of Business and IT training with over 90 locations across Canada and rest of the world:

  • The Academy has delivered more than 1 Million courses since 1987, preparing individuals for their dream careers and helping them to improve their workplace performance.
     
  • Our 500,000+ graduates are working in their chosen careers across Canada. These are some of the employers who have employed our graduates in Ontario.
     
  • Academy of Learning's signature Integrated LearningTM System is designed for adults based on how adults learn.
     
  • We continually invest in ongoing program development by a dedicated team that includes education specialists and subject matter experts.
     
  • Our curriculum and competency based training is standardized, meaning that colleges worldwide offer the same courses, all textbooks and training materials are provided by the college and all exams taken are managed by our centralized exam engine to ensure consistent standards of proficiency and academic integrity.
     
  • Academy of Learning is recognized and approved by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities.
     
  • Academy of Learning has been a winner of “Consumers' Choice Award” for Business Schools (2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005) in Alberta and now in the Greater Toronto Area.
     
  • We provide placement support through regular career seminars, communication with all major employers, placement agencies & recruitment consultants in the Brampton area. We also offer co-op placements for work experience.





Academy of Learning - Brampton
60 Queen Street E, Suite 106
Brampton, ONTARIO L6V 1A9, CA

  • Finance
    • Accounting and Payroll Administrator
    Anyone planning to enter the Accounting or Payroll field must have good computer skills and be familiar with computerized accounting and automated payroll systems. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. It also provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department. The student will write CPA’s exams to acquire the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain basic skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, performing a job search, and being successful in today’s workplace environment.

    Business & Office Accounting Clerk
    The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business accounting and office skills to meet the demands of today’s business.

    Computerized Accounting
    The objective of this program is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of business concepts, as well as gain the necessary computerized accounting and office skills. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

    Payroll Administrator
    Anyone planning to enter the payroll field must have good computer skills and be familiar with automated payroll systems. This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department and to be able to apply payroll legislation. Students become familiar with basic payroll practices and procedures, and are eligible to apply to the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain skills and experience in word processing, spreadsheet applications, telephone communication skills, and performing a job search.

    Payroll Supervisor
    This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to provide supervision in the payroll department. Students become familiar with basic payroll practices and procedures, and are eligible to apply to the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) for Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, business supervisory skills, and performing a job search. Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.


  • Business / Management / Office Services
    • Administrative Assistant
    This program introduces students to word processing and its many applications in the business world. Skilled Administrative Assistants are in great demand by both large corporations and small independent businesses. Students will have the opportunity to learn today's most popular word processing software applications.

    Business Administration
    The Business Administration Diploma is designed to prepare students for the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Its objective is to expose students to a vast array of business knowledge, management and administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a business-related career. Courses focus on professional skills required by today’s employers, including knowledge of how businesses utilize technology, e-commerce, business correspondence, office procedures, project management, and employment success strategies.

    Human Resources Administration



  • Marketing and Sales
    • Call Centre Customer Service Representative
    This program offers individuals the opportunity to acquire the skills required by many companies that specialize in customer service and outbound marketing services and to provide skills to facilitate upward movement in their chosen profession. Graduates of this program have a varied choice of positions available to them including Inbound/Outbound marketing, Order Desk support, Reservations, and Outbound Sales. With additional experience, graduates may advance to Team Leaders, Supervisors, and eventually Managers of Call Centres.

    Customer Service and Information Clerk
    This program offers individuals the opportunity to acquire the skills required by many companies including those that specialize in customer service and outbound marketing services and to provide skills to facilitate upward movement in their chosen profession. Students acquire keyboarding and MS Office skills besides Customer Service and Call Centre skills.

    International Hospitality Management
    Hospitality is diverse and global in nature and one of the growing industries around the world. The International Hospitality Management Diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the fastpaced, rewarding and challenging world of hospitality management. The program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, capable and energetic. Its objective is to produce qualified graduates, ready to work in hotels and other accommodation services at a supervisory level. Students will gain a broad range of management and operational skills and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a hospitality service environment. The program provides the skills to progress to higher-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.

    Marketing Coordinator
    The Marketing Coordinator Diploma is designed to prepare students for entry-level marketing support positions relating to a variety of integrated marketing and communication activities. Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of marketing knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a marketing related career. The program will provide the skills to progress into manager-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.

    Project Administration
    Project Management is a function of business that is growing in relevance, recognition and scope. Our Project Administration program is positioned as an entry-level opportunity to this profession and will allow our students a competitive advantage in this untapped market segment. Our program provides the basic foundation towards industry certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), specifically the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) designation. This certification will give students opportunities for career growth and advancement.


  • Technology
    • Computer Service Technician
    This program prepares students to deal with the problems they may encounter when servicing Personal Computers. It provides in-depth knowledge of computer hardware. Students will have practical hands-on experience in troubleshooting computer problems and assembling a computer. This program prepares students to take the current exams for CompTIA A+ certification with IT Technician designation, Network+, and Server+ certifications. Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

    Help Desk Support Analyst
    The Help Desk Support Analyst program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to support users of computer systems and software applications. It provides in-depth knowledge on evaluating, configuring, and troubleshooting communications hardware, software, and operating systems. This program also introduces the skills necessary to effectively provide remote customer support and deal with issues Help Desk Analysts may encounter on the job when addressing customer requirements. This program prepares the student for several industry certifications including the CompTIA A+ Certification with IT Technician Designation and the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification.

    Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
    The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator credential is the premier certification for professionals who administer and support the Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft server software.

    Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
    The MCSE credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze business requirements and design and implement infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003 platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. The MCSE credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry. By earning the MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.

    Network Administrator
    This program provides students with the necessary skill and knowledge to plan, install, and provide routine control over and manage exceptional situations in relation to quality communications network services in an information system. It provides in-depth knowledge on evaluating communications hardware, software and transmission service alternatives against changing business requirements; maintaining links with network suppliers; monitoring network performance; providing support for systems; localizing and rectifying faults in networks and handling non-routine user/customer problems; and providing expertise and practical assistance in delivering service that complies with statutory and other standards, as well as strategic and tactical plans.

    PC Support Specialist
    This program prepares students to deal with the problems they may encounter when supporting Personal Computers in an office environment. It provides in-depth knowledge of both computer hardware and software and prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Certification with IT Technician Designation exams. Students will have practical hands-on experience in troubleshooting computer problems and assembling a computer.


  • Communications
    • Conference and Event Planner
    Meetings, events and conventions are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy and embrace multiple aspects of all industries. The Conference and Event Planner Diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced and exciting world of conference and event management. This program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, energetic, and entrepreneurial, as the Conference and Event Planner plays a dynamic role within any organization. Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a conference and event planning related career. The program provides the skills to progress into higher-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.


  • Healthcare
    • Health Unit Coordinator
    Successful graduates will achieve the CMAP Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation, in addition to their diploma. They are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative /clinical support capacity in any medical field, such as a unit clerk in a hospital nursing unit or outpatient department. Some of their tasks and duties would include: Maintaining patient charts and transcribing doctor’s orders related to: surgery, patient activity and patient positioning, nursing unit observation, nursing treatment; dietary, medication, diagnostic imaging, laboratory (including recording of telephoned orders), admission, discharge, transfer, and post-mortem Admitting, pre-op procedures, and hospital census recording Patient scheduling including: bed, operating room, ambulatory, ambulance and community special services Recording vital signs, ordering diets, ordering supplies, processing daily laboratory tests and filing reports, handling emergencies and special services Administrative duties, including: knowledge of basic lab tests, ability to take vital signs and administer CPR/First Aid, knowledge of medical asepsis and infection control, assist with patient examinations, patient charting and health records, recording basic medical history, transcription

    Medical Office Assistant
    This program provides students with the base knowledge, skills, and work experience (preceptorship) to become permanently employable in various medical settings. This program is designed to provide employment ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to achieve the CMAP® – Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands on administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field.

    Medical Receptionist
    The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of Medical Receptionist skills to meet the demands of today’s business. Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas.

    Personal Support Worker
    This program is designed to standardize training and provide a solid educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services to individuals in both institutional and community settings.


  • Skilled Trades
    • Home Inspection
    Home Inspection is a young and growing professional consulting service aimed at helping homebuyers make the biggest financial decision of their life. Academy of Learning has partnered with Carson Dunlop to deliver the home inspection program across Canada. The Home Inspection program is designed to introduce students to a vast array of practical and technical skills and tools, preparing them for a career in the Home Inspection industry. This program provides training that links with the professional standards of the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).


  • Arts - Design / Animation
    • Web Designer
    This program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to create graphics and Flash animations for the Web, and to plan and design compelling interactive Web sites. It provides in depth knowledge of how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver and Notepad to create Web pages. In addition, the program introduces students to HTML and JavaScript programming, and thereby provides them with a great degree of control over the appearance of their Web sites and skills that are in demand by Web design companies. Students also gain skills and experience in using industry standard graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Fireworks to create, edit, and optimize graphics for the Web.


    Academy of Learning - Brampton Advantages

    • High Graduation & Employment rate
       
    • Personal one-on-one attention from professional instructors
       
    • Practical hands-on learning in a business environment
       
    • Never miss a lesson
       
    • Learning at your pace & schedule
       
    • Unmatched flexibility
       
    • Funding Options to suit your needs
       
    • Placement Assistance



    Academy of Learning Locations:
    Brampton
    Toronto -Downsview
    Toronto - Albion and Islington
    Toronto - Bay and Bloor
    Richmond Hill
    Newmarket
    Thunder Bay

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