Certificate & Applied Certificate in Ergonomics
Help build healthier work environments
As an ergonomics student at UFred, you’ll learn to focus on developing crucial ergonomic skills to address workplace safety, prevent injuries, and minimize the risks of prolonged working hours in an inadequate working environment.
Tackle and analyze workstation design - and gain a holistic understanding of how to consult organizations and employees on work environment design topics
Program overviews
Certificate courses
2 total
Certificate duration
16 weeks
Certificate tuition
$1,900 in total
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Certificate format
Fully online
Applied Certificate courses
3 total
Applied Certificate duration
32 weeks
Applied Certificate tuition
$2,850 in total
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Applied Certificate format
Fully online
Application deadlines
August 9, 2024
October 4, 2024
*You'll need to apply at least 2 weeks before the start date.
Course start dates
September 2, 2024
October 28, 2024
Course schedule & details
In both the certificate and applied certificate tracks, you’ll take two foundational courses.
As an applied certificate student, you’ll also take a guided practicum, giving you additional professional experience to round out your studies.
The UFred School of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
Our OHS School offers online Associate Degrees, courses, certificates and diploma program options, allowing you to get certification and position yourself as a capable occupational safety practitioner.
Committed to academic excellence
Faculty with Industry Experience
Program Advisory Council
Academic Leadership
US$2,069
in total
US$1,379
in total
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We will support you
Our Program Advisors will help you if you have questions about your choice of study program, the admission requirements, or the tuition fees, for example.
Entry requirements
We’ll advise you every step of the way – and help you understand our undergraduate, master’s and MBA entry requirements – to make applying easy.
Our online model
Fair pricing
Thanks to our fully online teaching environment, we can charge less for our programs while still offering you a high-value educational experience.
Freedom to learn
Online learning means having more freedom: no need to travel, no need to attend multiple classes during business hours.
Online campus
You'll get the same education, networking and collaboration opportunities on-campus programs offer - through our online campus.
Resources
All of our services are available to you digitally: a library, a bookstore, support from advisors and peers, and instructor office hours.
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