OCAD University recognizes the significance of international training in an art and design studio practice. Students who may be new to Canada and have received art or design training abroad, may apply for prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) for those skills to be considered as one qualifying course towards any Certificate from the School of Continuing Studies at OCAD U. 

To obtain this Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition, students are required to provide a brief description of the training, including instructor(s), location, duration, and dates, as well as an image or images of the work completed during or after the training.

This course is offered in partnership with OCAD University to offer a wide range of courses for enhancing your career expertise in web, design, photography, analytics, and technology.

Working with your OCAD U account

As a student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to the OCAD U learning management system, called Canvas. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course.

Log in to Canvas

Contact continuingstudies@ocadu.ca for assistance with using your account.

Certificate options

Many OCAD U courses can be applied towards a certificate. Explore to learn more.

Students seeking a certificate must register with OCAD U via the APPLY link on the page for the certificate concerned.

Contact cstudies@unbc.ca for questions concerning certificates available or to confirm your chosen set of courses will qualify.