FAQ

General:

• What is the Certificate in Leadership?
• Can I customize the program to suit my area of interest?
• I have already taken a few of the Certificate courses. Can I apply these course credits towards the Certificate in Leadership?
• I can't take the required number of courses in consecutive semesters. Is that a problem?
• Do I have to be a University of Guelph degree student to enroll in the Certificate program?

Leadership Practice:

• I am currently involved on campus. Can I apply this experience toward the 120-hour leadership practice requirement?
• I am not currently involved on campus but I was previously. Can I apply that experience toward the 120-hour requirement?
• I have an executive position with a student organization but I don't have a supervisor. I want to apply this experience toward my 120-hour leadership practice requirement. Who should I ask to supervise me?

Online Distance Education at University of Guelph:

• What is online Learning?
• What do I need in order to take an online distance education course?
• Want to know more about Distance Education?

General:

What is the Certificate in Leadership?
The University of Guelph’s Certificate in Leadership is a multidisciplinary, five-course undergraduate program for degree students. The Certificate program, made up of both face-to-face and distance education courses, prepares you to thrive in today’s dynamic workplace by equipping you with the right leadership knowledge, skills, and values.

Can I customize the program to suit my area of interest?
Yes, there are two required courses, but you can tailor your program by choosing from a number of different elective courses, as long as you meet the course prerequisites.

I have already taken a few of the Certificate courses. Can I apply these course credits towards the Certificate in Leadership?
If you are in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Guelph, you may count all of the Certificate courses towards both your Undergraduate degree program and the Certificate in Leadership.

I can't take the required number of courses in consecutive semesters. Is that a problem?
No, it is not.

Do I have to be a University of Guelph degree student to enroll in the Certificate program?
No, our flexible Open Learning program lets you take a course for credit, even if you are not enrolled in a University of Guelph degree program.

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Leadership Practice:

I am currently involved on campus. Can I apply this experience toward the 120-hour leadership practice requirement?
Yes, you can, however, you must complete the Leadership Practice Application form and demonstrate that this experience provides new opportunities to develop or enhance particular skills, explore your competency in a certain area, and/or test out new methods or approaches.

I am not currently involved on campus but I was previously. Can I apply that experience toward the 120-hour requirement?
No, you cannot. The purpose of the required experience is to encourage the exploration and development of a range of critical skills and competencies within a leadership context. With this goal in mind, the Leadership Practice Application form has been established to help you - and your on-site supervisor - identify key skills and competencies that you wish to develop, and to monitor your progress in these areas.

I have an executive position with a student organization but I don't have a supervisor. I want to apply this experience toward my 120-hour leadership practice requirement. Who should I ask to supervise me?
Any staff or faculty member can serve in this capacity provided that they agree to sign the Leadership Practice Application form, meet with you regularly to discuss your experience, and ensure that your leadership practice hours have been fulfilled.

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Online Distance Education at University of Guelph:

What is online learning?
Online courses give you the same opportunity to learn as on-campus courses, except that they are much more flexible. You don't have to be in a certain place at a certain time in order to participate. When you sign up for an online or "web-based" course, you'll receive the address or "url" for your course's home page. Your course home page is just like your classroom. From this starting point, you'll be guided through each step of your course–learning activities, resources, discussions with your teacher and coursemates, just to name a few. You'll be taking your course with a group of other students (and we'll suggest a weekly schedule for you to follow with your class), but you can choose the time–day or night–to get online. And although our online courses are "web-based", many come with other materials as well, like course manuals, videotapes, CD's, or readers. You'll have some assignments to submit, and you might have a final exam to write.
No lectures, no driving, no parking fees, no scheduling hassles. Just a computer, a modem, and a willingness to set aside about 10 hours a week for each course you'd like to take.

What do I need in order to take an online distance education course?

Want to know more about Distance Education?
Visit Open Online, Office of Open Learning’s online learning portal for more information about online distance education at the University of Guelph. You can also contact us by phone at 519 767-5000, or by email at info@open.uoguelph.ca with your questions.

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