# Indigenous Continuing Education Centre

> Curated public course and certificate information for the Indigenous Continuing Education Centre site.

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## Courses

Here is a list of the currently available courses.

- [Course ICR001: Indigenous Economic Worldviews](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1024663): This course explores the  pre-colonial economic worldview  practices and principles of Indigenous societies that fostered  economic sustainability  for thousands of years. Disrupted by  colonization , Indigenous peoples'  economies, survival, and livelihood  were at a  turning point . Learners will gain insights into the challenges that Indigenous people encounter while trying to  maintain a sustainable economy and lifestyle .   This course will foster insight into the economic  perseverance of Indigenous peoples  who have been and are working to successfully merge into the Canadian economy. The course is designed to  assist learners in gaining an understanding of colonial impacts on  Indigenous peoples and their  economies, both past and present .  TRC Calls to Action Business and Reconciliation #92 This course responds to Call to Action #92 by improving understanding of Indigenous economic worldviews and reconciliation frameworks. This course also responds to the following Calls to Action: Education #7, Canadian Governments and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People #43 and #44, and Training for Public Servants #57. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, skills, and awareness to: Explain Indigenous economic worldviews, specifically in relation to the values of reciprocity, relationality, and responsibility. Identify key foundations of Indigenous economies. Recognize how individual and societal economic well-being is impacted by the depth of loss caused by colonization. Cultivate an awareness of local First Nations’ perspectives and approaches to healthy economic relationships and activities. Discover the impact of economic reconciliation today. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Historical understandings Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 5 hours total Assessment : Themes 1 to 6 include knowledge check questions that require learners to achieve a grade of 70% or higher to move on to the next section. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final assessment with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each quiz, including the final assessment, allows multiple attempts. As part of this course, in Theme 7: Moving Forward with Intention, learners are required to prepare an Economic Reconciliation Action Plan for personal and professional purposes. We encourage learners to commit to taking action by sharing their personal action plan with someone they trust and, second, sharing their professional action plan with their organization or business. Finally, we provide learners with a Companion Workbook to support their learning experience. Learners will be prompted to respond to self-reflection questions and record their responses in the workbook throughout the course. This workbook is for the learners alone and the learners are not required to share their reflections. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within two years from the term in which you begin the program. FAQs Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out the ICEC  Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions you may have. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE007: The Indian Residential School System in Canada: Origins and History](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1024805): This course briefly explores the  education  of  Indigenous societies  before the enforcement of Indian Residential Schools. Learners will gain insight into the drastic changes in the lives of Indigenous Peoples that came with the establishment and enforcement of the  Indian Residential School Systems in Canada. The course will  foster greater knowledge  about the  colonial policies, actions, and impacts  of Indian Residential Schools  on Indigenous Peoples  which will lead to a  deeper understanding  to  support actions   of reconciliation  at both personal and professional levels. This course is beneficial to  any   learner  who   wishes to learn more about  how, why, and when the Indian Residential School System existed  in Canada. If you are a learner who seeks  primary source evidence , such as archival documents as part of your learning experience, this course is for you! TRC Calls to Action Education #63 This course seeks to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation by providing education for all Canadian citizens and newcomers on the origins and history of Indian Residential Schools across Canada. This is accomplished through the Calls to Action: Education for Reconciliation #63, Justice #28, Training for Public Servants #57, and Newcomers to Canada #93. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Assess the significant differences between Indigenous education systems and Indian Residential School systems. Analyze significant historical events that led up to the establishment and operation of residential schools, including the violation of the treaties and their education provision. Examine Indigenous children’s residential school experiences and how these have impacted them, their families, and communities. Explain why reconciliation is important to Indigenous Peoples, but also to Canadian society and its relationships with Indigenous peoples. Skills and Competencies Personal awareness Historical understandings Critical reflection Historical analysis Summary Number of hours : 5 hours total Assessment : Some themes include a knowledge check which requires a passing grade of 70% or higher to move on to the next section. At the end of the course, you will need to pass the final quiz with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each knowledge check, including the final quiz, allows multiple attempts. Throughout this course, you will be prompted to respond to a self-reflection question as part of your learning experience. Record your responses in any manner you prefer. Your learning experience is yours and yours alone. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICE001: Project Management Essentials](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1024844): The Project Management Essentials (PME) course is a  journey through project management from initiation to closing of a project . It focuses on developing practical skills that can be applied to increase the level of success on projects. Real-life stories  from a variety of industries are used to illustrate  key concepts and best practices . Course participants are encouraged by the instructor to share their experiences. This ensures the discussions are realistic and relevant. PME has been adapted specifically to meet the needs of First Nations with the use of  custom case studies and other educational techniques . The case study project is used throughout the course, making the key concepts relatable, and resulting in easier on-the-job application. Learners will: Work in project teams to practice management tools while they experience the realistic challenges that are encountered on projects. Receive a course workbook containing copies of presentation slides, case studies, exercises, and suggested solutions. Receive two badges toward the Project Management Certificate upon successful completion of the six half-day sessions. Learn more about ICEC's Professional Microcredentialing  here .  Be eligible to write the  Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam  from the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) because this course is accredited by PMAC. In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) as meeting their standards for quality. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                      TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain practical skills to: Use terminology and processes of modern project management. Prepare a complete and accurate project plan for your project. Facilitate team discussions to learn from the Project Management experiences of others. Practice Project Management skills using templates. Value the benefits of a consistent Project Management methodology. Skills and Competencies Scope management Conflict management Leadership and motivation Cost control Roles and responsibilities Schedule updates, reporting, and control Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 6 days = 21 hours (The Project Management Essentials course qualifies as one MicroBadge.) Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for all six sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (6 half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICJ001: First Nations University of Canada Board Governance Program](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1027763): Good governance  and oversight are  necessary  to ensure the organizations and  leadership  we rely on meet their  legal responsibilities  to the people they serve. Board members need to have the  skills and abilities to serve  the mandates of the organization while  honouring  the  traditions  and  values  of their nation . That can be a tricky balancing act! This program will give you the information you need to help  navigate governance with confidence  to ensure your  voice  and  experiences  are  represented  around the boardroom table.  This program is developed and taught by  Indigenous knowledge keepers and thought leaders . This program is designed to  upskill board members and organizational leaders  to serve the mandates of their organization while  honouring the traditions and values  of their nation. Learning good governance and oversight is necessary for organizations and leaders to meet their legal responsibilities to the people they serve.  In Partnership This Program is the property of First Nations University of Canada. It is currently being delivered through a partnership with the Indigenous Continuing Education Centre (ICEC) and Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.                                                               This program will give you the information you need to help navigate governance with confidence to ensure your voice and experiences are represented around the boardroom table. This program involves reimagining colonial systems and structures in ways that benefit First Nations communities and help achieve their goals around self-determination. Throughout this program, you will spend time thinking about how to bridge Indigenous and Western or colonial systems and cover topics including: What is governance and why do we need Boards? Two-Eyed Seeing (Bartlett, C., Marshall, M. & Marshall, A., 2012) Setting direction Monitoring and reporting Roles and responsibilities Financial Stewardship, Fiduciary Duty, Duty of Care Risk Management and mitigation Board culture Mitigating decision bias TRC Calls to Action Justice #42 Provides governance education to organizations and leadership with respect to governance structures and legal responsibilities through the lens of Indigenous traditions and values.     Learning Outcomes By the end of this program, learners will be better equipped to: Develop Indigenous Board governance, including structures, operations, and evaluation practices, that can authentically bridge traditional Indigenous approaches to governance into corporate or Westernized structures. Understand how to sit with, listen to, and apply the teachings of community leaders, Elders/knowledge keepers, and the will of the broader community to the organizational structure, operation, and evaluation metrics of a Board and organization. Articulate Two-Eyed Seeing and the concept of the ethical space of engagement to effectively Indigenize or decolonize existing and new Board governance activities and structures. Implement authentic Indigenous communication skills and analytical tools in Board decision-making practices and other procedures. Develop a Board that is representative of the Indigenous affiliations, linguistic groups, cultural practices and protocols, and historic and ongoing colonial impacts of the community of scope (or the community, region, and person that the Board serves). Skills and Competencies Management Skills Accountability Critical Reflection Delegation Adaptability Relationship Building Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Financial Stewardship Critical Thinking Summary Number of hours : 32 hours total Assessment : There will be a quiz after each module valued at 25% of one's final mark. Participants must earn 70% or higher overall to earn the First Nations and Indigenous Director designation (FNI.DIR). An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None Delivery : This hybrid course (live via Zoom and online) comprises four 5-hour Zoom sessions and four 3-hour online modules. Completion timeline : Participants have one week following the end of the course to complete all four quizzes to receive the designation. FAQ Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours.   
- [Course ICR004: Indigenous Economic Relations](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1055925): This course focuses on economic reconciliation from an historical perspective and explores Indigenous relations as they engaged with European traders, settlers, and government officials.  Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island sustained their livelihood for thousands of years. Key to their sustainability was their relationship with Mother Earth, managing relations with other Indigenous Peoples, and then later with European colonists. This course will foster insight into the economic perseverance of Indigenous peoples who have been and are, currently working to successfully merge into the Canadian economy. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous economic relations to support actions of reconciliation at both personal and professional levels.  TRC Calls to Action This course supports several TRC Calls to Action, including Calls to Action $45 (iii. and iv.), #57, and #92. However, we would like to draw your attention to Call to Action #92 as it encompasses a deeper understanding of Indigenous economic relations to support actions of reconciliation at both personal and professional levels.  Business and Reconciliation #92 92. We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. This would include, but is not limited to, the following: i. Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects.  ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. iii. Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism. Learning Outcomes Explore concepts of relationality, respect, reciprocity, and responsibility. Describe Indigenous economic diversity. Discuss European arrival and colonial relations. Cultivate an awareness of local First Nations' perspectives and approaches to healthy economic relationships and activities. Discover the impact of relationships on economic reconciliation today. Explore current economic relations between Indigenous Nations, governments, and some non-Indigenous groups in Canada. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 6 hours total Assessment : Themes 1 to 6 include knowledge check questions that require learners to achieve a grade of 70% or higher to move on to the next section. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final assessment with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each quiz, including the final assessment, allows multiple attempts. As part of this course, in Theme 7: Moving Forward with Intention, learners are required to prepare an Economic Reconciliation Action Plan for personal and professional purposes. We encourage learners to commit to taking action by sharing their personal action plan with someone they trust and, second, sharing their professional action plan with their organization or business. Finally, we encourage learners to use a journal or other recording method to support their experience. Learners will be prompted to respond to self-reflection questions and record their responses throughout the course. Learners are not required to share their reflections. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within two years from the term in which you begin the program. FAQs Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out the ICEC  Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions you may have. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICCW001: Ancestral Indigenous Child Welfare Practices and Colonization](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1067078): In this course, you will explore ancestral Indigenous child welfare practices and gain a greater understanding and appreciation for why culturally appropriate childcare is important for Indigenous children and their families. This course discusses Indian Residential Schools, Conditions on Reserves, and the Sixties Scoop. Finally, topics related to colonialism and its impacts are discussed, such as the Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, and loss of culture. Colonization has had a tremendously negative impact on Indigenous cultural practices, including ancestral childcare practices. The impact can be seen to this day in the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care.  This course is beneficial to learners who are interested in understanding Indigenous worldviews, as it shapes ancestral Indigenous child welfare practices. The course is designed to help adult learners gain an understanding of historical events that contributed to the child welfare system that exists today.  As you work through the course, you will begin to recognize the impacts that colonial events have had and continue to have on Indigenous People. Ideally, you will take from the course what you need to take steps toward reconciliation in your personal and professional life. TRC Calls to Action Child Welfare #1(iii), (v), and #5 1. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to commit to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care by: (iii) Ensuring that social workers and others who conduct child-welfare investigations are properly educated and trained about the history and impacts of residential schools; and (v) Requiring that all child welfare decision-makers consider the impact of the residential school experience on children and their caregivers. 5. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to develop culturally appropriate parenting programs for Aboriginal families. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Describe Indigenous worldviews. Describe ancestral Indigenous child welfare practices. Recognize the value of ancestral Indigenous child welfare practices. Recall important historic events related to Indigenous child welfare. Recognize the impacts of colonial events on Indigenous child welfare. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 4 hours total  Assessment : Themes two to five include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recalling basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final quiz with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each knowledge check, including the final quiz, allows multiple attempts. Throughout this course, you will be prompted to respond to a self-reflection question as part of your learning experience. Record your responses in any manner you prefer. Your learning experience is yours and yours alone. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICCW002: Barriers to Indigenous Child Welfare](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1067136): This course explores the government’s responsibilities in reconciling its harmful colonial past and ongoing unjust practices directed at Indigenous children and their families. As such, this course will draw attention to these ongoing practices, such as the federal government's continuing reticence to pay compensation to Indigenous Peoples and communities as ordered by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Systemic racism in Indigenous child welfare practices will be explored as part of the colonial oppression that governments impose on Indigenous children, their families, and communities today. Colonial practices and policies on Indigenous Peoples around the world are a constant presence with long-lasting impacts. To protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and address the impacts of global colonization, in 2007, the United Nations adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Then, in 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action. The UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action are significant road maps to reconciliation for Indigenous child welfare, but also for overall reconciliation for provincial, territorial, and federal governments. TRC Calls to Action Child Welfare #2 and #5 Full implementation of all five Calls to Action related to child welfare will accomplish many goals to improve Indigenous child welfare in Canada. If all levels of government monitor investigations, implement appropriate funding, and ensure that all individuals and groups that oversee child welfare are appropriately trained to do so, it will ensure that Indigenous children are not removed from the care of their families based on unsubstantiated reports of neglect. It would ensure that families are provided with the resources to care for their children instead of redirecting that funding to foster families, which is historically what has been happening.  Implementing Call to Action 2 will keep all levels of government publicly accountable for funding and policy, as well as ensure that preventative programs and services are available. Implementing Jordan's Principle at all levels of government will ensure that Indigenous children and families receive the funding they need or immediate needs promptly so there is no delay in access.  Finally, implementing Call to Action 5 will ensure that families are provided with the resources (education, social programs, etc.) they need to be able to parent their children in a culturally responsive, and appropriate manner.  Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Describe current (colonial) Indigenous child welfare practices in Canada. Recognize the effects of colonial policies and practices on Indigenous child welfare. Recognize conditions on reserves that impact Indigenous child welfare and well-being, as a result of colonial policy. Describe the human rights case related to the federal government's deliberate underfunding of Indigenous child services.  Identify the role that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action have in undoing colonial policy. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 4 hours total  Assessment : Themes two to four include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recalling basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final quiz with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each knowledge check, including the final quiz, allows multiple attempts. Throughout this course, you will be prompted to respond to a self-reflection question as part of your learning experience. Record your responses in any manner you prefer. Your learning experience is yours and yours alone. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICCW003: Renewal of Indigenous Child Welfare Practices](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1067161): This course discusses Indigenous worldviews and ancestral practices related to caring for and teaching Indigenous children and youth. Examples of contemporary practices based upon ancestral knowledges and practices are explored, including (but not limited to) land-based education, language recovery and revitalization, Indigenous economic revitalization, and Indigenous sovereignty in community management and well-being. Additionally, this course reviews the concepts of trauma-informed care.     Many Indigenous Nations and communities are exercising their inherent right to Indigenous sovereignty in the care and well-being of their children. They are reclaiming their rights and responsibilities to lead in appropriate and relevant child welfare practices and are re-establishing their ancestral practices in raising and caring for their children. In efforts to renew Indigenous child welfare practices, Indigenous Peoples advocate for the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Child Welfare Calls to Action, one to five. The TRC’s Calls to Action highlight the roles and actions that individuals, organizations, and governments can take in reconciling colonial policies and practices. TRC Calls to Action Child Welfare #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 Child Welfare is the first Call to Action listed in the TRC Calls to Action. It is of utmost importance. Implementing all five Child Welfare Calls to Action will ensure that Indigenous children are protected from harm done by the "child welfare" system in Canada. It will also ensure that more reforms are implemented for the current child welfare system. Keeping Indigenous children with their families will ensure that they grow up in culturally appropriate environments. Additionally, ensuring that social workers, and others working with Indigenous families and children, have relevant training will establish the skills needed to work in a culturally relevant and compassionate manner. The Calls to Action also ensure that Indigenous families, communities, and governments gain sovereignty, which will allow them to have ownership over their child welfare systems. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Recognize best practices of trauma-informed care. Identify the Calls to Action that are relevant to Indigenous child welfare. Recall legislation and programs that protect Indigenous children and youth. Describe current events and acts of reconciliation that contribute to the renewal of Indigenous child welfare. Describe current child care and education based on Indigenous worldviews and ancestral practices. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 4 hours total  Assessment : Themes two to four include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recalling basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final quiz with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each knowledge check, including the final quiz, allows multiple attempts. Throughout this course, you will be prompted to respond to a self-reflection question as part of your learning experience. Record your responses in any manner you prefer. Your learning experience is yours and yours alone. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH001: Whole Person Wellness](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1083730): In this course, you will explore “whole person wellness” from an Indigenous worldview and perspective. The phrase “whole person wellness” is preferred to “mental health and well-being” because Indigenous Peoples have inherently understood and respected the interconnectedness within a person and beyond. Indigenous Peoples have endured decades of colonial trauma and continue to be impacted by colonialism today. This course will briefly explore the impacts of colonialism on whole person wellness including Indian Residential Schools, Day Schools, the '60s Scoop, and the Indian Act. Today, intergenerational trauma impacts whole person wellness, and this is a reality for many Indigenous Peoples. We will explore some personal, family, and community impacts that are being experienced today but also explore how some disruptive cycles are also being overcome with whole person wellness practices. This course is beneficial to learners who are interested in understanding Indigenous worldviews and perspectives as they shape whole person wellness. The course is designed to help adult learners gain an understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma events that impacted whole person wellness today. As you work through the course, you will begin to recognize the impacts that colonial events have had and continue to have, on Indigenous People. Ideally, you, as a learner will take from the course what you need to take steps toward reconciliation in your personal and professional life.   TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, and #24 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health stream. This course was developed because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in the health stream. Reconciliation is a learning journey about Canada’s untold colonial history and how it impacted the whole person wellness of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island.  Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Explain whole person wellness from an Indigenous worldview and perspective. Identify ways in which whole person wellness has been impacted by colonization. Recognize how historical and intergenerational trauma influences whole person wellness of Indigenous Peoples. Explore strategies to support yourself or someone struggling with whole person wellness. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 7 hours total  Assessment : Themes two to five include brief Knowledge Check questions to assist the learner with the recall of basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the Final Knowledge Check with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each Knowledge Check allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICR007: Allyship with Indigenous Peoples](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1091449): This course focuses on allyship with Indigenous Peoples who live in the northern portion of Turtle Island, now known as Canada. Although we know that allyship also applies to many people who are treated inequitable or experience discrimination, such as Black peoples and people of colour, this course is designed to teach about allyship with Indigenous Peoples. Part of this learning journey encourages you to understand your positionality and fully engage with the content. In doing so, you will analyze the impacts of colonization, identify colonial structures, and explain how colonial culture and structures are woven into the Canadian landscape. Colonization continues to shape allyship.  Your learning journey will help you understand how your lived experiences can inform what you need to do to become an ally. You will better understand how allyship addresses the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) Calls to Action and will help you make plans for taking action and moving forward with intention.  This course is beneficial to learners who are interested in understanding authentic allyship with Indigenous Peoples and the steps learners can take to become an ally. As you work through the course, you will begin to recognize the impacts that colonial events have had and continue to have, on Indigenous People. Ideally, you, as a learner will take from the course what you need to take steps toward reconciliation and allyship with Indigenous Peoples in your personal and professional lives.  TRC Calls to Action This course supports the TRC Calls to Action . The TRC calls on all sectors and individuals living in Canada to learn the history of Indigenous Peoples and understand the impacts of colonization on past and present relationships between Indigenous Peoples and settlers as well as newcomers. Gaining historical and current knowledge and building healthy relationships with Indigenous Peoples supports your journey to becoming an ally to implement the Calls to Action. This course focuses on allyship and therefore addresses all Calls to Action because allyship is a requirement for reconciliation. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the practical skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Define authentic and performative allyship. Explain why allyship with Indigenous Peoples is important in Canadian society. Identify ways in which allyship is impacted by colonialism. Identify the connection between allyship and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and how learners can become an ally to Indigenous Peoples. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Relationship building Equity, diversity, and inclusion Summary Number of hours : 2.5 hours total Assessment : Themes one to four include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recalling basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the Final Knowledge Check with a grade of 70% or higher to pass the course. All knowledge checks allow multiple attempts. After successful completion of the Final Knowledge Check, learners will receive one MicroBadge that can be applied toward a Reconciliation MicroCredential. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQs Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICECs Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH002: IBWC Emotions in the Perinatal Period](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1096974): This course looks at the emotions that happen during pregnancy and the postnatal period, understanding the feelings most parents navigate. This course is for all learners who are interested in supporting the birthing process and understanding Indigenous birthing worldviews and perspectives. It recognizes Indigenous parents' cultural strengths, challenges, and the role of traditional knowledge in fostering resilience and well-being. The course also explains perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and culturally responsive strategies for emotional wellness.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Objectives Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Recognize the emotional, physical, and social adjustments during the perinatal period. Differentiate between typical postpartum adjustments, baby blues, and PMADs. Explain the impacts of emotions on parents, babies, and families. Apply practical strategies to manage emotions and promote well-being. Honour the role of Indigenous cultures in perinatal mental health. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking about supporting the emotions of expecting parents. Culturally responsive birth support techniques for perinatal emotions.  Cultural awareness and re-awakening in perinatal situations. Knowledge application of support around perinatal emotions.  Summary Number of hours : 1.5 hours total  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on the Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Check allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH003: IBWC Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1097086): Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth and encompass a spectrum of emotional challenges affecting expectant or new parents during pregnancy or up to a year after birth. These illnesses can also impact partners, caregivers, non-birthing parents, adoptive parents, surrogates, and those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The course will give you education and strategies to support people and their support systems who are living with disruptive disorders. This course also introduces different ways of knowing in mitigating and supporting the treatment of PMADs through culturally responsive practices. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Identify the types, symptoms, and impact of PMADs. Identify risk factors, early warning signs, and barriers to perinatal wellness care. Identify the historical, systemic, and cultural factors that influence Indigenous experiences of PMADs. Provide trauma-informed and culturally safe support to families. Identify screening and assessment tools for PMADs. Identify appropriate supporting strategies or resources to treat PMADs. Promote self-care and coping strategies. Advocate for awareness and systemic changes. Skills and Competencies Culturally responsive birth support techniques for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Analytical thinking about supporting perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Cultural awareness and re-awakening in perinatal situations. Knowledge application of support around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Summary Number of hours : 4 hours total  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on the Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Check allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in learning more about different ways of knowing in mitigating and supporting the treatment of PMADs through culturally responsive practices. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICR008: Indigenous Economic Resurgence and Renewal](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1098527): This course invites you to explore the network of relationships that form the social, political, and legal web of Indigenous economic resurgence and renewal. The Indigenous economic businesses provided in this course will demonstrate how strong economic relationships built on respect, responsibility, and reciprocity are the path to promoting the good life, "mino pimatisiwin". Each First Nation has its own concept of or path to the good life, shaped by the relationships they have with the land, water, air, and animals. While these relationships have been suppressed through colonization, they were not erased. Economic relationships are being awakened, "waniska", through the renewal of Indigenous economic knowledge systems. This awakening and renewal can be an encouragement to all people in Canada to awaken and renew their own ancestral and land-based knowledge and values while relating to one's established here sing the beginning of the story of humans on Turtle Island.  This course is beneficial to learners who are interested in economic reconciliation as it relates to Indigenous economic resurgence, renewal, and relationships. The course is designed to help learners gain an understanding of the related network of people, land, plants, animals, values, beliefs, and lineages of experiences that need to be connected for healthy reciprocal, and sustainable economic ecosystem. As you work through the course, you will gain insights into legal challenges, settlements, and legislation that Indigenous people experienced as they worked to establish businesses and partnerships to create a sustainable economy and improve socio-economic outcomes. Ideally, you, as a learner, will take from the course what you need to take steps toward reconciliation in your personal and professional life.  TRC Calls to Action Many, if not all, of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, once addressed, will contribute to Indigenous resurgence and renewal. This course supports several TRC Calls to Action #57 and #92. Call to Action #92 encompasses a deeper understanding of Indigenous economic relations to support actions of reconciliation at both personal and professional levels.  Professional Development and Training for Public Servants 57. We call upon federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.  Business and Reconciliation #92 92. We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. This would include, but is not limited to, the following: i. Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects.  ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. iii. Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism. Learning Outcomes Explore the concept of renewed Indigenous economies. Explain the relationship between the Indigenous worldview and sustainability. Identify legal challenges led by Indigenous Peoples that positively influenced Indigenous economic resurgence and renewal. Understand the effect of colonial or settler laws on Indigenous economic resurgence and renewal. Explain inequities that limit Indigenous Peoples' ability to participate in the economy. Understand ideas of reconciliation for well-being, education, income, quality of life, health, and hunting for Indigenous Peoples. Skills and Competencies Analytical thinking Cultural awareness Historical analysis Knowledge application Summary Number of hours : 5 hours total Assessment : Themes 1 to 6 include knowledge check questions that require learners to achieve a grade of 70% or higher to move on to the next section. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final assessment with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each quiz, including the final assessment, allows multiple attempts. As part of this course, in Theme 7: Moving Forward with Intention, learners are required to prepare an Economic Reconciliation Action Plan for personal and professional purposes. We encourage learners to commit to taking action by sharing their personal action plan with someone they trust and, second, sharing their professional action plan with their organization or business. Finally, we encourage learners to use a journal or other recording method to support their learning experience. Learners will be prompted to respond to self-reflection questions and record their responses throughout the course. Learners are not required to share their reflections. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : You will have 180 days from the time of registration to complete the course. FAQs Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization is exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out the ICEC  Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions you may have. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICH004: IBWC Supporting Someone Through Labour](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1104962): The course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for supporting individuals through every stage of labour. While the course offers guidance applicable to all birthing people, it centers Indigenous birth work by recognizing the importance of birth as ceremony, traditional knowledge, and culturally safe care . Participants will explore the physical, emotional, and advocacy-based aspects of labour support , ensuring they can confidently assist birthing people while upholding birth sovereignty and respectful maternity care . TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Identify the signs and stages of labour , recognizing typical progressions and variations. Apply effective communication strategies to provide emotional support, reduce stress, and create a positive birth experience. Apply hands-on comfort measures , including positioning, massage, and breathing techniques, to help manage pain during labour. Advocate for informed decision-making , support birth preferences, and communicate effectively with healthcare providers. Integrate Indigenous birth knowledge and practices , including birth as ceremony, placenta teachings, and the role of Indigenous birth workers.  Skills and Competencies Demonstrate empathic, active listening and clear, non-directive communication. Recognize and respond appropriately to each stage of labour: early, active transition, pushing, and the immediate postpartum period with empowerment and fear reduction. Guide and support positioning and movement to optimize comfort and encourage labour progression. Advocate respectfully for the parents' birth preferences and rights. Support shared decision-making by providing evidence-based information. Support culturally safe care and uphold traditional practices where requested. Summary Number of hours : 9 hours total  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on the Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Check allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in learning more about the physical, emotional, and advocacy-based aspects of labour support, to confidently assist birthing people while upholding birth sovereignty and respectful maternity care. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, work toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH005: IBWC Self-Care for Indigenous Birth Support Workers](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1104997): This course is designed for people who are navigating the physical, emotional, and spiritual demands of supporting others through life's most powerful transitions. Drawing on trauma-informed practices, this course offers practical tools to help you care for yourself while caring for others. Through videos, reflection, and grounding practices, you are invited to reconnect with your breath, body, spirit, and purpose, restoring balance and building sustainable practices rooted in land, ceremony, and story.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Recognize the emotional and physiological signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and stress in birth work. Apply culturally grounded self-care techniques, including breathwork, mindfulness, movement, journaling, and ceremony. Understand the importance of trauma-informed and spirit-led care for their well-being. Design a personal self-care plan rooted in cultural values, daily rhythms, and long-term sustainability. Strengthen the ability to return to your center in moments of being overwhelmed, grieving, and doing sacred work.  Explain common birth interventions, including their purpose, risks, and considerations. Skills and Competencies Ability to recognize early signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and stress in oneself. Practical experience with culturally grounded self-care tools such as breathwork, mindfulness, movement, journaling, and ceremony. Capacity to design and commit to a sustainable, personalized self-care plan rooted in cultural values and daily practices/ Strengthened resilience and ability to recenter during emotionally intense sacred moments in birth work. Summary Number of hours : 1.5 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience.  What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, work toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH006: IBWC How to Have a Positive Birth](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1109744): Birth is not only a physical event. Birth is a sacred, emotional, and spiritual process rooted in community, ceremony, and relationship. For Indigenous birthing people, navigating birth often means moving through layered histories of systemic racism, trauma, and cultural resilience. This course is designed to support birth workers, family members, and community caregivers in offering informed, culturally grounded support that centers sovereignty, safety, and relational empowerment.  Whether you are new to birth work or have supported many births, this course invites you to reflect on how we hold space, advocate with care, and uplift the voices and teachings of Indigenous birthing people. You'll explore Indigenous perspectives on pain, ceremony, storytelling, and birth planning-alongside practical strategies for supporting decision-making, navigating medical systems, and fostering emotional readiness. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Recognize the foundations of a positive birth experience, including empowerment, cultural safety, and emotional support for birthing people. Apply tools and techniques to reduce fear; embrace flexibility; support informed, trauma-aware decision-making; empower birthing people, and prepare for positive outcomes. Demonstrate building a strong birth team to support the birthing people physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Integrate Indigenous and Western approaches to provide holistic support to birthing people. Skills and Competencies Culturally responsive birth support techniques to support a positive birth. Analytical thinking about positive birthing support. Cultural awareness and re-awakening for a positive birth experience. Knowledge application of positive birth support. Summary Number of hours : 1.5 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience.  What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, work toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH007: IBWC Lactation](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1109784): This course offers a comprehensive understanding of lactation through both biological and cultural lenses. Learners will explore the physiology of milk production, positioning and latch, common feeding challenges, and storage practices alongside Indigenous teachings, community care, and trauma-informed support. Videos, reflection prompts, and culturally grounded resources help bridge clinical knowledge with lived experience and community-based practice. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Explain the stages of human milk production and the biological mechanisms of lactation. Recognize the health, emotional, and practical benefits of breastfeeding for both the parent and the infant.  Integrate Indigenous knowledge systems and community roles in the care and support of lactating families. Practice common breastfeeding positions and techniques to promote comfort and effective milk transfer.  Identify common breastfeeding challenges using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices. Support a variety of feeding journeys, including chest feeding, pumping, and formula use, with affirmation and flexibility. Skills and Competencies Culturally responsive birth support techniques for lactation support. Analytical thinking about lactation support. Cultural awareness and re-awakening in lactation situations. Knowledge application of lactation support. Summary Number of hours : 7 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in learning more about lactation through both biological and cultural lenses. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, work toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH008: IBWC Supporting Someone Who Has Pre-Existing Conditions](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1115796): Pregnancy can be a joyful and transformative time, but for many, it also comes with unique challenges. This course focuses on how to support people in the perinatal period who are living with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, autoimmune disorders, mental health concerns, and more. These birthers often experience stigma, dismissal, or barriers to accessing care. As Indigenous birth workers, para-professionals, or supporting family members, your role is to affirm their strength, advocate with compassion, and walk alongside them with cultural safety and relational care. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Describe the impacts of common pre-existing health conditions during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Apply person-first, non-judgmental language and trauma-informed care practices to support birthing people with pre-existing health conditions. Identify strategies for supporting emotional regulation, cultural safety, and navigating health care systems. Advocate for birthing people's dignity, autonomy, and access to appropriate resources. Skills and Competencies Awareness of what some common pre-existing health conditions may be and how they can impact pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Culturally responsive support techniques for working with diverse populations. Knowledge of emotional regulation tools to support clients experiencing stress or overwhelm. Sensitivity to the intersection of culture, identity, and health in shaping clients' experiences and needs. Summary Number of hours : 4 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH009: IBWC Walking With Grief: Supporting Loss in the Perinatal Period](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1115932): This course was created for Indigenous birth workers and those supporting families through pregnancy and infant loss. We invite you to walk gently through this material with an open heart, knowing that grief work is sacred work. This course explores key topics such as the different types of pregnancy and infant loss and Indigenous understanding of grief and mourning. Learners will engage with teachings on companioning, ceremony, and presence-based care. The course also covers supporting partners, children, community members, and navigating grief within medical and colonial systems. You are reminded to care for yourself as you care for others.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Explain different types of perinatal loss and how they are understood in both clinical and Indigenous contexts. Recognize different grief responses and coping mechanisms. Apply culturally grounded grief support practices, including companioning, ceremony, and community care. Identify ways to support the whole family through loss, including partners, children, and extended kinship networks. Reflect on their grief, healing, and role as a witness and support person in sacred moments of loss. Skills and Competencies Offer culturally grounded grief support for pregnancy and infant loss, integrating Indigenous teachings, ceremony, and presence-based care. Apply companioning skills to walk alongside grieving families with empathy, advocacy, and respect for diverse grief responses. Support the whole family - partners, children, and kinship networks - using trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches. Navigate grief in medial and colonial systems while upholding Indigenous traditions and rights. Sustain personal wellness through reflective practice and culturally rooted self-care strategies. Summary Number of hours : 10 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to Indigenous birth support workers and those supporting families through pregnancy and infant loss who want to learn culturally responsive practices. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH010: IBWC Supporting Someone in the Perinatal Period Who is Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1115965): Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is not always visible, but its impacts are profound. Birth support people are often one of the few consistent, trusted supports that pregnant people have access to, making your role essential in recognizing and responding to signs of IPV. This course invites you to explore how interpersonal violence shows up in relationships, how it affects mental and physical health during pregnancy, and how systemic and intergenerational trauma shape disclosures and healing. You will be introduced to trauma-and-violence-informed, culturally grounded tools for support and care, including safety planning, active listening, and connection to culturally safe resources.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Identify physical, emotional, psychological, and financial signs of intimate partner violence (IPV). Explain different forms of IPV and their impacts. Explain how colonization, trauma, and systemic barriers shape IPV experiences in Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Apply trauma-and-violence-informed and culturally grounded skills to support birthers experiencing IPV, including safety planning and referrals. Recognize the importance of personal boundaries and self-care to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. Skills and Competencies Ability to recognize diverse signs of intimate partner violence (IPV), including physical, emotional, psychological, and financial indicators. Understanding of the different forms of IPV and how they can uniquely impact individuals during the perinatal period. Awareness of how colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic inequities shape IPV experiences in Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Skills in trauma-and-violence-informed, culturally grounded support practices, including how to engage in safety planning and make appropriate, respectful referrals. Competence in setting and maintaining personal boundaries to ensure emotional sustainability in support work. Summary Number of hours : 4 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICE010: Newcomers Course 1: Indigenous Peoples of Canada](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1117307): This course is designed to help Newcomers learn about the rich diversity of the Indigenous Peoples who are the original inhabitants of the northern portion of Turtle Island, which is known as Canada. Turtle Island became a colony of Britain, and as a result, the Indigenous Peoples were subjected to the oppression of colonization. This course will briefly explore the colonization of Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, and in doing so, you will begin to recognize the impacts that colonial events have had, and continue to have, on Indigenous Peoples.   As a result of Canada’s colonization of Indigenous Peoples, such as the enforcement of the Indian Residential Schools on all children and youth between the ages of six and sixteen, you will learn about the investigation into these schools by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada. The TRC released its final report in 2015, which included 94 Calls to Action, which are meant to address the inequities that Indigenous Peoples experience in Canada because of Indian Residential Schools as well as continual colonial attitudes and behaviors.    Indigenous Peoples and their past, present, and future have a unique place in Canada’s landscape. They are the original Peoples of Turtle Island, and they are reconciling with the past by returning to their culture, languages, and ceremonies, and passing these teachings on to the next generation.   This course is designed to help Newcomers learn about Canada and its history. The goal of this course is to foster greater knowledge about the impacts of colonial policies and actions on Indigenous Peoples and to create deeper understandings and actions of reconciliation at both personal and professional levels.    This course is beneficial to learners who are interested in understanding Indigenous worldviews, history, and current realities, as it informs newcomers’ knowledge about Canada and the federal government’s colonial treatment of Indigenous Peoples. Newcomers who have experience with colonization will discover that Indigenous Peoples share their colonial experiences and have been in a process of healing by returning to their Indigenous culture and practices.    As you work through the course, you will begin to recognize the impacts colonial events have had, and continue to have, on Indigenous People. Ideally, you, as a learner, will take from the course what you need to take steps toward reconciliation in your personal and professional life. TRC Calls to Action Education - Newcomers to Canada #93 We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with the national Aboriginal organizations, to revise the information kit for newcomers to Canada and its citizenship test to reflect a more inclusive history of the diverse Aboriginal peoples of Canada, including information about the Treaties and the history of residential schools. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to:  Explore the cultural diversity of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island. Examine the impacts of European arrival on Turtle Island. Describe the Indigenous Peoples of Canada today. Examine colonization in other colonial countries. Skills and Competencies Analytical Thinking Cultural Awareness Historical Analysis Knowledge Application Summary Number of hours : 6 hours total Assessment : Themes two to five include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recall of basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final assessment with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each knowledge check, including the Final Knowledge Check, allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : No prerequisites are required to take this course.  Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. FAQs Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life; however, it was created for Newcomers to Canada. Your life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICECs Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH011: IBWC Understanding Birth Interventions](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1124764): Medical interventions are common during labour and birth. This course is designed to help you understand what those interventions are, when, and why they may be used, and how to support informed choice in a way that centers the birthing people's autonomy and safety. You will learn to help birth people process when birth plans shift and how to stay rooted in relational, trauma-and-violence-informed care.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Explain common birth interventions, including their purpose, risks, and considerations. Apply a culturally safe, trauma-and-violence-informed approach to supporting informed decision-making during labour and birth.  Recognize when an intervention may not be necessary and advocate for options that align with the birthing people's values.  Support birthing people emotionally and spiritually when birth plans shift unexpectedly. Skills and Competencies Understanding of common birth interventions, including their medical purpose, potential risks, and cultural considerations. Ability to support informed decision-making using culturally safe, trauma-and-violence-informed communication practices. Confidence in recognizing when interventions may not be necessary and advocating respectfully for care that aligns with the birth person's values and preferences.  Skills in providing emotional and spiritual support when birth plans change, helping families feel grounded, respected, and empowered.   Summary Number of hours : 2 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH012: IBWC Supporting High-Risk Pregnancy and Birth](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1124797): High-risk pregnancies can arise from a range of medical, emotional, and social factors, but for Indigenous people, the label "high risk" is often rooted in systemic racism, colonial policies, and harmful assumptions. This course offers a culturally grounded path forward. You will learn to recognize common complications, support informed decision-making, advocate in clinical settings, and walk with the birthing people through challenging circumstances using Indigenous knowledge, relational tools, and advocacy frameworks. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Identify common medical and systemic factors that contribute to high-risk pregnancies, especially in Indigenous communities. Apply advocacy and communication tools to support informed decision-making in clinical settings. Integrate culturally grounded support strategies into high-risk birth support. Support birthing people to navigate complex healthcare systems while addressing racism, jurisdictional barriers, and medical evacuation policies. Skills and Competencies Recognize and describe common medical risk factors that contribute to high-risk pregnancies. Identify social determinants of health and how they impact pregnancy outcomes in Indigenous communities. Recognize medical and systemic contributors to high-risk pregnancy, including social determinants of health and jurisdictional gaps. Understand how colonization, racism, and intergenerational trauma impact perinatal outcomes in Indigenous communities. Use advocacy frameworks like BRAIN to support informed decision-making in clinical settings. Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients and healthcare providers to centre the birth person's voice. Summary Number of hours : 7 hours total  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on the Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Check allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in learning more about the physical, emotional, and advocacy-based aspects of labour support, to confidently assist birthing people while upholding birth sovereignty and respectful maternity care. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, work toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH013: IBWC Supporting Pregnant Persons Living with Addictions](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1124956): Addiction is often misunderstood, especially when it intersects with pregnancy. This course invites you to reflect on your understandings of addiction, explore compassionate and decolonial models of care, and learn how to walk alongside the birthing people through their healing journeys. Through video, reflection, and real-life scenarios, you will gain knowledge and tools rooted in Indigenous values of respect, relationship, and resilience.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Define key terms related to substance matters, addiction, and harm reduction. Explain the risks and challenges associated with addiction during pregnancy and postpartum. Apply trauma-informed and culturally grounded approaches to supporting pregnant persons living with addiction. Identify practical strategies for advocacy and communication in healthcare and legal systems. Reflect on personal biases and boundaries while offering sustainable and compassionate support. Skills and Competencies Clear understanding of key terms and concepts related to substance misuse, addiction, and harm reduction. Ability to recognize the unique risks and challenges of addiction during pregnancy and postpartum. Practical skills in applying trauma-and-violence-informed, nonjudgmental, and culturally grounded support approaches. Increased self-awareness of personal biases and boundaries, supporting sustainable, compassionate, and ethical care. Summary Number of hours : 5 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in supporting those in the perinatal period. What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH014: IBWC Supporting Infant Sleep](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1125840): Sleep is one of the most common concerns that new parents bring to birth workers, yet there is no single "right" way to support infant sleep. This course invites you to explore the roots of common sleep expectations, the role of cultural and community teachings, and how to reclaim relational ways of knowing in supporting babies and their families. Through an Indigenous lens, we explore how safety, trust, love, and flexible schedules can guide us toward more grounded and healing sleep support practices.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Identify normal sleep behaviours and developmental milestones in infant sleep. Connect infant sleep behaviours to co-regulation and caregiver support. Describe how colonialism has shaped dominant infant sleep narratives and disrupted traditional practices. Apply harm-reduction approaches to sleep practices, such as bed sharing, using culturally respectful and evidence-informed strategies. Implement emotionally safe bedtime routines grounded in relationship and trust. Apply methods to resolve common sleep issues and foster good sleep habits. Skills and Competencies Understanding of normal infant sleep patterns, behaviours, and developmental milestones. Ability to support infant-caregiver co-regulation through responsive and developmentally appropriate sleep strategies. Awareness of the impacts of colonialism on infant sleep narratives and traditional Indigenous practices. Competence in applying harm-reduction and culturally respectful approaches to infant sleep, including safe bed sharing. Skills to support families in creating emotionally safe, trust-based bedtime routines. Practical methods of addressing common sleep challenges and promoting healthy, sustainable sleep habits. Summary Number of hours : 6 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience.  What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH015: IBWC Caring for the Newborn and Postpartum Period](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1125873): The newborn period is a sacred and tender time. This course is designed to guide Indigenous birth workers, birth support families, and community members in offering informed, compassionate, and culturally grounded care during this early stage of life. Together, we will explore foundational newborn care, postpartum healing, early attachment, and Indigenous approaches to welcoming new life. Whether you are supporting families in the hospital, at home, or in the community, your presence makes a difference.  TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Demonstrate foundational skills in newborn care, including bathing, swaddling, diapering, umbilical cord care, and tummy time. Describe the importance of early bonding and responsive caregiving in infant emotional regulation and development. Apply the "Happiest Baby on the Block" method to soothe babies. Recognize culturally grounded practices used by Indigenous families in the postpartum and newborn period. Apply principles of culturally safe and harm-reduction-based care in supporting Indigenous families. Skills and Competencies Practical newborn care skills, including bathing, swaddling, diapering, umbilical cord care, and promoting tummy time. Understanding of the role of early bonding and responsive caregiving in infant emotional and developmental health. Awareness of culturally grounded postpartum and newborn care practices used by Indigenous families. Application of culturally safe, strengths-based, informed approaches in supporting Indigenous families during the postpartum period. Summary Number of hours : 1.5 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience.  What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICH016: IBWC Supporting Someone Who Has Their Baby in the NICU](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1125902): The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be an overwhelming and emotional place for babies, parents, and the people who support them. For Indigenous families, it may also carry layers of historical trauma, medical racism, and cultural disconnection. As a birth support person, your presence, knowledge, and advocacy can make a transformative difference. This course offers a foundation of supporting NICU families with compassion, cultural grounding, and clarity. We invite you to move through the course with openness, empathy, self-reflection, and self-care. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, abilities, attitude, and awareness to: Describe the emotional and physiological impacts of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on babies and parents. Apply trauma-and-violence-informed and culturally safe strategies to support families in clinical spaces.  Explain the role of birth support workers in supporting bonding, feeding, and informed decision-making with families whose babies are in the NICU. Identify boundaries and practices that support the sustainability and well-being of the birth support workers. Skills and Competencies Understand the short and long-term impacts of separation, stress, and medical interventions on infant development and family attachment. Adapt language, presence, and support strategies to reduce re-traumatization and respect cultural values. Work collaboratively with healthcare teams while centering the family's voice, choices, and connection with their baby. Use sustainable practices that promote the emotional well-being of the support worker. Engage in regular debriefing, peer support, and self-care strategies to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. Summary Number of hours : 4.5 hours total  Assessment : To pass the course, learners must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Check, which allows multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to anyone interested in creating an environment to support a positive birth experience.  What is the scope of this course? This course can be used as continuing education related to supporting the birth process. This, along with other IBWC MicroBadges, works toward a MicroCredential and MicroCertificate. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Course ICE011: Defining and Managing Project Requirements](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1159948): This course focuses on the  requirements management process . Using an exercise taken from a real-life project, participants will learn how to  define the problem , assess its business impact, and identify and manage stakeholders' expectations . Participants will utilize elicitation tools and techniques to uncover the underlying requirements that contribute to  solutions that yield the  desired outcomes . Through methods for clarifying expected deliverables and uncovering overlooked requirements, participants will be better prepared to work on projects characterized by uncertainty and high levels of change. The course will cover  requirements verification, traceability, and change management techniques for both predictive and agile project environments.  Participants will discover different ways to present requirements to stakeholders to maximize comprehension and encourage feedback. In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action Business & Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples in order to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. Learning Outcomes  Learners will gain practical skills to: Utilize an enterprise requirements management framework and processes. Identify impacted stakeholders and discover and define their real problems. Realize and uncover real requirements using various methods and tools. Create appropriate questions to ask in surveys, interviews, job shadowing, and JAD sessions. Discover functional requirements that deliver business value. Document requirements clearly using standard formats, including user stories and case studies. Analyze, verify, and control changes to requirements. Refine, manage, and control changes to requirements. Use a hierarchical solution selection process to build a foundation for future requirements. Conduct financial analysis of proposed solution(s) to maximize benefits realization. Prioritize, select, and present the best requirements solutions to problems/opportunities and transfer practical requirements management methodology back to the workforce. Transfer a practical requirements management methodology back to the workplace.  Skills and Competencies Identify stakeholders and their expectations Tools of stakeholder analysis Assumptions Plan stakeholder management Communication skills Productive meetings Active listening Meeting intent Practice chair session Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE012: Communications and Stakeholder Management](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160009): This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the complexity of  managing stakeholders and project communications . We will cover the  processes, tools, and techniques  of Project Communications Management and Project Stakeholder Management as presented in the Project Management Institute's (PMI ®), A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge®. Participants will  learn through the application of a case study and hands-on exercises. In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action Business & Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples in order to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain practical skills to: Use the terminology and processes of stakeholder and communications management. Prepare a project or program communications management plan. Use the tools of stakeholder analysis. Learn tools and develop strategies for managing and monitoring stakeholder engagement. Learn tools and develop strategies for managing project communications. Articulate the benefits of a proactive approach to project communication and stakeholder management. Skills and Competencies Identify stakeholders and their expectations Tools of stakeholder analysis Assumptions Plan stakeholder management Communication skills Productive meetings Active listening Meeting intent Practice chair session Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization is exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE013: Managing Project Risk](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160029): We live in a world of change and uncertainty. Now, more than ever, the success of a project is dependent on the  ability to identify, quantify, and manage threats and opportunities . Sometimes, organizations view potential undesirable outcomes as something that should not be discussed to avoid negativity or because they do not appreciate the  importance of risk management . Other organizations value risk management but they lack the  skills and knowledge to be effective  in this crucial area of competence. This course looks at  risk identification, qualitative, and quantitative techniques  to identify the likelihood of a risk occurring and the impact if it does. A variety of  risk response strategies  are discussed and practiced during workshop exercises. Upon course completion, learners will be more confident in their ability to  manage uncertainty. If you are a project manager looking to  improve your project risk management processes  or are a member of a project team looking to begin  conducting risk management on a new or risky project ,  this is the course for you! In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                  TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples in order to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain practical skills to: Apply a common framework of risk management. Value the importance of including risk management in project planning and execution. Facilitate team discussions to identify project risks and opportunities and formulate risk responses. Analyze risks and select response strategies appropriate to priorities and an organization's risk tolerances. Use expected monetary value to assess the reasonableness of risk response strategies. Skills and Competencies Risk management Risk management frameworks Risk identification Quantifying risk Risk analysis Managing threats and opportunities  Risk mitigation strategies Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE014: Procurement and Contract Management](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160043): Procurement management , and especially  contract administration , have become  essential  project management  skills  in today's trend of outsourcing all but the company's core competencies. This course will guide you through  procurement practices, solicitation of bids, contract negotiations,  and provide a taste of  contract law . This course will provide the basic  tools  required for project managers in these areas, and learners will gain  insight  into the  role of the procurement officer  on a project team.  In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples in order to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain practical skills to: Use proven techniques, tools, and skills for managing contracting and procurement on projects. Know how to plan and control procurement management scope of work. Know how to effectively select procurement personnel for your project. Understand and use procurement management terminology. Anticipate the impact of procurement management upon other aspects of project management. Make a plan for enhanced procurement management efforts for your project. Skills and Competencies Procurement management Contract management Contract administration and control Contract negotiation Vendor relationship management Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE015: Project Schedule and Cost Management](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160052): Project Schedule Are your deliverables consistently late? This course is for those who need to learn how to create and use one of the most valuable project management tools: a project schedule. Defining project success often involves completing on time and on budget, and project budgets are often driven by resource costs and the scheduling of those resources. This course prepares participants to create realistic schedules, resource load those schedules, and update and track project progress. With this valuable skill, project managers and planners will improve control of their projects. The course continues the tradition of  experiential learning , with hands-on exercises, in which participants will  use "live" projects to create a schedule, update it, and track it . Participants will  practice transferring project logic into a bar chart , which is best achieved  using software . Overall, this course reinforces the theory learned in general project management courses with practical, hands-on exercises that illustrate the nuances and common exceptions to general practices.  Cost Management One of the primary responsibilities of a project manager is to effectively manage a project's budget, ensuring financial constraints are met while optimizing resource use. Success requires not just accurate estimating but also a strategic understanding of how costs interact with project goals, stakeholder expectations, and potential risks. This course will explore key cost management principles, including resource stewardship, adaptive budgeting techniques, and navigating uncertainty with approaches like rolling-wave planning and agile delivery. In this course, you will learn about cost-benefit analysis, cost estimating, budgeting, contingency reserve, and cost reporting. In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                  TRC Calls to Action Business & Education #92 We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. Learning Outcomes - Project Schedule Learners will gain practical skills to: Identify the role of a good schedule in projects. Relate the Work Breakdown Structure to the schedule detail. Create a simple master schedule. Create and analyze a logic diagram. Create a simple bar chart. Translate relationships into dependencies. Identify the critical path. Calculate total float and free float. Create a schedule. Use standard scheduling terminology. Learning Outcomes - Cost Management Learners will gain practical skills to: Understand the roles and responsibilities of the project manager in cost management and collaboration with financial experts, schedulers, and other subject matter specialists. Develop and refine project budgets to align with objectives and constraints. Apply cost analysis techniques, including cost-benefit analysis and earned value management, to inform decisions and assess project health. Utilize adaptive approaches such as rolling-wave planning to manage costs effectively in dynamic project environments. Recognize the importance of aligning financial strategies with a nuanced understanding of project objectives and stakeholder priorities. Skills and Competencies Work breakdown structures Creating master schedules Creating and analyzing diagrams and charts Translating relationships into dependencies Identifying the critical path Understanding float and free float Using scheduling terminology Tracking project schedules Applying best practices in scheduling projects  Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE016: Project Closeout Best Practices](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160193): As project managers, we tend to keep our eyes  focused   on the  finish line . For us, it is all about  on-time completion . Once the deliverables have been handed over to our project sponsor or client, we relax - the project is over. But is it really? Project closeout  always presents  challenges : from getting final  approvals  to performing administrative and  contract closure , capturing  lessons learned , and more.  At the rapid pace of business today,  efficient project closure  is a must and may even give you a  competitive edge . This course introduces project managers to the  best practices for getting final sign-offs and closing out projects . Project managers will come away with a  structured closeout framework  and  templates   to complete an orderly  project closeout . In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. Learning Outcomes Learners will gain practical skills to: Use a structured approach to get the final sign-off and close out a project. Describe the barriers to project closeout, including both scope and lifecycle barriers. Describe how to overcome closeout activities, including financial, administrative, and legal closure (and more!). Use lessons learned to drive continuous improvement. Skills and Competencies Structured approaches to project closeout Scope and lifecycle barriers Scope definition and management Quality management Stakeholder management Scope management Project closeout activities Lessons learned Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE017: Leading Project Driven Change](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160200): Every organization experiences some form of change requiring varying degrees of organizational transformation in a rapidly shifting environment. Many leaders and employers  struggle   to keep up with   the  pressures to respond to the  demands of the changing economy.  The process of change can bring stress to even the strongest organizations. Strategies for Effectively Leading through Change is aimed to assist leaders in  identifying and addressing the typical questions and concerns that employees raise during times of uncertainty , as well as how to  use appropriate change strategies  and corresponding behaviours to  address   employee responses to change .  In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. Learning Outcomes  Learners will gain practical skills to: Identify barriers to change and develop plans to manage them. Assess different reactions to change, including your own. Determine the appropriate change strategies to use and corresponding behaviours to address employee concerns regarding the change. Proactively plan change communications to build commitment. Apply best practice techniques to lead teams through change. Skills and Competencies Change management strategies Identifying barriers to change Change management communication Leading teams through change Stakeholder management Best practices for leading teams through change Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence their experience of the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE018: Project Governance and Sponsorship](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160208): Governance Project  success  is highly  dependent  on  leadership  and  executive ownership and involvement . This course discusses project governance as the  framework   for project oversight and the link between the project manager and the executive level . We will discuss the essential principles of governance for projects as described in the standard  ISO 21505 Project, programme, and portfolio management - Guidance on Governance.  This course is for you if you are a project manager, project funder, project sponsor, senior management member, or a member of a team starting a major project. Sponsorship Despite the importance of governance and sponsorship and the senior level at which they take place, they are often overlooked, and many projects fail due to a lack of sufficient support from the organization and senior management. The lack of meaningful support is driven by a lack of recognition of the importance of this support and the lack of time and capacity by senior management to do what they may view as "babysitting projects", especially after putting the project in the good hands of a qualified project manager.  This half-day power session reviews senior management's role in supporting project success. It explores applying impactful project sponsorship techniques to support projects for success. In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) for meeting its quality standards. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.   Learning Outcomes - Project Governance Learners will gain practical skills to:  Explain the role of governance in the context of project accountability. Implement a governance framework for a project that is aligned with globally accepted practices and the organizational governance framework. Differentiate their role in the governance of a project. Assemble an appropriate oversight and reporting strategy for a project. Learning Outcomes - Sponsorship Learners will gain practical skills to:  Describe the role of project sponsorship in project success. Construct a project canvas. Explain the tools of project governance. Skills and Competencies Leadership Decision-making Project oversight Project governance Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Course ICE019: Introduction to Agile Project Management](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1160213): Many organizations are now introducing agile delivery techniques into the workplace to deliver faster and with greater efficiency. To achieve these benefits, agile methods encourage closer collaboration between the project business stakeholders and the project delivery team, they encourage the lowering of barriers (functional silos) between roles, and they promote communications techniques that foster a culture of openness and transparency. This level of change may create resistance for some people who have difficulty adapting. One of the best ways of overcoming such resistance is through education. This course  introduces  stakeholders and project team members to  the agile way of working using  a common  Scrum framework . Unlike typical Scrum-based training, however, it  expands  the  framework  to include an  overview of agile requirements management techniques and agile estimating and planning techniques,  which are used to set reasonable stakeholder expectations at the start of an agile project.  In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) as meeting their standards for quality. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                  TRC Calls to Action Business and Education #92 This course provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.   Learning Outcomes Learners will gain practical skills to:  Provide project stakeholders and project team members with a basic understanding of how agile projects are structured. Introduce the common Scrum framework. Describe how disciplined approaches to agile can be used to set (and manage) realistic stakeholder expectations. Skills and Competencies Agile philosophy Overview of the SCRUM method Agile requirements management Rolling wave planning The 3 Levels of Agile Planning Day in the life of an agile team Summary Number of hours : 3.5 hours/day x 2 days = 7 hours Assessment : Attendance and participation are mandatory for both sessions and are monitored by the facilitator. Lack of attendance and/or participation may affect the learner's successful completion of the course. Successful completion of the course involves achieving 80% on the Final Quiz. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : The prerequisite for this course is Project Management Essentials. The remaining courses of the Project Management MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery : Hybrid course with online modules and remote learning (Two half-day Zoom meetings). Completion timeline : You will have access to the course for one week from the last scheduled course date. FAQ's Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  I am interested in an in-person offering of this course.  Please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to learn more about which courses can be offered in person and discuss the options.  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 

## Certificates

Here is a list of the currently available certificates.

- [Certificate CE0001: Project Management Professional MicroCertificate](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1028534): The Project Management Professional MicroCertificate aims at  equipping individuals and professionals  with the  knowledge  and  skills  necessary to successfully  manage projects  of various natures and scales. The program content is aligned with the requirements established by the Project Management Institute (PMI) which will help you to  fulfill some of the eligibility requirements  of becoming a  c ertified Project Manager  for your organization. The Project Management Professional MicroCertificate Program begins with the  fundamentals of project management  through a beginner-level, "Project Management Essentials" course. Intended for those with no formal training in Project Management. The course guides learners through an understanding of how to  apply the most essential concepts  of project management fundamentals. The program then leads learners to complete eight more in-depth intermediate-level courses, focused on various topics throughout.  All listed courses are mandatory  to give participants a comprehensive project management education. The Project Management Professional MicroCertification has been adapted specifically to  meet the needs of First Nations  with the use of  custom case studies and other educational techniques . The case study project is used throughout the course, making the key concepts  relatable , and resulting in  easier on-the-job application. In Partnership With Project Management Essentials is delivered in partnership with Procept Associates Ltd, a Registered Education Provider accredited by the Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) as meeting their standards for quality. After completing this course, participants are eligible to write the Certified Project Coordinator (CPC) exam from PMAC.                    TRC Calls to Action #92 Business and Education This certificate provides education and training on corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples to gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.   Learning Outcomes Formalize your knowledge of management and leadership. Explain the time value of money and use financial statements. Discover how to value a project or company. Analyze business decisions. Skills and Competencies Communication Organization Adaptability Empathy Ability to manage projects under pressure Roles and responsibilities Scope management Leadership and motivation Schedule control Cost control Summary Number of hours: 84 hours of course content.  Assessment:  Attendance is mandatory. Successful completion of each course and the Professional MicroCertificate involves 80% participation during the synchronous online classes and 20% post-course assessment. Previous education required: No previous education is required. Project Management Essentials is a prerequisite course that must be taken before the other courses in the Professional MicroCertificate. The remaining nine courses of the Project Management Professional MicroCertificate can be taken in any order. Delivery: Hybrid courses with online modules and remote learning. Completion timeline:  Within two years from the term in which you begin the program. FAQ Is this course for everyone? Yes, this course is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learner's life experiences will influence how they experience the course. What do I do if I have already completed a Project Management Essentials or PMI course from another organization and want to continue learning through the Professional Certificate? Please submit a PDF of your PME or PMI badges or certificates to icec@fnuniv.ca for review and approval. Tell me more about the PMP Exam Prep course. The exam is not included in this course. Candidates must apply to PMI for approval to write the PMP® exam. Visit the PMI website for eligibility requirements and the application form. A separate fee is paid directly to PMI as part of the application and exam process. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. If you or your organization are exempt from GST, please contact icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. Who do I contact if I need help? You may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions you may have. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24-48 hours. 
- [Certificate CE0002: First Nations University of Canada Board Governance Program Professional MicroCredential](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1028544): Good governance  and oversight are  necessary  to ensure the organizations and  leadership  we rely on meet their  legal responsibilities  to the people they serve. Board members need to have the  skills and abilities to serve  the mandates of the organization while  honouring  the  traditions  and  values  of their nation . That can be a tricky balancing act! This program will give you the information you need to help  navigate governance with confidence  to ensure your  voice  and  experiences  are  represented  around the boardroom table.  This program is developed and taught by  Indigenous knowledge keepers and thought leaders . This program is designed to  upskill board members and organizational leaders  to serve the mandates of their organization while  honouring the traditions and values  of their nation. Learning good governance and oversight is necessary for organizations and leaders to meet their legal responsibilities to the people they serve. 
- [Certificate CE0003: Indigenous Child Welfare Professional MicroCredential](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1028553): Do you work with Indigenous children and youth? Interested in renewing your knowledge and perspectives about Indigenous child welfare practices? This set of three courses is for you! Each course focuses on different aspects of child welfare. Ancestral Indigenous Child Welfare Practices and Colonialism Barriers to Indigenous Child Welfare Renewal of Indigenous Child Welfare Practices The set of courses is designed to help adult learners, especially childcare and youth workers, social workers, educators, and those who work with children and families, gain an understanding of historic events that contributed to the child welfare system that exists today. The courses also provide insights into how the child welfare system can be improved to support the well-being of Indigenous children and their families. All three courses will give a holistic understanding and perspective of Indigenous Child Welfare in Canada.  Each course is standalone. You will receive one Professional MicroBadge for each course completed. If you complete all three courses within two years, you will receive the Child Welfare Professional MicroCredential. The courses can be taken in any order, and there are no prerequisites; however, it is recommended that learners begin with the historical course, Ancestral Indigenous Child Welfare Practices and Colonialism.  Who is the MicroCredential for?  Anyone who is looking to: Increase their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous child welfare; Gain recognition for a specific training or knowledge set; Obtain industry-recognizable credentials; and Boost their resumé. TRC Calls to Action Child Welfare #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 Child Welfare is the first Call to Action listed in the TRC Calls to Action. It is of utmost importance. Implementing all five Child Welfare Calls to Action will ensure that Indigenous children are protected from harm done by the "child welfare" system in Canada. It will also ensure that more reforms are implemented for the current child welfare system. Keeping Indigenous children with their families will ensure that they grow up in culturally appropriate environments. Additionally, ensuring that social workers and others working with Indigenous families and children have relevant training will establish the skills needed to work in a culturally relevant and compassionate manner. The Calls to Action also ensure that Indigenous families, communities, and governments gain sovereignty, which will allow them to have ownership over their child welfare systems. Summary Number of hours : 4 hours x 3 courses = 12 hours total  Assessment : Themes two to four or five include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recalling basic facts. At the end of the course, learners will need to pass the final quiz with a grade of 70% or higher to pass this course. Each knowledge check, including the final quiz, allows multiple attempts. Throughout this course, you will be prompted to respond to a self-reflection question as part of your learning experience. Record your responses in any manner you prefer. Your learning experience is yours and yours alone. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within two years from when you enroll in the MicroCredential. FAQ's Is this MicroCredential for everyone? Yes, this MicroCredential is relevant to all people from all walks of life. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Certificate CE0005: Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Professional MicroCredential](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1028573): Do you work for a business, corporation, or industry and are interested in hiring or partnering with Indigenous Peoples? Is partnering part of your reconciliation plan with Indigenous Peoples? This set of three courses is for you! Each course focuses on different aspects of economic reconciliation. Indigenous Economic Worldviews Indigenous Economic Relations Indigenous Economic Resurgence and Renewal This set of courses is designed to help adult learners gain a greater understanding of the evolution of Indigenous economies, including those that exist today. The courses also provide insights into how building relationships and partnering with Indigenous communities, businesses, and industries support steps toward reconciliation.  While it is not necessary to complete each course to receive your MicroCredential, learning from all three will provide a holistic understanding and perspective on Indigenous economic worldviews, relations, resurgence, and renewal in Canada. Each course is standalone. You will receive one Professional MicroBadge for each course completed. If you complete all three courses within two years, you will receive the Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Professional MicroCredential. The courses can be taken in any order, and there are no prerequisites; however, it is recommended that learners begin with the historical course, Indigenous Economic Worldviews.  Who is the MicroCredential for?  Anyone who is looking to: Increase their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous economies; Gain recognition for a specific training or knowledge set; Obtain industry-recognizable credentials; and Boost their resumé. TRC Calls to Action Professional Development and Training for Public Servants   Business and Reconciliation  Many of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, once addressed, will contribute to Indigenous economies and the socio-economic well-being of Indigenous Peoples and their communities.   All three economic courses support several TRC Calls to Action; however, we are citing Calls to Action 57 and 92. We would like to draw your attention to Call to Action #92 as it encompasses deeper understandings of Indigenous economic relations to support actions of reconciliation at both personal and professional levels.   Professional Development and Training for Public Servants  57. We call upon federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.  Business and Reconciliation   92. We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. This would include, but not be limited to, the following:    i. Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects.   ii. Ensure that Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector, and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.    iii. Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.   Summary Number of hours : three courses; 16 hours total  Assessment : Most themes in each course include brief knowledge check questions to assist the learner with recalling basic facts. At the end of each course, learners will need to pass the final quiz with a grade of 70% or higher to pass each course. Each knowledge check, including the final quiz, allows multiple attempts. Throughout this course, you will be prompted to respond to self-reflection questions as part of your learning experience. Record your responses in any manner you prefer. Your learning experience is yours and yours alone. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within two years from when you enroll in the MicroCredential. FAQ's Is this MicroCredential for everyone? Yes, this MicroCredential is relevant to all people from all walks of life, especially people who are interested in building economic relationships with Indigenous Peoples. The learners' life experiences will influence how they experience the course. Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Certificate CE003: Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1111727): This program is structured for your flexibility. Choose from one or all of the MicroBadges, each addressing different aspects of birthing support. Every course is standalone, allowing you to customize your learning journey according to your needs and schedule. The courses can be taken in any order, and there are no prerequisites. If you complete three MicroBadges, you will be awarded the Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential. Continued education provides support for people with advanced skills and knowledge, which can be crucial in handling complex situations during childbirth and postpartum.  Deeper knowledge and competence can significantly boost the support person's confidence. Well-informed support persons can provide more comprehensive support and information. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Summary Number of hours : Depending on which courses you select, the number of hours of course content ranges between four and a half hours to 25 hours total.  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on each course's Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Checks allow multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Two years to complete the MicroCredential. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Certificate CE004: Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1111746): This program is structured for your flexibility. Choose from one or all of the MicroBadges, each addressing different aspects of birthing support. Every course is standalone, allowing you to customize your learning journey according to your needs and schedule. The courses can be taken in any order, and there are no prerequisites. If you complete six MicroBadges, you will be awarded the Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential. Continued education provides support for people with advanced skills and knowledge, which can be crucial in handling complex situations during childbirth and postpartum.  Deeper knowledge and competence can significantly boost the support person's confidence. Well-informed support persons can provide more comprehensive support and information. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.     Summary Number of hours : Depending on which courses you select, the number of hours of course content ranges between 15 hours to 44.5 hours total.  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on each course's Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Checks allow multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Two years to complete the MicroCredential. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Certificate CE005: Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1118649): This program is structured for your flexibility. Choose from one or all of the MicroBadges, each addressing different aspects of birthing support. Every course is standalone, allowing you to customize your learning journey according to your needs and schedule. The courses can be taken in any order, and there are no prerequisites. If you complete nine MicroBadges, you will be awarded the Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential. Continued education provides support for people with advanced skills and knowledge, which can be crucial in handling complex situations during childbirth and postpartum.  Deeper knowledge and competence can significantly boost the support person's confidence. Well-informed support persons can provide more comprehensive support and information. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Summary Number of hours : Depending on which courses you select, the number of hours of course content ranges between 25 hours to 63 hours total.  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on each course's Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Checks allow multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Two years to complete the MicroCredential. Applies toward the following certificates : Beginner in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Intermediate in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCredential, or Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@firstnationsuniversity.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 
- [Certificate CE002: Advanced in Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate](https://icec.fnuniv.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1130329): This program is structured for your flexibility. Choose from one or all of the MicroBadges, each addressing different aspects of birthing support. Every course is standalone, allowing you to customize your learning journey according to your needs and schedule. The courses can be taken in any order, and there are no prerequisites. To be awarded the Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate , learners must complete nine  MicroBadges plus the following two courses: IBWC Caring for the Newborn and the Postpartum Period Professional MicroBadge and the IBWC Supporting Someone Through Labour Professional MicroBadge. If you are a birth support worker, nurse, or midwife, you may be exempt from having to take the IBWC Supporting Someone Through Labour Professional MicroBadge. Don't hesitate to get in touch with icec@fnuniv.ca and submit proof of training.  Continued education provides support for people with advanced skills and knowledge, which can be crucial in handling complex situations during childbirth and postpartum.  Deeper knowledge and competence can significantly boost the support person's confidence. Well-informed support persons can provide more comprehensive support and information. TRC Calls to Action Health #18, #19, #20, #22, and #23 This course supports the TRC Calls to Action in the health sector. This course exists today because of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action supporting Indigenous health.   Summary Number of hours : The total number of hours is dependent on the specific courses you select.  Assessment : Learners must achieve 80% on each course's Knowledge Check to pass the course. The Knowledge Checks allow multiple attempts. An incomplete course will count as a fail. Previous education required : None; this course does not have a required prerequisite. Delivery : Online, self-paced Completion timeline : Within 180 days from when you enroll in the course. Two years to complete the MicroCertificate. Applies toward the following certificates : Advanced Perinatal Support Professional MicroCertificate. FAQ's Some individuals and organizations may be GST-exempt. First Nations University of Canada is situated on the Star Blanket First Nation and is exempt from Provincial Sales Tax (PST). If you or your organization are exempt from Government Sales Tax (GST), please get in touch with icec@fnuniv.ca to ensure that your invoice is prepared accordingly. I need financial support. What funding options does ICEC recommend? Check out our Funding Opportunities here .  Who do I contact if I need help? Check out ICEC's Learner Support page to see if your question is answered in the FAQs. If your question remains unresolved, feel free to complete the form with your question, or you may contact icec@fnuniv.ca for assistance with any questions. We are here to help! Support requests are received during regular office hours. Please expect a response within 24 to 48 hours. 


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