Browse College of the North Atlantic programs by area of study, credential, campus, and delivery option. Whether you are planning your first step, changing direction, or building on what you already know, this guide is designed to help you explore your options with confidence.
Use the Program Guide to compare full-time, part-time, continuing education, online, and campus-based options across CNA. Filter by what matters most to you, then explore details on credentials, availability, and pathways to the next step.
See the delivery types, study options, and learning formats you can use to narrow your search.
Duration: 36 Weeks
Credential: Certificate
Domestic Applications: OPEN
International Applications: OPEN
This red seal program offers training in the use of hand and power tools in residential and commercial construction in accordance to National Building Codes. Some of the duties include:
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches; Calculate requirements and specifications; Prepare layouts; Use measuring tools; Cut, shape and assemble and join materials; Build and install foundations, floor beams, subfloors, walls and roof systems; Install doors, stairs, moldings and hardware... Learn more
This red seal program offers training in the use of hand and power tools in residential and commercial construction in accordance to National Building Codes. Some of the duties... Learn more
Duration: Two Years
Credential: Diploma
International Applications: CLOSED
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) have a lasting, positive impact on the development of children, and provide an essential support for families, communities, and society. Early literacy and numeracy, socialization, indoor and outdoor physical activities, and creative experience in art, music, movement, and dramatic play, are some of the areas in which students will acquire knowledge and skills to support and encourage children's development. Students will have the opportunity to apply their... Learn more
Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) have a lasting, positive impact on the development of children, and provide an essential support for families, communities, and society. Early... Learn more
Duration: 37 Weeks
This technical field is critical across many industries to test the quality of manufactured materials to ensure the safety of the public and those performing the work in those industries.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians are employed to accurately test items for potential flaws or failures using various NDT test methods such as liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic testing and radiography testing. They use these techniques to evaluate the... Learn more
This technical field is critical across many industries to test the quality of manufactured materials to ensure the safety of the public and those performing the work in those... Learn more
Duration: 2 Semesters
With Canada’s aging population comes rapid growth in the demand for home, long-term, hospital and other types of health care. Personal care attendants will play a key role in providing support to clients in all aspects of daily living through companionship, physical, spiritual and psychosocial care.
Personal care attendants are trained to help those with disabilities, chronic illnesses and cognitive challenges, and assist those recently released from hospital. In many cases, taking care... Learn more
With Canada’s aging population comes rapid growth in the demand for home, long-term, hospital and other types of health care. Personal care attendants will play a key role in... Learn more
Duration: 74 Weeks
Welders and Metal Fabricators use two different but related disciplines to transform raw metal materials into new usable forms. Our lives are completely surrounded – and supported – by this craft, from architectural structures, machines and heavy equipment to railings, hand tools and cutlery.
This combination of disciplines is extremely valuable in industry. There are applications for both fields across a range of industries such as auto, construction, energy and aerospace. Someone who... Learn more
Welders and Metal Fabricators use two different but related disciplines to transform raw metal materials into new usable forms. Our lives are completely surrounded – and... Learn more
Use these study types to understand how programs are delivered across CNA. Some options help you learn on campus, some online, and some through flexible workforce-focused formats.
Courses are delivered onsite at a CNA campus or approved location, with access to instructors, facilities, and campus supports.
A mix of in-person and online learning, with some courses delivered onsite and others online for added flexibility.
Complete coursework on your own schedule while meeting course deadlines and timeframes.
Courses include scheduled virtual class times with live sessions, regular interaction, and real-time support.
Build trade certification and industry-recognized skills through apprenticeship and Red Seal pathway opportunities.
Gain focused, in-demand skills through short learning experiences designed for career growth and upskilling.
Upgrade your skills, explore new interests, or advance your career with flexible short-term learning opportunities.
Access training designed to meet workforce, industry, and organizational needs through targeted professional learning.