Safer workplaces start here: Workplace safety continuing education for Nova Scotians
The University of New Brunswick Centre for Learning Futures (UNB) and WCB Nova Scotia have partnered to provide world-class occupational health and safety and psychological safety courses at a discount to workers and employers in Nova Scotia. These programs provide valuable insights and skills to enhance your career and strengthen workplace safety.
And for a limited time, you could take some courses completely free.
About WCB Nova Scotia
WCB Nova Scotia protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. As the province's provider of workplace injury insurance, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we help the people whose lives it touches, supporting an early and safe return to work. Learn more about WCB Nova Scotia.
About University of New Brunswick Centre for Learning Futures
The University of New Brunswick has been providing continuing education programs since 1950. The Centre for Learning Futures works to provide executive education and professional development to adult learners, as well as online programming for individuals within private and public organizations, locally, nationally and globally.
TUITION GIVEAWAY
Enter to win free tuition
Take your career to the next level with in-depth, industry-recognized training – on us! You have a chance to win 1 of 5 tuition prizes for select UNB programs:
- Full tuition for either the Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (1 winner, $6,750 - $6,875 value)
- Free tuition for either the Certificate in Psychologically Safe Leadership or the Certificate in Becoming a Psychologically Safe & Inclusive Employee (4 winners, $177 value each)
To be eligible for this contest, you MUST:
- Be a worker in Nova Scotia, 18 years of age or older
- Reside in Nova Scotia
- Give consent to share your information with WCB Nova Scotia
- Include a statement on your entry form about how the training will benefit your career
Act now
The tuition giveaway opens March 26, 2026, and closes April 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic. The live draw will take place through a webinar event.
Tuition Giveaway Rules and Regulations
Read the rules and regulations
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Professional development at a discount for you and your employees
Through this partnership, Nova Scotia leaders and employees have access to discounts on featured non-credit certificate programs and courses. Whether you’re looking for training in occupational health and safety or to improve your leadership skills in building psychologically safe workplaces, there is something for all interest levels. Find the full list of options below.
Certificates
To view the certificate requirements and details, click the certificate name below.
Certificates |
Status |
|---|---|
Certificate in Becoming a Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Employee
Workplace Wellness
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Certificate of Completion in Psychologically Safe Leadership
Workplace Wellness
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Enroll Now |
Courses
To view the description, dates and times offered, and additional information about a course, click the course name below.
Course Title |
Status |
|---|---|
OHS 5058 Accident Causation Theory and Incident Investigation (Formerly COHS 3310)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5057 Auditing OHS Management Systems (Formerly COHS 3410)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1006 Behaving as a Psychologically Safe & Inclusive Team Member
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2006 Beyond Engagement (Formerly CCME 1100)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2010 Building a Successful Team (Formerly CCME 1104)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1005 Cannabis: A Manager's Perspective
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1004 Cannabis: An Employee's Perspective
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2007 Coaching Skills for Managers (Formerly CCME 1101)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2015 Cognitive Strategies for Leaders (Formerly CCME 1109)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2001 Communicating with Impact (Formerly CCME 1001)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2012 Conflict, Mediation and Negotiation Toolbox (Formerly CCME 1106)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2014 Customer Relationship Management Strategy (Formerly CCME 1108)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5072 Data Driven Decision Making (Formerly COHS 4291)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5066 Disability Management (Formerly COHS 4221)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5061 Effective Communication (Formerly COHS 4111)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5063 Effective Workplace Training (Formerly COHS 4141)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5051 Ergonomics (Formerly COHS 3340)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2011 Etiquette, Ethics, and E-Communication (Formerly CCME 1105)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2016 Facilitating the Employee Lifecycle (Formerly CCME 1110)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5071 Fatigue Management (Formerly COHS 4271)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5052 Fire Prevention and Protection (Formerly COHS 3330)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5053 Fundamentals of Environmental Management (Formerly COHS 3320)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5060 Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene (Formerly COHS 3120)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5050 Health and Safety Program Basics (Formerly COHS 3110)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5062 Human Performance Leadership (Formerly COHS 4131)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2003 Leadership vs. Management (Formerly CCME 1003)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2009 Leading and Managing Through Change (Formerly CCME 1103)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2000 Leading From Within (Formerly CCME 1000)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5074 Leading People (Formerly CCSL 4520)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Safety Leadership Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5059 Legislative Compliance and Corporate Responsibility (Formerly COHS 3130)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5054 Management of Health and Safety Systems (Formerly COHS 3210)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5055 Management, Leadership and Organizational Behaviour (Formerly COHS 3220)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2004 Managing Challenging Behaviours (Formerly CCME 1004)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5065 Managing Substance Abuse in the Workplace (Formerly COHS 4211)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1013 Mental Fitness Practice
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2013 Navigating People-Driven Crisis (Formerly CCME 1107)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2008 Operations Management Toolbox (Formerly CCME 1102)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5075 Organizational Leadership (Formerly CCSL 4530)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Safety Leadership Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1050 Pathway to Coping
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5069 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Formerly COHS 4251)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1003 Positive Workplace Culture
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Not Currently Available |
OHS 5070 Program Planning & Wellness in the Workplace (Formerly COHS 4261)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
IWH 1002 Promoting a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Workplace Wellness
Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5064 Psychological Health & Safety (Formerly COHS 4151)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5056 Risk Management and Risk Communication (Formerly COHS 3230)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5067 Safety in Complex Work Environments (Formerly COHS 4231)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2005 Supervisor's Toolbox (Formerly CCME 1005)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2017 Supporting Mental Health at Risk (Formerly CCME 1111)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
MGT 2002 Taking the Guesswork out of Management (Formerly CCME 1002)
Business and Management
> Management Essentials Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5073 Understanding Your Leadership (Formerly CCSL 4510)
Health and Safety
> Certificate in Safety Leadership Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |
OHS 5068 Working At Elevation (Formerly COHS 4241)
Health and Safety
> Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Hide all programs |
Available |