Two Online Certificate Programs at Fleming College Offer Skills Development for Ontario’s Social and Community Sector Professionals

Two specialized online education pathways at Fleming College are designed to strengthen Ontario’s social service and non-profit sectors: the Children’s Mental Health Certificate and the Volunteer Management Certificate.

With an upcoming program start on May 12, 2026, these programs offer professional skills development for professionals in leadership and on the front lines of community support. By focusing on these two high-impact areas, Fleming aims to meet the urgent demand for evidence-based mental health strategies and sophisticated non-profit leadership.

Expertise in Youth Wellness: Children’s Mental Health

The Children’s Mental Health certificate provides essential training for professionals working with infants, children, and adolescents. As the need for specialized mental health support continues to rise, this program equips practitioners with modern, trauma-informed strategies.

• Specialized Learning: Participants explore the complexities of psychiatric disorders and the impact of family dynamics on cognitive development.
• Practical Intervention: The curriculum emphasizes early identification and critical thinking, providing students with intervention techniques they can apply immediately in educational, therapeutic, or community settings.

Leadership in Action: Volunteer Management

As non-profit organizations face evolving challenges in engagement, the Volunteer Management certificate offers a competitive edge for those leading volunteer teams. This program is built on National Occupational Standards to ensure graduates can manage the full lifecycle of volunteerism.

• Strategic Toolkit: Students master a “kit bag” of skills, including policy development, recruitment, conflict resolution, and the use of administrative management software.
• Sector Resilience: The program focuses on building sustainable engagement plans that help organizations recruit and retain diverse volunteer bases effectively.

Flexible Online Delivery

Both certificates are delivered asynchronously through the Ontario Learn portal, allowing busy professionals to join a spring cohort without interrupting their full-time careers.

Both the Children’s Mental Health and Volunteer Management certificate programs start in May 2026. Visit the program pages to register: Children’s Mental Health | Volunteer Management