Frequently Asked Questions
Certificate in Management Development (CMD)
Q: I’ve missed the first session(s) for this schedule, do I have to wait until the new schedule starts to take courses?
A: No, you do not have to take all of the courses in the same offering, within a specified time frame, or in any particular order.
However, to receive the six core course package discount, you must complete all six courses in the same scheduled offering (Winter/Spring and Fall).
Q: Where are the courses held?
A: All courses are held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada unless otherwise noted. Participants will receive location and final details via email approximately three (3) days prior to each course.
Q: Do I have to be enrolled in the CMD to take courses in the program?
A: The CMD courses can all be taken individually.
Q: In order to receive my certificate (CMD) am I required to take an exam or write a paper?
A: No, however, attendance and participation is required.
Q: Is there homework after each course?
A: No.
Q: Is there a reduced rate for registering for all core courses?
A: Yes, by registering for all six core courses you receive a discount compared to registering for each course individually. Note, if you register for the six core course package you will need to complete all six courses in the same scheduled offering (Winter/Spring or Fall/Winter).
Q: What happens if I register for six core courses, but need to cancel?
A: Provided you give a minimum of 6 business days notice prior to beginning of the first course, you will receive a full refund. After such time, the full six core course registration applies and replacement participant(s) are accepted. Invoices will be sent for non-attendance.
Q: What happens if I register for a single course, but have to miss because of a work commitment?
A: If you have registered for the course as part of the six core course package, then you forfeit the fee for that particular course. The core course can be acquired any time with full fees required upon registration.
If you have registered for the course outside of the six core course package you will receive a full refund provided you have given a minimum of 6 business days notice. If you are unable to give the 6 days notice, you are able to send a replacement as the fees will not be refunded.
Q: Can I register my organization for the six core courses and send different employees to different courses?
A: Yes.
Q: What are the credit hours for seminars and workshops?
A: A full-day workshop or two half-day workshops earns 7 credit hours. One-and-a-half-day workshop earns 10 credit hours. Two, full-day workshops earns 14 credit hours.
Q: QNET members receive a discount on the registration fee; what is involved in membership?
A: You can apply for membership on-line and begin receiving benefits today. Annual personal memberships begin at $135.
Q: Do I have to take the courses in any particular order?
A: No, the courses do not need to be taken in any particular order.
Q: Is there a time limit on completing the certificate?
A: No.
Q: I see that I can get credit for my QNET CMD courses toward a Certificate in Applied Management: Organizational Effectiveness (CAM:OE) at the University of Manitoba, what is CAM?
A: The Certificate in Applied Management: Organizational Effectiveness (CAM:OE) Program has been designed to provide individuals in various work environments with the opportunity to combine management studies with applications relevant to their own careers.
Registrants have the opportunity to study a common set of generic required courses, along with courses in the Organizational Effectiveness (OE) specialization. The CAM:OE requires successful completion of three core courses and further OE specialization courses.
The three core courses (108 credit hours) are:
- Essentials of Management (36 hours)
- Using Accounting Information (36 hours)
- Organizational Behaviour (36 hours) or Managing the Human Resource Function (36 hours)
OE specialization courses can be acquired by attending approved QNET Courses.
Q: Who can I speak with at the University of Manitoba regarding the CAM:OE requirements and about transferring my QNET CMD credits.
Warren Otto, Program Administrator, University of Manitoba
Phone: (204) 474-6037 or Toll free: 888-216-7011 ext. 6037
Email: w_otto@umanitoba.ca
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Cancellations or replacements?
Cancellations are required in writing a minimum of 6 business days prior to the beginning of a course, or in the case of the Six Core Course Series, 6 business days prior to the beginning of the first course. Email.
Replacements are allowed at any time.
The Certificate in Management Development is administered through QNET in partnership with Industry Training Partnerships, Manitoba Advanced Education & Training and The University of Manitoba, Continuing Education Division.