CACE Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the course dates, fees, etc.?

A list of all courses in this program is available in the Course Schedule. Click on the course number for the course description and a list of the sections offered in the course.

Click on the section number for textbook, instructor and fee information.

Can I take a course in the CACE Program without enrolling in the Program?

Yes, you can take courses on an individual basis without applying to the Program.

However, if, at a later date, you decide you want to complete the CACE Program, you must apply to the Program and request a transfer of these courses into your Program.

How much will the CACE Program cost me?

Expect to pay approximately $2,960 - $3,490, plus textbooks, for the Program.There is also a $50 application fee ($75 for international students).

Is it possible to design my own elective option in CACE?

In addition to taking elective courses in the CACE Program, you may be eligible to earn elective credit through flexible study options.

The following options provide you with the opportunity to define your own learning needs:

Please contact the Program Administrator to discuss any of these options.

Is it possible to have courses or work I’ve completed outside the CACE Program recognized for credit in CACE?

Relevant learning you have gained outside of the CACE Program may be eligible for credit towards the certificate to a maximum of 125 hours of credit.

Recognition of prior learning may occur in several ways:

  • Exemptions/Transfer of Credit
    Exemptions may be granted against CACE courses for equivalent courses successfully completed and evaluated at recognized institutions. There is a $75 non-refundable fee for each exemption request for courses taken outside of the University of Manitoba.

    You may also apply for transfer credits to the CACE Program at no fee for relevant courses completed in other certificate programs offered by Continuing Education at the University of Manitoba. For exemption or transfer please submit a Certificate Course Credit Request Form.
  • Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
    Prior Learning Assessment is a process to evaluate and accredit relevant learning gained outside an institution by assessing it against the learning required in the institution’s courses and programs.

    The process enables students to obtain recognition for learning via work and other life experiences such as independent study, cultural and artistic pursuits, volunteer and community activities or political action.

    Recognition of prior learning for credit in the CACE Program may be obtained by submission of evidence of verifiable learning. To be eligible for credit in CACE, learning must be both relevant and equivalent to the content of the CACE Program and be at a university level. The PLA assessment fee is $365. PLA is only an option at the start of the program.

    To discuss your eligibility for PLA, please contact:
    Sandy Stechisen
    474-6685 or Toll-free 1-888-216-7011 ext. 6685
    Email: sandra_stechisen@umanitoba.ca

  • Credit for Seminar Study
    This is an option for those already enrolled in the CACE Program who would like CACE elective credit for a seminar or workshop taken outside of the Program. Please contact the Program Administrator for details, as preliminary approval for seminar credit must be arranged in advance of the seminar.

    A statement of learning out comes, proof of attendance and written assignment are required. The administrative fee for seminar credit is $125 for 20 hours or less and $200 for over 20 hours of credit to a maximum of 40 hours.

    Credit for Seminar Study Guidelines.

How long does it take to complete the Program? What do I need to do to graduate?

Most participants complete the program within two or three years; the maximum time for completion is five years from initial application to the program.

When you have successfully completed a minimum of 250 hours of instruction including all of the required courses and 100 hours of elective credit, you will be awarded a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education by Extended Education, University of Manitoba.

To be eligible to graduate, students must complete and return the Continuing Education Application for Graduation.