Student Support Certificate

The Student Support Certificate is designed to help faculty and staff at Carleton University enhance their capacity to address student needs. The certificate provides growth and development opportunities aligned with the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services’ (CACUSS) Competency Model.

The certificate provides a core level of training in a variety of competency areas, such as:

• Communication;
• Emotional and interpersonal intelligence;
• Intercultural fluency;
• Indigenous cultural awareness;
• Post-secondary acumen;
• Equity, diversity and inclusion;
• Student advising, support and advocacy;
• Student learning and development

Visit the How to Participate page to learn how to earn your Student Support Certificate, or view the schedule and register.

Benefits of Certification

The Student Support Certificate has a number of benefits for both you and the Carleton Community. Some of the reasons you should consider completing the certificate are:

• Provides an opportunity to continue learning and developing your skills as a student service professional
• The Student Support Certificate is a recognized professional development initiative at Carleton. Completing the certificate demonstrates your knowledge and skills in a variety of core competencies
• Opportunity to meet other professionals and expand your Carleton network

Watch the video below to hear what other members of the Carleton community have to say about participating in the Student Support Certificate.