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Community Capacity Building Certificate

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Community Capacity Building Certificate at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada is a certificate in Education, Community & Social Services programme. The programme runs for 5 months, delivered fully online. Teaching is in English.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Education, Community & Social Services

Duration: 5 months

Delivery: Online

Language: English

We have no tuition fees on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Community Capacity Building Certificate is a five-month, part-time online program that develops community leadership through creative, art-based learning; participants plan and deliver a real project that benefits their community. When offered, the program is free of charge with learning materials provided, and it serves community leaders of all backgrounds seeking to create positive change.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1965

Students: 37,000

QS rank: #312

Programs: 476

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Community Capacity Building Certificate award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Certificate in the field of Education, Community & Social Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Community Capacity Building Certificate take?

The programme runs for 5 months.

Can Community Capacity Building Certificate be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

What language is Community Capacity Building Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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