Training
CIFAL-University of Victoria Certified Courses
CIFAL Victoria works with University of Victoria (UVic) faculty and staff to deliver dynamic training programs across campus and beyond. We support programs and courses that advance UVic’s commitments to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) across our four thematic areas.
Supporting excellence in education for sustainability
We collaborate with our partners to build learning experiences that create meaningful impact. These include undergraduate courses, graduate training programs, continuing education, experiential learning, micro-certificates and community training.
We work with UVic faculty, staff and community partners to align their programs and courses with the criteria for UNITAR-CIFAL certification. Our review process supports partners in aligning their content with the UN SDGs, UNDRIP, and Education for Sustainable Development principles. This ensures learners will receive internationally recognized credentials.
Hands-on & community-oriented sustainability training
We support the design of learning experiences that create lasting change. Every course and program we certify uses a results-based approach with clear learning objectives and measurable outcomes. These are intended to connect sustainable development learning to real-world applications. Our UN-certified training provides learners with the knowledge and practical competencies to advance the SDGs for themselves, their organizations and their communities.
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Frequently asked questions
How does CIFAL Victoria ensure that courses and programs adhere to UN standards?
CIFAL Victoria uses UNITAR’s Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) and UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development Goals Learning Objectives. These ensure our certified courses meet the required learning outcomes and strategic goals.
What is the value of getting a course or program certified?
The value added to courses certified by UNITAR-CIFAL include:
- global recognition of a United Nations certification
- credibility and competitive advantage of a course being aligned with the knowledge and experience offered through the United Nations
- international perspectives on learning outcomes, which are valued by students and employers
- the SDG-related knowledge and skills acquired by course graduates, which may enhance their employability
How will completion of a UNITAR-CIFAL certified course or program be acknowledged?
Learners who successfully complete a certified course will receive a Certificate of Completion signed by the Head of the CIFAL Global Network and the Director of CIFAL Victoria. The personalized certificate is issued as a secure PDF, sent by email directly to the student from CIFAL Victoria.
Is there a fee for getting a course or program certified by CIFAL Victoria?
Yes, CIFAL Victoria charges a fee for course certification. The fees vary by course.
The fee supports the administrative and operational costs of evaluating courses based on UNITAR standards. It also covers issuing course certificates. Additionally, the fee includes recommendations and guidance from CIFAL Victoria on course design and delivery.
Courses must be reassessed (and fees reissued) each year. They must also be reassessed following any major changes to the course content or delivery. CIFAL Victoria will issue an invoice the the organizing partner upon agreeing to certify the course or program.
