Community Support Courses

If you want to help people heal, overcome challenges, and support growing families, you can build a meaningful career in social services. Learn online or on-campus with flexible courses built for your life.

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Explore Our Community Support Programs

Choose a path in mental health and addictions, community support or early childcare.

Early Childcare Assistant

If you love helping young children grow, you can build a career creating a safe, happy space for them to learn.

Available at 14 location(s)
Diploma Program
30 to 40 Weeks (May vary by campus)

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Community Services Worker

If you love helping others, you can turn your kind heart into a proud career as the backbone of a local support team.

Available at 43 location(s)
Diploma Program
35 to 45 Weeks (May vary by campus)

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Addictions & Mental Health Worker

If you want to help people, you can turn your kind heart into a proud community support career.

Available at 33 location(s)
Diploma Program
45 Weeks

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Build Your Community Support Career with Confidence

Every town needs caring staff to help people in need, guide youth, and teach young children. Support workers make a real difference in local neighborhoods every day.

Our practical courses give you a strong foundation for meaningful jobs across Canada. You do not need any past medical or social work experience to start. Our team guides you step-by-step through basic care rules, child growth concepts, crisis safety, and daily office software. With one-on-one help from dedicated learning coaches and flexible study options, you can learn at your own pace from home or in-centre.

Personal, job-focused training
Industry-relevant skills and tools
Supportive learning environment

Career Opportunities

Depending on the program, students may explore career paths with job titles such as:

Shelter Support Specialist
Crisis Worker
Social Services Assistant
Youth Outreach Worker
Early Childcare Assistant
Nursery School Aide
Playroom Supervisor

Flexible Schedules Built for Your Life

We know you have family duties and work goals to balance. Our training options fit into your weekly routine:

Full-Time Study

Complete your study hours at fixed, set times each week.

Part-Time Study

Pick your own study times with at least two sessions per week during day, evening, or weekend hours.

Hybrid & Online Learning

Study your lessons online or on-campus with steady, one-on-one support from dedicated learning coaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you learn in community support courses?

You learn basic care rules, mental health support, child growth concepts, crisis safety, and file tracking. You also master office software like Word and Excel to write log notes and reports.

Why should I take a community support or childcare course?

Community support workers and childcare aides help local towns across Canada. Learning these care skills lets you make a positive difference in local shelters, daycares, and youth centers.

Do community support programs include work placements?

Yes. Our diploma courses include real work placements at local care centers and daycares. This gives you hands-on work experience before you graduate.

Can I complete a community support diploma online in Canada?

Yes. You can complete your classroom lessons through flexible online or hybrid course options. This lets you learn from home or in-centre while keeping time for your family.

Do I need prior healthcare or social work experience to enroll?

No past healthcare or social work experience is needed. Our team guides you step-by-step from basic care habits up to daily community and classroom routines.

What jobs can I get after taking a community support course?

You can work in local shelters, group homes, and daycares. You can become a community support worker, an addictions worker, an early childcare assistant, or a youth aide.