Short Courses For Canada PR

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Short Courses for Canada PR

If you are already inside Canada on a study permit, work permit, visitor visa, or any valid status, you can explore short courses that open a pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).
These programs, often linked to healthcare or education special category draws and certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, can lead to licensing and, eventually, PR.

At Globexa Immigration, we guide you through course selection, licensing, and PR strategy to maximize your chances of success.

1. Why Short Courses Can Help You Get PR

Duration: Just 6 months
Fields: Healthcare & Education (high-demand occupations in Canada)
PR Advantage: Eligible for special category draws with lower CRS cut-offs
Work Opportunities: Paid or unpaid co-op placements arranged by colleges
Location Flexibility: Many courses can be completed online from anywhere in Canada

2. Popular Short Course Options

Recent months have seen refusals for SOWP even when the primary applicant’s study permit was approved. This is often due to stricter rules and reduced temporary immigration targets.

If your spouse visa is refused, you can:

Change your program (e.g., move to a Master’s degree) to meet eligibility criteria.
Apply for a Visitor Visa instead.
Reapply for SOWP after addressing refusal reasons.

3. Choosing the Right Program for Eligibility

1. Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Central College, Mississauga

NOC: Falls under healthcare special category
Duration: 6 months (4 months theory + 2 months internship)
Total Hours: 700 (400 theory + 300 co-op)
Mode: Online theory + in-person co-op in Ontario
Tuition Fee: CAD $6,700
- Payable in 6 installments (CAD $1,000 deposit to start)
Intakes: Every 15 days
Co-op: College-arranged placement in Ontario (paid/unpaid)
PR Pathway: After 6 months of work experience, eligible under Healthcare special category draws & PNP

2. Certificate in Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA)

NOC: 4220 – Education special category
Duration: 6 months (4 months theory + 2 months internship)
Total Hours: 1,000 (700 theory + 300 co-op)
Mode: Online theory + in-person co-op in Ontario
Tuition Fee: CAD $7,300
- Payable in 6 installments (CAD $1,000 deposit to start)
Intakes: Once a month
Co-op: Paid or unpaid, college-arranged in Ontario
PR Pathway: Eligible under Education special category draws after 6 months of experience

3. Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant (Coming Soon)

NOC: Pharmacy Technical Assistant – Healthcare special category
Duration: 6 months
Mode: Online + in-person co-op
Launch Date: Expected by end of August
PR Pathway: Eligible for PR via healthcare special category after 6 months experience

4. Personal Support Worker – Elite Royal College, Scarborough

Duration: 6 months (3 months theory + 3 months internship)
Tuition Fee: CAD $5,500
- Payable in 2 installments ($3,000 + $2,500)
Intakes: Monthly
Co-op: Paid/unpaid, in Ontario or other provinces under registered nurse supervision
PR Pathway: Same as PSW from Central College

4. Eligibility

You can enroll if you have any valid status in Canada, including:

Study permit
Work permit
Visitor visa
Refugee claimant status

No separate study permit is required for these short courses.

5. Licensing & Recognition

- Approved by National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)
- Licensing exam: 200 questions – pass with at least 130 correct
- Licensed graduates can work as registered professionals in Canada

Ontario residents in healthcare-related courses may be eligible for government reimbursement of up to CAD $5,000 (subject to approval)

6. How These Courses Lead to PR

Special Category Draws (Express Entry)
- - Healthcare & Education have lower CRS cut-offs (recent draws around 475–479)
  - Only 6 months of Canadian experience needed in the NOC to qualify
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  - Healthcare & Early Childhood Education are in-demand in most provinces
  - PNP nominations can boost your CRS and speed up PR

Why Choose Ontario for PR

Largest PNP quota in Canada (10,000+ spots)
Multiple streams for international graduates & skilled workers
Courses completed in Ontario can make you eligible for province-specific PR pathways