Program Approval Support for Ontario Career Colleges
Launching a new program means meeting the Ministry's requirements for program design, course documentation, evaluation and instructor qualifications — before a single student enrols. We support your team with building a program that is ready for review, and with preparing the documentation your submission needs.
Where we support you
Program design
Aligned to the applicable program standards and the vocational outcomes your program must meet.
Program of Instruction
With instructional hours, courses and co-op or clinical components.
Course outlines
Covering modules, learning resources, outcomes and evaluation methods.
Admission and evaluation documentation
Consistent across the whole program.
PARIS-ready submission package
Formatted for upload through the Ministry's online system.
Subject-matter expert recommendations
For program development and review.
How it works
- 1
Strategy session
We review your program idea, sector and timeline.
- 2
Scope and proposal
We agree deliverables and schedule.
- 3
Design and documentation
We build the program framework and course outlines with your team and our subject-matter experts.
- 4
Submission support
We prepare the submission materials and help you through the submission process. Your college submits the application itself.
Who it's for
- Registered private career colleges adding a new program
- New institutions preparing their first programs
- Colleges revising a program after changes to standards or delivery
Frequently asked questions
- Do you guarantee approval?
- No. Approval decisions rest with the Ministry. We support you with preparing a complete, well-documented program for review.
- Which sectors do you work in?
- Allied health, business and IT, among other regulated and professional fields.
- How is pricing set?
- Every program is different, so we scope and price each engagement after the strategy session.