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Fast Tracks, Intensives, and Accelerated Programs

Spend your spring or summer at The Chang School immersed in these popular and in-demand career areas. Intensive, fast-track, and accelerated programs are offered on campus in downtown Toronto or in an online format – or a combination of both – and typically run for three to four months. Led by expert instructors with real-world experience, they will help you gain the knowledge and skills of a full certificate program in a condensed period of time.

Need help? Connect with our Career Advisor to get one-on-one academic and career advice and create a plan to reach your goals.

Communication and Design Intensives

Summer Film School

Our intensive Summer Film School option offers the unique opportunity to learn the basics of filmmaking and earn a Certificate in Film Studies in just 12 weeks. The focus of the program is on production, and you will have the opportunity to create a number of short films, discover your creative potential, and demonstrate your acquired skills and knowledge.

Community Services Accelerated Options

Certificate in Local Economic Development (LED)

Starting in Spring/Summer 2023, complete your entire LED certificate in just four months – all four courses will be available during the Spring/Summer term. (You can also choose to take the selected courses that suit your spring/summer schedule and complete the remainder during another term.)

* The Capstone Project in LED course will run July 17–September 1, 2023, and is part of Fall 2023 enrolment (which opens on June 5, 2023).

Ready to get started? Complete our quick Google form to get the prerequisite waivers you need to enrol in your chosen LED courses.

Certificate in Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences (IKE)

Starting in Spring/Summer 2023, complete your entire IKE certificate in just four months – all four courses will be available during the Spring/Summer term. (You can also choose to take the selected courses that suit your spring/summer schedule and complete the remainder during another term.)