Railway Graduate Academic Certificates Interest and Feedback

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Are you a Potential Student or a Railway Industry Company Representative?(Required)

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How interested are you in working in the railway industry?(Required)

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What is your undergraduate background?(Required)

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What best describes you at this point in time?

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Working part-time (not in the railway industry)

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If you are currently working in the railway industry, what is your primary role?(Required)

What is your highest level of education?(Required)

PhD

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Where do you currently live?(Required)

In Ontario

Outside of Ontario, but within Canada

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Would you be considered a domestic or international student in Canada?(Required)

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Domestic students are either permanent residents of Canada or Canadian citizens If you are in the process of getting permanent residence, but it has not yet been finalized, please select “International”

What kinds of roles are you looking for within the railway industry?(Required)

Graduate Academic Certificate: Rail Electrification and Signaling
Course 1: Railway Electrification Infrastructure
Learn principles of railway electrification, overhead catenary and third rail systems, power supply and distribution for electric trains, and control and protection systems.

Discover advanced technology behind electrification systems, their design, operation and safety measures.

Explore sustainable solutions for modern railways.

An essential course for engineers and professionals in the railway industry seeking expertise in electrification systems.

Course 2: Railway Signaling and Train Control
Learn in-depth coverage of railway and transit signaling and control systems.

Explore industry standards, safety practices, train detection methods, and advanced train control technologies.

Hands-on assignments and projects help develop practical skills for a career in industry.

Graduate Academic Certificate: Rail Infrastructure and Operations
Course 1: Railroad Track
Covers track components and their structural roles; railroad track maintenance technologies.

Use of computer tools to perform track geometry design.

Learn different design standards and designing railroad lines, with focus on several key factors.

Lectures + Labs: Learn the basics of track design using Bentley software products such as MicroStation, In-roads & Open Rails.

Course 2: Introduction to CROR
Learn technical and regulatory aspects of railway engineering:
Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
Train movement, track protection
radio procedures
control systems
interlocking rules

Explore application of CROR to real-world railway operations.

Graduate Academic Certificate: Railway Systems and Assurance

Course 1: Introduction to Railway Engineering
A blend of theory and practical experience to provide a strong background in railway engineering.
Explore historical railway systems, diverse topics in track engineering, rolling stock, signaling and more.

Be prepared to address challenges and seize opportunities in industry.

Course 2: System Assurance
Explore systems assurance principles and application in railways and critical infrastructure.

Key topics include: systems engineering, standards and regulations, physical/cyber security, software safety and more.

Learn safety and security planning, hazard and threat analysis, and safety case development.

Discuss of certification processes and practical case study.

Which certificate(s) are you interested in?(Required)

Rail Electrification and Signaling

Rail Infrastructure and Operations

Railway Systems and Assurance

Select all that apply

Are there any topics in the railway industry you are interested in, that are not listed above?(Required)

Do you prefer online, hybrid or in-person classes?(Required)

Online

Hybrid

In-person

What potential issues might keep you from applying or attending the program if offered admission?(Required)

Program cost

Location/commute time

Time commitment

Don’t know enough about the program

Immigration concerns

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If you have a concern that could keep you from applying or attending the program that was not listed above, please list your concerns below

For Railway Industry Company Representatives

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What is your role at the company you are representing?(Required)

Is your company currently hiring(Required)

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No

Not at this time, but some may come up soon

Of the certificates listed above, which are of interest to you in seeing from potential employees' education? (select as many as apply)(Required)

Rail Electrification and Signaling

Rail Infrastructure and Operations

Railway Systems and Assurance

As an employer, are there any topics (outside of those listed above) you would like to see potential employees have in their education?(Required)

Do you have any further comments about education in the railway industry?

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