For the past six decades, Centennial College has been a top choice for industry training solutions. We offer career-focused and outcome-focused programs designed through close collaboration with more than 1,500 industry leaders, ensuring training is relevant, skills-based, hands-on, and solution-driven.
Centennial College Industry Training Solutions creates bespoke training solutions to meet your current and future needs.
Why Choose Centennial for Industry Training?
- Industry Connections
Centennial College stands out for its deep connections with industry partners, which translate into co-op placements, internships, and real-world project opportunities for trainees. This collaboration ensures learners gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical expertise that is directly applicable to their field.
- Facilities and Practical Training
We are home to modern labs, workshops, and specialized training spaces equipped with advanced technology, enabling trainees to work with industry-grade equipment in their chosen sectors. Programs are designed to be experiential, often combining in-person, online, and hybrid learning formats to maximize flexibility and skill development.
- Custom and Recognized Solutions
Centennial offers customizable industry training programs tailored to the specific needs of organizations, ranging from large corporations to non-profits. Many programs award digital badges, micro-credentials, and Certificates of Achievement, which enhance the marketability of graduates and provide pathways to further professional recognition.
- Diversity, Flexibility and Proven Outcomes
With a diverse team and global focus, Centennial prepares trainees to operate in multicultural environments and adapt to the requirements of the modern workplace. Our practical, skills-based, and outcome-driven learning experiences can be delivered online or in person, at one of our Toronto-area campuses, at your workplace, or at a location of your choice.
Our Areas of Expertise
Customized Workforce Training Solutions
Every organization has unique workforce challenges. Whether you are looking to upskill your current employees, onboard new staff, or develop future leaders, Centennial College partners with employers to design practical training solutions that align with your business goals.
From existing programs to fully customized learning experiences, our team works with organizations of all sizes to deliver flexible, industry relevant training that produces measurable results.
Many employers may also be eligible for funding through programs such as the Canada Ontario Job Grant (COJG), helping offset training costs.
Overview
Artificial Intelligence is changing how organizations operate across every industry. From improving efficiency to enhancing decision making, employers are looking for practical ways to integrate AI into their operations. Centennial helps organizations build AI knowledge through training that focuses on real workplace applications rather than theory.
How We Help
Whether you are introducing AI to your workforce or expanding existing capabilities, we offer both established and customized training that can be tailored to your industry, goals, and level of AI maturity.
Training Topics
- AI Fundamentals
- Generative AI for the Workplace
- AI for Business Operations
- AI for Employment Services
- Industry Specific AI Programs
Ideal For
- Organizations beginning their AI journey
- Teams looking to improve productivity
- Managers exploring AI adoption
- Organizations implementing AI responsibly
Overview
The aviation industry continues to evolve through new technologies, changing regulations, and increasing workforce demands. Centennial works with employers to deliver practical technical training that helps employees strengthen their skills while supporting operational excellence and safety.
How We Help
Our aviation training can be delivered as existing programs or customized solutions developed to address your organization's specific operational and workforce development needs.
Training Topics
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aviation Safety
- Technical Skills Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Workforce Upskilling
- Customized Technical Training
Ideal For
- Airlines
- Airports
- Aircraft maintenance organizations
- Aviation service providers
- Aerospace employers
Overview
Delivering an exceptional customer experience requires more than product knowledge. Employees must communicate effectively, build trust, solve problems, and represent your organization professionally. Centennial helps organizations strengthen customer service skills that improve both employee confidence and client satisfaction.
How We Help
Whether you are training new employees or enhancing the skills of existing teams, we provide practical learning solutions that can be customized to your organization's customer service environment.
Training Topics
- Customer Service Excellence
- Business Office Skills
- Retail Employment Training
- Professional Communication
- Workplace Professionalism
- Managing Difficult Conversations
Ideal For
- Customer service teams
- Front line staff
- Retail employees
- Office professionals
- Client facing organizations
Overview
Healthy workplaces contribute to stronger employee engagement, improved productivity, and long term organizational success. Centennial offers practical training that supports employee wellbeing while helping organizations create positive and resilient workplace cultures.
How We Help
We work with employers to develop health and wellness training that aligns with their workforce, organizational priorities, and workplace environment.
Training Topics
- Mental Health Awareness
- Workplace Wellness
- Psychological Safety
- Stress Management
- Employee Wellbeing
- Building Healthy Workplace Cultures
Ideal For
- Corporate employers
- Healthcare organizations
- Community organizations
- Educational institutions
- Organizations committed to employee wellbeing
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Overview
As the automotive and transit industries continue their transition toward electrification, employers require skilled technicians who can safely work with hybrid and electric vehicle technologies. Centennial delivers industry relevant training that prepares today's workforce for tomorrow's vehicles.
How We Help
Our programs combine practical technical instruction with hands on learning and can be adapted to meet the needs of manufacturers, municipalities, fleet operators, dealerships, and transit organizations.
Training Topics
- Hybrid Vehicle Fundamentals
- Electric Vehicle Systems
- High Voltage Safety
- Electric Bus Technology
- Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics
- Emerging Vehicle Technologies
Ideal For
- Automotive technicians
- Transit maintenance teams
- Fleet operators
- Dealerships
- Municipal transportation departments
Overview
Technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Organizations need employees who communicate effectively, collaborate successfully, and build positive workplace relationships. Centennial helps develop the interpersonal skills that strengthen teams and improve workplace performance.
How We Help
Our customized training helps employees improve communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and professionalism across a wide range of workplace settings.
Training Topics
- Workplace Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Communication
- Workplace Etiquette
- Building Effective Teams
Ideal For
- Customer facing employees
- Cross functional teams
- New employees
- Supervisors and managers
- Organizations looking to strengthen workplace communication
Overview
Strong leadership drives employee engagement, organizational growth, and business success. Centennial develops practical leadership training that equips supervisors and managers with the skills needed to lead people, navigate change, and build high performing teams.
How We Help
Whether developing first time supervisors or experienced leaders, we provide flexible training that can be tailored to your organization's leadership priorities.
Training Topics
- Leadership Essentials
- New Manager Development
- Coaching and Feedback
- Change Management
- Performance Management
- Leading High Performing Teams
Ideal For
- Emerging leaders
- New supervisors
- Experienced managers
- Team leads
- Organizations investing in leadership development
Overview
Manufacturers are continually adapting to new technologies, evolving production processes, and changing workforce needs. Centennial partners with employers to deliver practical training that improves technical capability, operational performance, and employee development.
How We Help
We offer both existing and customized manufacturing training designed to support workforce development, productivity improvements, and continuous learning.
Training Topics
- Lean Manufacturing
- Injection Molding
- Quality Control
- Production Efficiency
- Supervisory Skills
- Workplace Safety
Ideal For
- Manufacturers
- Production facilities
- Industrial employers
- Production supervisors
- Continuous improvement teams
Overview
The transportation sector is evolving rapidly through electrification, emerging technologies, and changing workforce requirements. Centennial helps organizations prepare their workforce with practical training that strengthens technical expertise, supports safety, and improves operational performance.
How We Help
Whether supporting fleet operators, municipalities, logistics companies, or transit organizations, we develop flexible training solutions that address current industry needs and future workforce challenges.
Training Topics
- Fleet Maintenance
- Transportation Safety
- Commercial Vehicle Technologies
- Transit Operations
- Emerging Transportation Technologies
- Workforce Upskilling
Ideal For
- Transportation companies
- Transit agencies
- Logistics providers
- Fleet operators
- Municipal transportation departments
Do not see exactly what you are looking for?
Industry Training Solutions specializes in developing customized workforce training that aligns with your organization's goals, schedule, and operational needs.
Whether you are interested in an existing program or a fully tailored solution, our team is ready to help.
Contact Industry Training Solutions today to discuss your workforce training needs.
Let’s Partner to Solve your Current and Future Performance Needs
For questions or details about creating your tailored industry training program, contact Brian Atkinson:
Phone: 437-771-6267
Email: batkinson@centennialcollege.ca