Graduate Certificate in Environmental Planning

This certificate is designed for people who want to work in environmental planning or are already building a career in areas like environmental consulting, land and resource management, community and regional planning, or decision‑making roles in both Indigenous and non‑Indigenous contexts.

Offered online, the program will help you develop practical and skills-based training to transition to the workforce or continue to grow in your current role. It’s a strong fit if you’re early or mid‑career and looking to adapt to new technologies, changing policies, and new ways of thinking about how places and environments are planned.

The program is grounded in the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on real‑world challenges such as clean water, climate action, responsible resource use, and sustainable living. You will work with current tools and planning approaches that bring together environmental, social, economic, and governance perspectives to support inclusive, evidence‑based decisions and more resilient communities.

Funding

Certificate programs are not eligible for scholarships. Industry professionals may have access to professional development funds through their employers.

Tuition and fees

This certificate is 9 credit units.

Course-based master's, certificate or postgraduate diploma program

Students in course-based programs pay tuition for each class they take. Every class is assigned a number of credit units (usually three) which determines their cost. If a student is not enrolled in any classes for a term, they will need to register in a 'Maintenance of Status' class that is assessed tuition equivalent to 3 credit units to stay in their program.

Graduate students in course-based programs registered in any undergraduate classes will be assessed tuition for these classes at the undergraduate rate. International graduate students in these programs registered in undergraduate courses, whether or not the classes are part of their program of study, will also be assessed the undergraduate international tuition.

Student fees

In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.

Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.

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Graduate Certificate (G.Cert.)

• A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (ie. 60 credit units)
• Four-year honours degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study,
  • or 5 years professional experience in environmental planning fields,
  • or 3 years professional experience plus a 2 year diploma or certificate
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 86 is required with a minimum score of 20 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies

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Submit an online application

Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.

During the application, you'll be asked for:

• Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
• Contact information of your three referees
  
  • Your letters of recommendation may be from either academic or professional contacts and must speak to your capacity for success in a graduate program
• Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions

The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.

At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee: $125 for domestic students and $145 for international students. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.

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Submit required documents

Once you've submitted your online application, you will have access to upload your required documents, and provide the contact information for your references. To do this, go to the "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab in your application.

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