120.00 Hours Required
Delivery method: Fully online
Number of courses: 4
Total course hours: 120 - 126 (depending on choice of electives)
Time to completion: Up to 3 years
Questions: openlearning@dal.ca


The Certificate in Gaming Leadership consists of four (4) fully online courses that provide a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge required for leaders in today’s casino and iGaming environments. The certificate is offered jointly by Dalhousie University and the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists (ACGCS).

Courses

This certificate consists of two (2) required courses and two (2) elective courses. Click on each course name for more details and specific learning outcomes:

Required courses:

Electives (Choose from the options below to total at least 72 hours):

Please note: The Certificate requires a passing grade of 70% in each course. See each course for applicable tuition fees and schedule. Some courses fill up quickly, and registration in one course does not guarantee your spot in another. You must register for each course individually to reserve your spot. Courses can be taken in any order. 

Students may occasionally wish to take multiple certificates which share the same courses. For additional certificates that use cross-over courses from those the student has completed / will complete, at least 50% NEW courses must be taken. If the student has no option to meet the 50% new course threshold with those posted on the certificate plan, administration will recommend elective courses closely related to the certificate objectives. For more information, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this certificate, learners will:

  • Understand the legal casino and iGaming landscape.
  • Gain an awareness of risks faced by casino and iGaming operators.
  • Gain the ability to implement responsible gaming and player protection practices.
  • Enhance skills and knowledge in other relevant areas such as corporate social responsibility, leadership, ethics, strategy, and risk assessment and management.

Prerequisites

Language Requirement: University-level English language proficiency required in writing, speaking and reading comprehension. It is recommended that students have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall or a TOEFL-IBT score of 90 overall for this program. Please see the following guidelines from Dalhousie University for more information: English Language Requirements For Undergraduate Admissions - Admissions - Dalhousie University.

Program Delivery

The program is delivered through the flexibility and convenience of Dalhousie's enriched and engaging online learning platform (OpenDal). Course delivery is designed to provide maximum benefit and flexibility through online study. 

Who Should Take This Certificate?

The Certificate in Gaming Leadership is intended for a wide range of casino and regulatory staff, including those in operations, strategy, and relationship management. 

Recognition of Prior Learning

It may be possible to receive advanced standing in this certificate based on your prior learning from work or life experience. We provide two types of recognition of prior learning:

  • Prior Certified Learning: Assessment of prior coursework or training through a provider, that is neither a university or college, for the purpose of advanced standing. Examples of certified learning may include military courses, accredited certificates, workplace training programs, etc.
  • Prior Experiential Learning: Assessment of previous work and life learning that may be equivalent to learning outcomes of university courses / programs, for the purpose of advanced standing. Relevant prior learning may come from work or volunteer experience, participation on committees or boards, independent study, etc.

To discuss how to use your prior learning to apply for advanced standing, please contact rpl@dal.ca.

Additional Details

Courses

Minimum Required

48 Hour(s)

Minimum Required

72 Hour(s)

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