OBIA and Brock University Online Professional Certificate Training Programs

Why Choose These Programs?

• University-level, Faculty-led Certification: Earn a respected non-credit professional certificate from Brock University while learning directly from experienced professors with expertise in brain injury. Live facilitation ensures you access meaningful peer discussions with others in the field, guided learning, and real-time feedback.
• Fully-Virtual, Accessible Wherever You Are: All programs are delivered live online, removing geographic barriers and making high-quality professional development accessible across Canada and beyond.
• Designed for Real-World Practice: The curriculum is intentionally built for professionals working directly with individuals living with ABI. You’ll explore practical strategies, case-based learning, and applied tools you can use in your role.
• Evidence-Informed and Person-Centred: Courses are grounded in current research, best practices, and the voices of those with lived experience. Content is reviewed and refreshed prior to each offering, so you can be confident you are learning the most current, evidence-informed approaches to supporting individuals living with brain injury.

Who Should Enroll?

These programs are designed for anyone whose work or lived experience involves supporting individuals living with brain injury, including:

• Frontline workers
• Rehabilitation and health care professionals (i.e., Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Pathologists, Behaviour Analysts, Chiropractors, etc.)
• Case managers and service coordinators
• Rehab support workers
• Community support workers
• Teachers and educational assistants
• Social workers
• Mental health counsellors
• Hospital, long-term care, and residential staff
• Employment, return-to-work, and vocational support professionals
• Lawyers and legal professionals
• Probation, parole and corrections officers
• Insurance adjusters and claims professionals
• Family members and caregivers
• Others whose roles intersect with brain injury in community, legal, education, health, or support settings.

What Will You Gain?

By completing an online professional training certificate, you will:

• Build a stronger understanding of brain injury and its long-term impacts
• Develop practical, evidence-informed strategies for community and acute care settings
• Gain specialized learning in key areas, such as mental health and addictions, cognitive interventions, and neurobehavioural disorders
• Learn through live, faculty-led training programs with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and applied learning
• Strengthen confidence and effectiveness in your professional role
• Connect with a growing network of professionals committed to improving outcomes for individuals living with brain injury

More than 90% of students say they are likely to take another online training certificate with OBIA!

Across hundreds of learners, our courses earn an average student rating of 8.8/10, reflecting strong satisfaction and impact.

An incredible 95% of learners report that the certificate program is relevant to their professional needs.