The Human Factors and Ergonomics Postgraduate Certificate at Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is designed for individuals aiming to enhance workplace safety, productivity, and user experience through evidence-based design principles. You will explore the critical interplay between humans and their work environments, learning to identify and mitigate risks associated with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors. This program is ideal for professionals seeking to apply the economics of human factors and ergonomics to gain stakeholder buy-in and implement effective solutions, leveraging skills in technical communication and occupational health and safety legislation.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over one year, immersing you in practical applications of ergonomics and human factors. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard ergonomic tools and digital human modeling software, and learn to apply principles from the Project Management Body of Knowledge to manage ergonomics projects effectively. Your learning will culminate in a capstone project where you will collaborate in teams to propose, design, and evaluate real-world solutions for human factors and ergonomics challenges, preparing you for roles focused on improving human system performance across various industries.