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Give Your SHSM Students an Advantage Beyond Graduation

A free implementation kit designed to help Ontario SHSM educators integrate industry certifications — without adding complexity to your program.

Get the Free SHSM Pilot Kit

Designed for Ontario SHSM sectors. No obligation.

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Start Small,
Prove the Value

Request Your Free SHSM Certification Pilot Kit

What's included:

  • Implementation checklists for instructors or schools
  • Sector-specific alignment tables
  • Pricing and pilot planning access
Get yout Free SHSM Pilot Kit
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Trusted by Ontario educators

“CCI Learning made launching certifications in our SHSM program seamless. Their onboarding support gave our teachers confidence and our students a real competitive edge. It felt less like a service and more like a true partnership focused on student success.”
David Openheimer
Former ACL, Business and Computer Studies Northview Heights Secondary School
“CCI Learning certifications have transformed outcomes in our co-op and accounting programs. Students earn credentials that employers value, gain confidence, and build a competitive advantage. The platform integrates seamlessly into real-world learning and scales with our growth.”
Steve Karam
Business and Cooperative Education Department Head Earl Haig Secondary School
“What started in my classes now extends to multiple courses and our business club. CCI Learning certifications strengthen resumes and college applications, and the support has been exceptional. The impact on student confidence has been remarkable.”
Ingrid Montarras
Business, Co-op, and French Teacher Harbord Collegiate Institute

Your Students Deserve More Than a Diploma

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The Gap is Real

70% of employers say graduates lack job-ready skills

You're Stretched Thin

Adding certifications feels like another burden on already-packed schedules

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Students Need Direction

Many graduate without clear career pathways or recognized credentials

SHSM + Industry Certifications
= Career-Ready Graduates

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program was designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world career skills. CCI Learning provides the certification pathways, curriculum resources, and support to make SHSM implementation seamless for your school.

CCI Learning provides the aligned curriculum, practice tools, and support to make certification delivery simple.

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Recognized Credentials

Students earn Microsoft Office Specialist, IC3, or Entrepreneurship & Small Business certifications, credentials employers actually recognize.

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Ready-to-Teach Resources

Complete lesson plans, practice platforms (GMetrix), and implementation guides designed for Ontario curriculum fits.

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Turnkey Implementation

We handle training and onboarding, tech support, and certification tracking. You focus on teaching.

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From Pilot
to Program in 3 Steps

Request Your Free SHSM Certification Pilot Kit

What's included:

Request the Kit

Get your free SHSM Pilot Kit with pathway options, pricing, and implementation details.

Choose Your Pathway

Pick one sector to pilot (Business, ICT, or another pathway that fits your school).

Launch with Confidence

We provide training, resources, and support. You deliver real career value to students.

Get your Free SHSM Pilot Kit

Working with Ontario school boards and educators

Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Cariboo Hill Secondary School
Wolburn Collegiate Institute
Wolburn Collegiate Institute
Northview Heights Secondary School
Northview Heights Secondary School
Toronto District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Earl Haig Secondary School
Earl Haig Secondary School
Mentor College
Mentor College
Algoma District School Board
Algoma District School Board
Loyalist College
Loyalist College

Your questions answered

Common questions

Yes! CCI Learning’s certification pathways are designed to align with Ontario’s SHSM framework in sectors like Business, ICT, Hospitality, and more.

Pricing depends on the pathway and number of students. Our 35-user pilot bundles include courseware, practice exams (GMetrix), and certification vouchers. Request the kit for detailed pricing.

Full implementation support including instructor training, technical help, and certification administration. We make it turnkey.

Absolutely. We recommend starting with one pathway and one cohort (up to 35 students) to prove the model.

Most schools launch their pilot within 2-4 weeks.

join the success

Give Your Students the SHSM Advantage

Request your free pilot kit and see how easy career-ready certifications can be.

Get My Free SHSM Pilot Kit