York College of Applied Studies [YORKC]

Name

York College of Applied Studies [YORKC]

Legal name

York College of Applied Studies

Website

https://yorkc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Vocational Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Online career college
• Vocational certificate programs
• Community services training
• Healthcare administration diplomas
• Adult continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Program Tuition: Students purchase individual certificate programs or diplomas directly at listed prices. Single programs range from $295 to $4,495 depending on program type and duration. Revenue is generated per enrollment with no recurring subscription component for individual students.
2. Bundled Certificate Pathway Tuition: Students purchase bundled certificate pathways (dual or triple certificate combinations) at discounted bundle prices versus individual enrollment. Dual certificates are priced at $1,195-$1,295; triple certificate at $1,995. Payment plans are available with initial deposits and monthly installments. Revenue is one-time per program bundle with no recurring billing.
3. Employer Sponsorship / Team-Based Learning: Organizations can sponsor employee professional development. York College provides customizable documentation and cohort-based enrollment for employer-sponsored team training. Revenue is B2B, billed per team cohort or individually sponsored employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

York College of Applied Studies delivers 100% online, self-paced certificate and diploma programs across community services, healthcare administration, early childhood education, business, construction, and retail. Students enroll directly through the website to complete short certificates (2-6 weeks, 9-80 hours) or vocational diplomas (4-9 months) leading to credentials recognized under Ontario's Career Colleges Act, 2005. Programs are delivered via a LearnWorlds-based LMS, with stackable bundle pathways (dual and triple certificates) and verifiable digital credentials awarded on completion.

Product overview

York College of Applied Studies is an online career college offering 18 programs across four areas of study: Community & Social Services (8 programs), Business/Construction/Retail (5 programs), Early Childhood Education (2 programs), and Healthcare Administration & Support (3 programs). The portfolio spans individual certificate programs (ranging from 2 to 6 weeks), diploma programs (4–9 months), and bundle packages combining multiple certificates (Dual and Triple Certificate pathways). All programs are delivered 100% online in a self-paced format through a web-based learning platform, with verifiable digital credentials issued upon completion. Single certificates serve as standalone credentials for career entry or advancement, while bundle packages (Dual and Triple Certificates) stack multiple certificates into a single pathway with discounted pricing and shared access periods, with certificates also stacking toward diploma programs starting September 2026. The vocational diplomas (Community Services Worker Diploma, Hospital Unit Clerk Diploma, Medical Office Assistant Diploma) are registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, while short certificates (40 hours or less) are non-vocational and not subject to that Act.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Services Worker Diploma A 6-month diploma program providing comprehensive training in community services, including field placement experience. Graduates are eligible to apply for RSSW registration through OCSWSSW.
• Community Support Worker Certificate A 6-week, 40-hour online certificate program covering client support, case documentation, advocacy, crisis response, and community resource navigation for entry-level roles in social services and shelters.
• Shelter Support Worker Certificate An online certificate program teaching crisis intervention, de-escalation, client intake, incident documentation, and housing navigation skills for shelter and high-acuity environments.
• Case Management Certificate A 3-week, 25-hour certificate program covering structured assessment, service planning, SMART goal setting, cross-agency collaboration, and professional documentation for case coordination roles.
• Crisis Intervention & De-Escalation Certificate An online certificate covering de-escalation frameworks, trauma-informed crisis response, risk assessment, communication under pressure, safety planning, and post-crisis documentation standards.
• Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker Certificate A certificate program covering trauma-informed care, harm reduction principles, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and substance use disorder support for frontline mental health and addictions roles.
• Women's Shelter Worker Certificate A 6-week, 25-hour certificate program preparing learners to support women and children fleeing domestic violence in women's shelter and VAW (Violence Against Women) settings.
• Harm Reduction Certificate A 2-week, 9-hour certificate covering harm reduction principles and applied practice for support workers operating in shelter, outreach, and community service environments.
• Hospital Unit Clerk Diploma A 4-month diploma covering medical terminology, hospital procedures, health records management, pharmacology fundamentals, patient intake/discharge processes, and OHIP billing basics for hospital unit administration roles.
• Medical Office Assistant Diploma A diploma program training learners in medical office administration, including scheduling, health records, billing, and communication within healthcare environments.
• Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems Certificate A 4-week, 80-hour certificate providing foundational knowledge of Ontario's healthcare system structure, roles, and delivery mechanisms.
• Early Childcare Professional Certificate An online certificate covering child development, communication, behaviour guidance, inclusive practices, health and safety, and early learning environments for early childhood assistants in licensed childcare settings.
• Office Administration Professional Certificate An online certificate covering Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, professional communication, scheduling, records management, customer service, and office procedures.
• Retail Professional Certificate An online certificate covering customer engagement, communication, sales techniques, POS operations, merchandising fundamentals, inventory processes, and professional workplace conduct.
• Retail Management Certificate A certificate program covering retail operations management, team leadership, performance management, and omnichannel retail strategy for supervisory and leadership roles.
• Event Planning Certificate

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ students enrolled; graduates hired across Ontario in hospitals, shelters, community agencies, construction firms, medical offices, childcare centres, and retail organizations

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ontario Ministry of Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYork College is registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, and vocational programs are approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges. The Ministry sets regulatory standards that York College must meet to operate as a registered career college and to enrol international students.
• EduCanada (CMEC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerYork College is a proud institution of the EduCanada brand, managed by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). EduCanada promotes Canadian educational institutions internationally and provides brand legitimacy for international student recruitment.
• Georgian CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among York College's Industry Partnerships & Recognitions. Potential articulation or pathway partner; exact nature of partnership not detailed in available source material.
• International Business UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among York College's Industry Partnerships & Recognitions. Potential pathway or articulation partner for international students or academic programming.
• Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYork College is certified by ESDC. This certification enables programs to qualify for the Canada Training Credit (CTC) — a federal refundable tax credit for Canadians aged 26–65 with earned income who pay eligible tuition fees. T2202 tuition tax forms are issued for vocational diploma programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Direct peers

• Anderson College: Ontario-based private career college offering diploma programs in healthcare, business, and early childhood education. Comparable regulatory framework and tuition positioning to York College.
• triOS College: Larger Ontario private career college with diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, business, and community services. Comparable pricing and program structure; significantly larger scale than York College.
• CIMT College: Private career college in Ontario offering diplomas and certificates in healthcare administration, business, and IT, with similar DLI and registered career college status. Direct competitor for medical office assistant and hospital unit clerk programs.
• CDI College: Canadian career college with multiple Ontario campuses and online delivery, offering diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, business, and community services. Larger-scale competitor with similar vocational offerings.
• Herzing College: Canadian private career college with diploma programs in healthcare administration, business, and technology. Comparable tuition tiers and regulatory standing under Ontario Career Colleges Act.
• Trillium College: Ontario-based private career college offering diploma and certificate programs in healthcare, community services, and business with similar in-person and online delivery. Comparable regulatory standing under the Ontario Career Colleges Act and similar tuition positioning.
• Oxford College: Ontario private career college with similar certificate and diploma programs in healthcare administration, social services, and business. Comparable registered career college status and online delivery mix.
• Medix College: Ontario career college specializing in healthcare and social services training with vocational diploma offerings. Direct competitor in healthcare administration and community services segments.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform offering professional certificates from universities and companies in business, healthcare, and IT. Indirect competitor for short certificate segments where learners may substitute free or low-cost online alternatives.
• Seneca Polytechnic: Large public Ontario college offering subsidized diploma programs in community services, healthcare administration, early childhood education, and business. Indirect incumbent competitor providing lower-cost public alternatives to York College's programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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