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CFDI - Free Online Courses

Added: May 5th 2008 - Updated: November 4th 2008

What is CFDI?

The Community Futures Development Institute (CFDI) is an online learning web site where students can take professional development and business courses that are self-paced, 100% online, and at no cost!

CFDI is operated by the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations (OACFDC) with support from FedNor and Industry Canada. CFDI works in cooperation with professional associations, post secondary institutions, universities and colleges aimed at providing learners greater access to professional development through online learning.

Online learning is ideal for business owners and staff who are interested in expanding their business knowledge, but prefer to study part-time while maintaining their work and family commitments.

CFDI offers a wide range of accessible, interesting and practical courses – all of which are available in both official languages. There are over 100 different courses to take; some of the topics currently being offered are marketing, presentation skills, strategic management, tutorials in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & more.

Please visit the website to view the full course catalogue.

How Do I Get Started?

The free courses can be taken anywhere that has an internet connection (high speed recommended).

Step One:
Visit the CFDI website (www.cfdlearn.ca) to take a tour, view the complete list of courses available, or take a demo course.

Step Two:
Once you’ve decided on the course(s) you would like to take, contact RCCFDC with your name, the name of your business or organization, your email address and telephone number. We will provide you with a username and password, and you’re ready to begin your learning journey.