Professional Development
Canada’s Nuclear Industry
Canada’s nuclear industry is entering a period of significant growth. Investments in reactor refurbishment, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), life-extension projects, and new nuclear technologies are creating unprecedented demand for skilled professionals across engineering, operations, project management, regulation, and supporting disciplines.
At the same time, the industry is undergoing a significant workforce transition. Many experienced professionals who entered the sector during Canada’s major nuclear expansion are approaching retirement, while a new generation of professionals is entering a rapidly evolving industry. This transition is creating a knowledge gap that organizations across the nuclear sector are working to address.
UNENE’s Professional Development Program helps bridge this gap through practical, industry-focused learning delivered by experts with real-world nuclear experience. Courses cover key areas of the industry, world nuclear experience.
Courses cover key areas of the industry, including CANDU Design, Nuclear Power Plant Operations, Nuclear Fuel Engineering, Nuclear Safety, and Small Modular Reactors.
Why should you choose UNENE courses?
UNENE offers industry-led nuclear professional development courses for professionals entering, working in, or expanding their expertise within Canada’s nuclear sector.
| Industry-Led Training |
| Developed and taught by experienced nuclear professionals. |
| Live Online Courses |
| Interactive online instruction with live discussion and Q&A. |
| Build Your Expertise |
| Take individual courses or build a learning pathway that fits your career goals. |
Industry Led Training
UNENE’s courses are developed and delivered by experienced professionals working within Canada’s nuclear industry.
Our instructors go beyond academic theory, combining technical fundamentals with practical experience, real-world examples, lessons learned, and current industry practices.
This approach gives learners relevant, practical knowledge they can apply directly in the workplace.
Live Online Learning
- Engage directly with experienced industry instructors
- Ask questions and explore topics in greater depth
- Participate in discussions with professionals from across the nuclear industry
- Learn from peers working in different organizations, roles, and disciplines
The result is an interactive, collaborative learning experience that can be accessed from anywhere—without the need for travel.
Build Your Expertise
Each course can be taken independently, allowing learners to focus on the topics most relevant to their needs. Together, the courses complement one another, helping professionals broaden their expertise and build a more well-rounded understanding of Canada’s nuclear industry.
Choose your courses. Build your expertise. Broaden your understanding of nuclear.
Who Are Our Nuclear Courses For?
- Early-career nuclear professionals, typically with 2–3 years of industry experience, who want to broaden their knowledge beyond their current role or area of expertise.
- Engineers, scientists, technologists, and other technical professionals who are transitioning into the nuclear industry from other sectors.
Whether you are developing a foundation in nuclear learning or expanding your expertise into new areas, UNENE’s Professional Development courses provide a flexible way to build knowledge and support continued professional growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous nuclear experience?
No. While some familiarity with engineering or technical concepts is beneficial, these courses are designed to help professionals build foundational knowledge of Canada’s nuclear industry and expand their understanding beyond their current role.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who attend all lectures will receive a UNENE Professional Development Certificate of Participation. Those who take and pass an optional exam will receive a UNENE Professional Development Certificate of Completion.
Are the courses suitable for organizations?
Yes. Organizations can register individual employees or arrange dedicated cohort deliveries for their teams. Cohort training helps establish a common technical foundation, supports workforce development, and encourages collaboration across departments.
Reach out to our team to discuss options.
What makes these courses different from traditional university courses?
UNENE Professional Development courses focus on practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace. They are shorter, industry-focused, and taught by practicing nuclear professionals, providing learners with current perspectives on technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.
How long are the courses?
Courses are 12 hours long. The course pages will provide additional details on delivery times.
Are there prerequisites?
Our courses do not have formal prerequisites.
How do I register?
Browse our current course offerings [link to be added] through the Professional Development Catalog. Each course page includes schedules, pricing, and online registration.
Are discounts available?
If you are a member of a member organization, you will save 50%. In addition, most organizations are supportive of professional development and may offer reimbursement opportunities. Speak to your HR department for information regarding this.
Who are the member organizations?
AECL, Atkins-Réalis, Bruce Power, Clean Core Thorium Energy, CNL, CNSC, COG, Ecole Polytechique Montreal, Kinectrics, McMaster University, NBPower, NRCan, NWMO, Ontario Tech University, OPG, Queen’s University, Royal Military College of Canada, University of Guelph, University of Manitoba, University of New Brunswick, University of Ottawa, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Windsor, Western University, University of Calgary, University of Alberta.
For more information or any further assistance, you can visit us at pdinfo@unene.ca.