Crystal Tobin
Certificate in Professional Management specializing in Risk Management
Health, Safety and Environment Certificate
Crystal Tobin has been taking courses with Continuing Education since 2009 – courses that have helped her earn two insurance-industry designations, CIP and FCIP, and two Continuing Education certificates: Professional Management specializing in Risk Management; and, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).
After completing her Professional Management program, Crystal chose to continue her studies by enrolling in the HSE program.
"Initially, I thought it would be a great fit with my job as an insurance investigator. I also had connections to the field as my father is in HSE in the oil and gas industry. I thought it might be something I could move into someday."
Crystal completed the HSE program in approximately two years, usually taking two courses per semester, mostly in the classroom.
"I really enjoyed the whole HSE program," says Crystal. "It offered such a great variety of courses. I learned a lot and met many great people.
"I have made many friendships and professional contacts from Continuing Education that have lasted past the classes."
"I have always found the instructors very approachable. They share their knowledge and their experience freely. And they all understand that students have jobs and lives, so they're always willing to be flexible."
Since enrolling in the HSE program, Crystal has changed roles and is now head of the western claims division of a large Canadian insurance company. She continues to learn through Continuing Education and is currently working toward the Human Resource Management Certificate.
"I'm always recommending Continuing Education to people ... it's so great for people who are working."
"Continuing Education has been great for me; I'm busy, but I love being busy!"