Terms & Conditions
Professional Certificate Programs
New Image College of Design and Technology
1. Program Classification and Scope
All programs listed under the Professional Certificate Programs department at New Image College are classified as non-degree, continuing professional education.
These programs:
◍ do not constitute degree-granting academic studies;
◍ do not automatically lead to licensure or certification by any governmental or regulatory body;
◍ are designed to provide applied knowledge, practical skills, and instructional training relevant to professional and creative fields;
◍ may serve as a foundation for further education or professional training at the discretion of students and third-party institutions.
2. No Guarantee of Outcomes
New Image College makes no guarantee that:
◍ a student will obtain employment upon program completion;
◍ a student will achieve specific financial or business results;
◍ a student will be hired, contracted, or commissioned based on the credential alone;
◍ a student’s own business ventures will be successful.
Individual outcomes are influenced by factors such as:
◍ local labor and business conditions;
◍ prior education and work experience;
◍ portfolio strength and professional networking;
◍ personal initiative and external market forces.
Students are responsible for making their own professional and business decisions after completing any program.
3. Educational Business Guidance Disclaimer
While some Professional Certificate Programs include guidance on business planning, curriculum design, or program implementation, such guidance is educational in nature only.
The College does not provide:
◍ legal, financial, tax, or regulatory advice;
◍ business licensing or professional licensing services;
◍ guarantees of business approval, financing, or operational success.
Students seeking to operate a business after program completion should consult qualified legal, financial, and regulatory professionals in their respective jurisdictions.
4. Professional Practice and Representation
Completion of a Professional Certificate Program does not:
◍ confer a government-regulated license;
◍ guarantee recognition by employers or third parties;
◍ authorize a graduate to represent themselves as holding a regulated professional credential.
Graduates should describe their certificate accurately and ethically in resumes, portfolios, and professional introductions.
5. Program Changes and Modifications
New Image College reserves the right to:
◍ revise and update curricula;
◍ modify instructional methods;
◍ adjust course content or schedules;
◍ substitute course materials, instructors, or delivery tools.
Any such changes are intended to improve program quality and relevance and do not entitle students to refunds or compensation.
6. Student Responsibilities and Completion Requirements
To receive a Professional Certificate, students must:
◍ complete all required coursework and assignments;
◍ satisfy or exceed academic standards set for the program;
◍ meet all attendance and participation expectations;
◍ adhere to the College’s codes of conduct and academic integrity policies.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in delayed completion or denial of certificate issuance.
7. Use of Program Materials
All program content, written materials, and instructional resources are provided for personal educational use only. Students may not:
◍ reproduce, sell, or distribute course materials for commercial use;
◍ claim ownership of proprietary course content created by the College;
◍ use the College’s materials to develop competing programs without written authorization.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, New Image College of Design and Technology, including its faculty, staff, and affiliates, shall not be liable for:
◍ loss of income, business, or potential professional advancement;
◍ indirect, incidental, or consequential damages;
◍ outcomes dependent on student decisions after program completion.
Participation in any Professional Certificate Program is undertaken at the student’s own risk and responsibility.
9. Canadian and U.S. Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted according to:
◍ the applicable laws of the province in Canada, or
◍ the applicable state laws in the United States, in which the student resides or in which the primary student services are provided.
Any disputes will be resolved within the appropriate jurisdiction.
10. Acceptance of Terms
By enrolling in any Professional Certificate Program offered under this department, students acknowledge that they have:
◍ read and understood these Terms & Conditions;
◍ accepted the nature and limitations of the credential;
◍ agreed that no promises of employment, business success, or financial outcomes have been made.
11. Commitment to Educational Quality
New Image College of Design and Technology is committed to providing high-quality, relevant, and practical professional education that supports creative and career goals. While outcomes differ by individual, the College strives to deliver curricula that prepare students for meaningful contributions in their fields.
