Level of Effort Required

OPME courses are classified as either Professional-level or University-level and incorporate the body of professional knowledge in subject areas identified at the DP1 and DP2 levels.

Professional-level courses:
University-level courses:

What is the difference between a Professional-level and University-level course?

A Professional-level course is based on a depth of knowledge required of a professional officer and students can expect to allocate 5-7 hours per week to studying.

A University-level course is based on a depth of knowledge commensurate with undergraduate instruction and is designed to provoke independent thought and to enhance an officer's base for decision-making. Such courses are either junior level (equivalent to a first or second-year university course) or senior level (equivalent to third or fourth-year university course), and students can expect to allocate 9-12 hours per week to studying.

Note: OPME courses have been developed in a modular format. A module covers a portion or subset of the course content and normally includes at least one assignment. The number of modules varies depending on the course. Students are expected to complete the modules in a specific sequence. Completion of a module occurs when the student successfully completes the assignment. This format develops flexibility within the programme to account for the Operational Tempo of units and personnel.