There are two distinct streams of learners:

A. The Entry Level Stream:

Most Disability Management practitioners work in the field with little, or no, formal education in Disability Management. Once involved, they quickly realize that they need more knowledge and skills to be able to effectively assist management, unions, and employees. Typically, they attend conferences or take a disability management course as part of an OH&S or Human Resources certificate. This helps, but in most instances, it results in fragmented learning. The IDMP Diploma Program is designed to provide comprehensive learning that can readily be applied to the workplace.

Students interested in the IDMP Diploma Program tend to be:

B. The Advanced Level Stream:

In addition to the above practitioners/students, there is a need for continuing education. To meet this need, the University of Fredericton has made provisions for students to take individual courses within the IDMP Diploma Program. Upon successful completion, the student receives a Certificate of Completion from the University of Fredericton.