study correspondence courses personal development the granton institute of technology was headquartered in toronto canada for 76 years 1934 to 2010 . the course offerings were vast including many diverse fields such as accounting graphic arts property management and zoology . the institute was focused on promoting the power of individual aspiration and determination for people capable of autodidacticism . due to the nature of the institute s dissolution there is no support for former students and prior achievements can not be officially validated or recognized . the bbb profile for the institute is archived here . the institute was in good standing with no complaints or disputes . honorable career success mentions students who have emailed references to their current job positions not confirmed . alex s. research & development at u.s. department of education jason d. pool construction manager at blue science lauren s. assistant editor at better home & garden toby k. pool equipment design at hayward pool former testimonials & accolades the institute received no shortage of praise from its students in various industry fields financial accounting krista schofield of new minas nova scotia who received a diploma in financial accounting writes i enjoyed being able to learn at my own pace and still have someone there to help me if i needed it she tells us that the successful completion of her program has given me a sense of accomplishment and the tools to move on with my career of choice . february 2002 air conditioning refrigeration and heating a student from mount currie british columbia who graduated with a diploma in air conditioning refrigeration and heating writes my diploma in air conditioning refrigeration and heating is the best study course i have ever completed easy reading . i was able to follow the questions and it the course especially helped me in my job . i would also like to thank my tutor for helping me to get my diploma i enjoyed his comments . may 1993 animal health care a graduate from mississauga ontario who completed the small animal health care aide diploma program writes the course helped me better understand animals and has inspired me to further my career . june 2005 . bicycle mechanics a student from north bay ontario who graduated with a diploma in bicycle mechanics comments the course content was very good and the service was prompt . i plan to open a bike shop and have a better knowledge of repair and maintenance of older bikes as well as new . february 1994 computer programming and systems analysis john o connor of regina saskatchewan who has received an honours diploma in computer programming applications and systems analysis wrote us this letter i would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to the staff of granton institute for all the assistance and support i received while completing the course in computer programming . the granton course allowed me to achieve my certification while still maintaining my employment . it also placed me in a strong skills position at a time when my employer was considering layoffs . the training i received has also allowed me to establish my own computer consulting business . june 2003 . esthetics ginette rancourt of hanmer ontario who graduated in esthetics comments i am currently working as a cosmetician at a major department store . thank you for giving me the opportunity of achieving my esthetics diploma . because of granton s price and accessibility i have achieved my dream . october 1996 health care aide julie bourgon of embrun ontario who received a diploma in health care aide writes that she especially enjoyed the flexibility and the encouragement received from my tutor . she goes on to write that because of successful completion of her course i am working as a health care aide full time in a residence a 5 minute walk from my home . july 2001 supervisory management a graduate from sarnia ontario who received a diploma in supervisory management writes that he enjoyed his course because i could do the course at my own pace . exams were marked and returned promptly . he continues by writing that successful completion of the program has given me knowledge on how to effectively deal with people and how to be a better supervisor . february 2002 medical administrative assistant angie chapman of southampton nb who received a diploma in medical administrative assistant comments the course was well understood by me and it gave me the insight into the field in which i would like to be employed . she continues by writing one week after i completed the course i was employed at the canadian red cross . may 2001 nurses aide a graduate from kitchener ontario who received a diploma in the nurses aide program comments i enjoyed learning new things and i applied them to my job volunteer at our local hospital in the emergency department . it has helped me to apply my new skills at work volunteer and by doing it correctly and properly . june 1997 pharmaceutical assistant a graduate from brandon manitoba who received a diploma in pharmaceutical assistant tells us that she enjoyed her course because raising a family i was happy to be able to remain in my own community and set my own study hours . she goes on to write that because of her successful completion of this program i am now working part time in a pharmacy . february 2002 veterinary assistant jennifer potruff of brantford ontario who received a diploma in veterinary assistant tells us she enjoyed her course because it was very well prepared ; lots of useful information ; helps prepare you well for that field i was in a veterinary clinic and it definitely helped in the care of all the animals surgery nursing care etc. . march 2003 granton institute of technology former address 263 adelaide street west toronto ontario canada m5h 9z9 no correspondence is being accepted by mail or email .