British Columbia Institute of Technology
Essentials of Net-Zero and Passive House Construction Microcredential
The Essentials Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential is for individuals who want to gain the skills and knowledge to construct high-performance buildings to meet the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy, and Passive House ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction Microcredential
The Supervising Net-Zero and Passive House Construction microcredential are for individuals in the construction industry or those who have recently completed a related construction program and seek to gain the skills, knowledge, and tools unique to supervising construction on Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, or Passive House construction ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate
The Sustainable Energy Management Advanced Certificate (SEMAC) program is a partnership between BC Hydro, FortisBC, and BCIT, with initial funding support from the Natural Resources Canada – Office of Energy Efficiency. The program is designed to support employment opportunities in the emerging field of sustainable energy management, with a focus on the energy demands of commercial, institutional, industrial, and community facilities. The target audience for this advanced certificate is those ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Essentials of Net-Zero and Passive House Construction - Microcredential
This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will develop a firm understanding of assembly details, material selection and compatibility, construction approaches, sequencing and coordination, for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. Key ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Essentials of Net-Zero and Passive House Construction - Microcredential - Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings
This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) requirements and Passive House standards. The course will help learners understand the best practices from the design to verification of HVAC systems in residential projects. Through case studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the unintended consequences of poorly selected, designed, installed, and verified systems and practices ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Operations Management
Educates the student on the importance of managing operations across all industries by presenting the fundamentals in productivity improvement based on a systematic, scientific problem solving methods. Includes economic feasibility, recording techniques, assembly and analysis of data, critical examination, the development and selection of alternative solutions. Case materials explore applications to manufacturing, warehouse, office, materials management and general ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Management combines key concepts from the ASCM/APICS Foundations of Supply Chain Management body of knowledge. This course covers the basics; including definitions and problem solving, and a review of these concepts in actions and how these affect the firm's ability to compete in the marketplace. Key concepts are introduced, for planning and controlling the flow of products and services into, through, and out of an organization. Fundamental relationships among the various activities that may ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices for Skilled Trades
This program is currently fully funded (tuition-free) by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education, exclusively for Trade Workers who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents residing in British Columbia. Its aim is to enhance trade worker knowledge and skills, empowering them to contribute to the advancement of a sustainable trades economy. Please contact tradeup@bcit.ca for more information and to reserve your seat in the course. The Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices for ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Communication For Team-Based Collaboration
This course provides students with experience working and communicating in a team-based collaborative project. Students will apply theoretical concepts of interprofessional collaboration, professional empathy, conflict resolution, intercultural, and interpersonal communication in a team-based project. By collaborating in diverse teams, students will apply theories and communication practices to create a team charter, team progress report, and final report. Finally, students will practice ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Technical Communications Essentials - Microcredential - Technical Writing
This communication course familiarizes students with the principles of clear, concise writing in a technical environment for specific discourse communities. Students write and edit extensively in this course and are given extensive feedback on their style and ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Technical Communications Essentials - Microcredential - Technical Editing
This communication course familiarizes students with the role of professional editors in the contemporary workplace and introduces the principles, symbols and methods of copy-editing and substantive editing. Students will spend a significant percentage of class time practicing their editing skills and fine tuning their understanding of grammar and mechanics. The course will help to prepare students for a typical competency test required by many employers for professional writing positions. ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Technical Communications Essentials - Microcredential - Writing for the Web
Information is not read the same way online as in print. This course teaches students how to express ideas on the Web, how to anticipate the needs of the reader and how to organize and structure information so that it is quickly grasped and navigable, achieving the purpose for which it was ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Technical Communications Essentials - Microcredential - Visual Communication and Data Presentation
The purpose of this course is to analyze and deploy visual communication techniques to solve communication problems. Parallels are drawn between verbal and visual rhetoric and tone, and students are taught the basics of visual brainstorming, developing and refining visual ideas. Course material includes effectively selecting and implementing colour, typefaces, images, and layout techniques in order to effectively convey complex messages using visual media. ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction - Microcredential - Mass Timber Construction: Intro to Products, Layouts, Cost Estimation and Digital Project Delivery
The first module in this course gives an overview of the main characteristics and properties of mass timber products, including the advantages and challenges of their use in construction. The concept and advantages of prefabrication are discussed. The second module helps students become familiar with the overall layout of a construction site and the key safety aspects related to work conducted on a mass timber constructions site. In the third module, the basic tools and types of estimates are ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Purchasing
This course is key to Supply Chain Management. It covers the purchasing role in implementing best value sources of goods and services as well as developing interlock with key stakeholders and decision makers. The student will learn and apply concepts in category management, strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, structured negotiations, supplier performance management, leadership and change management. The focus of the learning competencies is to increase the purchasing role contribution to ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Small Business Development
Examines the planning stages involved in starting a new business including market, financial and legal responsibility requirements. Major emphasis is on the initial analysis of business viability prior to the preparation of a business plan. This course will be helpful for anyone wishing to start their own ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Solid Works 1
Covers part modeling, detailing and assembly design. SolidWorks is a feature based parametric solid modeler used for mechanical design and manufacturing. This course covers the basic functions needed to use SolidWorks to create parts, assemblies and production drawings. The expectation is that students have current training/experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students should also be familiar with technical drawing. ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
AutoCAD 1
The first step in using computer aided design (CAD) software requires a solid foundation of the user interface, commands and features of the CAD software. This intensive, hands-on course prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for creating a basic 2D working drawing using AutoCAD. Topics include CAD concepts, file management, the viewing, drawing, and editing of drawings as well the placement of text and dimensions onto a drawing layout in preparation for plotting. The ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Professional Sales Skills
This course provides the fundamental skills, tools and processes of professional selling. The focus is on “relationship” and “need-satisfaction” selling in a business-to-business environment. Through experiential exercises, practical applications and discussions students develop, deliver and evaluate a wide range of selling methods and presentations. This course is ideal for people in business who want to enhance their selling skills, people new to a sales role, and salespeople at any ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing: From Concept to Creation, the course offers an in-depth learning experience for individuals interested in learning about the 3D printing process. Throughout the course, students delve into the entire process of additive manufacturing, starting from the initial concept to the final creation.
They gain a solid foundation by understanding the history and definition of 3D printing, while also exploring the differences between 3D printing and ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction - Microcredential - Mass Timber Construction: Intro to Installation, Building Performance and Construction Management
Module 1 in this course outlines the basic structural components, connections, and structural layouts, as well as site installation for mass timber construction, including safety considerations when handling and lifting mass timber components.
Module 2 focuses on the installation of building enclosures for mass timber construction. The building enclosure is a system of materials, components, and assemblies that physically separate conditioned space (interior) from unconditioned ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Apprentice to CEO - Entrepreneurial Skills for the Trades
Whether you’re an apprentice looking to the future, a journeyman who is looking to start their own business, or a trades person looking to become more valuable to their employer, Entrepreneurial skills for the trades will provide skills and insights to help build and maintain a successful trades business. What sets this apart from most "start your own business" courses is it’s strong emphasis on how to set up an operating system for your trades business. Topics such as invoicing, job ...
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Sustainable Event and Trade Show Marketing
Trade shows require a surprising amount of creativity, planning, budget and energy. A planner must consider many steps and moving parts to fully leverage the marketing and resource investment in these events. And most importantly, all need to plan events with a long-term strategy with environmental sustainability top of mind. This course examines how a trade show can be an effective marketing tool for businesses. The course covers how to position a trade show as an active marketing tool within ...
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Camosun College
Clean Energy (PV) Specializations
a. This course examines the fundamental principles of the application, sales and economics, design, installation, operation and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) systems and is based on the information required for the NABCEP PV Associate credential.
b. This course provides students with hand-on skills for the installation of PV systems. Practice will include sloped and flat roof installations. Students will implement safety plans and installation plans.
c. This course provides ...
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Langara College
General Business Management - Financial Management Stream
The Short Certificate in General Business provides current and future managers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their work roles. Enhance your communication and financial skills, learn the basics of human resources management, and discover how to improve planning, administration, business process, and leadership in your organization.
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Langara College
General Business Management - General Management Stream
The Short Certificate in General Business provides current and future managers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their work roles. Enhance your communication and financial skills, learn the basics of human resources management, and discover how to improve planning, administration, business process, and leadership in your ...
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Langara College
Small Business Management and Ownership
Looking to start your own small business or expand an existing one? This program offers practical courses that help students advance their goals quickly, from developing and testing business ideas to improving operations and learning how to analyze financial statements. Instructors use real-world business examples and students’ own businesses (whether already in operation or at the idea stage) to help develop the knowledge and skills needed to get on with business. The result? Time spent in ...
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Okanagan College
Foreperson Foundational Skills - Electrical
This is a 1-day course designed to improve the effectiveness of red seal certified electricians and prepare them for foreperson positions. Topic explored include: Experience, responsibilities & project ...
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Okanagan College
Tractor Maintenance
This 16-hour course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of key aspects of diesel tractor maintenance. Focusing on tractors with less than 100 horsepower, participants will learn about tractor safety, component identification, basic electrical and hydraulic systems, and diesel engine fundamentals. While primarily designed for employees within the tree fruit or wine grape industries, the course content holds relevance for anyone involved in tractor ...
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Okanagan College
Boiler Basic Safety Awareness
This eight-hour course consists of classroom theory and practical hands-on experience to prepare an individual to write the Boiler Basic Safety Awareness Certificate exam administered by Technical Safety BC. This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of safe operation of heating plants and emergency procedures to be followed by non-licensed personnel. There are no course prerequisites and anyone is welcome to ...
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Selkirk College
BC Low Energy Code (BC Electrical Code - Class C-R-Low Energy Systems)
The Class C-R - Low Energy field safety representative (FSR) certificate of qualification is a restricted class within the Class C category. With this certificate, all wiring and equipment installed must be restricted to limited power supply circuits in accordance with the requirements for Class 2 circuits - a maximum 100 volt amperes. You may also perform work on a dedicated branch circuit from an existing panel board or extension of an existing branch circuit wiring, rated at 15 ampere, 120 ...
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Selkirk College
Applied Leadership Citation
Developed in consultation with many of the largest employers in the West Kootenay/Boundary Region, this modular program will provide individuals with leadership skills and knowledge they can immediately employ in the workplace. ...
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Selkirk College
Bookkeeping I
OTEC 170 Bookkeeping I provides students with an introduction to manual accounting. Emphasis is placed on fundamental accounting principles and their application in day-to-day business situations. This course is based on a service business organized as a sole proprietorship. Students cover basic bookkeeping skills including double-entry general journal entries, posting to the general ledger, preparing a trial balance, recording adjustments in a ten-column worksheet, producing period-end ...
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Selkirk College
Financial Accounting I
COMM 240 Financial Accounting I is an introductory course in accounting from the basic accounting equation to the preparation of the income statement, statement of owner's equity and balance sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary investments and receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold, principles of internal control and capital assets. Includes important accounting principles and concepts as well as the classification of accounts. The ...
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Selkirk College
BC Electrical Code
This course covers FSR for Classes A, B and ...
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Selkirk College
Payroll for Small Business
Learn the basics of payroll deductions and your Federal and Provincial requirements as an employer. Course will cover how to file your remittance, how to keep accurate payroll records and use of the online calculator (provided by the CRA) to calculate payroll ...
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Thompson Rivers University
FSR Preparation Courses - Application of Electrical Codes and Standards (Online)
Designed for qualified electricians who may want to write the Technical Safety, BC provincial exam to attain their Field Site Representative status / Contractors License (A, B, C ...
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Thompson Rivers University
FSR Preparation Courses - Application of Electrical Codes and Standards (In-Person)
Designed for qualified electricians who may want to write the Technical Safety, BC provincial exam to attain their Field Site Representative status / Contractors License (A, B, C ...
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Thompson Rivers University
FSR Preparation Courses - Application of Electrical Codes and Standards - Continuing Education Requirement for Renewal
The Electrical Safety Regulation (section 10.1) requires you to satisfy continuing education requirements before renewing your FSR certificate of qualification. There are different continuing education requirements depending on your certificate class. This online delivery qualifies as your eight (hrs) of continuing education required by Technical Safety ...
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Thompson Rivers University
FSR Preparation Courses - Application of Electrical Codes and Standards - Class C-R - Low Energy
The Class C-R - Low Energy field safety representative (FSR) certificate of qualification is a restricted class within the Class C category. With this certificate, all wiring and equipment installed must be restricted to limited power supply circuits in accordance with the requirements for Class 2 circuits - a maximum of 100 volt-amperes. You may also perform work on a dedicated branch circuit from an existing panel board or extension of an existing branch circuit wiring, rated at 15 amperes, ...
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Thompson Rivers University
FSR Preparation Courses - Application of Electrical Codes and Standards - Class B-R - Refrigeration
The Class B-R: Refrigeration field safety representative (FSR) certificate of qualification is a restricted class within the Class B category. With this certificate, you may make declarations on behalf of your employer for regulated electrical work only with respect to electrical installations in which the voltage of the completed installation does not exceed 750 volts. This applies to the following installations: circuits for refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning units, heat pumps, and ...
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Thompson Rivers University
FSR Preparation Courses - Application of Electrical Codes and Standards - Class B-R Full Entertainment
The Class B-R: Full Entertainment Field Safety Representative (FSR) certificate of qualification is a restricted class within the Class B category. With this certificate, you may perform temporary installation, maintenance, operation, and testing of feeders, branch circuits, and electrical equipment. These are typically used for the production of trade shows, exhibits, displays, festivals, conventions, stage, theatre, carnivals, traveling shows, movie or television locations, and film or video ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Programmable Logic Controllers Level 1
With the growing demand for automation processes, the need for knowledgeable and experienced programmable logic controller professionals is more apparent than ever. PLCs are used in many industries to monitor and control production processes and building systems. This 30-hour course introduces electricians, as well as those who are familiar with conventional motor control theory, to the basic operating principles and various field applications of Programmable Logic Controllers. The course will ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Programmable Logic Controllers Level 2
This course is designed to take the student beyond the basic level of PLC programming and installation. It will expand on the PLC architecture, analog I/O as well as PLC to PLC communication via Ethernet. More advanced instructions are incorporated into laboratory experiments. These include math, program control, and data manipulation as well as others. An introduction to Human Machine Interfacing (HMI) to the PLC will be given. The student will be completing a number of labs involving the ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Introduction to Electrical Quality Management Systems
This two-day training is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of the general principles and framework of electrical quality management systems, the purpose and requirements of codes and standards, and their application for the delivery of a quality product or service. This course is Gold Seal ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Renewable Energy Fundamentals for Electricians
This blended program will consist of 30 weeks of self-paced, self-directed online course curriculum and one week of on-site practical training providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to install and maintain Renewable Energy (RE) power generation systems and equipment. This program will cover industrial, commercial, institutional, power generation, and residential settings in compliance with appropriate codes, standards, and industry best ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Management Skills for Supervisors - Interpersonal Skills
This workshop will help students sharpen decision-making skills, improve and enhance their relationships with others, and develop effective and persuasive communications. Students will hone their interviewing techniques, gain skills in handling job-related problems, and strengthen their communication skills to handle conflict ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Management Skills - Team Building Skills
This 24-hour online course will provide participants with practical techniques to motivate others, identify their preferred leadership style, provide opportunities to apply new techniques and help develop increased flexibility in leadership. Students will gain useful techniques for leading and participating in meetings, with an emphasis on leadership motivation and team ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Management Skills for Supervisors - Administrative Skills
Students will learn practical techniques to manage their jobs, delegate effectively, and outline a comprehensive and flexible system of performance analysis and appraisal. Students will Identify time-wasters and will provide ideas on how to eliminate them. Change management will also be explored and its ...
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Thompson Rivers University
How to Be a Better Foreperson
Many great tradespeople take a foreperson position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership, organization, crew morale, efficiency, and productivity. Students will gain knowledge on understanding why and how many forepersons fail, how the forepersons’ role has changed, dealing with workplace conflict tactfully, learning how to anticipate production and job ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Introduction to Construction Estimating
To ensure project success, contractors must be able to provide accurate and professional estimates of costing and materials. The Introduction to Construction Estimating course will provide learners with skills and knowledge related to estimating practices and help them understand the importance of estimating as one of the key first steps in any construction job. The lesson modules cover a wide range of topics, with interactive activities based on real-life field situations to help reinforce the ...
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Thompson Rivers University
First Level Supervisor Training Program
Strong supervision skills are key to any construction project. This comprehensive online training program offers the critical skills and concepts needed to supervise a work team in the residential and non-residential construction sectors. The course uses scenarios, videos, quizzes, and tests to reinforce the learning. Gold Seal Certification (5 ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Communications, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
This course is designed to help improve written, oral, and negotiating skills within the construction industry. Supervisors, project managers, and anyone who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers, and employers. Gold Seal Certification (2 ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Construction Industry Ethics
The Construction Industry Ethics course has been designed to help you understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry through practical examples of ethical decision-making. Perfect for owners/clients, contractors, supervisors, project managers, etc. who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, sub-trades, owners, clients, engineers, employers, and the public. The course contains interactive elements, case studies, practical examples, videos, and a course glossary. ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Construction Law
This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors, and project managers with construction contracts and contract law; liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a Contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labor. Gold Seal Certification (2 ...
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Thompson Rivers University
Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace
The Canadian construction and maintenance industry is committed to building respectful and inclusive workplaces. Our goal is to enhance your toolkit of career skills and equip you to be successful and participate in creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace looks at how a respectful and inclusive workplace can benefit everyone by eliminating discrimination and harassment, and how everyone can create respect through inclusive communication, ...
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University of Victoria
Essential Soft Skills Training
Essential Soft Skills Training provides learners with foundational soft skills such as communication, creativity, productive conflict resolution, self-awareness, social intelligence, problem solving, process management and more. In light of how digital work environments affect these skills, this micro-credential will prepare learners to be more effective in working collaboratively and constructively with colleagues, thus increasing their competitive advantage in the ...
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University of Victoria
Mapping with Drones
This micro-credential will equip you with the foundational skills, methods and best practices required to use emerging drone and GIS-technology for low-level aerial land survey, data collection and digital ...
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University of Victoria
Business Communication
The Micro-certificate in Business Communication is designed to sharpen communication skills by providing easily applied strategies for continued growth and improved productivity. The program's practical approach focuses on developing the specific skills required to communicate effectively in the workplace and the self-confidence to successfully apply those skills. You'll gain an understanding of the interpersonal communication skills necessary to build constructive relationships in a diverse ...
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University of Victoria
Business Finance
This Micro-certificate will give you the skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of finance. You will gain a deeper understanding of financial analysis and basic financial management theory. You will develop the ability to prepare and analyze journal entries, financial statements, balance sheets and ...
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University of Victoria
Marketing Communication
This program is designed to take you through the fundamentals of marketing.You will be guided through key marketing theories, concepts and principles, as well as their application in making sound marketing management decisions in a variety of industries. Learn about web-based business models, social media technologies and strategies, diital marketing trends and where a business should focus its digital marketing ...
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University of Victoria
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Micro-certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provides you with a robust knowledge base and essential skills to create inclusing and thriving workplaces for all. This program deepens learners' self-awareness, critical thinking and empathy through exploring crucial topics such as social location, intercultural communication, accessibility, reconciliation, and the influence of power dynamics and ...
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University of the Fraser Valley
FSR Electrical Code
Thoroughly review the main sections of the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, with an emphasis on B.C. amendments and bulletins of the Safety Standards Act, and the Safety Standards General ...
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Vancouver Island University
Instructor Education
The VIU Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology is offering instructor education. Completed Instructor Education courses are transferable credits toward the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program ...
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Vancouver Island University
Basic Elements of Bookkeeping
Thinking about a career in bookkeeping? With this program, you’ll gain the skills to succeed as a bookkeeper. You will develop a solid foundation in bookkeeping theory and learn to work with popular software like Quickbooks and Sage. ...
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