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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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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Vancouver Community College

Trades Instructor: Short Certificate

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Design, deliver and evaluate adult learning and teaching reflecting various vocational instructional approaches.
Create and manage a positive and engaging vocational learning environment that promotes respect for the diversity of learners.
Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult vocational education setting.
Integrate critical reflection and ...

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Vancouver Community College

Train The Trainer

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Design, deliver and evaluate adult learning and teaching on a continuum of instructional approaches.
Integrate critical reflection strategies to stay current in education and bring about change in one’s own practice.
Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult education ...

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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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