Career College in Nanaimo, BC

Sprott-Shaw Community College, Nanaimo:
Located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, Sprott-Shaw Community College offers a wide range of high-quality diploma and certificate programs in the fields of Business, Tourism & Hospitality, Health & Social Care, and Trades & Technology. For relevant career-oriented skills and training and with over 180 programs to choose from, we are the ideal solution for any student who wants to re-train for a new career. We offer small class sizes, qualified instructors, hands-on training and a friendly, appropriate learning environment for adults of all ages. It is our goal that you walk away with not just a diploma, but with an enriched experience that you will be proud of for the rest of your life!

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Note: Sprott-Shaw Community College only accepts inquiries here from persons living in Canada at present.

Sprott-Shaw is the oldest private post-secondary institution in British Columbia and has accredited campuses located throughout the province, including Downtown Vancouver, East Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Kelowna, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Penticton, Surrey, and Victoria among others.

Convenient location in Downtown Nanaimo:
Our convenient location in downtown Nanaimo is easily accessible by public transport. We enjoy a forested mountain backdrop and are only minutes from the popular Nanaimo seawalk and Swy-a-Lana Lagoon. The Nanaimo campus is an active part of our community through our yearly food drives, fundraisers, hiring fairs, parades and Vancouver Island Exhibition. We provide our students with many opportunities to network with employers through our Guest Speaker Series, semi-annual Careers in Healthcare event and practicum opportunities.

Our programs start on a monthly basis, so there’s no need to wait until September or January. Since our programs have continual intakes there is always room for you. We also offer the option of free lifetime refresher training and upgrading in any course. Many of our programs include a practicum (work experience placement) option.

Career Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Practical Nursing; Business Administration; Business Management and E-Commerce; Hospitality & Tourism Management; International Trade; Legal Secretary; Payroll Administrator; Pharmacy Assistant; Administrative Assistant; Community Support Worker; Early Childhood Education; Health Care Assistant; Live-In Caregiver; Marketing and Sales Essentials; Medical Office Assistant; Construction Electrician and more...

Excellent career prospects for graduates:
During the past century, Sprott-Shaw Community College has built a solid reputation with both the private sector and government. This reputation is based not only on training excellence, but also on Sprott-Shaw graduates’ enviable record of securing successful jobs after training.

Our graduates have enjoyed new options and employment opportunities within Vancouver Island, whether it is as a Practical Nurse, Health Care Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or within Social Services, or Business. We are proud of every last student who ‘rings that bell’ and would like to congratulate all who achieved their goals.

“I love that I have skills in a field that contributes to being able to make a difference in people’s lives.”

“I enjoyed the very nice staff members and very supportive instructors.”

“It was wonderful to be a part of a great group of supportive instructors/classmates.”

“It was helpful learning from instructors who have been in the field and have hands on experience.”

“All instructors were friendly, knowledgeable and wonderful and I really enjoyed my practicum.”

Sprott-Shaw College is accredited by:
- British Columbia Career College Association (BCCCA)
- National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)
- Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA)
- Education Quality Assurance (EQA)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)