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Post-Secondary School on Vancouver Island, BC
Discovery Community College, BC:
Discovery Community College is a professional private college in British Columbia with multiple locations on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, including Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Parksville and Maple Ridge. We offer a range of Certificate and Diploma courses in fields such as Trades, Web Development, Healthcare and Business, in addition to interactive online programs in a wide variety of subjects. Our programs are efficiently designed to equip our graduates with all the knowledge and experience they need to achieve their career goals in short periods of time.
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Why Choose Discovery Community College?
- Fully-Accredited Institution
Because Discovery Community College has successfully completed the accreditation process, you can be sure that our performance in educational and administrative areas, the competence of the instructional staff, and the satisfaction rates with our students all exceed academic standards.
- Discover Your Potential
Our professional faculty works with you to help you discover your potential and develop skills to succeed in today’s job market. We are committed to hands-on training and graduating work ready students who are sought after by employers.
- Community Alliances
As part of our goal to offer the best hands-on training to our students, Discovery Community College has formed alliances with numerous distinguished community partners.
Certificate & Diploma Programs in Trades, Web Development, Healthcare & Business:
Trades:
- Residential Construction Programs (12, 24 or 36 week certificate programs & 48 week diploma programs)
Web Development:
- Advanced Commercial Web Development Diploma Program
Healthcare:
- Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Health Care Assistant
- Community Support Worker
- Dental Assistant Level II
- Medical Dental Office Management
Business:
- Medical Dental Accounting Admin Diploma
- Office Administration Certificate
- Accounting and Finance Certificate
- Computer Business Applications
Student Testimonials:
“Thank you Discovery, the training got me the job I was looking for. In fact, I was late for the graduation ceremony as I had to attend an interview – what a graduation present!”
- Ernie
“I had an interview the day of graduation and was hired on the spot. I never thought I would see a paycheck like that!”
- Cindy, Health Care Assistant
“Going back to college was one of the better decisions I have made. My experience at Discovery College has been an exceptional one.”
- Darshan
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1130 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W2C8, Canada
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Southern Interior Flight Centre
Courses / Programs
Southern Interior Flight Centre (SIFC) is a Canadian aviation training school in Kelowna in southern British Columbia, approximately 270 km north-east of Vancouver. Southern Interior Flight Centre provides safe, effective, 'real world' aviation training, while setting high standards to ensure the integrity of the school and its graduates is maintained throughout the aviation industry. Our pilot licence and rating programs are exciting opportunities for you to chase your dreams and become a member of the elite flying community. Industry-experienced leadership and instruction ensure you not only learn the basics, but also the 'Real World' of aviation.
Our graduates are flying around the globe. We offer everything from the recreational pilot permit and private pilot license to the all-inclusive commercial aviation diploma, in conjunction with Okanagan College. Our programs are well respected and supported by key figures in the aviation industry. Many of our courses are supplied or augmented by aviation companies, employers and industry pilots.
Students have to be 14 years before they can practice on their own, and 16 before the final private pilot licence can be issued.
Aviation training programs:
- Commercial Aviation diploma program (2-years): For men & women who are interested in pursuing a career in aviation
- Recreational Pilot Permit program
- Private Pilot Licence program
- Commercial Pilot Licence program
- Multi Engine Rating program
- Instrument Rating (IFR) program
- Night Rating program
- VFR Over-The-Top Rating (VFR OTT) program
- Instructor Rating program
- Commercial Aviation diploma program (2-years): For men & women who are interested in pursuing a career in aviation
- Recreational Pilot Permit program
- Private Pilot Licence program
- Commercial Pilot Licence program
- Multi Engine Rating program
- Instrument Rating (IFR) program
- Night Rating program
- VFR Over-The-Top Rating (VFR OTT) program
- Instructor Rating program
Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies
Courses / Programs
• Canadian Centre for Verbatim Studies is a Ministry-approved career college that specializes in the online training and professional development of Authorized Court Transcriptionists (ACT), and Digital Legal Monitors.• We provide a 14-week online Court Transcription certification program as well as a 4 to 16-week Digital Legal Monitor / Court Reporter course for home-study students living in Canada.
• We offer our students the rare opportunity to achieve a qualification that allows you to work in the middle of the action of the legal profession without a law degree!
Court Transcription course:
• All classes are delivered by a professional transcriptionist who has worked for several years as an educator, a court reporter for the Ontario courts, and an ACT.
• We provide students with a comprehensive education in court transcript production, and ensure that they are fully equipped to produce accurate, reliable transcripts of legal proceedings.
• Graduates meet the transcript qualification standards set out by the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, and are eligible to register and become an Authorized Court Transcriptionist (ACT).
Digital Legal Monitor course:
• A digital monitor is also responsible for all of the duties of a court reporter, including marking exhibits, swearing in witnesses, and providing playbacks.
• Students will have access to the course for 4 months. Students can sit the final exam at any time.
Online Court Transcription Certification Program:
Duration: 14 weeks
• The final exam takes place in-person in Toronto or Ottawa.
Online Digital Legal Monitor / Court Reporter Program:
Duration: 4-16 weeks
• A DLM is a type of court reporter who uses audio equipment to record in-court proceedings.
• While this Digital Legal Monitor course is designed to be taken in 4 weeks, students will have access to the course for 4 months.
Duration: 14 weeks
• The final exam takes place in-person in Toronto or Ottawa.
Online Digital Legal Monitor / Court Reporter Program:
Duration: 4-16 weeks
• A DLM is a type of court reporter who uses audio equipment to record in-court proceedings.
• While this Digital Legal Monitor course is designed to be taken in 4 weeks, students will have access to the course for 4 months.
Focus Education Centre of Canada
Courses / Programs
• Focus Education Centre of Canada (FECC) provides professional development IT and data analytics-based computer courses in the heart of Mississauga, just 20 minutes west of Downtown Toronto.• FECC provides certificate-level preparation programs (for external exams to be independently taken by the student) in career fields including data analytics, data science, business analysis, financial accounting, office administration, and quality management, with a Certificate of Completion awarded by FECC on successfully completing your training course.
• Short-term and weekend certificate preparation course options include Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Microsoft Office Suite from Beginner to Advance Level, Adobe Suite, QuickBooks and more. Courses include complete course books for future referrals.
• Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge and tools to prepare for IT and data analysis-based careers while at the same time, enhancing their administration and technical skills.
• We are committed to helping you achieve your IT training goals, and also offer corporate IT training for companies (and can provide tailor-made courses for a group of students).
Student Review:
"It was a successful experience to study at Focus Education Centre, it helped me a lot to improve. Plus the teacher was so great; she taught many useful techniques to help me in my exam. In addition, the place is so organized and great
- Deema
IT & Software Training / Exam Preparation Courses:
• Data Analyst Training
• Data Scientist Training
• SAP FICO Training
• Microsoft Office Suite / Windows
• Adobe Suite Training
• QuickBooks Training
• ISO Training & Certification Courses (Quality management, risk management, occupational health and safety management, and more.)
• Data Analyst Training
• Data Scientist Training
• SAP FICO Training
• Microsoft Office Suite / Windows
• Adobe Suite Training
• QuickBooks Training
• ISO Training & Certification Courses (Quality management, risk management, occupational health and safety management, and more.)
Canadian Automotive Trucking Institute
Courses / Programs
With locations in Cambridge, Mississauga and Oshawa, Ontario, Canadian Automotive & Trucking Institute (CATI) offers quality diploma programs in the fields of Automotive Technology and Transportation Operations. CATI is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.If you would like to become an auto mechanic, service advisor or parts specialist, or pursue one of the many rewarding positions in the transportation industry, then CATI is the school for you. Whether you are finishing high school, looking for a better profession or re-training, CATI will give you the skills you need to launch a rewarding career.
Our intensive diploma programs will have you trained and on the job in less than a year and are among the best in the industry. They feature practical, hands-on training, experienced instructors, and state-of-the-art equipment.
- 39-week intensive Automotive Technology diploma program (Cambridge campus only)
- 17-week Transportation Operations Specialist diploma program
- Advanced Automotive Service Advisor diploma program
- 17-week Transportation Operations Specialist diploma program
- Advanced Automotive Service Advisor diploma program
Valemount College
Courses / Programs
Valemount College is a private institution accredited by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education. We offer full-time certificate programs, with top-quality instructors and program content. Program lengths range from 16 weeks to 8 months. Students are welcomed with unique, flexible, and interactive programs taught by highly qualified instructors.
We are a friendly alternative to the impersonal world of large, urban post-secondary education institutions. Our focus is on providing our students with high quality programs, personalized customer service and with facilitating an unforgettable, memorable post-secondary experience.
You will be able to meet all of your educational goals while attending our quality programs and receiving superior customer service. Your learning needs are our priority, and we are here to answer all of your questions.
Our small student to teacher ratio creates the perfect learning environment.
We offer certificate programs in the Tourism, Business, and First Nations fields:
Tourism Administration
Mountain Adventure Tourism
Rural Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
First Nations Cultural Tourism
With over 50 courses included in our programs, graduation leads to qualifications accepted and recognised by employers. We also have a Work Experience component with local employers, potentially leading to employment after graduation.
Tourism Administration
Mountain Adventure Tourism
Rural Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
First Nations Cultural Tourism
With over 50 courses included in our programs, graduation leads to qualifications accepted and recognised by employers. We also have a Work Experience component with local employers, potentially leading to employment after graduation.
National Personal Training Institute, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Mississauga and serving the Greater Toronto Area, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a leading personal trainer school. We provide an innovative and comprehensive Personal Fitness Trainer diploma program taught by experienced and qualified instructors. It will provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills you need for a successful and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. You can complete this course in as little as six months, or attend class each Saturday for a year. Day, evening, and weekend class are available.At NPTI, we are committed to providing a high standard of education for our aspiring fitness professionals. Our curriculum is geared to the needs of today’s health-minded people. Our modern facility has the latest exercise equipment and learning materials for an effective and comfortable learning environment. We emphasize hands-on, practical training, and offer FREE ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts. Free job placement assistance is also available for all our graduates.
Student Testimonial:
"I believe that this personal training course has given me the confidence and knowledge base to be a great personal trainer. The staff is top notch, very approachable whenever I had questions and supportive in their advice. The practical aspect of this course is without a doubt the biggest asset. No other program offers it...Don't hesitate to take your personal training course with NPTI."
- Steve, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday).
Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday).
Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.