Bookkeeping for Small Business
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Human Resources Management
Management Skills
Project Management
Public Relations
Records Management
Cost: $308.00
This course introduces the strategic role of human resources within today’s business environment. It clearly defines what it takes to align human resources with the organization’s business strategy, create a human resources plan, align HR functions with this plan, and successfully manage the human resources function. The content also includes an introduction to key human resources functions within organizations. You will develop an understanding of how to better position human resources as a strategic and influential partner within your business.
Oct 2–Oct 16, 2025 | 5 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Hybrid format: Some classes online at scheduled meet times, some classes in person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
CRN: 80013
Cost: $308.00
Learn about human resources best practices for organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Discover relevant content and tools to help you enhance employee engagement within your organization, departments, and work teams. Examine techniques to lower turnover, increase employee satisfaction, and enhance productivity.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Examine the components of a systematic and structured recruitment process that you can immediately apply within your organization in order to attract, identify, interview, and select the right candidates for the right positions. Learn and practice planning, behavioural interviewing, and final selection techniques that will enhance your judgment of a candidate’s potential success and enhance your skills in choosing the best employee for the job at hand.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Learn the key elements necessary to design and implement an effective performance management process within your organization. Discover how to evaluate your current performance review process, and identify required changes to increase the effectiveness of your employee performance measurement and feedback. Find out how to handle performance issues, and review the foundational elements needed to conduct constructive annual performance reviews.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Effective organizations require knowledgeable and skilled employees. These high-performing employees possess the competencies required for both their current roles and career advancement within the organization. This course focuses on current learning approaches and talent management strategies for developing your employees. It includes an introduction to corporate and individual training needs assessment, on-boarding and orientation approaches, succession planning, and training program design. You will leave with a format for your overall corporate training plan.
Nov 13–Nov 27, 2025 | 5 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80227
Cost: $308.00
A policy is a formal statement of a principle or rule that members of an organization must follow. A procedure tells members of an organization how to carry out or implement a policy. Policy is the what and procedure is the how to. Learn how to develop essential human resources guidelines and create HR policies and procedures that are useful, practical, and easy to understand. We will also discuss how to best communicate policy to employees.
Oct 21–Nov 4, 2025 | 5 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Hybrid format: Some classes online at scheduled meet times, some classes in person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
CRN: 80015
Cost: $308.00
Examine and discuss common situations and issues faced by human resources practitioners. Learn skills you can put to work right away in your workplace. Using real-life case studies at the organizational, departmental, and individual level, learn to analyze a situation, discuss its implications, and receive guidance on on reaching a resolution. Bring your own HR questions to the session for guidance and coaching.
Jun 4–18, 2025 | 5 sessions, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 40241
Jun 4–18, 2025 | 5 sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 40125
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Explore the topic of leadership: develop an understanding of the difference between leading and managing, and examine current theories of key leadership practices. Identify your own personal leadership style and evaluate its potential impact on the performance of your duties in the workplace.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Develop a basic understanding of the key components of a total compensation strategy that combines direct financial rewards, such as base salary and bonuses, with indirect financial rewards, such as benefits, retirement savings plans, and recognition programs.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.50
Examine the basics of current labour relations legislation in B.C. Learn how to interpret this legislation and assess its impact on workplace practices.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.50
Get an introduction to the basics of key employment law in B.C., including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Examine how to interpret this legislation, the impact of employment legislation on workplace practices, and how to handle key employment issues arising as a result.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.50
Employers have legal responsibilities to ensure the health and safety of workers and provide them with the information, instruction, and training necessary for their positions. This class reviews the responsibilities of employers and examines legal accountability arising from the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. You will learn the role of human resources in supporting health and safety activities and strategies for improving workplace safety—thereby reducing the company’s potential legal liabilities.
Sept 6–Sept 13, 2025 | 2 sessions, Saturdays, 9:00 AM–11:45 AM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
CRN: 80016
Cost: $128.50
Effective on-boarding is an investment in employee retention, morale, and productivity. However, all too often employees receive a poor orientation or no orientation at all. This course provides an outline for a professional and formalized orientation program that sets the stage for effective and focused employee performance. Learn proven techniques and current research for designing and implementing an orientation program that engages new employees early in the employment relationship.
Nov 29–Dec 6, 2025 | 3 sessions, Saturdays, 9:00 AM–11:45 AM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80228
Cost: $128.50
Measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the human resources (HR) function is one of the best ways to increase HR’s relevance to the company and prove the business impact of proposed HR initiatives or programs. Get introduced to a common set of HR metrics, including formulas and descriptions. Identify the metrics that fit your organization best. Learn the benefits of comparing your company's metrics to external benchmarking data.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
This course provides an introduction to the key principles of management. You will examine different styles of management and identify your own style. Core values, beliefs, and ethics will also be examined.
Nov 26–Dec 10, 2025 | 5 sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80018
Cost: $308.00
Learn how to save time with concise conversations and clear requests. Enhance your leadership skills with effective communication and listening. Empower others to make necessary and productive changes, and create an atmosphere for engagement and productivity.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.50
You will build on your own experiences to identify the essential elements of outstanding customer service, develop strategies based on leading practices to provide your customers with a high level of service, and learn what is needed to develop lasting, value-added relationships with customers.
Oct 18, 2025 | 1 Session, Saturday, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
In person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
CRN: 80116
Cost: $128.50
Learn how to prepare and deliver effective presentations that you can use for business, sales, training, or public speaking. Discover how to document, plan, and structure your presentation to influence your listeners and achieve your goals.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Explore the basic principles of working with small groups. Group member roles, the process of group formation, group dynamics, and group problem solving are also explored in this course.
Nov 3–Nov 17, 2025 | 5 sessions,Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Hybrid Format: Some classes online at scheduled meet times, some classes in person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
CRN: 80108
Cost: $308.00
Examine the concepts of motivation and delegation and identify the connections between the two. Develop an action plan to deal with them effectively. In addition, explore the nature of feedback and develop a practical approach to provide actionable feedback to motivate others.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Workplace change can create tension. So learn methods of addressing employee’s emotions as you manage the process of change—as well as how to communicate change and deal with resistance.
Oct 1–Oct 20, 2025 | 5 sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Hybrid Format: Some classes online at scheduled meet times, some classes in person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
No class on Oct 13, 2025
CRN: 80019
Cost: $308.00
Learn the craft of skillful writing and increase the effectiveness of your written communications to achieve both personal and corporate success. Learn about the writing process, content-generating strategies, audience analysis, structure, persuasive strategies, format, style, and revision.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Marketing and branding are critical in maintaining a business. A strong brand is invaluable as the battle for customers intensifies day by day. This course equips you to research, define, and build your brand.
Sept 3–Sept 17, 2025 | 5 sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80109
Cost: $303.00
Get introduced to the key principles of conflict handling and develop an understanding of the meaning and causes of conflict. Learn how to manage relationships with customers and colleagues. Gain insight into people's individual conflict resolution styles, internal and external customer conflict, the cost of conflict, resolving conflict, communicating effectively during conflict, and preventing conflict through communication.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Learn to select, hire, and orient staff effectively. Conduct purposeful and meaningful interviews, make reference checks and job offers, define responsibilities and goals, and use workplace retention strategies to keep your best employees.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.50
The ability to manage time and stress is absolutely critical to the success of any manager and leader.
Learn techniques for effective time and stress management.
Find out how to identify stressors, set priorities, handle interruptions and crises, and improve work methods and productivity.
Jun 14–21, 2025 | 2 sessions, Saturdays, 9:00 AM–11:45 AM
Online with scheduled meeting times
CRN: 40059
Cost: $308.00
Gain an understanding of who you are and how it affects your leadership style. Topics of self-discovery will include personality inventories, self-esteem, beliefs, values, goals, and stress management. When you discover what type of leader you are and which position best suits you, you can learn to lead authentically.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Explore traditional PR strategies and the ways professionals are adapting to the new digital social landscape. This course introduces basic principles of creating and promoting persuasive messages.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Sept 8–Sept 28, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meet times
CRN: 80026
Cost: $308.00
Explore techniques to use and manage social media effectively and ethically. This course introduces public relations ethics, digital media literacy, and social media policy planning. It prepares social media users and managers to practice communication strategies in a responsible manner.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Engage any audience with rich content, specific messages, and effective speaking strategies. This course introduces the principles and practice of public speaking through active learning and practice.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Oct 6–Oct 26, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80027
Cost: $308.00
Learn how to conduct as well as manage interviews in public relations practices. Within a variety of interview genres, practice the art of developing questions, initiating an interview, answering questions, and closing an interview.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Learn to write web pages, blogs, and social media posts for web-based audiences. Practice effective and engaging communication for online readers.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Explore the actions that help shape an authentic and trustworthy image in the eyes of the public or stakeholders. Understand how situation, media channel, intended audience, and other key factors influence your strategies.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Persuade audiences and advocate for your brand or cause. This course introduces persuasive modes of writing and speaking for grant, proposal, and advocacy writing. Students will produce a proposal or fundraising document.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Nov 3–Nov 23, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80028
Cost: $308.00
Learn to leverage the value of graphics, document design and videos to boost the impact and clarity of PR communications. This course enables students to identify appropriate visual communication strategies and practices for campaigns and events. Students will use software like MS PowerPoint and Canva for projects.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Examine the copyright and legal considerations affecting the design of a communication plan. Find out about protecting work and explore legal issues surrounding personal and organizational information, privacy, open source materials, print materials, images, videos, and social media in public relations practices.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.00
Create materials for an effective media kit to build strong relationships with clients, news outlets, and business associates. In this week-long workshop, participants will write and present materials that promote professional representation.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Dec 1–Dec 7, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80029
Cost: $128.00
Learn to prepare an employment portfolio, including traditional resumés and cover letters, online materials, and social media career profiles. Review interview techniques to present yourself professionally.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $128.00
Explore the proven marketing skills used today. Examine viral, social, and authentic marketing strategies. Learn how to engage with current and potential customers using a variety of channels and platforms.
This course is part of the Public Relations certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $828.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all PR courses and grade requirements or be enrolled in the remainder of required courses.
Participate in a supervised field-based immersive work experience to refine, integrate, and apply the knowledge acquired in the Public Relations certificate program. Learn more about practicum here.
Practicum is required for completion of the Public Relations certificate.
Program Coordinator permission is required to register.
Please email continuingeducation@ufv.ca to request permission by April 4th. This will allow our department enough time to arrange a practicum placement.
June 9–20, 2025 | Off-site at host location
CRN 40048
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Prerequisite: It is advised that students are familiar with databases such as Access prior to this course.
This course is an overview of the roles, responsibilities, terminology, and governing principles of current records management practices. Strategies for implementing a records program in a variety of different organizations will be discussed.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Sept 29–Oct 19, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN 80009
Cost: $610.00
Prerequisite: It is advised that students are familiar with databases such as Access prior to this course.
Today’s records exist in countless formats—digital or physical, personal or shared. Classifying records allows for systematic identification and coding that results in easy retrieval. You will learn how to code within various classification systems.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Nov 10–Dec 14, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80010
Cost: $610.00
Prerequisite: It is advised that students are familiar with databases such as Access prior to this course.
This course provides an introduction to records management systems. Topics will follow the life cycle of a record and provide you the guidelines needed to create a records management system from inventory to destruction.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Focus on technical skills needed to work in this digital age. Topics include electronic communications using Microsoft® Outlook, organization and transfer of data, and record security.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
Skill development and application of introductory database concepts using Microsoft Access. Topics include building reports and forms; designing, creating, maintaining, editing, and querying a database; and creating reports and forms.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Sept 8–Sept 28, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80257
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
In this hands-on course, learn about spreadsheet concepts using Microsoft Excel software. The emphasis is on creating and using spreadsheets for business applications.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
In this hands-on course, learn how to design and organize documents using Microsoft Word software. The course puts a special emphasis on attention to detail and practical application in preparing business documents and forms.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $308.00
This course introduces the principles of business communications. Topics covered include the writing process; direct, indirect, and persuasive messages; and adapting messages for specific purposes and audiences.
This course is part of the Records Management certificate. To take the course individually, please contact continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
Oct 20–Nov 9, 2025 | Online with no scheduled meeting times
CRN: 80110
Cost: $823.00
Prerequisite: In order to qualify for this practicum you must have successfully completed all previous coursework or be enrolled in the remainder of required courses.
Complete an 80-hour supervised field-based placement to refine, integrate, and apply the knowledge you have acquired in the Records Management certificate program. Learn more about practicum here.
Practicum is required for completion of the Records Management certificate.
Program Coordinator permission is required to register.
Please email continuingeducation@ufv.ca to request permission by February 28th. This will allow our department enough time to arrange a practicum placement.
Offered in upcoming Winter/Spring semester | Dates to be announced
Cost: $3,470.00
To register for one of these program bundles, phone the Office of the Registrar at 1-888-823-8734 and reference the block code listed beside the bundle.
Block code: BKKG HOPE
Dates: Sept 3, 2025–Feb 11, 2026 (6 months)
Format: All courses in person at UFV’s Hope Centre campus
Software studied: SAGE 50
View this bundle’s details in the course calendar here: Fall 2025 Bookkeeping program - Hope bundle schedule
Bookkeeping Level I
Sept 3–Oct 20, 2025 | In person at the Hope campus, Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN 80168
Excel Level I
Sept 4–Oct 2, 2025 | In person at the Hope campus, Thurs mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN 80167
Bookkeeping Level II
Oct 22–Nov 26, 2025 | In person at the Hope campus, Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN 80042
Payroll Accounting
Nov 27–Dec 22, 2025 | In person at the Hope campus, Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN 80256
Computerized Accounting I
Jan 5–26, 2026 | In person at the Hope campus, Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN TBA
Computerized Accounting II
Jan 28–Feb 11, 2025 | In person at the Hope campus, Mon/Wed/Thurs mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN TBA
Block code: 8 BSB SG
Dates: Sept 2–Jan 15, 2025 (4 months)
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Format: All courses online at scheduled meeting times via Zoom
Software studied: Sage 50
View the course calendar for this bundle here: Fall 2025 Bookkeeping program - PT Sage bundle schedule
Excel Level I
Sept 2–Sep 16, 2025
CRN 80032
Bookkeeping Level I
Sept 29–Oct 22, 2025 Sept 2–Oct 7, 2025
CRN 80039
No Class on Sep 30, 2025
Bookkeeping Level II
OCT 9-Nov 04, 2025
CRN 80040
Payroll Accounting
Nov 6-Dec16, 2025
CRN 80045 No Class Nov 11, 2025
Computerized Accounting I
Nov 6-Dec16, 2025
CRN 80034 No Class Nov 11, 2025
Computerized Accounting II
Jan 6-15, 2026
CRN TBA
Cost: $3,470.00
To register for one of these program bundles, phone the Office of the Registrar at 1-888-823-8734 and reference the block code listed beside the bundle.
Block code: 8 BSB QB
Dates: Sept 29–Dec 19, 2025
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Format: All courses online at scheduled meeting times via Zoom
Software studied: QuickBooks Online
View the course calendar for this bundle here: Fall 2025 Bookkeeping program - QB FT bundle schedule
Excel Level I
Sept 29–Oct 8, 2025
CRN 80046
Bookkeeping Level I
Sept 29–Oct 22, 2025
CRN 80037
No class Oct 13
Bookkeeping Level II
Oct 24–Nov 10, 2025
CRN 80170
Payroll Accounting
Nov 12–Dec 5, 2025
CRN 80171
QuickBooks Level I
Nov 12–Dec 3, 2025
CRN 80161
QuickBooks Level II
Dec 5–19, 2025
CRN 80162
Cost: $636.00
Prerequisite: It is advised that students are comfortable with basic Windows operations and are familiar with Excel prior to this course.
This course provides an essential introduction to bookkeeping, including theoretical foundations and hands-on knowledge. Learn how to complete all the functions of the accounting cycle from transaction analysis to closing the books. Topics include the accounting model, basic financial statements, general ledger, and government taxation.
Sept 2–Oct 23, 2025 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80038
No class Sept 30
Sept 3–Oct 27, 2025 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80169
No class Oct 13
Cost: $647.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level I with B or better.
Building on the principles covered in Bookkeeping Level I, learn about financial statements preparation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, subsidiary ledgers, bank reconciliations, payroll, GST, PST, HST, trial balances, and year end.
Oct 28–Dec 23, 2025 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80041
Oct 29–Dec 17, 2025 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80044
Cost: $843.00
Prerequisite: Completion of the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate.
Participate in a two-week work practicum with a local employer to apply what you have learned in class and gain valuable workplace experience. To qualify, you must have successfully completed all previous coursework and grade requirements. Transportation to the practicum site is your responsibility and may require travel outside your area of residence. Practicum is not a requirement for certificate completion.
Learn more about the Bookkeeping practicum on the practicum page here.
The next available practicum dates are Sept 15-26, 2025. Students must register by July 11, 2025. Please email cepracticum@ufv.ca if you are interested in completing the practicum.
Cost: $636.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level II with B or better.
Integrated bookkeeping/accounting software is a standard for small businesses. This course covers journal entries, purchases/sales orders and quotes, as well as invoicing, receipts and payments for payables, receivables, and inventory. Familiarize yourself with the reporting and tax features provided by accounting software. Payroll is not covered.
Students should be competent in computer skills before taking this course.
Sept 3–Oct 6, 2025 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80033
Cost: $595.00
Prerequisite: Computerized Accounting Level I with B or better.
Build on what you have learned in Computerized Accounting Level I and learn about banking, payroll, projects, inventory, adjustments and closing. This course does not teach accounting fundamentals.
Oct 7–28, 2025 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80035
Cost: Please see program-specific fees
Examine the importance of evidence-based decision making and its role within both public and private sector organizations. Explore the fundamental approaches to evidence-based decision making through case studies and literature from various professional disciplines.
Learn the components of an evidence-based methodology, including:
Upon completion, you will be fully equipped to gather, organize, review, and evaluate the decision-making process.
Civic Governance and Innovation Certificate
Evidence-Based Decision Making course description
Civic Governance Program-specific fees
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Cost: $361.00
Learn how to use MS Excel to create spreadsheets that include AutoSum, conditional formatting, formulas, and absolute addresses. Develop or edit spreadsheets using a variety of MS Excel attributes and fine-tune your new skills by creating charts. This course is designed for people with prior Excel experience. We encourage students with no such experience to take Excel Basics for the Office.
Students with credit for ABT 137 or RM 06 Spreadsheets: Excel will receive credit for this course provided software version is the same.
Sept 3–Oct 1, 2025 | Online, Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80031
Sept 6–Oct 4, 2025 | Online, Saturday mornings, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
CRN 80166
Cost: $595.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level I with B or better.
Learn to manage a payroll accounting system, with an emphasis on the calculation of earnings and deductions to conform to federal and provincial laws and accounting best practices. Find out how to complete forms required by law and the necessary accounting entries performed as part of basic payroll recordkeeping. This is a general course that is not specific to any one business.
Oct 29–Dec 3, 2025 | Online, Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80043
Cost: $416.00
Project management is a fundamental skill in today's workplace. Learn the basics of good project management, planning considerations, and how to create reasonable, manageable project objectives. Explore ways of keeping your project on track. Learn how to manage information using Microsoft Project and develop Gantt charts, employee calendars, progress reports, and schedules. Examine how to manage multiple projects simultaneously to successfully navigate the demands of today's workplace.
This course qualifies as the Education Requirement when writing the Project Management Institute’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.
Sept 6–Oct 18, 2025 | 6 sessions, Saturdays, 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
Hybrid format: Some classes online at scheduled meet times, some classes in person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
No class Oct 11, 2025
CRN: 80160
Nov 1–Dec 6, 2025 | 6 sessions, Saturdays, 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
Hybrid format: Some classes online at scheduled meet times, some classes in person at the Clearbrook Centre Campus
CRN: 80232
Cost: $636.00
Prerequisite: Bookkeeping Level II with B or better.
Learn how to manage billing, estimates, collections, inventory management, and payroll using QuickBooks accounting software. This course studies the online version of QuickBooks.
Students may take QuickBooks Level I and II instead of Computerized Accounting (Sage 50) Level I and II to complete the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate. Students should be competent in computer skills before taking this course.
Sept 2–Oct 9, 2025 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80030
No class Sept 30
Cost: $595.00
Prerequisite: QuickBooks Level I with B or better.
Build on the skills you developed in QuickBooks Level I. Learn how to create and manage a new company, including company setup and payroll and inventory transactions. This course studies the online version of QuickBooks.
Oct 14–Nov 4, 2025 | Online, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:30–9:30 PM
CRN 80047