Accounting

Administrative Assistant

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Human Resources

Insurance

Management

Marketing

Operations and Logistics

Public Administration

Real Estate

Sales and Trade

Business

Production and transportation logistics coordinators

Banking, insurance and other financial clerks

Managers in customer and personal services

Other support occupations in personal services

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Computer and information sciences and support services.

Computer and information sciences and support services, other

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. These programs include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Business administration and management, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. These programs include courses in business administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer and Internet law and policy, computer privacy and security, e-trading, insurance, electronic marketing, investment capital planning, enterprise operations, personnel supervision, contracting, and product and service networking.

E-commerce/electronic commerce

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. These programs include courses in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. These programs include courses in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation; business laws and regulations; e-commerce; home business operations; and applications to specific sectors, products, and services.

Small business administration/management

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Business, management, marketing and related support services.

Business, management, marketing and related support services, other

Business Micro-credentials

Production logistics coordinators coordinate and expedite the flow of work within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Transportation logistics coordinators coordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.

Banking, insurance and other financial clerks compile, process and maintain banking, insurance and other financial information. They are employed by banks, credit companies, private and public insurance establishments, investment firms and other financial establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Managers in customer and personal services provide services such as dry cleaning, hairdressing or residential cleaning. This group also includes managers of schools that provide non-vocational instruction in driving, languages, music, dance, art, cooking or fashion.

Workers in other support occupations in personal services provide psychic consulting, fortune-telling, astrological services and other personal services. They are employed by call centres and personal service establishments, or are self-employed.

Business Administration Certificates

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in trade, broadcasting, and other services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 


Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a purchasing manager in BC, you may choose the earn the Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Supply Chain Canada. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education and work experience.

Employment as a purchasing manager requires several years of related work experience.

Purchasing managers

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional designation. The designation is earned by completing the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) program, for which you must be a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP).

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certification in Health Information Management (CHIM) from the Canadian College of Health Information Management. Eligibility is achieved through completion of: an accredited program, and the CHIM examination.

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose earn certification through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the International Qualifying Program. 

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Other administrative services managers

To work as a mortgage broker in B.C., you must be licensed through the B.C. Financial Services Authority. Eligibility is achieved through completing appropriate education, or you may challenge the exam if you have adequate experience. 

Mortgage broker managers

To work as an insurance, real estate, or financial brokerage manager in B.C., a recognized professional designation is required. You may choose to complete the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) program, a national, professional designation program that's provided by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC).

Employment as an insurance manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

Insurance managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

To work as an investment manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of requisite courses and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

Securities managers

Marketing managers

To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Other business services managers

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Human resources professionals

Professional occupations in business management consulting

Professional occupations in marketing

Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Human resources and recruitment officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a procurement or purchasing agent of officer in B.C., you may need a certificate specific to your discipline from the International Right of Way Association. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a procurement or purchasing agent or officer in B.C., you may need a certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a conference or event planner, you may require a Certified Meeting Professional designation. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of the certifying examinations.

Conference and event planners

Statistical officers and related research support occupations

To work as an administrative officer in B.C., you may choose to earn the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional designation. The designation is earned by completing the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) program, for which you must be a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP).

Administrative officers

To work as a customs broker in B.C., you must complete a training program through the International Federation of Customs Brokers Association. 

To work as a shipbroker in B.C., you may take correspondence courses offered by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

To operate a customs brokerage business in B.C., you must be licensed by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Customs, ship and other brokers

To work as a debt collector and bailiffs in B.C., you will need a license administered by Consumer Protection B.C.. Eligibility is achieved by passing the debt collector exam and completion of a criminal record check.

To work as a debt collector and bailiffs in B.C., you will need a licence administered by Consumer Protection BC. Eligibility is achieved by passing the debt collector exam and completion of a criminal record check.

Collection clerks

Social policy researchers and program officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an immigration and citizenship consultant in B.C., you must be a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Eligibility is achieved through completing a recognized educational program.

Immigration consultants

Producers, directors, and film editors

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation. Eligibility is achieved through attaining a Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) Institute Sales Certificate, or 35 hours of accredited pre-requisite education in sales aligned with the Sales Professional Competency Framework. You must also have a minimum of 6 months of verified sales experience in client-facing roles.

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Leader designation. Eligibility is achieved through the completion of a university degree, 35 hours of pre-requisite education aligned with the Sales Leader Competency Framework, and 6 years of cumulative work experience. 

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Professional (CSP®) designation. Eligibility is achieved after you have a college diploma and accumulated 35 hours of accredited pre-requisite education in sales aligned to the Sales Professional Competency Framework, a minimum of 4 years of verified experience independently managing client accounts, and evidence of meeting/exceeding targets for at least 2 of those years.

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Corporate sales managers

Retail and wholesale trade managers

Executive housekeepers

Retail and wholesale buyers

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may need to become a member with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may need to be registered with the British Columbia Securities Commission. 

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may choose to complete training courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. 

Financial sales representatives

Customer services representatives - financial institutions

Facility operation managers

Managers in transportation freight traffic

Business Administration Diplomas

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply. 

Whether you are thinking about selling your jewelry, accepting consulting work, or taking private clients as a counsellor or personal trainer, this course will help you to understand your needs, opportunities, and responsibilities as a small business owner.  You’ll learn how to set up a new business, how to get the word out about your product, and how to manage your time and finances as work comes in. Set your new venture up for success with this micro-credential. 

Become a Small Business Owner Micro-credential - Online

This micro-credential will give you a foundation in the processes, skills, rewards, and challenges of running your own business through an Indigenous lens.  By applying Indigenous ways of knowing, learning, being, and doing to common business practices, this course will help you to do business in a good way and to explore business ideas that can benefit you and your community.  You’ll explore leadership skills, administrative processes, and the logistics of setting up and operating a small business, to give you a firm foundation as you begin the journey towards small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Indigenous Business Micro-credential

Lean is an organizational philosophy, and an approach to business, that develops people through respect, training and engagement to facilitate problem solving that drives innovation and productivity. The Lean Fundamentals micro-credential will teach you the basics of Lean and how you can apply it to your work and your workplace. 

Lean Fundamentals Micro-credential

The Small Business Essentials micro-credential is transferable towards CMTN's Business Administration program. It covers courses in entrepreneurship, social media for small businesses, intro to SAGE, social enterprise, communication for small business, and managing customer service. 

Small Business Essentials Micro-credential 

This micro-credential will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to support and navigate organizational change successfully. The program focuses on developing leaders to effectively manage and guide their teams through periods of transition, ensuring smooth and positive outcomes. 

You will also learn the importance of communication, strategic planning, and goal setting in change management. You will learn to understand the components of comprehensive change management plans and reflect on how their role can support the change within their teams to achieve desired change outcomes.

Upon completion, you are able to continue into two short certificates if desired.

- [Short Certificate in General Business Management](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/institutions/langara-college/48ED5338-4D90-4A22-A97D-CB9659487689/programs/Langara-general-business-management-short-certificate)
- Short Certificate in Advanced Management Skills

Effective Change Management Leadership Micro-credential

The Business Administration Essentials micro-credential delivers training that directly connects to labour market needs, enabling participants to be successful in obtaining entry or re-entry into administrative and service-oriented positions for sustainable employment. This program enables participants to make the transition from training to employment supporting their ability to compete in the job market with newly acquired skills, increased confidence, and relevant and applicable transferable skills for the workplace.

Business Administration Essentials Micro-credential

This certificate is designed for executive and administrative assistants. There is a focus on enhancing personal influence, promoting productive relationships within all levels of a hierarchy, and to take action to achieve desired results.

Administrative Excellence Certificate - UBCV

Business analysts work with teams to identify needs and design cost-effective solutions that help organizations meet their full potential. The Business Analysis Certificate is aligned with industry standards, and is designed to provide you with the core skills, knowledge, tools, and techniques of a business analyst and take your career to the next level.  Learn how to lead simple to complex changes by evaluating and utilizing strategy, developing business processes and analysing user requirements.

Business Analysis Certificate - UBCV

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply. 

The Circular Bioeconomy Business Development Micro-certificate provides professionals in forestry, agricultural and waste industry a thorough understanding of circular bioeconomy policies and technologies, and how to develop circular bioeconomy business through case studies and assessment strategies.

Circular Bioeconomy Business Development Micro-Certificate - UBCV - Online

The Global Certificate in Corporate Sustainability is offered through a partnership between UBC Sauder School of Business and Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management in Nashville, TN. Designed for professionals across diverse industries, this program breaks barriers and welcomes everyone passionate about their business's future success.

Global Certificate in Corporate Sustainability - UBCV

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply. 

The Healthcare Accounting Micro-certificate equips healthcare professionals with essential financial knowledge and skills tailored to the Canadian public healthcare system. It delves into accounting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis of financial statements and reports, preparing learners to make informed budgetary decisions and fulfill their operational and functional goals.


Healthcare Accounting Micro-certificate - UBCV - Online

Having a big-picture view of business in action is essential to creating plans that can be implemented successfully across the entire organization. This certificate provides an incisive look at the critical areas of business, and develops capabilities to manage in complex, cross-functional conditions. 

Leadership Excellence Certificate - UBCV

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply. 

Pathways To Sustainability: Circular Economy Micro-credential program aims to establish a world-class educational and applied research model, for advancing the circular economy in Canada and beyond. Learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of the circular economy including business models and associated value propositions, as well as tools and methods to investigate and design circularization strategies applied to their own workplace. Learners will bring a case study from their place of work, to which the provided tools and methods will be applied, culminating in an end-of-program presentation.

Pathways To Sustainability: Circular Economy Micro-credential - UBCO - Online

 The Accounting for Small Business Owners: Foundations of Financial Management Micro-credential will teach you the principles of accounting and financial record keeping that are essential for any type of business.

Accounting for Small Business Owners: Foundations of Financial Management Micro-credential

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply

The Business Finance Micro-certificate will give you the skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic world of finance. Through a comprehensive curriculum, 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 sheet and reports. By the end of the program, you will have the confidence and expertise to tackle financial obstacles, ensuring your business thrives in today’s competitive environment.

Business Finance Micro-certificate

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply

The Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Micro-certificate focuses on the technical foundations and specialized skills needed to analyze patterns and trends in different data types, and to make informed decisions. You will learn to identify and evaluate data sources, as you assist in building innovative business strategies. The program provides skills in data analysis that will help you to identify opportunities and prepare you to become a specialist in this growing field, no matter the industry you work in.

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Micro-certificate

When change is the only constant, resilience is crucial. The Micro-certificate in Change Resilience in the Workplace is designed to equip professionals with the skills and strategies to adapt to change within diverse situations and environments.

The combination of these courses introduces different skills that will prepare learners to plan for and progress through uncertainty and times of change. Through theoretical understanding and practical application, you will develop competencies in project management, and gain an understanding of organizational structures and change-making processes, while enhancing your ability to adapt to today's dynamic and evolving business environments.

Change Resilience in the Workplace Micro-certificate

With the Small Business Administration Award of Achievement, you will gain the latest knowledge and skills in business planning, operations, marketing, human resources, risk management, and finance for success as an entrepreneur.

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