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Explore new directions or update your business skills with our professional development certificates and courses.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
PROGRAM LENGTH: 66 hours KEL: 1. Sept 29 – Dec 10, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. 2. Jan 26 – Apr 8, 2021, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. PEN: 1. Sept 22 – Dec 3, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. 2. Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2021 Tue & Thu, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. VER: 1. Oct 13 – Dec 17, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9:15 p.m. 2. Jan 19 – Mar 25, 2021 Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9:15 p.m.
DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $624 Basic Accounting Certificate Gain expertise in basic business accounting in this hands-on program. Learn accounting concepts, generally accepted accounting principles and the rules of debit and credit. Understand the accounting cycle for a service business and how to manage a general ledger, prepare financial statements, periodic adjustments and year-end books. Learn customer and vendor-tracking for a merchandising business, as well as inventory concepts, sales taxes, internal cash controls and payroll preparation.
Professional development opportunities: You can obtain transfer credit into the Office Administration BUAD 111: Financial Accounting I course at Okanagan College, as well as credit for specific courses within the Canadian Payroll Association Certification.
PROGRAM LENGTH: 123 hours Distance: Jan, Mar, May, Sept or Nov, Part-time DELIVERY STYLE: Online asynchronous PEN: Jan 12 – June 1, 2021, Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. VER: Jan 11 – May 10, 2021, Part-time Mon & Wed, 6 – 9 p.m. & some Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid Bookkeeping Certificate Delivered online or in-person, this program adds to your employable financial accounting knowledge with advanced computerized accounting software and payroll administration skills. Gain the in-depth understanding needed to manage the complete bookkeeping cycle, from how to set up a company through to the full year’s business cycle for computerized accounting systems. Students learn: Excel spreadsheet software, Sage 50 accounting software and payroll administration. Graduates enjoy careers in bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, billing and payroll. Call us to
TUITION: $1,465 inquire about taking individual modules in this certificate.
You can earn credits towards the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB) and obtain transfer credit into specific Office Administration courses (OADM 142 and OADM 152) at Okanagan College.
PROGRAM LENGTH: 144 hours Jan 11 – June 27, 2021
DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $3,960 Leadership and Change Certificate This applied leadership certificate is designed to enhance the character and competencies of learners and future leaders in five critical areas: enhancing personal credibility and authenticity; building team commitment; becoming positive change agents; building a community of learners and aligning systems, values, processes and structure to deliver results consistently. The course will be delivered in a blend of three online courses with a one-week residency held at the end.
Employment opportunities: This certificate is geared towards those planning and preparing to take on a more senior or advanced leadership role in their career. okanagan.bc.ca/leadershipchange
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DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid Project Management Certificate Project management skills are in-demand regardless of your field – from government to construction, IT to health and education to non-profit. This intermediate-level program equips you with project management knowledge, strategies and tools that can be immediately applied in the workplace to improve project performance. Gain hands-on experience managing a project through the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closing phases. The best part? You will enjoy a blend of interactive, online learning, as well as three weekends of valuable face-to-face instruction and networking time at the Kelowna campus. Suitable for project managers at all levels.
Employment opportunities: Project managers work in a variety of fields, including government, construction, health, education, information technology, oil and gas, the not-for-profit sector and business. TUITION: $4,499
BUSINESS COURSES Active Investing and Trading for Beginners Learn a strong market structure foundation and core strategy to actively invest and trade stocks, ETF’s, Forex and commodities. Are you interested in learning a professional strategy to actively invest or trade in any market, up, down or sideways? Learn where to buy and where to sell with highest probabilities. We teach unconventional technical analysis, the tools and techniques to read any asset price chart and how to apply that to your trading plan and execute it on any investing/trading platform. This program provides structured lessons with plenty of practice time during and in between formal class time.
Please note that it is highly recommended that you have one large desktop screen to open multiple windows or two screens or two devices in order to view the course on one screen/device and use the other screen/device for accessing the simulator. Course code: MGR 228 Sept 22 – Nov 12, Tue – Thu, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $950 + GST
Business Organization – the Legal Framework Learn about the legal structures available for your business. Should you organize as a sole proprietor, a partnership, a joint venture or a corporation? We will consider factors such as distribution of profits, liability risk and taxation. We will discuss unlimited and limited liability business organization types and when and why to use them, short and long term. We will also provide a high-level overview of business accounting obligations. Course code: MGR 423 Sept 24, Thu, 6 – 8 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $45 + GST
Entrepreneurship – Are you ready to start your own business? Are you looking to start your own business? Did COVID-19 push you out of your current job and you are looking for other alternatives to make a living? Find out if you have what it takes to be your own boss and start a business of your own. This course will give you an overall perspective of what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Course code: MGR 001 1. Oct 6 & 8, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 2. Nov 3 & 5, Tue & Thu, 6 – 8 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $144 + materials + GST
QuickBooks Learn posting data and generating reports with the most popular accounting software. Topics include bookkeeping principles, sales taxes, setting up a company file, chart of accounts, lists, centres, sales, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable, inventory, GST returns, journal entries, bank reconciliations, reports, customizing reports, report filters and memorized transactions. Students must have good computer skills, and may be required to complete a free computer fundamentals assessment test. Course code: COSS 003 Sept 21 – Oct 21, Mon & Wed, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $285 + GST
SAGE 50 COURSES
Sage 50 is an integrated computer-based accounting software program that is simple to use and appropriate for small- to medium-sized companies. Level I and Level II are entirely hands-on learning. Emphasis will be placed on performing skills used in reallife work scenarios. Students should have some previous experience or education in manual bookkeeping systems, and basic computer and keyboarding skills. Students will require to have the Sage 50 software to complete this training.
Sage 50 Level I Modules include: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Banking and Reporting. This course will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. There will be one night a week (Thursday) of online learning with the class and instructor, and the rest of the course work will be self-paced and instructor led. Course code: COSS 244 Oct 6 – 27, Tue, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $270 + materials + GST
Sage 50 Level II Modules include: Payroll, Inventory, Time and Billing, Budgeting, Projections, Financial Statements and Year End. *Pre-requisite: Sage 50 Level I or equivalent experience There will be one night a week (Tuesday) of online learning with the class and instructor, and the rest of the course work will be selfpaced and instructor led. Course code: COSS 301 Nov 3 – 24, Tue, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $270 + materials + GST
Transitioning to Management Part 1 This course identifies the skills and characteristics that anyone in a position of influence or leadership will find to be helpful and effective. No matter whether you lead a team of 20 or yourself, the transition to being more effective and impactful will require a blend of leadership and management skills. *All sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend each session. Course code: MGR 440 Sept 16 – Oct 21, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $149 + GST
Transitioning to Management Part 2 This course lets the graduate of the TTM1 sessions look deeper into their process and habits. TTM2 allows the learner to identify the areas of personal impact as well as the impact on others from both the intellectual and emotional perspectives in both leadership and management of groups and themselves. *All sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend each session. Course code: MGR 441 Oct 28 – Dec 9, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $149 + GST
Women in Leadership Increase your value as a leader by understanding and leveraging your unique strengths while identifying your own biases and selfsabotage reflex. Discover what makes women well positioned to lead in today’s rapidly changing work environments. Know how to speak up and communicate with confidence, clarity and conviction. Explore ways you can influence and lead an inclusive workplace culture. Course code: MGR 422 1. Oct 20 & 22, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 2. Nov 17 & 19, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $149 + materials + GST
LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS SERIES
This series of workshops focuses on specific leadership skills required in today’s workplace (individual workshops below). This series enables you to discover your style of leadership and develop new leadership skills. Whether you are new to leadership or are a seasoned veteran, you will gain valuable personal insights and new strategies to apply immediately in your workplace. Delivery style: Online hybrid Tuition per course: $149 + materials + GST
Leading Workplace Teams You lead people and you manage issues; now you need to identify your strengths and challenges while developing your leadership skills. Learn about the skills and tools effective leaders require, how personal values impact leadership, as well as how to develop realistic visions, manage change and promote innovation. Course code: MGR 323 1. Sept 16 – 24, Wed & Thu, 1 –2 p.m. 2. Sept 28 – Oct 6, Mon & Tue, 3 – 4 p.m. 3. Oct 2 & 9, Fri, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 4. Oct 6 & 8, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m.
Engaging Your Workforce A highly engaged workforce results in less turnover, better customer service and increased profits. Gain strategies for engaging and motivating employees to foster new ideas and identify solutions in the workplace. Learn about motivation, teamwork and the stages of teamwork. Course code: MGR 324 1. Sept 30 – Oct 8, Wed & Thu, 1 – 2 p.m. 2. Oct 13 – 21, Tue & Wed, 3 – 4 p.m. 3. Oct 16 & 23, Fri, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Communicating Beyond the Basics Communication is a key component in successful workplaces. Learn how to build respectful and productive relationships with staff and customers. Learn how you communicate, the challenges in communicating effectively and how to improve your listening skills. Develop a methodology to plan for any changes you would like to make. Course code: MGR 325 1. Oct 13 & 15, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 2. Oct 14 – 22, Wed & Thu, 10 – 11 a.m. 3. Oct 26 – Nov 3, Mon & Tue, 3 – 4 p.m. 4. Oct 30 & Nov 6, Fri, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Managing Conflict Conflict arises in all workplaces and as a leader you need to know how to manage it. How we respond and deal with conflict defines the result. This course allows you to see the connections between responses and actions and then identify shifts you can make to build better relationships. Gain strategies for dealing with difficult people, having difficult conversations and providing meaningful feedback. Course code: MGR 326 1. Oct 27 & 29, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 2. Oct 28 – Nov 5, Wed & Thu, 10 – 11 a.m. 3. Nov 9 – 17, Mon & Tue, 3 – 3:50 p.m. 4. Nov 20 & 27, Fri, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Goal Setting and Time Management Gain a methodology to tie all of your objectives and aspirations into a planned approach and match your resources and timelines with your goals. Learn how to use your time effectively to keep you feeling motivated and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. The planning and goal setting strategies provided in this course ensure the time you invest results in solid and measurable results. Course code: MGR 327 1. Oct 14 – 22, Wed & Thu, 1 – 2 p.m. 2. Nov 3 & 5, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 3. Nov 23 – Dec 1, Mon & Tue, 3 – 4 p.m. 4. Dec 4 & 11, Fri, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coaching & Developing Employees Coaching employees builds stronger relationships between managers and their team members. Through coaching, employees are supported in developing the skills they require to reach organizational goals and strategic objectives. This course provides learners with strategies they can use to ensure their employees are engaged in their own personal growth resulting in a positive impact on the organization. Course code: MGR 373 Nov 18 – 26, Wed & Thu, 10 – 11 a.m.
Change Management Change is inevitable and not always easy. The goal of this course is to inspire you to lead during times of change by expanding your knowledge, skills and strategies that lead to successful change management. Explore reasons for change and factors that influence this process. You will also discuss the impact of change on innovation. Course code: MGR 416 1. Oct 28 – Nov 5, Wed & Thu, 1 – 2 p.m. 2. Nov 10 &12, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 3. Dec 7 – 15, Mon & Tue, 3 – 4 p.m.
LEADERSHIP SERIES: ADVANCED
Discover advanced tools and techniques to influence, motivate, inspire and lead your team to its full potential. This new series targets the skills that a leader needs to hone in order to shift themselves, their careers and their teams to the next level. From working on yourself by developing your social and emotional intelligence to finding creative ways to tackle complex issues and problems, you will discover what an ethical leader does and what you can do to develop a positive workplace culture. These are the courses you need to be the best leader you can possibly be. Delivery style: Online hybrid Tuition per course: $149 + materials + GST
Leading from Within Research suggests that successful leaders understand that to lead others, you must start with yourself. During this highly reflective and enlightening session, participants will cultivate an intimate understanding of the key components of developing greater personal mastery as well as enhancing the opportunity to internalize and generate an action plan for the four pillars of self-leadership. Course code: MGR 425 Sept 30 & Oct 7, Wed, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Emotional and Social Intelligence Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence (EQ and SQ) are the capacity to recognize and effectively manage emotions in ourselves and with others and how they increase our ability to make good decisions, build relationships, deal with stress and cope with change. In this intriguing and engaging session, participants will develop a deeper understanding of these concepts and how to further develop these competencies to achieve greater success at work and at home. Course code: MGR 426 Oct 14 & 21, Wed, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ethics in Leadership Ethics in leadership incorporates our vision, our values and our actions. Ethics dictate how we relate to, direct and support others. This course will illustrate how we define our lives, business and organizations beliefs, vision and values and demonstrate how they align with our leadership style and actions. Whether it is through our trust, honesty, consideration, charisma or fairness to others: our ethics guide us and let us know how to do the right thing in all situations. Course code: MGR 427 Oct 28 & Nov 4, Wed, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Innovative and Critical Thinking Leaders in both business and the non-profit sector must be creative and innovative in their approach to challenges and shifting priorities. Innovation necessitates renewing, changing or creating more effective processes, products or ways of doing things. Support the future of your organization by including innovation as a catalyst for the growth and success. Course code: MGR 428 Nov 18 & 25, Wed, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Negotiating in the Workplace Everyone negotiates, whether it’s with friends, family or coworkers. The question isn’t whether you negotiate, but how well do you negotiate? If you are curious how to do it better, start by learning these skills and the tactics. Poor negotiations or a lack of negotiating skills can impact the bottom line and ruin customer relationships. They’ll come in handy the next time you broker a compromise at work, at home or even on vacation. Course code: MGR 429 Dec 2 & 9, Wed, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Creative Problem Solving Overcoming today’s business challenges goes beyond conventional thinking requiring leaders to be more resourceful and inspire the imagination of others. Using the creative process, you will learn how to unearth fresh perspectives and discover innovative solutions individually and in a team environment. Transform the way you approach problems and opportunities by understanding how to create an environment that encourages creativity in yourself and others. Course code: MGR 430 Sept 16 – 24, Wed & Thu, 10 – 11 a.m.
Positive Workplace Culture The character and personality of your organization defines the workplace culture: it is what makes your organization unique and attractive (or not) to potential clients and future employees. Creating a positive workplace culture takes time, planning and effort to maintain but it is something every leader needs to make a priority. Workplace culture attracts talent, drives engagement, impacts happiness and satisfaction of both employees and clients and impacts performance, efficiency and profitability. Course code: MGR 431 Sept 30 – Oct 8, Wed & Thu, 10 – 11 a.m.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
YOUR LIFE YOUR TIME YOUR WORLD YOUR EDUCATION
ONLINE LEARNING WITH OC
Are you looking for flexibility? We offer certificate programs, academic courses and general interest courses that fit your life.
Coming up this fall and winter:
Bookkeeping, Learner-Centred Instructor Certificate Programs Academic, University Transfer courses in Arts, Business Administration, Health and Sciences General interest courses in Gardening, Interior Decorating, Investing
Visit us at okanagan.bc.ca/distance for a complete list of programs and courses
KELOWNA TESTING CENTRE
Our Testing Centre specializes in hosting exams for other institutions and agencies. Also, if you are an individual needing to find an exam invigilator, the Testing Centre in Kelowna can accommodate your request.
New to our lineup of exams is the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test. The CAEL test can be used to meet English Language requirements for admission into most Okanagan College programs.
For more information or to schedule online: 250-862-5480 • okanagan.bc.ca/testingcentre
CORPORATE Your Challenge. Our Solution.
What is Corporate Training at Okanagan College?
Corporate Training is about bringing ongoing learning into your organization through customized contract training. Corporate Training takes the same course content you see here, and turns it into a private offering ideal for a larger group based on your specific needs. It acts as a separate contract and an independent offering between your business and the College.
Our customized training includes:
Industry specific instructors Curriculum tailored to your needs Training at your location, ours or online Custom training dates Assistance with government grants
What Training is Provided?
Any of the courses you see in this brochure can be delivered as a private contract for you.
Our areas of training include:
Leadership and management Workplace and supervisory skills Technical and computer software First aid and safety Team building opportunities And industry-specific training including: o Food, wine and tourism o Education and health o Horticulture and cannabis o Trades and apprenticeship
TRAINING
The City of Vernon and Okanagan College have collaborated over the past four years many times to develop customized Corporate Training programs for our staff. Their instructors are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and extremely helpful in designing and implementing the programs we require to develop capacity. Because of the tailored training, we are able to transfer the learning from the classroom to the workplace and measure its impact.
– Joanie Clary, Advisor, Learning & Development, City of Vernon
What is the Process?
Corporate Training with Okanagan College is streamlined and straightforward:
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2. 3. 4. 5. Contact us and discuss your needs with our Corporate Training Specialist Receive a training outline and quote Finalize details, dates and locations, and sign agreements Work with our subject matter experts to tailor the curriculum Training is delivered with a constant College point of contact
Grant Funding
Our training is also designed to fit the needs of the WorkBC’s B.C. Employer Training Grant. Successful applicants of this grant can be reimbursed for large portions of their training costs. Visit workbc.ca for more details.
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CORPORATE TRAINING
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
Gain technology skills to stay current and work efficiently with our hands-on computer and technology courses.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
PROGRAM LENGTH: 500 hours SAL: Jan 4 – May 27, 2021 Full-time Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $7,955
NOTE: This program is eligible for student loans. Visit okanagan.bc.ca/financialaid for details. Advanced GIS Certificate Learn the essentials of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create custom GIS solutions using the most advanced programming and web development tools. Students learn how to use GPS technologies to gather data, perform GIS analysis and cover advanced topics such as raster analysis, working with 3D data and network datasets. In addition to an in-depth study of relational databases and how these databases are used within GIS, you complete two major projects of your own design and a directed project of the type you will encounter in employment situations. Exciting employment opportunities in private industry, consulting, government and First Nations await those who have skills and knowledge to use GIS.
Employment opportunities: A blend of theory and practical application ensures graduates are prepared to work in various employment opportunities in private industry, consulting, government, First Nations and mining sectors. okanagan.bc.ca/advancedgis
PROGRAM LENGTH: 730 hours KEL: Sept 14, 2020 – mid-May 2021 Full-time. Theory online, practical skills in class Mon – Thu, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DELIVERY STYLE: Blended TUITION: $9,391
Visit okanagan.bc.ca/financialaid for details. Audio Engineering & Music Production Certificate Do you dream of a career in music? Get started in the exciting world of music production, audio engineering, studio recording and live sound mixing. Our graduates are employed across the Okanagan Valley, working for major AV event services companies, or launching their own music careers and recording studios. Use industry standard recording studio equipment to learn how to mix live concerts, produce digital recordings, and work on audio postproduction for film, video, computer animation and games. You will gain a solid hands-on foundation in the principles of sound, music, basic electronics, processing, signal flow, microphone techniques, mixing and mastering, and live sound engineering.
NOTE: This program is eligible for student loans.
Employment opportunities: Technical positions in audio engineering and music production for recording arts, music, theatre, concerts, broadcasting, Internet, gaming video and film. Graduates find jobs as sound effects editors, sound mixers, video and sound recorders and video recording technicians. okanagan.bc.ca/aemp
PROGRAM LENGTH: 160 hours KEL: 1. Oct 1, 2020 – Jan 16, 2021 Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 10 p.m. & Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2. Accepting applications for Spring 2021 Part-time Tue & Thu, 6 – 10 p.m. & Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DELIVERY STYLE: Online hybrid TUITION: $3,320 AutoCAD Skills Certificate Get the skills you need to launch or expand your career as a drafting technologist or technician within all levels of government, or in an architecture, engineering or industrial design firm. You can also follow the career path of a consultant for a construction, utility, resource or manufacturing company. You will gain hands-on skills with industry-standard AutoCAD software in preparing technical drawings for a variety of manufacturers, including those in the machining, electronics and woodworking fields. You will also learn how to prepare working drawings for architecture, surveying, mapping and graphic arts.
Employment opportunities: Drafting technologist or technician at architecture, engineering, industrial design firms and all levels of government, or in consulting for construction, utility, resource and manufacturing companies. okanagan.bc.ca/autocad
COMPUTER COURSES Computer Fundamentals This course has changed format. It is now being offered to everyone as a self-guided online course where you will learn the basics of the Windows 10 operating environment. It will cover basic terminology, the desktop, icons and shortcuts, the taskbar, launching and closing applications, working with files and folders, and internet basics. At the end, you can test your knowledge with a free online assessment.
*Pre-requisites: comfortable with mouse use and the ability to get online to access the internet. Students should use Internet Explorer to access the course. Students will receive a welcome email within three business days outlining how to start the course. Course code: COSS 004 Start anytime Delivery style: Online asynchronous $20 + GST
Google Suite – Getting Started Create and edit web-based documents, spreadsheets and presentations alone or in collaboration with others. Store and share documents online and access them from any computer. Course code: COSS 340 1. Oct 29, Thu, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2. Dec 3, Thu, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $30 + GST
Intro to Adobe Fillable Forms Creating fillable forms using Adobe Acrobat allows you to convert professional, printable documents into user-friendly fillable online forms that can be saved and emailed to reduce the need for paper documents. Course code: COSS 080 1. Oct 22, Thu, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2. Nov 26, Thu, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $20 + GST
MS Office Fundamentals Learn three powerful and popular Office programs to give your work a professional edge: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Learn how to create, design and format Word documents. Get a taste of the powerful capabilities of Excel and develop skills in working with spreadsheets, as well as using formulas and functions. Finally, learn the basics of PowerPoint to create and set-up a presentation, including working with text, graphics, pictures, colours and animations. Course code: COSS 302 Oct 17 & 24, Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 – 5 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $195 + materials + GST Small Business: Intro to Social Media and Mobile Marketing Are you struggling with your small business’ social media? This course is designed for small business owners who want to explore online marketing and have no idea where to start. You will be introduced to Instagram, Facebook, video stories and more to get you started. You will leave with Facebook business and Instagram accounts, as well as a quick peek at Facebook manager. Course code: COSS 329 1. Oct 13 & 15, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 2. Nov 16 & 18, Mon & Wed, 6 – 8 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $94 + materials + GST
Small Business: Advanced Social Media and Mobile Marketing Are you struggling with your small business’ social media? This course is designed as an advanced class for small business owners or employees that already have Facebook and Instagram accounts and want to produce more social media. We will review analytics of platforms, scheduling social media options, design and more. Course code: COSS 253 1. Oct 27 & 29, Tue & Thu, 9 – 11 a.m. 2. Nov 24 & 26, Tue & Thu, 6 – 8 p.m. Delivery style: Online hybrid $94 + materials + GST
IN-A-DAY SERIES
Learn new computer skills or update your current skills. This series provides essential Microsoft software skills training in Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2019 for yourself or our employees.
Excel in a Day – Level I Discover the time-saving tools of Microsoft Excel 2019, AutoComplete, AutoFill and AutoSum and learn about this software’s wizardry with worksheets and workbooks. Learn how to enter data, use cell references, insert footers and make charts. No previous working knowledge of Excel is required. Course code: COSS 221 1. Oct 2, Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2. Oct 16, Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3. Nov 7, Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 – 5 p.m. 4. Nov 17 & 19 Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $94 + materials + GST
Excel in a Day – Level II Take the next step with Microsoft Excel 2019. Learn formulas and functions, references, ranges, lists, data protection, advanced formatting, sorting and filtering, basic pivot tables and get an introduction to macros and VBA. Previous working knowledge of Excel is required. Course code: COSS 236 1. Oct 23, Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2. Nov 6, Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3. Nov 21, Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 – 5 p.m. 4. Nov 24 & 26 Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $94 + materials + GST
Excel in a Day – Level III Leverage the advanced capabilities of Excel. Learn how to create and customize formulas and build stand-alone applications in a workbook, including VBA coding and controls. Perform database, financial and statistical analysis with functions and pivot tables. Previous working knowledge of Excel is required. Course code: COSS 277 1. Nov 20, Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2. Dec 1 & 3, Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $94 + materials + GST
Word in a Day – Level I Using Microsoft Word 2019, start with the basics of word processing and progress to paragraph formatting features such as indentation, bullets, line spacing and tabs. Explore document formatting features such as page orientation, margins, spelling and grammar check, and print preview. This course is perfect for a beginner or if you are looking to refresh and upgrade your Word skills. Course code: COSS 220 1. Sept 29 & Oct 1, Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. 2. Nov 27, Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3. Dec 5, Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 – 5 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $94 + materials + GST Word in a Day – Level II Improve your skills and learn to use styles to provide consistent formatting in your documents. Use tables, apply backgrounds and insert, modify and edit items such as pictures, SmartArt and shapes. Previous working knowledge of MS Word is required. Course code: COSS 235 Oct 6 & 8, Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. Delivery style: Online synchronous $94 + materials + GST
Build career skills for the 21st century
Okanagan College has partnered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) to offer UGotClass online courses and programs. Learn at your own pace with a range of topics such as:
• Business Writing • Boosting Your Website Traffic • Adobe Photoshop Essentials
Search all of the courses offered through Distance Education on our website, okanagan.bc.ca/distance
All of LERN’s UGotClass online courses are offered by LERN in partnership with Okanagan College. All credentials are awarded from LERN (not Okanagan College).
