To work as an accountant in BC, 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 work as an accounting clerk in BC, you may choose to complete training courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. 

Accounting and related clerks

Banking, insurance and other financial clerks

Collection clerks

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Design and applied arts.

Design and applied arts, other

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. These programs include courses in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.

Audiology/audiologist

This instructional program class comprises any integrated program that prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. These programs include courses in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.

Audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist

Adobe Micro-credentials

Other business services managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that provide services to business, and ensure the quality of those services and client satisfaction. They work in fields such as management consulting, market research, personnel and payroll services, contact centre services and security services.

Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

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.

Collection clerks collect payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques and locate debtors to make collection arrangements. They are employed by collection agencies, utility companies, department stores, loan companies, banks and credit unions, and by financial and licensing departments within governments.

To work as a financial analyst in BC, 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 senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior government managers and officials

To work as an accountant in BC, 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 financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Advertising, marketing, public relations and e-business managers

Telecommunication carriers managers

Accounting Advanced Certificates

To work as a bookkeeper in BC, you may choose to earn the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC) Certification. Eligibility for the certification is achieved through work experience and successful completion of the certifying exam.

Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

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

To work as a payroll administrator in BC, you may choose to register as a member with the National Payroll Institute (NPI). The NPI offeres a range of professional membership options, available to you depending on the stage of your payroll compliance practitioner (PCP) education journey.

Payroll administrators

Cashiers

Accounting Programs Continuing Education

Adobe Creative Suite Micro-credential

A comprehensive, technical-focused course, that immerses yourself in three of Adobe's idustry-leading graphics software - Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Gain fundamental knowledge of each program and learn to identify which software is appropriate for a project or task. 

Adobe CC Essentials

Technique-focused course explores the process of integrating computer generated graphics with live-action footage for filmmaking and video production. Emphasis on fundamentals of compositing and colour correction, you will use industry-standard tools including Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro to develop skills and techniques used in visual effects and post-production pipelines. 

Adobe CC for Visual Effects

The Introductory Adobe After Effects micro-credential explores the fundamentals of time-based graphics with a strong emphasis on design principles such as composition, typography and rhythm. You will learn essential animation and storytelling techniques through practical exercises and projects including a logo animation and a title sequence.

Introductory Adobe After Effects

The Introductory Adobe Illustrator micro-credential provides the skills and techniques needed to work in this industry-standard program and apply knowledge to practical projects. You will learn key features, become familiar with digital drawing and painting techniques using Bezier curves, geometric shapes, gradients and patterns. Basic knowledge of computers is required.

Introductory Adobe Illustrator

The Introductory Adobe InDesign micro-credential provides basic experience generating and formating text, images and page layouts, as well as colour as it relates to print and production. Basic knowledge of computers is required.

Introductory Adobe InDesign

The Introductory Adobe Photoshop micro-credential explores the creative potential of Adobe Photoshop for raster image processing and photo editing. This beginner-level course introduces skills and techniques needed to work in this industry-standard program and apply knowledge to practical projects. You will learn basic image manipulation, channels and paths, blending and combining images and adding text. Basic knowledge of computers is required. Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge.

Introductory Adobe Photoshop

The Introductory Adobe Premiere Pro micro-credential explores Premiere's potential for creating impactful films, shorts and online videos. You can discover the fundamentals of film language, editing techniques, working with pre-shot video clips or animation, and applying audio tracks. You will have opportunities to work independently or in groups, shoot your own footage, and complete a final project using different editing techniques learned in this course.

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