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

Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations

Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing

Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning, and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. These programs include courses in the basic maintenance and repair skills required to service building systems, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, major appliances, and other mechanical systems.

Building/property maintenance

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 not listed above that relates to Human resources management and services.

Human resources management and services, other

Payroll And Budget Services Continuing Education

Payroll administrators collect, verify and process payroll information, determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees, maintain accurate payroll records, and provide payroll information within a department, company or other establishment. They are employed by payroll administration companies and by establishments throughout the public and private sectors.

Supervisors in mail and message distribution supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Postal services representatives (64401), Letter carriers (74101), Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (74100) and Couriers and messengers (74102). They are employed by Canada Post Corporation, courier companies, governments and large corporations.

Supervisors in plastic and rubber products manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines and who fabricate, assemble and inspect rubber or plastic products. They are employed by rubber and plastic products manufacturing companies and in plastic parts divisions of other manufacturing companies.

Supervisors in other products manufacturing and assembly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect a variety of products, such as jewellery, clocks and watches, millwork, sporting goods, toys and other miscellaneous products. They are employed in a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

The Business Administration Associate Certificate will help you build essential business skills if you're looking to learn core skills, hoping to build a new career, or interested in continuing your training to a diploma program. You'll take courses in management, marketing, accounting, and more before graduating and finding employment in positions like administrative assistant, marketing assistant, salesperson, or import/export assistant. 

Business Administration: Associate Certificate (Part-Time)

Building Service Worker 

The Business Administration Certificate allows you to work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, management, economics, and marketing. You'll gain broad and modern view of the functional areas of business. Upon graduation, you will be ready to enter the workforce, or you may continue your education by completing a Business Administration Diploma or a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree. 
















Business Administration Certificate

The Business Administration Certificate teaches you basic management skills that can apply to a variety of jobs. The program requires successful completion of one required business course, two specialty business courses and a choice of three business elective courses (three-credits each) chosen from the School of Business course offerings. Credit from the certificate program can ladder into the Business Administration Diploma and/or the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Budgets and Financial Reporting

Building Service Worker Certificate

The Business Administration Certificate provides you with the expertise to get ahead in today's competitive workplace. Whether you want to work as an administrator in an office, pursue a specialized career in business and finance, or start your own company, you will learn skills to apply practical within your field. 

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses and Programs in Building]( https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/building-based-courses-programs)

Individual Courses and Programs in Building

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Payroll Compliance Practioner (PCP) and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) Certification]( https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/business/payroll-management)

Payroll Compliance Practioner (PCP) and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) Certification

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification]( https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/business/payroll-management/payroll-compliance-practitioner)

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Payroll Manager Designation Certification]( https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/business-programs-professional-development/payroll-1)

Payroll Manager Designation Certification

Practical Energy & Advanced Knowledge - Buildings PEAK

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Practical Energy and Advanced Knowledge (PEAK): Buildings Certificate and Individual Courses]( https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/building-based-courses-programs/peakbuildings)

Practical Energy and Advanced Knowledge (PEAK): Buildings Certificate and Individual Courses

Builder License Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Building Systems Energy Assessor Certificate]( https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/real-estate/programs.html)

Building Systems Energy Assessor Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Professional Building Manager Certificate]( https://langara.ca/continuing-studies/programs-and-courses/programs/real-estate/programs.html)

Professional Building Manager Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Building Service Worker - Comprehensive]( https://www.nic.bc.ca/programs/continuing-education-and-training/vocational-training/building-service-worker-comprehensive/)

Building Service Worker - Comprehensive (NIC)

Building Service Worker Lv 1, 2 & 3

The Business Administration Certificate provides fundamental knowledge of administrative principles, financial accounting, economics, and organizational writing in a hands-on environment. Students will be prepared to enter a range of entry level positions. 

Business Administration Certificate (NIC)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Business (Ed2go)]( https://www.ed2go.com/nic/)

Individual Courses in Business (Ed2go) (NIC)

Creating a Successful Business Plan

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Building Service Worker Certificate]( https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/building-service-worker-certificate)

The Business Administration Certificate program provides you with the opportunity to study areas of business such as Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resources Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Management and Marketing. Completing the Business Administration Certificate enables you to apply completed course work towards the Business Administration Diploma and/or the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. 

The Business Analytics and Decision Making Certificate acquires skills in business analytics and decision-making: how to ask productive questions, data management, and familiarity with statistical and computational methods. You'll apply them within a real world context through hands-on experience. The program can help prepare you for a variety of roles in business organizations.

Business Analytics and Decision Making Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Community Capacity Building Certificate]( https://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/programs/community-capacity-building-certificate.html)

Community Capacity Building Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Business English for International Professionals - Award of Achievement (UBCV)]( https://extendedlearning.ubc.ca/programs/business-english-international-professionals-award-achievement)

Business English for International Professionals - Award of Achievement (UBCV)

Change Management Bootcamp (UBCV)

Product Management Bootcamp (UBCV)

Strategic Management for Sustainability (UBCV)

The UFV Business Administration Certificate provides essential grounding in business law, accounting, microeconomics, and industry-leading productivity software. A selection of electives allows you the freedom to explore your own areas of interest or specialize in one key field. You may also complete courses in public or municipal administration at other institutions or by correspondence, and transfer your credits to UFV. Upon graduation, you can use your administrative expertise in a wide range of fields including marketing, manufacturing, retailing, human resources, accounting, banking, public relations, and more. 

Administration Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Business and Management]( https://www.ufv.ca/continuing-education/courses/business-and-management/)

Individual Courses in Business and Management

Business Finance

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Business and Management]( https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/courses)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Building Manager Certificate]( https://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/business/building-service-and-management/building-manager/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=online&utm_campaign=VCCWebRedirect)

Building Manager Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Building Manager Short Certificate]( https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=3304786&selectedProgramAreaId=1027704&selectedProgramStreamId=)

Building Manager Short Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Building & Resource Management]( https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=1027704)

Individual Courses in Building & Resource Management

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Business & Leadership]( https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId=1020354&utm_source=website&utm_medium=online&utm_campaign=VCCCMSRedirect)

Individual Courses in Business & Leadership

Small Business Administration

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[British Columbia First Nations Building Inspector Certificate]( https://pdt.viu.ca/british-columbia-first-nations-building-inspector)

British Columbia First Nations Building Inspector Certificate

The First Nations Housing Manager Certificate will train housing managers to assist communities to benefit from affordable, healthy, high quality, and well-maintained housing. The program provides learners with the opportunity to develop management skills through a combination of theory and practical application. The interactive approach to learning new skills encourages participants to test new ideas, fine tune relevant skills and share experiences and expertise with other housing managers in a supportive learning environment.

First Nations Housing Manager Certificate

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Bookkeeping & Payroll]( https://pdt.viu.ca/bookkeeping-and-payroll-courses)

Individual Courses in Bookkeeping & Payroll

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Individual Courses in Business & Management]( https://pdt.viu.ca/business-management)

Educational Path

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