You need up-to-date computer, customer service, marketing, and management skills to succeed in the business world. The Business Administration / E-Commerce Management program at Vancouver Career College can prepare you with the tools for success in this highly-competitive career field.

As a Business Administration Management student, you will study business communication, time management, sales and marketing. You'll also master the MS Office Suite and Simply Accounting. In addition, you'll learn to plan, promote and manage an online business and corporate website.

When you graduate from the Business Administration Management program, you will be prepared to begin a career as an office administrator, administrative assistant, accounting / bookkeeping assistant, inventory controller, customer service representative, marketing assistant, internet / e-commerce marketing assistant or a business owner.

Office administrators play an important role in a variety of businesses. Vancouver Career College's Office Administration program gives students the skills and training they need to excel in an office management role.

The program equips students with the core customer service, organizational, and clerical skills they need to excel in this demanding and fast-paced career. Students also learn computer and office administration skills, business communications, keyboarding, and accounting software.

Students then gain on-the-job experience as part of a five-week practicum in a real-work workplace. 

If you love working with children, our Early Childhood Education program will provide you with an excellent introduction to a rewarding career.

You will study interpersonal communications, childhood development, behavior management and program planning. In addition, you'll learn teaching strategies that use drama, math, science, play and arts and crafts. You will also receive First Aid and CPR certifications as well. As part of this program, you will observe experienced Early Childhood Educators in the field and then apply your newly developed skills during eight weeks of practicum.

After completion of the coursework, you must gain an additional 500 hours of field experience required for licensing. Upon completion of the first ECE module, you can apply for an assessment letter to become an Assistant through the Early Childhood Education Registry. As you train, you can also work or volunteer part-time to complete the required hours.

Upon graduation from the Early Childhood Education program, you will find employment opportunities exist in day care centers, preschools, nursery schools, integrated day cares and family service centres.

Vancouver Career College's Montessori Teaching certificate program prepares graduates to apply the principles and practices founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early twentieth century. Dr Montessori believed in providing meaningful experiences in a nurturing and multi-age classroom where the role of the adult is to prepare the environment and assist in the natural development of a caring, competent and responsible child.

Students train in the major areas of Montessori learning (Language, Sensorial, Math, Cultural and Practical Life) in order to develop a knowledge of purposeful activities for children along with refined and superior observational skills. The modular format allows students to work as teaching assistants at Montessori childcare centres and preschools upon completion of their first Montessori course. As part of the program, students are required to complete observations outside of class time, which will, in turn, be used to complete assignments.

Applicants should possess an ECE certificate or diploma prior to enrolling in the Montessori Teaching Certificate program.

Graduates of this program will be in great demand both nationally and internationally. After program completion, graduates may find career opportunities in both the profit and non-profit sectors, including day care centres, parent participation preschools, nursery schools, integrated day cares, preschools and family service centres.

Medical Pharmacy Assistants help pharmacists with dispensing medications and providing patients with up-to-date information about their prescriptions and medical conditions. Vancouver Career College's Medical Pharmacy Assistant provides students with the industry-leading training they need to excel in medical and pharmacy jobs.

During this program, students learn how to administer basic medical office tests, answer preliminary patient questions, and learn key medical terminology. Students also study billing and inventory, bookkeeping, communication techniques and prioritizing appointment requests. Courses also include prescription transcription, pharmacy billing, pharmacy math, and hospital or community pharmacy protocols.

All students complete two mandatory five-week practicum placements (10 weeks total) working in the medical/pharmacy field. Graduates of this program receive a Medical Pharmacy Assistant Diploma, Medical Office Assistant Diploma, a Standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR "C" Certificate.

As a result of pharmacists taking a more active role in drug therapy and the counseling of their patients, the Pharmacy Assistant / Technician has becoming an increasingly essential team member in retail, community and institutional pharmacies. If you are interested in a rewarding health care career that requires you to rely on your analytical and problem solving skills, consider enrolling in the Pharmacy Assistant / Technician program at Vancouver Career College.

During your Pharmacy Assistant training, you will study pharmacology, terminology, pharmacy regulations and drug laws. You will also learn proper dispensing methods (community & hospital), inventory procedures, billing and administration. You will focus on developing strong communication and customer service skills. You will also receive First Aid and CPR training and certification.

As a Pharmacy Assistant / Technician graduate, you will be prepared to step into positions in retail, internet and community pharmacies. In addition, you will be qualified to work in hospital and institutional pharmacies. You may also find work as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.

Medical Office Assistant jobs are rewarding and fast-paced, but to get the skills you need to succeed in the healthcare industry, you need the right education.

Students learn the most up-to-date medical office skills and practices such as billing software, medical record maintenance, performing basic medical tests, medical terminology, and medical transcription. Students also gain core knowledge in other medial areas such as interpersonal relations skills, pharmacology, clinical procedures, human anatomy and diseases.

Graduates of this program receive a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, a Standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR "C" Certificate.