BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS PROGRAM LENGTH: Part-time, 66 hours KEL: 1. Jan 28 – Apr 9, Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 2. Accepting applications for Fall 2020 PEN: 1. Jan 14 – Mar 26, Tue & Thu, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m 2. Accepting applications for Fall 2020. SAL: Fall 2020, Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VER: 1. Jan 21 – Apr 2, Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. 2. Accepting applications for Fall 2020 TUITION: $612
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. Employment opportunities: Entry-level positions in accounts payable/ receivable, payroll and billing.
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PROGRAM LENGTH: Part-time, 123 hours KEL: Jan 20 – June 18, Mon & Wed, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Online: Jan, Mar, May, Sept or Nov PEN: Jan 14 – June 2, Tue & Thu, 6 – 9 p.m. SAL: Jan 7 – June 16, Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. VER: Jan 14 – May 7, Tue & Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. & some Sat, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. TUITION: $1,436
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 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. Employment opportunities: Entry-level positions in accounting, accounts payable/ receivable, payroll, billing and finance.
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PROGRAM LENGTH: 138 hours Online: Apr 20 – Sept 6 TUITION: $4,411
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.
okanagan.bc.ca/pmc Note: Most programs have additional associated costs for textbooks, materials and GST.
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