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These TradeUpBC courses are continuing education for experienced tradespeople and employers. They are not initial apprenticeship programs and they do not by themselves lead to a certificate of qualification.

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AutoCAD 1

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Introduces AutoCAD tools and commands through the creation of basic two-dimensional technical drawings.

Duration as listed: 40 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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AutoCAD Graphics Certificate

Camosun College

Develops drafting skills in AutoCAD through courses that can be taken individually or toward a graphics certificate.

Duration as listed: 180 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Basic Bookkeeping

Coast Mountain College

Introduces bookkeeping concepts and the use of financial records in everyday business operations.

Duration as listed: 6 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP)

University of the Fraser Valley

Practises team-based CPR and basic life-support responses for healthcare and other duty-to-respond roles.

Duration as listed: 4 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Basics of Supply Chain Management

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Introduces supply-chain terminology, processes, and problem-solving concepts used in business operations.

Duration as listed: 36 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

BC Electrical Code

Selkirk College

Reviews the Canadian Electrical Code and BC-specific amendments, bulletins, and safety requirements.

Duration as listed: 60 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Become a Small Business Owner Micro-Credential

Camosun College

Explores planning, operating, and taking responsibility for a small independent business.

Duration as listed: 70 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Bookkeeping I

Selkirk College

Teaches manual accounting principles and routine bookkeeping for a service-based sole proprietorship.

Duration as listed: 60 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Bookkeeping Level I

University of the Fraser Valley

Practises the full accounting cycle and core bookkeeping tasks, with basic computer and spreadsheet familiarity recommended.

Duration as listed: 45 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Bridge Resource Management (BRM)

Camosun College

Develops bridge-team communication, situational awareness, and error management to support safe vessel operations.

Duration as listed: 30 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Builder Licence

Langara College

Covers construction-management competencies associated with BC residential builder licensing and business operation.

Duration as listed: 249 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Business Analysis Certificate Program

Camosun College

Introduces methods for identifying business needs and recommending changes that create organizational value.

Duration as listed: 120 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Business Communication

University of Victoria

Practises workplace communication strategies for clearer messages and more productive professional interactions.

Duration as listed: 117 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Business Finance

University of Victoria

Develops financial knowledge for making business decisions and managing organizational resources.

Duration as listed: 117 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Business Fundamentals

Royal Roads University

Explores strategic planning, operations, and leadership within different business structures.

Duration as listed: 24 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

University of Victoria

Teaches how to examine data sources and patterns to support business decisions and strategy.

Duration as listed: 108 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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