Short-Term Programs for life-long benefits

Looking for career upgrading or personal growth?

Douglas College offers hundreds of short-term, high-quality courses, programs and workshops. Subjects range from General Business, Self Employment and Health Care upgrading to Career Assessment, Music and Childbirth Education for families.

Choose from learning opportunities running several hours or several months, offered at convenient times and locations. Many programs offer income tax credits.

Select from these links for detailed information in the following program areas:

Building Energy and Resource Management
Get a career in green building management with the Building Energy and Resource Management (BERM) program.

Business and Specialized Careers
Including professional designations and general business courses

Childbirth Education and Perinatal Career Development
Courses for both families and perinatal practitioners (offered in many locations)

Child, Family and Community Studies
Professional development and training for community and child care practitioners

Customized Industry Certification
Specialized training and certification for business-sector clients

Health
Upgrading and customized training for health care personnel

Job Search and Career Assessment
Explore and expand your career options

Music
Community Music School programs for all ages and skill levels

Self Employment
Award-winning program in entrepreneurial development

Sport, Fitness, Coaching and Youth Camps
Coaching certification, youth sports camps, BCRPA fitness education

Surrey Training Centre
The Centre offers small business, career development and lifestyle programs