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Bookkeeping Fundamentals 1-Next Offering Sept 2013

Basic accounting theory and foundations in general procedures will be the focus of this intensive course for those with little or no bookkeeping experience. Learn how all of the parts fit together; setting up journals, ledger and payroll records, preparing a trial balance, income statement and balance sheet, fiscal period-end bank reconciliation and closing adjustments will be covered. Basic Bookkeeping Text & Working Papers extra (approx. $165) at the Bookstore: Interurban 250-370-4080, Lansdowne 250-370-3080.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Bookkeeping Fundamentals 2

Building on the theories and foundations learned in Level 1, this course will introduce specialty journals & control accounts, correcting entries, recording costs related to taxes, freight, duty & brokerage, credit notes, aging of accounts receivable and recording of bad debt. We will also discuss accounting & computers, the basic principles of financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls. This course uses the SAME text & workbook as Level 1. 

How to Start a Business

In this popular ten-part program you will learn how to start and manage a business. Topics covered are: 1) Do I Have What it Takes? 2) The Market and the Competition 3) Cornering the Market 4) Starting from Scratch or Buying? 5) Your Financial Needs 6) Personnel Management 7) Financial Statements and Planning 8) Legal Obligations 9) Financing Your Start-up 10) Your Business Plan.  No text required.

Winning Strategies for Trade Show Success New

This information packed one-day workshop will give you the fundamental tools and tips to effectively sell your product or services through trade and consumer shows. You will cover important topics such as:
• Examining the purpose of including shows in your overall marketing plan
• Committing to a thorough planning timeline
• Pre-show goal setting
• Research and promotion
• Effective booth display
• Maximizing your opportunities at the show
• Post-show follow-up and evaluation

The presenter is Barbara Newton who has exhibited at over 300 trade and consumer shows in Canada and the US since 1987.

Business Plan Bootcamp

If self-employment or business ownership is your next career option – let’s work together to put your idea onto paper and into a practical format – a business plan! Writing a business plan is about compiling all of your thoughts and ideas and transferring them into a logical, workable, useful document. It is always best to prepare your own business plan and this course provides the guidance, structure and reassurance to help you make it happen. We will take a step-by-step approach which will help give you the needed confidence and preparation to get your business off the ground. We will break down the essential components into manageable pieces so you can develop a business plan “road map” to ensure you continue heading in the right direction, obtain funding from an investor or lending institution or just simply to go through the process of thinking about all aspects of operating your business. The outcome will be an indispensable business plan that will go a long way in turning your idea into a reality.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

The Collaborative Imperative – Building Successful Collaborative Experiences New

As individuals, we are finding more and more often that we cannot accomplish our goals on our own. Regardless of our position, we require the assistance of others to help us achieve success. Creating a culture of respect and openness while building our relationships will open many doors and create personal and professional satisfaction.

In our business lives, or within the organizations we work or volunteer for, there are changing structural, economic, political and social forces that are driving a new collaborative imperative. These entities have to evolve in a way in which they deliver social value and achieve their mission.

These powerful alliances are forging new pathways in strategic visioning, human and financial resource management, social inclusion, as well as offering new business and income opportunities. The new landscape requires experienced leaders equipped with different skills and foresight to lead the change. As a builder of community capacity, Leadership Victoria in partnership with Camosun College, is excited to launch a new series of collaboration workshops designed for any individual who is seeking to enhance their collaboration skills including senior executives, middle managers, front line staff and volunteers.  Proven collaboration theories are combined with experiential activities to provide a rich learning environment. 

For further information, see our website: http://camosun.ca/learn/programs/collaborative-imperative/index.html

This series will be presented in partnership with Leadership Victoria. For more information about this course please email sofbus@camosun.bc.ca or call 250-370-4565.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Introduction to Collaboration New

This thought-provoking introductory session is designed to help you explore potential collaborative ventures, and to understand how they can positively impact all of your relationships. This includes increasing team effectiveness and overall organizational culture. You will examine how your current values and beliefs influence the collaboration process at home and at work. Key concepts will include:

  • Current / past collaboration experiences; how it looks and feels to be involved in a collaborative venture
  • Understanding what you bring to the table through personal values, beliefs and behaviours
  • Examining the importance of shared values and visions in collaborative initiatives
  • How collaborative partnerships can improve relationships, and influence income and outcomes

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Leading Collaborative Initiatives New

If you are a leader or an aspiring leader in an organization that is creating collaborative initiatives, this one-day, hands-on session is for you. Throughout the day you will experience collaboration in action, and learn what characteristics all healthy, successful collaborations have in common. You will leave with a solid understanding of the framework and mindset necessary for successful initiatives. Key concepts will include:

  • Guiding principles that foster collaborations focused on trust and creativity
  • The interconnectedness of personal values, beliefs and behaviours and the collaborative culture
  • The different types, scope and scale of collaborative partnerships
  • Organizational readiness: Distinctions between transitions and change management
  • Roles, responsibilities, and key signs to watch out for in collaboration relationships
  • How to influence stakeholder involvement, team outcomes and develop communications strategies
  • Tools, tips and documentation that are foundational to collaborative ventures

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

A Collaborator's Toolkit New

As a leader or an aspiring leader in any organization, you recognize that collaborative ventures can be more than exchanging money, services or products. Strong collaborative partnerships between business, government and/or nonprofit organizations create opportunities to tap into unrealized resources, improve client impact & service delivery, broaden market share, and provide a deeper level of social value to the community.

Throughout this workshop, you will gain knowledge, skills, confidence and competencies in leading collaborative initiatives. You will also examine the readiness of your organization as well as yourself, to engage in these activities. Key concepts will include:

Day 1

  • Guiding principles that foster collaborations focused on trust and creativity
  • Values, beliefs and behaviours and the importance of the “compassionate witness” role
  • Dialogue skill development - reflection, advocacy and inquiry
  • The different types, scope and scale of collaborative partnerships, and the role that sponsors play in relationships
  • Organizational readiness: Distinctions between transitions and change management
  • Creating a work plan to use new skills in a collaborative project at your workplace
  • There will be a two-week break the first and second sessions to provide you with an opportunity to implement your own collaborative initiative, and use your new skills in your organization workplace.

Day 2
  • Reflect and share on your collaborative project
  • Consider how after-action-review assessments can help build on strengths and reduce inefficiencies within collaborative relationships
  • Learning how to improve personal communication by being more aware of how your styles affect others
  • Discover standard agreements that help bring clarity and consensus around the purpose and passion of the collaborative initiatives. A comprehensive workbook is included.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Get Clear. Start Here: A Passion Test Workshop

Are you considering furthering your education? Are you exploring a new career, entrepreneurship, or leadership? If you are unsure which programs or courses might be right for you, start here! The Passion Test is simple to do and impossible to fail. In this practical, interactive workshop you will identify and prioritize your top 5 passions; discover what’s truly most meaningful to you; explore where you’ve been putting your valuable attention; learn how to align your decisions and actions to ensure you live a fulfilling, satisfying life; experience a simple effective process and tool for making meaningful, powerful choices. Created in 2006 by Janet & Chris Attwood, The Passion Test tool can be used again and again to help you make meaningful choices in all aspects of your life, and can be an essential first step to finding your ‘best fit’ here at Camosun.   Students in the Leadership Development Certificate program may qualify for Prior Learning Assessment for this course. Please email larosep@camosun.ca for information.

Career Exploration New

This introductory workshop is for anyone who is unsure of their career direction. Joining others in a similar situation, you will start the career planning process by taking stock of who you are and what interests you. You will then gain information about those specific careers and discover resources to help you make informed decisions to begin goal setting and planning.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Workwise 45+

Are you frustrated with your job search? Do you feel that many doors are closed to you as a “mature” worker? This workshop will help you strategize for job hunting success! We will look at job search techniques for Victoria, networking, interviewing, and specific ways to structure your resume and create an effective cover letter.

Please bring a copy of your current Resume to the first class.

Fundamentals of Event and Conference Management New

This is a practical, comprehensive course for those interested in the field of event and conference management. You will review all stages in the planning cycle including assessing needs, designing content and format, selection and negotiating sites, and establishing realistic budgets and timelines. Then you will focus on the effectiveness of managing key event and conference components. Promotion and marketing strategies, records maintenance, financial controls, on-site responsibilities and conference/event evaluation will illustrate the business principles required for a professional event/conference planner. If you are interested in event planning for personal or professional functions, this program is for you.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Customer Service - Online Certificate Program from LERN

In partnership with the Learning Resources Network (LERN), we are pleased to offer their new online program in Customer Service. Click this link for details. Program Information

Customer service is now essential for business and all work organizations. With the increase of technology, human interaction with customers becomes all the more important. Whether it relates to retaining customers, serving your audience, or turning inquiries from potential customers into sales, good customer service is now one of the central factors in organizational success.

Learn to improve your customer service skills to enhance your career skill set, improve productivity, and increase your organization’s success. You will also take away some extraordinary customer service techniques you won’t find anywhere else.

Please Note: Student name and email address will be provided to UGotClass for registration in their online system.

LERN Certificate in Customer Service program includes both customer service courses, Extraordinary Customer Service & Keys to Customer Service. See individual course descriptions for dates.

Keys to Customer Service (LERN)

Learning to build your customer service skills will have a powerful impact on your career success as well as success in other areas of your life.  Through this course, you will discover the direct relationship between service skills and career achievement.  You will become skilled at being an exceptional service provider.  You can help your organization and your career by translating your good service intentions into a workable plan and gain knowledge of ways to consistently deliver great service.  The payoff is enormous.

Please Note: Student name and email address will be provided to UGotClass for registration in their online system.

This online, one-month course, Keys to Customer Service can also be taken as part of the LERN Certificate in Customer Service. For more info and to register in the LERN Certificate in Customer Service, see LDCT 650G. Register in this section only if you are NOT completing the Certificate.

Extraordinary Customer Service (LERN)

Transform your customer service into something extraordinary. As a result, more repeat business will improve your bottom line. Customer service separates you from your competition. Extraordinary customer service comes from focusing on the few essential elements that yield big results. Discover how easy it is to tweak your customer service from the ordinary to the extraordinary. You’ll take away a customer service plan that will help you focus on the key elements that will get you started on your pathway to success.

Please Note: Student name and email address will be provided to UGotClass for registration in their online system.

This online, one-month course, Extraordinary Customer Service can also be taken as part of the LERN Certificate in Customer Service. For more info and to register in the LERN Certificate in Customer Service, see LDCT 650G. Register in this section only if you are NOT completing the Certificate.

Retail & Hospitality Customer Service Program New

Are you unemployed and not eligible for EI? You may be eligible for tuition free training through an Employment Skills Access program. With almost 22,000 related service jobs in Greater Victoria, well trained and skilled employees are always needed. This program will provide you with the skills and certificates you need to be at the top of the recruitment list in 2013 and on the pathway to a fulfilling career in the service industry. To see if you qualify, call 250-370-4790 or email esa@camosun.ca.

Benefits to You:

  • Gain real life skills by practicing on the job tasks
  • Learn key industry strategies to deliver excellent customer service
  • Improve your communications skills: critical to making sales and increasing your income
  • Develop basic computer skills and learn to use a cash register / point-of-sale system
  • Receive certificates in FOODSAFE, Serving it Right, WorldHost and First Aid Program
This program will run for 8 weeks, 4 to 5 days per week, April 8 – May 31, 2013

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Finance and Investing

Investment Choices for Success in the Financial Markets

This course is an introduction for the novice investor who is interested in learning about Canadian investment, money and capital markets.  Mahesh combines his wealth of experience with a fun, engaging, practical teaching style to help you learn and understand how to make sense of the complex financial world. You'll gain the knowledge in a supportive classroom environment to become more confident with the financial markets and have the tools to make smarter investment decisions. Topics include: Investment Objectives, Risk and Return; Financial Markets and Financial Instruments: equities, bonds and derivatives (futures, forwards and options); Mutual Funds and the Institutional Environment; How Securities are Traded; Market Efficiency; Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis and Security Analysis; Portfolio Selection, Portfolio Theory and Diversification; The Capital Asset Pricing Model

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Personal Financial Fundamentals

It’s never too late to start! This course covers the essential ingredients of personal finance and is for anyone interested in learning more and taking better control of their own finances as well as developing a personal/family plan.  Richard brings the topics to life in an approachable, realistic and easy to understand manner that encompasses all income levels and backgrounds. Personal privacy is always respected and allows participants to ask questions in a non-judgmental, relaxed environment.  The materials include: how to manage your cash to get more out of what you have, how to build and preserve wealth, how to structure debt to free up cash, pay less interest and pay it off faster, basic information on stocks and mutual funds, retirement planning, buying insurance and basic personal tax information. The course includes a complimentary workbook, including self-study activities, supplementary materials and more.  
 

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Personal Financial Fundamentals-Couples


For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

A Woman's Guide to Buying Real Estate New

Many women aspire to own a home, but they fear not being able to manage the mortgage and carrying costs on their own. They worry about picking a neighbourhood where they will feel safe and, they are often afraid of paying too much or buying a "money pit" they can't afford. The decision to purchase a home is a highly personal one.  Personal situations, local market conditions, financing costs, and future expectations must all be evaluated. Cheryl has created a short course designed to coach and educate women to succeed in their endeavors of purchasing a home, and provide an opportunity to ask questions and get honest answers in an open, interactive, non-sales environment.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Canadian Payroll Association

CPA course registration requirements
To enroll in a Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) payroll course, you must register first with Camosun College, 250-370-3550, to guarantee a seat in the class. You must also register, BEFORE the course start date, with the Canadian Payroll Association (information from www.payroll.ca; toll free: 1-800-387-4693.

Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) Certification Program New Free info session

Did you know that the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) has been representing employers’ payroll interests since 1978? Canada's 1.5 million employers count on payroll professionals to annually pay $810 billion in wages, $250 billion in federal and provincial statutory remittances, and $90 billion in health and retirement benefits, as well as produce 25 million T4s, 9 million T4As, and 7 million RL-1s - all while complying with over 190 regulatory requirements. Professional certification at one or more levels is a prerequisite for employment and career advancement in payroll by an increasing number of employers. Camosun College and the CPA course instructor, who is also a member of the Victoria CPA chapter, invite you to this informative information session. You will get your questions answered and all of the information needed about the CPA Payroll Courses and pathways to Certification. Call 250-370-3550 to register.   This session is ideal for those interested in payroll education and for payroll practitioners looking for information on becoming certified through the CPA.
 

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification Program

Since 1985, The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) has registered more than 25,000 students in their certification program. Professional certification at one or more levels is a prerequisite for employment and career advancement in payroll by an increasing number of employers. This program helps payroll professionals avoid substantial penalties for non-compliance with government rules and regulations and other costly administrative errors. The CPA updates payroll course materials annually.

 
CPA Contacts & Program Information: 
Certification Department
Canadian Payroll Association
 
 

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Payroll Compliance Legislation - September 2013

This course is the first core payroll course and is the point of entry for the first level of Certification. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • describe payroll's objectives and stakeholders
  • identify an employer/employee relationship
  • apply federal and provincial legislation to payroll including:
    • the Canada Pension Plan
    • the Employment Insurance Act
    • the Income Tax Act
    • Employment Standards legislation
    • Workers' Compensation Acts
    • Québec-specific legislation
  • communicate the payroll compliance requirements to various stakeholders
Prerequisites: None, although a thorough understanding of mathematical principles and fluency in spoken and written English, will increase the probability of success in this course.  
**Please note the required separate CPA fee in addition to the Camosun course fee.

**In addition to the Camosun course fee, the following fees are payable to the CPA:

CPA Members – $300 plus applicable taxes Non/New-members - $465 plus applicable taxes A CPA registration form may be downloaded from payroll.ca

Payroll Fundamentals – Level 1 (PF1)

This course is the second requirement in the CPA's PCP certification. Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals 1, you will be able to:

  • Calculate regular individual pay
  • Calculate non-regular individual pay
  • Calculate termination payments
  • Complete a Record of Employment (ROE)
  • Communicate all aspects of individual pay requirements to various stakeholders
Prerequisite: Payroll Compliance Legislation course (PCL)

**Please note the required separate CPA fee in addition to the Camosun course fee.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

Payroll Fundamentals Level 2 (PF2)-Registration deadline: Thurs May 2 Noon

This course is the fourth and final core payroll course requirement in the CPA's PCP Certification program.
Important Note: Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 110 at Camosun) is a prerequisite for Payroll Fundamentals 2

Upon completion of Payroll Fundamentals 2, you will be able to:
•Calculate organizational remittances to federal, provincial and third party stakeholders
•Prepare accounting documentation for payroll
•Complete year end documentation
•Communicate all aspects of organizational remittances, accounting and year end requirements to internal, external and government stakeholders

Pre-requisites: Payroll Compliance Legislation (PCL), Payroll Fundamentals 1 (PF1), and Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 110 at Camosun) )

**Please note the required separate CPA fee in addition to the Camosun course fee.

**In addition to the Camosun course fee, the following fees are payable to the CPA:

CPA Members – $300 plus applicable taxes Non/New-members - $465 plus applicable taxes A CPA registration form may be downloaded from payroll.ca

Insurance Institute of Canada/British Columbia (IIBC)

Camosun College, in conjunction with the Insurance Institute, is pleased to offer the course required by the Insurance Counsel of BC to obtain a Level 1 Salesperson/Adjuster License.

The Insurance Institute of Canada was formed by the provincial institutes in 1952 to facilitate a uniform standard of insurance education and examination across Canada. The local BC Institute has over 4,300 members, employed in all aspects of property and casualty insurance and related industries. It is a non-profit association of which members are students or graduates of their programs.

Contact Information:
Insurance Institute Contact Information
Insurance Institute of British Columbia (IIBC)
1110-800 W. Pender St.
Vancouver, BC  V6C 2V6
Email: iibcmail@insuranceinstitute.ca
www.insuranceinstitute.ca
 
Amy Lemieux, Education Administrator
Phone:  604-681-5491 ext. 29
Toll Free: 1-888-681-5491
 
IIBC Vancouver Island Chapter
Donna Salahor, CIP, 250-216-9393
Marketing Coordinator
Email: dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca

 
Licensing Information
Insurance Council of BC
www.insurancecouncilofbc.com

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

General Insurance Salesperson/Adjuster – Level 1 License Free info session

Did you know that across Canada there are more than 200 general insurance companies, 7500 brokerage offices and 1500 independent adjusting companies that employ over 110,000 people? If you are wondering what this career choice is all about or looking for a new direction – this session will help you decide if this is the right path for you.

Camosun College and a representative from The Insurance Institute of British Columbia (IIBC) invite you to this informative session to find out all of the information needed about the GIE Course, careers, employer sponsorship, salaries, education and employment opportunities. All of your questions will be answered about the insurance field and related industries.
 

General Insurance Salesperson/Adjuster – Level 1 License (GIE) Course

This course provides the training required by the Insurance Council of BC for anyone wanting to obtain a Level 1 Salesperson/Adjuster License. It introduces the student to the insurance business, insurance intermediaries, the insurance company, basic documents, insurance practices and automobile insurance. In addition, the course covers, at an introductory level, law and insurance, insurance contracts, insurance organizations, fire insurance, the Homeowners policy, personal lines policies, liability insurance, commercial insurance coverages, reinsurance, risk management and loss prevention. Once this training has been completed, within one year, the successful candidate is required to have the sponsorship (employment) of a licensed insurance agency or licensed adjusting firm in order to obtain a Level 1 license. IIBC membership, administration and exam costs are included in the course price. Students purchase course manuals (approx. $255) and optional Dictionary of Insurance (approx $80).  Successful graduates of this Program will be awarded a Certificate from the Insurance Institute of BC.  In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible to apply for an equivalency credit in the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation program of the Insurance Institute of Canada.
 

No class October 14 (makeup class Tuesday, October 15) and November 11

Supply Chain Management

APICS - Certified Production & Inventory Management Certification (CPIM)

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.

For more information on the certification process, please visit the APICS website: www.apics-vancouver.org/CPIM

Basics of Supply Chain Management (APICS) New

The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in the Basics module. This module covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur. Knowledge of the material in this module is assumed as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM modules, which cover similar topics in much greater depth. Topics include:

  • Understanding basic businesswide concepts, including understanding various supply chain environments
  • Managing demand, including markets and customer expectations
  • Designing products, processes, and information systems
  • Understanding supply issues including inventory costs, functions, and metrics
Course fee includes CPIM participant workbook. CPIM Exam is optional and is not included with this course.

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca

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