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Continuing Education &
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cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca
250–370–4578

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250–370–3000

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250–370–3550
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Interurban

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Phone: 250–370–4080
Mon–Thu: 8am–6pm
Fri: 8am–4pm

Business and Leadership

Leadership Development Certificate Program

The Leadership Development Certificate program is for anyone looking to formalize learning in this area, whether you are a seasoned leader or new to the role. This program's modular format is designed for the adult part-time learner. You can take a few courses or the entire program in a time frame that fits for you. A different assortment of core and elective modules will be offered three times a year - Fall, Winter and Spring. We recommend you start with the Leadership Overview module. Learners will have completed a minimum of 141 hours of the required core and elective courses within 5 years, and completed a final assessment of their learning to receive the Camosun College credential - the Certificate in Leadership Development. To receive an information package once the required course hours are complete, call 250-370-4565 or email sofbus@camosun.ca. Program details including the course schedule for each semester is available at camosun.ca/leadership.

Required core courses (117 hours)
Leadership Overview 12 Hours
Coaching 6 Hours
Effective Teambuilding 12 Hours
Hiring the Best People 6 Hours
Leadership and Organizational Culture 6 Hours
Leading Change 9 Hours
Managing Performance 9 Hours
Managing Workplace Conflict 12 Hours
Personally Effective Leadership 15 Hours
Problem Solving and Decision Making 9 Hours
Strength Through Diversity (NEW) 9 Hours
Workplace Communication 12 Hours
Electives (minimum 24 hours required)
Building Relationships with Indigenous People (NEW) 9 Hours
Bullying, Abuse of Authority and Human Rights 6 Hours
Coaching Conversations 3 Hours
Dealing with Difficult Interactions 6 Hours
Financial Literacy for Leaders (NEW) 6 Hours
Great Meetings! 6 Hours
Leading for Work Life Balance (NEW) 6 Hours
Leading the Multigenerational Workforce 6 Hours
Orientation, Training and Development 9 hours
Project Management 9 Hours
Speaking with Confidence 12 Hours
Speaking with More Confidence 6 Hours
Strategic Planning 12 Hours
The Art of Dialogue 9 Hours
Writing Skills for Leaders 12 Hours

Leadership Development Certificate Program Free Info Session

Join us for a free information session to learn more about the Leadership Development Program. Call 250-370-3550 to register. 

Leadership Overview

As the workplace becomes more complex and diverse, the role of the supervisor is ever expanding. The more skills you have, the better equipped you will be to do the job. The Situational Leadership model will be introduced which will explain the various styles of leadership and when they are most appropriately used.  Change and diversity, fundamental issues in today's workplace, will also be covered. This course is the foundation for this program and a core requirement for the certificate. It is recommended that learners start with this module.  (Formerly Leadership for Supervisors - Overview)

Building Relationships with Indigenous People New

Camosun College is located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Straits Salish people and is making significant efforts to indigenize curriculum in an effort to welcome and recognize indigenous people.  The Leadership Development program will add this key element of learning as the ability to work with, and foster relationships with first people, is important. This new course will provide you with opportunities to reflect on your personal beliefs about Indigenous People and culture and examine some of the myths associated with Indigenous societies. You will gain knowledge about ways to respectfully work with Indigenous people. This course will be offered in the Spring, 2012.

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

Bullying, Abuse of Authority & Human Rights

The job of supervising/managing is becoming more complex all the time and managing within a human rights environment can seem a bit intimidating. When you add bullying and abuse of authority to the mix, it can seem overwhelming. What are people's rights and what constitutes "harassment" bullying and abuse of authority? What are the responsibilities and liabilities of a supervisor/manager? In this session, you will learn about human rights legislation and how it works, bullying and abuse of authority issues, liability and prevention. You will also discuss fair treatment, freedom of information and privacy and the supervisor's role.

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

Coaching

Coaching in the workplace means bringing out the best in your staff. Create an environment where others will feel empowered and where responsibility, acknowledgement and creativity will be encouraged. With hands-on examples, you will use coaching principles in a variety of situations. Learn to apply these principles to lead your staff to success.

Dealing with Difficult Interactions

Most of the people we deal with are reasonable and we have the skills to help them on a day to day basis. However, sometimes we encounter angry, abusive and sometimes potentially violent people who challenge our abilities and leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. This workshop is designed to give you important tools to help minimize the number of difficult situations you encounter, understand how to manage a situation that is escalating, and deal most effectively with hostile and angry people.

Effective Teambuilding

A group of people working together in the same office or on the same project does not necessarily function well as a team. Creating an effective team takes work. Using the strengths of each person, you will learn how to build an effective, productive team that is committed to reaching a common goal.

Financial Literacy for Leaders New

Financial literacy is an essential principle of business acumen. As an emerging or existing leader, it is essential that you have the financial knowledge, can ask all the right financial questions and speak the financial language required in a leadership position. This course will provide you with the basic information you need to become an informed user of financial information and how to communicate that information with others.

Great Meetings!

A well run meeting saves time, money and engages the participants.  Come and find out what you can do so people leave your meeting saying, “What a great meeting!”   Topics include:  pre-planning, agendas, facilitation, managing differences and decisions, and action planning.

Hiring the Best People

Your organization's financial health depends on finding and keeping good employees. Hiring well is only part of the job. You have to keep your employees happy and productive. This workshop reveals what the best managed organizations do in the early stages to find and keep good people.

Leadership and Organizational Culture

What is the culture of the organization? Although there are a variety of definitions, there is general agreement that culture is an important factor affecting behaviour, performance results and the effectiveness of change. You will explore the concept of organizational culture, how it is created, developed and managed. Using a diagnostic instrument, you will identify the shared values and beliefs in your organization and focus on the implications of that cultural perspective for your leadership role.

Leading Change

This overview will introduce you to models for understanding change. You will explore the stages of the change process and focus on the human dynamics of change including resistance. The purpose is to provide a framework for understanding, to develop strategies for applying this to your workplace, and to enable you to successfully take a leadership role in meeting the challenge of change.

Section 2012W of this course has been changed from its original dates of February 7 & 11th.

Leading for Work Life Balance New

Work-life balance is jeopardized in our world of immediate action and requirements to be available 24/7. Is that realistic? Is that wise? Is that a reality of leadership? Can you be a leader and live a work-life balance? In this course you will explore what work life balance looks like in today's world and how to develop an appropriate balance for you at this stage of your life and career. Concepts of productivity, flow, positivity and approach to work will be explored as they relate to work life balance.

Leading the Multigenerational Workforce

With changing workforces, multiple career moves and delayed retirements, today’s leaders face many challenges in meeting the needs of their employees.  In this course you will gain an understanding of the values and characteristics of the multigenerational workforce which provides insights into their motivations, priorities and expectations. You will learn how to use these insights to become an effective leader in your organization.  In order to retain your best employees and keep the organization effective, it is important to foster a workplace culture where everyone achieves their full potential. (Formerly Bridging the Generation Gaps)

Managing Performance

The ability to manage performance is based on regular feedback and an open and free exchange of information between the parties.  Through this course you will be able to create an understanding of what needs to be accomplished so employees can work with clarity.  You will learn how to effectively communicate expectations to staff, how to support them to fulfill the expectations and how they will be evaluated on those expectations.  Within a highly experiential environment you will put theory into practice in the classroom.  You will be given an opportunity to analyze problems, plan strategies and experience conversations to help you overcome challenges and manage successfully.

Managing Workplace Conflict

Conflict is normal and inevitable. Even though our associations with conflict may often be negative, working to resolve these differences is often a constructive growth experience – both for the organization and the individual.  This introductory workshop explores concepts and skills that help people prevent, manage or work through conflict in a way that minimizes destructive conflict dynamics and maximizes mutual benefits.  Note: Workplace Communication (LDCT 501V) is recommended before learners register for this course. (Formerly Managing and Resolving Workplace Conflict)

Orientation, Training and Development

Orientation is not a one-time event.  Together we will explore ways to develop effective orientation programs, assess and determine training needs, situate training and development within an organization’s strategic direction, and measure training results.

Personally Effective Leadership

The cornerstone of effective leadership is personal mastery. Using 360 feedback, small group exercises and reflective practice, this module is designed to increase self-awareness and personal efficacy. Participants will be given assignments to complete between sessions in order to deepen their learning and build a foundation for on-going leadership development. Given that this module requires previous understanding of leadership principles and the capacity for personal introspection, it is likely that the participants will derive greater benefit if it is taken later in the program.

Exact Dates are: Friday, March 9 9am - 4pm, and the following Tuesdays from 6 - 9 pm, March 27, April 10, April 24.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Anticipating, preventing and solving problems are part of everyday work life. Using an effective model, you will learn a systematic approach to problem solving and decision making within a leadership role. You will also explore ways to seek consensus while facilitating group problem solving situations.

Project Management

Project Management is a fundamental skill in today's workplace. You will learn the basics of good project management, planning considerations, and how to create reasonable, manageable project objectives. You will also discuss the importance of keeping your project on track, scheduling and tracking tools such as the PERT and GANTT charts, and a review of the process upon project completion. Also, given that multiple project management is often a reality, you will discuss managing multiple project objectives and priorities simultaneously.

Speaking with Confidence

The ability to deliver a professional presentation in today’s workplace is a much-desired skill. It allows you to share information and express your opinion effectively in a public forum. Whether you present in conferences, report in meetings or wish to improve your impromptu speaking – this course will provide the tips and techniques you need to see an observable improvement in your presentation content and style.

Speaking with More Confidence

You enjoyed “Speaking with Confidence” and saw your skill level and confidence improve.  You left with a desire to further develop your presentation skills and project your personal style.  This course will provide additional opportunities to practice your speaking skills as well as incorporate more tips and techniques under the coaching of Tracy Scott.  This course has been specifically designed as a skills-development opportunity for learners who have previously completed LDCT 509V – Speaking with Confidence. 

Strategic Planning

Planning pays off! Learn the basics of the planning process including strategic and tactical/operational planning as well as time management. Today's supervisors must understand the larger organizational planning picture, visions and mission statements. All these will be discussed in terms of their connection with specific goals & objectives.

Strength Through Diversity New

What does diversity mean and why is it so important? What can you do to recognize and value diversity? Ultimately today’s workforce is diverse and leaders play an important role in creating a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace environment. In this course you will learn about the diversity that exists in the workplace and will be introduced to practices that can help you build on and support the strengths and skills of a diverse working group. Select topics of diversity will be discussed including, but not limited to, gender, culture and disability.

This course has been changed from its original dates of February 16 & 18, 2012.

The Art of Dialogue

This course introduces four dialogue processes specifically developed to provide a framework for conversations that matter. Open Space Technology, World Café, Appreciative Inquiry and Circle practice are powerful processes for leaders to employ when facing important conversations – how to work together, creating the future together or managing difficult situations. This is an experiential workshop where participants learn by doing and debriefing the experience.

Workplace Communication

Your success in the workplace depends on your ability to communicate effectively. Good leaders are good communicators. This course introduces the critical components of effective communication including non-verbal communication. Through large and small group discussions, paired activities and reflection, ways to improve your interpersonal communication skills will be identified.

Writing Skills for Leaders

Excellent writing skills are vital to leaders for communicating ideas, implementing them effectively, and achieving results. In this course, students will enhance their leadership abilities by learning skills such as how to write actionable communication, write for a variety of purposes and audiences, write clearly and concisely, and implement an effective writing process. To optimize application of writing skills, the course will conclude with a private coaching session for each student. Fluency in written and spoken English is recommended.

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

Leadership Program Assessment

This self-directed module is the final requirement for the Certificate in Leadership Development. You will be given an assignment outline to assist you in the completion of a written submission or a face-to-face presentation that will demonstrate your general knowledge and abilities in the area of Leadership. Completion of a minimum of 141 hours of core and elective modules is required. Once you have completed all the required hours, please contact the Program Coordinator by phone 250-370-4565 or email sofbus@camosun.ca to be provided with an information package and the materials needed to complete the assessment.

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

Business, Marketing and Communication

Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration New

Presenting an exciting new program to help organizations and their leaders understand the importance of collaboration and learn ways to make these partnerships succeed.

Three Sessions:
1. An Introduction to Leading Collaborative Initiatives – (Half Day Introductory Workshop) Collaboration -- a values-based approach

2. The Collaborator’s Toolkit – (Two Day Workshop) Developing a Collaboration Toolkit for those who are charged with carrying out unique collaborative partnerships

3. Executive Session – (Full day Workshop) Creating a Culture of Collaboration for Organizational Boards and Leaders and Senior Staff

Coming Spring/Summer 2012
This series will be presented in partnership with Leadership Victoria. Watch our website for full details of this exciting new program.

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

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.

Get Clear. Start Here: A Passion Test Workshop New

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.

Bookkeeping Fundamentals 1

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. $148) at the Bookstore: Interurban 250-370-4080 Lansdowne 250-370-3080

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. Purchase text (approx. $33) at the Interurban Bookstore 250-370-4080. No Class February 21 or 23.

Fearless Leadership New

Fearless Leadership is a personal and professional development course, supporting people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand and manage fears in life and work. This course is perfect for all of us who have fears that are impacting the quality of our lives and relationships, and holding us back from taking positive action towards our goals and dreams. Fearless Leadership considers the impact of fear on three main areas of our lives: as an individual, as a leader, and as a team member. Course content includes information on how to objectively evaluate and define fears, assess risks, the four truths about fears, the twin fears of failure and rejection, the three types of courage for overcoming fears, and breaking the fear cycle. Course fee includes participant workbook. Students in the Leadership Development Certificate program may qualify for Prior Learning Assessment for this course.  Please email larosep@camosun.ca for information.

Increasing Human Effectiveness

Increasing Human Effectiveness is both a personal and professional development course for individuals, leaders, and teams. This inspirational workshop supports participants with breaking through limitations, reaching new heights of effectiveness, and closing the gap between your current level of productivity and your potential. Course topics include: Change, Potential and “Releasing Your Brakes”, Thought Process and “Identification of Blind Spots”, Attitudes, Self Image and Comfort Zones, Values, Goal-Setting, Self-Esteem, and Action Plans. Increasing Human Effectiveness includes valuable resources, tools, and materials, and is proudly presented by Camosun College and Edge Learning. Students in the Leadership Development Certificate program may qualify for Prior Learning Assessment for this course.  Please email larosep@camosun.ca for information.

Supply Chain Management - Interest List

APICS - The Association for Operations Management

To put your name on an interest list for part time, evening / weekend programs in this area please email larosep@camosun.ca or contact the Program Coordinator, Patricia Larose, at 250-370-4128.

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, relaxed 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

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.  
 

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Conflict Resolution - Building Resilience: Essential Skills for Life

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 Ext. 317).

Payroll Compliance Practitioner 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: 
Victoria Sarudi 
Certification Coordinator Toll Free 1-800-387-4693 ext. 317
www.payroll.ca 

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

Payroll Compliance Legislation

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.  

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

Payroll Fundamentals - Level 1

This course is the second requirement in the CPA's CPM 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.
Prerequisites: Payroll Compliance Legislation course (PCL)

**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 2–INTEREST LIST!

To put your name on an interest list for PF2 call 250-370-4565 or email  sofbus@camosun.ca . Please note you must have both PF1 and the “Intro to Accounting” credit course (CPA recognizes Camosun’s Accounting 110 as meeting their requirement) completed PRIOR to enrolling in PF2. Pending sufficient student interest a course will be offered .

For more information about this course please email cectinfo@camosun.bc.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 4,000 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
Phone: 604-681-5491
Toll Free: 1-888-681-5491
Email: iibcmail@insuranceinstitute.ca
www.insuranceinstitute.ca or www.iibc.org 
 
IIBC Vancouver Island Chapter
Donna Salahor, CIP, 250-216-9393
Marketing Coordinator
dsalahor@insuranceinstitute.ca 

 
Licensing Information
Insurance Council of BC
www.insurancecouncilofbc.com

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

Last updated: 19-Oct-2011 4:13 pm