Programs and Courses

Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program  

English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program   

Initiating Steps to Provide Multicultural and Anti-Racism Education

Revelstoke Centre of Learning  

Online Courses 

Palliative Care Certificate Program
Program starts September 23, 2009, please call 250-837-4235 for schedule or to apply.

The art of Palliative Care is becoming more mainstream in society. This course ids disigned for those already in the health or human service discipline. Your skills and knowledge are enhanced to support individuals and their families who are experiencing dying , death and bereavement.

Nail Technician Certificate Program
Jump into one of the most exciting and in-demand careers choices around. This 400-hour program will teach you all the skills necessary to begin your career as a Nail Technician. See what all the buzz is about as you work with some of the latest advances in nail enhancement procedures; OPI’s new Axxium Gel system and no odor Clarite Acrylic. Learn why well trained Nail Techs are in demand and bring out your artistic side as you learn proper sanitation, general sciences and disease control.
Upon successful completion of this program your will meet the requirements needed to pursue a BC Provincial Nail Technician license. Start your client list while you master the skill of artificial nail enhancements. Enter the market as a top trained professional and watch your career take off.
Admission Requirements:
• Graduation from Grade 12 or equivalent (BC high school diploma, BC Adult Graduation Diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or an equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction); or • Mature student status (age 19 and out of fulltime high school for at least one year prior to the start of classes).

Please contact Okanagan College at 250-837-4235 if you are interested in this program.

Note: Tuition total $3,250 + $1,400 for supplies.

Intro to Office Administration Certificate Fall 2009
Program starts October 5, 2009. We are accepting applications now.

Combining computer and non-computer course, this program will offer basic business and administrative skills training.  


Basic Accounting Certificate Program
Program starts November 10, 2009, please call 250-837-4235 for schedule or to apply.

This introductory program is designed for persons seeking entry level employment in accounting, for those wishing to maintain a set of books for a small business, or for those wanting an understanding of basic principles before studying computer-based accounting systems.The two courses, BAC 11 and BAC 12, total 66 hours of instruction, and this is supplemented by individual assignments requiring the application of material presented in class sessions.

BAC 11 Intro to Accounting Level I
This course covers accounting concepts, generally accepted accounting principles, and the rules of debit and credit including the accounting equation. The material covers the accounting cycle for a service business, using the general journal to record transactions, posting to the general ledger, and completing the accounting cycle. Also covered is preparing month and year-end adjustments, closing the books at year-end and the preparation of financial statements.
Course code: BAC 011, Hours: 33
Nov 10–Dec 15, Tue, Thu, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. CRN: 70236
$252 + text

BAC 12 Intro to Accounting Level II
This course introduces specialized journals, including the combination journal, and the use of sub-ledgers to track customers and vendors for a merchandising business. Topics include inventory concepts, GST and sales tax, internal control of cash, bank reconciliations, petty cash and preparing payroll.
Course code: BAC 012, Hours: 33
Feb 1–Mar 8, Mon, Wed, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. CRN: 80226
$252 + text

Simply Accounting Certificate Program
Program starts December 2, 2009, please call 250-837-4235 for schedule or to apply.

The popular integrated accounting software, Simply Accounting for Windows, is at the heart of this certificate program. Owners, operators, and employees in the small and medium-sized business sector will all find the Simply Accounting certificate program offered by Continuing Studies to be a valuable professional development opportunity.

You will also become proficient with Microsoft Excel as you learn fundamental spreadsheet techniques and skills required for creating budgets, projections, financial statements, databases, and charts.

Admission Requirements:
· Prior course work or experience in manual bookkeeping systems
· Basic keyboarding skills
· Computer Fundamentals or equivalent (applicants will be required to complete a Computer Fundamentals skills test)

Program starts: December 2, 2009        Cost: $1009 + texts