Professionalism - Importance of Having a Professional Approach and Ethical Behavior at Workplace
07 June

Professionalism – Importance of Having a Professional Approach and Ethical Behavior at Workplace

Professionalism is something that should be developed even before you venture into your work life. The best place to develop a professional approach is your classroom. At Columbia College Calgary, students get a sneak peek into how their professional lives are going to be. Our courses are designed to impart a sense of professionalism in students and make them employment ready. It is mandatory for all students to undergo certain number of hours of work experience or practicum during the course. Practicum gives students an opportunity to practice whatever they have learnt in theory and also helps them build a sense of professionalism. read more

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Justice Public Safety
07 June

Justice and Public Safety Student Completes Practicum with National Parks Service of South Africa

South African National Parks practicum with Dog Unit

Learner Researcher Collin O’Halloran arrived to Cape Town South Africa on May 23rd, 2017 to launch into his justice and public safety practicum. Through VA Corp Service, the South African National Parks is hosting Collin on his 200-hour practicum assignment required to complete his studies at Columbia College. Collin has been fortunate enough to secure a practicum placement with SANParks Dog Unit. While the handlers and their dogs are often the first respondents to incidences of suspected poaching of rhino horn, their duties also include safety and security of parks users, searching parks areas, and the wellbeing of animals and persons. read more

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international students
01 June

How Can International Students Apply For A Course In Columbia College?

Do you dream of having a rewarding career abroad? Are you looking out for greater exposure to the people of different nationalities? Then you might want to consider Columbia College Calgary for pursuing the professional course of your choice. We have one of the best campuses for international students. We offer students an achievement-oriented environment to bring out the best in them. We have a wide range of professional courses and programs to choose from.

Why choose Columbia College?

We offer comprehensive courses and complete them in a short duration. So you get a chance to get employed faster than your peers in other colleges. Our faculty has an impeccable academic record and come with valuable industry experience. We offer full employment support to students even after graduation. We help our students become employment-ready. Our courses are designed in a way that students pick up the necessary skills required at their future workplace. Along with classroom training, our students get a hands-on experience in their area of specialization. There are stipulated number of hours allotted to work experience in the course curriculum. Most of the courses have smaller classes. This enables the teaching faculty to connect with each student and help them work on their weaknesses. At Columbia College, our students get a proper education. Many of our students do not score high marks out of their high school but their relentless commitment to working hard and improving themselves have turned them into employment-worthy graduates. Our tuition is very competitive. Every year a lot of international students seek for admission at Columbia College Calgary. So all in all, Columbia College Calgary is an ideal choice for your next graduate program. read more

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Practical nurse professional diploma program
31 May

Employment Opportunities For The Practical Nurse Professional Diploma Program

In Canada alone, there are over 360,000 nurses employed in various healthcare institutions. Nursing involves performing nursing assessments, provide nursing care and implement prescribed medical treatment. The field of nursing is dominated by three different designations of nurses based on their education:

Registered Nurses (RNs) undergo a 4 years baccalaureate degree program from a reputed Canadian University

Nurse Practitioners complete a master’s degree or advanced diploma in nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Practical Nurses hold a two-year diploma in nursing from esteemed Canadian colleges read more

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Justice Public Safety Professional Diploma Course
30 May

The Justice And Public Safety Professional Diploma Course

Do you dream of having an exciting career in the justice and public safety professional field?  Then you are at the right place. The course offered by Columbia College Alberta is one of the best courses in North America. It is approved by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Military Police. This course allows you to skip the RCMP entrance exam. At Columbia College Calgary you get to complete this two years diploma program in just one year so you can quickly start looking for employment opportunities or you can opt to pursue the degree course. read more

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Administrative Assistant Professional Certificate Course
24 May

Administrative Assistant Professional Certificate Course at Columbia College

Do you aspire to become a professional administrative assistant? Are you looking for a suitable course to pursue your dream? Then your search ends here! Columbia College Calgary offers an Administrative Assistant Professional Certificate Program. The course is designed with the help of industry experts who are part of the list of recruitment companies that come to hire students at Columbia College Calgary.

Facts About the Course:

The main focus of the administrative assistant professional certificate course is on training students with the right knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors which employers seek in graduates. The course is shorter compared to the offerings in other institutions because we only focus on the most important aspects of the training as per the guidance of our industry experts. Also, the course fee is less compared to other similar courses offered by different colleges. So at Columbia College, you get to enroll for the course, finish it in a short duration, and get employed swiftly. The course duration is 5 months. It’s a 25 weeks program comprising of 10 modules. You can either choose a full-time program or a part-time program and after the application process, you will be enrolled in 3 modules at the same time. All semesters will last for 5 weeks. The course includes a 160-hour work experience in the industry. This will give you a chance to practically apply whatever you’ve learned during the course. The administration is a relatively broad term but the area of specialization for the course will be ‘Office Administration’. The final semester of the course will be a practicum (work experience). Anyone who wants to give their business career a boost can apply for the course. Candidates must be proficient in English. read more

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Columbia Polar Plunge
16 May

School of Justice Awarded the Top College/University Fundraisers in Alberta

As a final act of defiance to our Alberta winter in February, the Students and the Director of the School of Justice & Public Safety plunged into a hole cut in the ice at Arbour Lake to celebrate the fundraising efforts for the Alberta Special Olympics. We want to congratulate the fundraising efforts of our team, the Columbia College – School of Justice, for being the top College/University Team fundraisers in Alberta!! The total funds raised for Special Olympics by all participants in the province is $167,000 this year. read more

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Continuous Learning Courses
23 April

What Should You Know About ‘Continuous Learning’ Courses?

You must be well aware of the phrase- change is the only constant. This phrase has never been as apt to the business and educational world as it is today. Gone are the days when you could learn an art and survive on it with little or no change. With fast paced innovations, technological developments, and the ever changing economic scenarios, business and education status are continuously challenged today, demanding constant reforms. Considering this, continuously upgrading your skills has become all the more important whether you are a student, employee, or seeking employment. Hence, we at Columbia College Alberta, offer you with various continuous learning courses to help you stay ahead in your field. Whether you are a student seeking additional knowledge for exam prep or a professional seeking to upgrade skills, Columbia College Alberta has continuous learning courses for all. We give you a brief on our continuous learning courses. read more

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Employment Training Transportation
20 April

Are You Looking for Employment Training in Transportation and Warehousing?

Product delivery and inventory management, do they excite you? Then a career in transportation and warehousing is the right choice for you. Transportation and warehousing are vital functions of every business, be it manufacturing or retail. The efficient packaging, storage, and distribution of goods rely on the transportation and warehousing employees. Transportation and warehousing personnel are responsible for inventory management, preparing and completing orders to be delivered, storage, shipping, database management, etc. While warehousing is generally related to tangible products, transportation responsibilities may also be service oriented such as that of a school bus driver. Typically, on-the-job training forms the basic foundation for those pursuing career in the field. However, transportation and warehousing employment training can be an added advantage for kick starting your career. Columbia College Alberta offers transportation and warehousing employment training course to start your career with. Here is a brief on the course and employment opportunities in the field. read more

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