Certificates are offered in a number of program areas, and are indicated as such below.
Certificates require students to complete at least 12 credits of course work or 288 hours of vocational instruction, and obtain a minimum overall average of 2.0 (“C”) in those courses specifically required.
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Aboriginal Construction (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Aboriginal University Bridging (Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE))
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Activity Assistant (Health Sciences)
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Addiction Studies (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Adult Basic Education (Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE))
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Animal Care Aide (Professional Development and Training)
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Arts One - First Nations (Indigenous)
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Automotive Service Technician (Trades and Applied Technology)
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British Columbia First Nations Building Inspector (Professional Development and Training)
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Business Fundamentals for Indigenous Communities (Business and Management)
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Carpentry (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Certificate in Business Management (Business and Management)
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Community Mental Health Worker (Human Services)
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Cooperative Entrepreneur Training Certificate (Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE))
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Culinary Arts (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Dental Assistant (Health Sciences)
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Education Assistant and Community Support (Human Services)
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Electrician (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Engineering Transfer Certificate (Science and Technology)
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Esthetics and Spa Therapy (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Event Management Certificate (Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality)
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First Nations Housing Manager (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Foundations for Success (Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE))
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Fundamentals of Forest Harvesting Practices (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Hairstylist Foundation (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Health Care Assistant (Health Sciences)
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Horticulture Technician Foundation (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Hospital Unit Coordinator (Professional Development and Training)
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Legal Studies (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Management Skills for Supervisors (Business and Management)
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Marine and Motorcycle Mechanical Technician (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (Professional Development and Training)
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Medical Office Assistant (Professional Development and Training)
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Office Administration (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Power Engineering/Process Operator - 4th Class (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Professional Baking and Pastry Arts (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Professional Indigenous Lands Management Certificate (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Proficiency in Language and Culture (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Mechanic (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Welding (Trades and Applied Technology)
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Wine Business (Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality)
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Workplace Essential Skills and Training (Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE))
Certificate in Individually Selected University Studies
Some students like to create a short, customized pathway to explore their own personal interests and curiosities. A Certificate in Individually Selected University Studies is a tangible goal to recognize this accomplishment.
A Certificate in Individually Selected University Studies requires 12-59 semester credits in any University courses, 100-level or higher, selected in consultation with an Educational Advisor or department chair. Please note that courses with a "T" suffix are eligible for this certificate. In any cases where the learning plan developed requires more than 30 credits, at least 3 of the credits must be chosen from those courses which can be applied towards the VIU Degree English Requirement.
Students interested in a Individually Selected Studies are strongly encouraged to discuss their educational goals with an Educational Advisor.