Industry Skills Training & Certification
Preferred Training Provider for Canadian Industry
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Discover workforce development programs and get trained with right skills for a well-paid career in industry.
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Learn about our Employer Solutions to Workforce Upskilling and Training for Canadian Industry.
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ONE COMPREHENSIVE
TRAINING SYSTEM
From online courses to instructor training plans, all your training needs are covered with our comprehensive training system. In addition, our specialized team of curriculum developers, instructors, and subject matter experts can create and deliver specialized and customized training for any industry.
Skills Courses
Learning Management System
Assessments
Certification Testing
Study Guides
Instructor Training Plans
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Other Essential Skills for a Stronger Industry
Safety & Compliance Courses
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The Joint Health and Safety Committee training for BC is an 8 hour online course. The training is designed to introduce...
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Following the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines outlined in the CSA B335-15 (R2020) Standard, our on-site...
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This series of one-day intensive courses offers participants specialized training in fall protection, aerial scissor...
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The Counterbalanced Forklift Theory Program is a 2 ½ hour long online forklift certification theory training for...
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This course meets the requirements set out in Sections 5.5 – 5.7 of British Columbia’s OHS Regulation WHMIS stands...
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Confined space work involves some of the most critical hazards in workplaces today. Hazards in confined spaces can...
Workforce Quality Courses
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In a world where perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often seem polarized and predetermined, our...
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This comprehensive course, integrating project management, time management, technology management, and stress...
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The Administrative Professional Certificate: Level 1 is designed to equip individuals with essential skills and...
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The Administrative Professional Certificate: Level 2 builds upon foundational skills and introduces more complex...
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The Administrative Professional Certificate: Level 3 is the advanced tier of the administrative professional series,...
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Communicating with co-workers, customers and clients is an important part of everyone’s work. How well we communicate...
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Learn about topics such as identifying and meeting customer needs, building customer relationships, respecting diversity...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are critical in the workplace and contributes to the overall success and...
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The Drug & Alcohol Awareness: Staying Fit for Work course is a 3-hour workshop designed to help workers develop an...
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Training your employees in team building strategies can translate into real benefits for your organization? Studies have...
Manufacturing Courses
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The Composite Manufacturing & Repair Technician certificate program is an 8 week online program designed to help you...
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The Quality Assurance Technician certificate program is a 9 week online program designed to help you gain the skills and...
Preparing you for success
The Northwest Skills Institute is an industry focused training organization.
Our programs are geared specifically for industry, making students more qualified and READY FOR WORK.
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It's time to upskill your employees and solve your workforce problems.
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