Course Catalog
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Our catalog contains over 752 discrete skills courses. To make things easier, we organize our skills courses into the core skill groups. You will find a comprehensive selection of technical courses and vocational certificate programs that help fill high-demand occupations in industries critical to our economy such as manufacturing, aerospace, apparel, agriculture, food and beverage, construction, and tourism and hospitality.
Courses by Subject
Safety & Compliance
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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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This series of one-day intensive courses offers participants specialized training in fall protection, aerial scissor...
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The Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Level 1 is an 8-hour online course designed to help students gain the knowledge...
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The Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Level 2 is an 8-hour plus 2-3 hr in person skills assessment hybrid course...
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Tailored for individuals overseeing asbestos-related tasks, such as Supervisors, Managers, Site Superintendents, 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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The Food Safety Training program primarily focuses on ensuring the well-being of consumers, preventing food-borne...
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Confined space work involves some of the most critical hazards in workplaces today. Hazards in confined spaces can...
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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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Gain essential skills in fall protection to safeguard yourself and others in elevated workspaces. This comprehensive...
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This specialized training course provides comprehensive instruction on the safe operation of scissor lifts and boom...
Workforce Quality
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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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In a world where perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often seem polarized and predetermined, our...
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Lean Six Sigma is a process management method that improves efficiency, reduces waste, and increases quality in...
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Training your employees in team building strategies can translate into real benefits for your organization? Studies have...
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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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Do you feel like you need an extra 2,3 or 4 hours a day to get your work done? Do you ever wonder how some people manage...
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Learn about topics such as identifying and meeting customer needs, building customer relationships, respecting diversity...
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Lean manufacturing or Lean production is a systematic method for reducing waste without sacrificing production within a...
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Communicating with co-workers, customers and clients is an important part of everyone’s work. How well we communicate...
Aerospace
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The Aerospace Electrical Assembly Technician program is a 14 week online program designed to help students gain the...
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The Aerospace Structures Technician certificate program is a 12 week online program designed to help you gain the skills...
Vehicle Operation
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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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Following the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines outlined in the CSA B335-15 (R2020) Standard, our on-site...
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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