Transformative Learning Awaits

Programs and Courses

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Explore what we offer

At VCC, you’re more than a student; you’re a future professional. Ensuring you graduate with the skills B.C. employers require is our priority.

Areas of Interest

Academic Upgrading

Earn high school credits, prepare for university-level classes, and gain the skills employers are looking for.

Apprenticeship Training

Register with SkilledTrades BC, then combine on-the-job training with classroom learning.

Baking and Culinary

Train under highly acclaimed chefs and pastry artists in Western Canada's largest culinary school.

Business

Get office-ready skills in as few as five months or earn part-time credentials in specialized areas.

Design

Develop your inner artist while learning the tools for success in B.C.'s creative industries.

English as a Second Language

Learn the English skills you need to work, study, and participate in everyday life in Canada.

Hairstyling and Esthetics

Train with experienced instructors in a state-of-the-art facility while serving real clients in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.

Health Sciences

Whether in a hospital, dental clinic, or laboratory, industry-leading programs equip you for a rewarding career.

Hospitality

Get the skills and experience needed to enter management-level positions in hotels, cruise lines, and more.

Human and Family Services

Make the community your classroom while learning to care for young children or help neighbours in need.

Instructor Training

Get qualified to teach adults in schools, government institutions, and private companies across Canada and the world.

Music and Dance

Develop your talent and polish your performance while learning the keys to success in the arts.

Sign Language

Immerse yourself in American Sign Language (ASL) while learning Deaf culture and community, social justice, and Deaf and ASL literature.

Student with Disabilities

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Technology and Electrical Trades

Get professional training in the most up-to-date accounting tools, design software, and networking technology systems.

Transportation Trades

Train on real vehicles and equipment in fully operational shops using the most up-to-date tools and technology.

University Transfer

Earn first-year university credits in small, flexible programs and transfer to schools across Canada.

Youth Train in Trades

Learn the foundations of a professional practice while still in high school. Part of the Industry Training Authority of B.C.

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Make informed choices

Planning for formal education is a big step; our advisors are here to support you.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. As a place of learning, we are grateful to be here while committing to respecting and honouring Indigenous knowledge, cultures, and communities.