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Full Course and Program List, Continuing Studies

This is a complete list of the programs and courses offered through the Williams Lake Campus of Thompson Rivers University. You can also see our Academic Programs here.

Arts

Acting Boot Camp NEW
Beginner Carving the Traditional Way
Beginner Carving the Traditional Way Part 2
Bob Ross Landscape Oil
Caricature & Cartooning
Introduction to Model Railroading
Life Drawing, Introduction
Life Still Drawing 2
Makin' Comics NEW
Painting with Acrylics
Photography for Beginners
Sketching to Create Paintings
Writing with Heart - Finding Your Voice

Business/Office Skills

Bookkeeping, An Introduction
Cashier Training
Customer Service
Employment Readiness
Entry Level Hospitality Program
How to Be Successful on eBay
Internet Marketing
Introduction to Social Media in Business Workshop
Minute Taking
Payroll Compliance Practioner
-Payroll Compliance Legislation
-Payroll Fundamentals I
-Payroll Fundamentals II
Retail and Restaurant Readiness
The Business of Communicating

Computer Training

Microcomputer Certificate I

The Operating System - Windows 7
Word Processing on the Microcomputer – Word
Spreadsheets on the Microcomputer – Excel
Database Management on the Microcomputer – Access
Accounting on the Microcomputer - QuickBooks
Accounting on the Microcomputer – Simply
Desktop Publishing - Publisher
Professional Presentations with Power Point

Computer Courses – General

Adobe Photoshop Elements
Basic Computers
How to Use Your Digital Camera
Keyboarding to 25 wpm
Lunch and Learn Series - PowerPoint 2010 NEW
Lunch and Learn Series - WORD 2010 NEW
Portable Computing
Sharpening Your PowerPoint Skills
Sharpening Your Word Skills
Webpage Design - Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

First Aid

Basic First Aid
Basic Rescuer CPR-C
Pediatric First Aid
Pet First Aid
Standard First Aid
Transportation Endorsement
Workplace Level I First Aid
Workplace Level II First Aid
Workplace Level III First Aid Advanced
Workplace Level III First Aid Recertification

Forestry

Bear Aware
Chainsaw Safety Training ENFORM
Fire Suppression, Basic S100/S185
Fire Suppression Recertification, S100A
GPS Locator
Orienteering with Hand-Held Radios


General Interest

Archaeology and Artifacts
Demystifying Travel
Preserving Archaeological Heritage
Retirement Planning Concepts NEW
Retirement Planning - Building on the Concepts NEW

Health and Safety

ATV Safety Training
Confined Space
Fall Restraint/Fall Protection
Foodsafe – Level I
Foodsafe - Level II
Forklift / Lift Truck Safety Training
Ground Disturbance
H2S Alive (Sour Gas Training)
Industry Recognized Certificate Training
Pleasure Craft Operators
Propane Awareness
Propane Retailer Courses
-Propane Cylinder Filling
-Propane Pump Attendant
Traffic Control Certification
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
WHMIS

Home & Garden

Home
-Carpentry for the Beginner
-Ceramic Tile
-Ceramic Tile - Mosaic
-Demystifying Power Tools
-Drywall
-Hardwood & Laminate Flooring
-Paving Stones & Retaining Walls NEW
-Plumbing for the Home
-Woodworking Fundamentals
-Working with Electrical Systems in the Home
Gardening
-Growing Food Naturally - Planning Your Garden NEW
-Planning Your Garden for Harvesting NEW
-Compost - How to Make the Best NEW
-Building and Planting Your Garden NEW
-How Your Garden Grows NEW
-Cooking with Fresh Produce NEW
-Preserving Your Garden Produce NEW
-Carpentry for the Gardener
-Compost - How to Make the Best NEW
-Container Gardening
-Cooking with Fresh Produce NEW
-Garden Railway
-Growing Food Naturally - Planning Your Garden NEW
-Introduction to Landscape Design
-Pansy Globe
-Planning Your Garden for Harvesting NEW
-Preserving Your Garden Produce NEW

Languages

ASL - American Sign Language
Chilcotin Language and Culture
Conversational German - Beginner
Conversational Spanish Beginner
Shuswap Language and Culture

Professional/Personal Development

Assertiveness in the Workplace
Basic Counselling Skills

Circle Healing After Trauma NEW
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service Representative in Banking
Dealing with Difficult People/Customers
Effective Communication Skills
Ethical Decision Making
Experiential Learning and Practice in Community Settings
Foundational Skills for Helpers NEW
GED Preparation
Governing and Managing Non-Profit Organizations
Group Crisis Intervention
Leadership Coaching for Executives and Managers - Coaching Skills for Managers
Management Skills for Supervisors
-Interpersonal Skills Part 1
-Team Building Skills Part 2
-Administrative Skills Part 3
Management Skills for Supervisors - Advanced
Proposal Writing
Recruiting and Retaining Quality Employees
The Business of Communicating

Trades and Technology

Air Brake Certification
Driver Training 
- Class 1 - Candian Driver
- Class 1 - Extended
- Class 3 - Regular Driver
- Greenhorn Truck Driver Program
Gold Prospecting in the Cariboo Chilcotin
Mining Skills for an Entry Level Workforce NEW
Small Engine Repairs for Beginners
Sustainable Building Advisor Program NEW
Welding - ARC Level 1


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