This full- and part-time bookkeeping certificate program is designed to train persons working in or for small and home-based businesses. The training will enable them to organize and summarize the books of these companies using the current business-standard computers and software.
The certificate must be completed in three years. Offered in several sections
throughout the year, the modular program design enables students to take courses
at varying times and during flexible hours.
Recommended that students entering this program have the following:
Ability to use the internet and email.
Experience and skills using MS Office applications (e.g. Word and Excel).
Basic proficiency in written and verbal English skills.
When to apply
There is no application for entrance to this program. All of the courses in this program may be taken individually or applied to the Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate.
How to apply
As there is no application process for this program, students can register at any time.
The Bookkeeping for Small Business certificate can be completed in 12 weeks full-time or over one to three years part-time. Courses are delivered face-to-face, online, and hybrid.
Location
Courses are offered in Abbotsford at the Clearbrook Centre campus or in Chilliwack at the Canada Education Park campus.
Program outline
Course
Title
Hours
BSB BK01
Bookkeeping Level I
45
BSB BK02
Bookkeeping Level II
48
TECH EX01
Excel Level I
15
BSB CA01
Computerized Accounting Level I
30
BSB CA02
Computerized Accounting Level II
21
BSB PA01
Payroll Accounting
33
Practicum option
Students may choose to register in an optional practicum experience, BSB PRACT (Bookkeeping for Small Business Practicum). This course is not a condition of graduation.
Program continuance
Students must achieve a minimum grade of B in each course to
progress to the next course. Students who do not achieve a minimum grade of B in a course may repeat the course.
Students must complete at least 50% of the program at UFV.
Graduation requirements
To be eligible to graduate, students must successfully complete all courses with a minimum grade of B. In addition, students must have completed courses within three years of program start.
See the Graduation section of the calendar for more information.
Maximum length of time to complete program
Students are allowed up to three consecutive years to complete program requirements.
Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 6324, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.
