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    Are you ready to take your education to the next level? Perhaps you're looking to meet admission requirements, boost your grades for competitive programs, or complete your high school equivalency. Or maybe you’re preparing for a Trades program, or needing to refresh your skills to re-enter the workforce. When it comes to upgrading, Coast Mountain College’s options are designed to set you up for success.

    Holding a job, caring for a family, or managing other commitments shouldn’t stop you from accessing quality education in Northwest BC. Our upgrading programs offer flexible options and a supportive learning environment so you can balance school with everything else in your life.

    Programs offered

    • Adult Graduation Diploma pathway

      Adult Graduation Diploma

      BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood)

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete courses toward your Adult Graduation Diploma (previously the Adult Dogwood).

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    • Pre-ACE pathway

      Pre-Applied Coastal Ecology Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for the Applied Coastal Ecology (ACE) program at Coast Mountain College.

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    • Pre-Business Administration pathway

      Pre-Business Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for CMTN's Business Administration programs.

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    • Pre-Business

      Pre-Business Program

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: 1 semester

      Intakes: Winter

      For International students interested in starting the Business Administration program at CMTN but do not meet the English language entry requirements.

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    • Pre-ECCE pathway

      Pre-Education Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for CMTN's Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) and Education Assistant programs.

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      Pre-Engineering Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for the Engineering program at Coast Mountain College.

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    • Pre-Freda Diesing pathway

      Pre-First Nations Arts Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for the First Nations Fine Arts programs in the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.

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    • Pre-Health pathway

      Pre-Health Care Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for Health Care programs at Coast Mountain College.

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    • Pre-SSW pathway

      Pre-Social Services Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for CMTN's Social Service Worker (SSW) program.

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    • Pre-Trades pathway

      Pre-Trades Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for Trades programs at Coast Mountain College.

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    • Pre-University Credit pathway

      Pre-University Credit Pathway

      Statement of Completion

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Complete prerequisites for CMTN's University Credit Associate of Arts & Associate of Science degrees.

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      Upgrading Courses

      Certificate

      Program length: Varies

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Upgrade course prerequisites and improve your grades with our flexible program.

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    The Link to Employment and Academic Pathways (LEAP) department offers programs for adults with special learning needs. Program staff and faculty prepare students for the responsibilities of independent living and the demands of entry-level employment.

    • Workskills training

      Workplace Skills Training Program

      Certificate

      Program length: 36 weeks

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Develop and practice employment skills through our community work-experience placement. This program is for adults with special learning needs.

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    • WLN

      Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Program

      Certificate

      Program length: 10 weeks

      Intakes: On demand

      Prepare for entry into Construction Labourer, Intro to Trades or Professional Cook programs through hands-on learning and a community-based practicum. This program is for adults with special learning needs.

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      Retail Services Program

      Certificate

      Program length: 36 weeks

      Intakes: Fall & Winter

      Develop skills required for jobs in retail, business, wholesale or warehouse and practice employment skills through our community work-experience placement. This program is for adults with diverse learning needs.

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    • Elevate your experience.

      At Coast Mountain College your classroom is connected to place - to rich cultures, rugged landscapes and breathtaking vistas.  Here, lifestyle and learning go hand in hand.

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      Education unbound.

      Here, your education is unbound and connected to community.  Transform the way you learn through our unique classroom spaces, field studies and community projects.

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