Business Education

Get a high quality business education at Bermand College, choose from these specialty courses:

1. Business Startup & Entrepreneurship Certificate

Hours: 39 | Duration: 6 weeks
Overview:
This workshop gives you the step-by-step blueprint to start your own business in Canada. From registering your business to budgeting, marketing, and taxation, you’ll leave with a working business plan and the confidence to launch.

You’ll Learn:

• How to register and structure a Canadian business
• Market research and feasibility planning
• Startup finance, costing, and pricing
• Marketing strategies (digital & traditional)
• Introduction to CRA & business tax obligations

Target Audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs, international students, side-hustlers

2. Office Administration & Business Communication

Hours: 39 | Duration: 6 weeks
Overview:
A practical certificate designed to prepare you for office roles in Canadian workplaces. Learn how to write professionally, communicate with confidence, and organize administrative tasks efficiently.

You’ll Learn:

• Business writing (emails, memos, reports)
• Verbal communication and telephone etiquette
• Scheduling, filing, and office tools
• Conflict resolution and professional etiquette

Target Audience: Job seekers, newcomers, ESL learners, career changers

3. Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Essentials

Hours: 39 | Duration: 6 weeks
Overview:
Get hands-on training in bookkeeping and learn to use QuickBooks for small business accounting. This course is ideal for students entering finance, admin, or self-employment.

You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to double-entry bookkeeping
• Chart of accounts, journal entries, and ledgers
• Reconciling bank statements
• Using QuickBooks for invoicing, payroll, and reporting

Target Audience: Admin staff, entrepreneurs, beginner bookkeepers

4. Customer Service Excellence & Sales Strategies

Hours: 39 | Duration: 6 weeks
Overview:
Perfect for those working in hospitality, retail, or service industries. This course builds communication skills, problem-solving, and professional conduct to help you thrive in customer-facing roles.

You’ll Learn:

• Customer service standards in Canada
• Handling difficult situations and objections
• Professional attitude and work ethic
• Sales techniques and upselling strategies

Target Audience: Frontline workers, students, newcomers

5. Digital Marketing for Small Business

Hours: 39 | Duration: 6 weeks
Overview:
Learn how to market a product or service online using today’s most effective tools. This workshop covers everything from branding and content to social media ads and SEO.

You’ll Learn:

• Building a brand and online presence
• Facebook & Instagram advertising
• Email marketing & newsletters
• Google Business, reviews & SEO basics

Target Audience: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelancers

6. Canadian Workplace Readiness & Employment Success

Hours: 39 | Duration: 6 weeks
Overview:
Designed for international students and newcomers, this program helps you understand Canadian workplace culture, get job-ready, and build long-term career success.

You’ll Learn:

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Interview prep and mock interviews
• Canadian work culture and etiquette
• Time management and soft skills

Target Audience: Newcomers, students, first-time job seekers

📝 Program Features

• 📍 Delivered in downtown Victoria, BC /Live Online /Hybrid
• 🕒 Evening & weekend options available
• 🧾 Certificate of Completion provided
• 💬 English & multilingual support available
• 💰 Affordable tuition with payment plans