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Academy of Learning Career College

240A – 1640 Leckie Rd., Kelowna BC

Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • Alberta Student Aid Program

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

  • About the Program

    The Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma program equips you with the skills and knowledge to supervise payroll departments in banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and public/private sector organizations across British Columbia. In 49 weeks with flexible scheduling options, you'll master payroll practices, accounting procedures, and become eligible to apply for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute.

    This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing you to maintain complete sets of books, process payroll accurately, and manage accounting operations. You'll gain proficiency in Sage 50 Premium Accounting and Microsoft Office Suite while developing supervisory and business communication skills essential for leadership roles.

    Flexible Scheduling for Working Professionals

    Full-time students attend required hours per week at convenient times. Part-time students set their own schedules with minimum two sessions weekly during day, evening, or weekend hours—perfect for balancing work and study.

    What You'll Learn

    • Accounting & payroll expertise - Sage 50 Premium Accounting, Payroll Fundamentals Levels 1 & 2, Payroll Compliance Legislation, Basic Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2, and PCP certification eligibility through National Payroll Institute standards
    • Microsoft Office proficiency - Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel, basic Microsoft Access and Outlook, Windows operating system competency, plus database management and practical applications
    • Business communication & supervisory skills - Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, Business Correspondence Levels 1 & 2, Office Procedures Level 1, Customer Service, Business Verbal Communication, and Business Supervisory Skills for managing payroll and accounting teams
    • Career readiness - Employment Success Strategies, Job Search and Résumé Writing, Thought Patterns for a Successful Career, plus hands-on simulations and drills (2 units of Practical Applications)

    Career Opportunities

    Accounting and Payroll Administrators are employed by banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and establishments throughout public and private sectors.

    Career paths include:

    • Payroll Supervisor - Oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with legislation
    • Accounting Supervisor - Manage accounting teams and financial reporting processes
    • Bookkeeping Supervisor - Lead bookkeeping staff and maintain accurate financial records

    Salary Range: $35,375 – $59,987 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

  • About the Program

    The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program combines medical administrative skills with specialized hospital unit coordination training while earning your Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation. In 50 weeks, you'll master medical office procedures, hospital administrative protocols, clinical skills, and complete a clinical placement to work in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, and healthcare settings across Alberta.

    This dual-specialization program goes beyond standard medical office training to include comprehensive hospital unit coordination competencies. You'll learn to manage nursing units, process medication and laboratory orders, coordinate emergency response protocols, and support hospital departments including nursing, surgery, blood bank, specialty clinics, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and diabetes care—dramatically expanding your career opportunities in healthcare settings.

    Triple Credential Advantage

    Graduate with three credentials in one program: Medical Office Assistant skills, Health Unit Coordinator certification (Levels 1, 2, and 3), plus your CMAP designation—opening doors to both medical office and hospital careers.

    What You'll Learn

    • Medical administrative and clinical foundations - Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology Parts 1 and 2, medical office procedures, medical transcription, clinical procedures, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification for comprehensive healthcare support
    • Hospital unit coordination specialty - Health Unit Coordinator Levels 1, 2, and 3 covering nursing units, emergency response codes, infection control protocols, treatment procedures, mental disorders and treatments, workplace ethics, and processing medication, laboratory, and doctors' orders for hospital departments
    • Office technology proficiency - Microsoft Office Suite including Word Levels 1-3, Excel, Access, and Outlook, keyboarding Levels 1 and 2, Basic Bookkeeping Level 1, and comprehensive job search strategies tailored to healthcare careers
    • Clinical placement and Alberta access - Hands-on clinical placement experience at an approved healthcare facility, available at 6 Alberta campus locations: Calgary Central, Calgary Genesis Centre, Edmonton South, Edmonton West, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer

    Career Opportunities

    Medical Office Assistants with Health Unit Coordinator training work in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, and diverse healthcare settings supporting both administrative and clinical operations.

    Career paths include:

    • Medical Office Assistant - Provide administrative and clinical support in physicians' offices, clinics, and walk-in care centres
    • Health Unit Coordinator - Manage hospital nursing units, process orders, coordinate emergency responses in admissions, E.R., nursing, surgery, blood bank, specialty clinics, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and diabetes departments
    • Healthcare Facility Administrator - Support operations in medical labs, diagnostic imaging centres, physiotherapy clinics, group homes, and wellness centres

    Salary Range: $33,720 – $47,336 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

  • About the Program

    The Medical Administrative Assistant certificate program provides you with in-depth knowledge of medical office procedures, communications, word processing, medical terminology, and medical billing. In 40 weeks, you'll become an integral part of the medical community, assisting healthcare teams by building trust and creating safe environments for patients and their families while performing a variety of administrative duties across BC's healthcare settings.

    This office-focused program emphasizes administrative excellence in medical environments. You'll gain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite at intermediate levels, master medical receptionist practical simulations, develop help desk and call centre skills, and build the customer service expertise essential for front-office healthcare operations—preparing you for administrative roles in doctors' offices, hospitals, clinics, and diverse medical settings.

    Medical Office Administration Specialist

    Focus on administrative excellence with intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency, medical receptionist simulations, help desk skills, and comprehensive customer service training—perfect for those seeking front-office medical careers in BC.

    What You'll Learn

    • Medical administrative foundations - Learning medical language, medical office procedures, medical billing processes, patient communication protocols, and comprehensive understanding of healthcare administration practices in British Columbia medical settings
    • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency - Intermediate level in Microsoft Word and Excel, basic level in Microsoft Access and Outlook, keyboarding to 40 WPM, plus personal computer fundamentals, internet fundamentals, and database management for medical environments
    • Medical receptionist and customer service skills - Medical receptionist practical simulations (2 units of practical applications), telephone communication skills, help desk and call centre skills, customer service excellence, grammar essentials, and business correspondence
    • Career readiness and BC locations - Job search and résumé writing strategies, bookkeeping Level 1, available at 7 BC campus locations: Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver Broadway Station, and Victoria Westshore

    Career Opportunities

    Medical Administrative Assistants work in doctors' offices, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmaceutical companies, government health agencies, and a variety of other medical office settings as integral members of healthcare delivery teams.

    Career paths include:

    • Medical Office Assistant - Perform administrative procedures in physicians' offices and medical clinics
    • Medical Secretary/Receptionist - Manage front-desk operations, patient scheduling, and administrative communications in healthcare settings
    • Medical Billing Clerk - Process medical billing, insurance claims, and administrative documentation for clinics and hospitals

    Salary Range: $25,868 – $49,368 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

  • About the Program

    The Community Service Worker diploma program prepares you to administer social assistance programs and community services while helping clients address personal and social problems. In 32 weeks, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge, computer skills, and complete a 75-hour clinical placement at an approved facility to become permanently employable in social service settings across British Columbia.

    This program addresses the growing workforce shortage in social services by providing comprehensive training in psychology, sociology, mental health, addictions, criminology, and case management. You'll develop the skills to work with at-risk populations, provide counselling and ethical support, and navigate government and social services systems while gaining Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification essential for community service roles in BC.

    First Aid Certification Included

    Graduate with Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (Level C) CPR certification included in the program—essential credentials for community service work and emergency situations in BC healthcare and social service settings.

    What You'll Learn

    • CSW clinical knowledge - Psychology fundamentals, sociology, mental health and addictions, life-span development, criminology, at-risk populations, case management, counselling techniques, ethics, and comprehensive understanding of government and social services systems
    • Business communication skills - Business communication and report writing, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), keyboarding skills, professional development strategies, and comprehensive job search techniques
    • Healthcare certifications - Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (Level C) CPR certification included in program, preparing you for emergency situations in community service settings across British Columbia
    • 75-hour clinical placement - Hands-on preceptorship at an approved CSW facility providing real-world experience, available at 7 BC campus locations: Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver Broadway Station, and Victoria Westshore

    Career Opportunities

    Community Service Workers are integral parts of social service organizations, providing essential support to individuals, families, and communities facing various challenges.

    Career paths include:

    • Community Service Worker - Provide direct support in youth centres, individual and family services, and civic organizations
    • Support Specialist - Work in out-patient care centres, vocational rehabilitation services, and educational services supporting client needs
    • Program Coordinator - Manage community food and housing programs, emergency relief services, and social assistance initiatives

    Salary Range: $28,502 – $48,307 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

  • About the Program

    The Community Service Worker with Addictions Worker Specialty diploma program equips you to administer social assistance programs while specializing in addictions counselling and support. In 45 weeks, you'll combine comprehensive CSW training with specialized Addictions Worker Levels 1, 2, and 3 certification, plus clinical placement experience to work in rehabilitation centres, addictions clinics, mental health agencies, and community service settings across BC.

    This specialized program goes beyond general community services to provide advanced training in mental health and addictions support. You'll master case management, counselling techniques, and evidence-based practices for working with individuals facing substance abuse, concurrent disorders, and complex mental health challenges—while gaining the foundational CSW competencies in psychology, sociology, criminology, and working with at-risk populations.

    Specialized Training, Higher Earning Potential

    Complete Addictions Worker Levels 1, 2, and 3 certification alongside CSW training—specialized credentials that open doors to higher-paying positions in growing sectors addressing substance abuse, mental health, and community rehabilitation needs.

    What You'll Learn

    • Specialized addictions training - Complete Addictions Worker Levels 1, 2, and 3 certification plus introduction to mental health and addictions, advanced case management techniques, specialized counselling approaches, ethics in addictions work, and strategies for working with at-risk populations
    • CSW clinical foundations - Psychology fundamentals, sociology and family life in Canada, life-span development, criminology and at-risk populations, business communication and report writing, and comprehensive understanding of government and social services systems
    • Professional certifications - Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (Level C) CPR certification, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), professional development strategies, and comprehensive job search techniques
    • Clinical placement experience - Hands-on preceptorship at an approved addictions or mental health facility, available at 6 BC campus locations: Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Vancouver Broadway Station, and Victoria Westshore

    Career Opportunities

    Addictions Workers and specialized Community Service Workers fill critical roles in rehabilitation centres, mental health facilities, and community support organizations.

    Career paths include:

    • Addictions Worker - Provide specialized support in public/private addictions counselling clinics and substance abuse centres
    • Mental Health Support Worker - Work in mental health centres, rehabilitation centres, and hospitals supporting individuals with concurrent disorders
    • Community Rehabilitation Specialist - Support youth protection services, correctional facilities, community housing programs, and emergency relief services

    Salary Range: $33,677 – $71,111 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

Technology, Networking Programs

  • About the Program

    The Network Administrator diploma program equips you to plan, install, and manage communications network services in information systems across BC's growing IT sector. In 67 weeks structured across two academic years, you'll master Windows Server administration, earn preparation for CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+), and develop network troubleshooting expertise to maintain infrastructure, evaluate hardware and software alternatives, monitor performance, and handle non-routine technical problems.

    This comprehensive two-year program provides in-depth knowledge of evaluating communications hardware, software, and transmission service alternatives against changing business requirements. You'll learn to maintain links with network suppliers, monitor network performance, provide systems support, localize and rectify network faults, handle complex user problems, and deliver service that complies with statutory standards and strategic plans—with specialized training in both Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012 administration.

    Comprehensive Two-Year Curriculum

    Complete a structured Year 1 and Year 2 program covering PC troubleshooting, network fundamentals, Windows 10 administration, and advanced Windows Server 2012 configurations—building expertise progressively through practical applications and workplace success training.

    What You'll Learn

    • Microsoft Server and desktop administration - Microsoft Windows 10 (MD-100) certification preparation, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Installing and Configuring, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Administering, and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Services for comprehensive enterprise environment management
    • CompTIA industry certifications and PC fundamentals - CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1001 and 220-1002), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, plus Personal Computer Fundamentals for Technical Users, Internet Fundamentals, and keyboarding proficiency (minimum 25 WPM)
    • Business skills and practical applications - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Business Correspondence Level 1, Customer Service, Workplace Success/Intrapreneurship, Project Management Fundamentals Level 1, plus Practical Applications (1 unit) and thought patterns for a successful career
    • High standards and BC locations - 75% average required for graduation, comprehensive job search and résumé writing, available at 7 BC campus locations: Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver Broadway Station, and Victoria Westshore

    Career Opportunities

    Recent studies indicate strong growth in IT jobs, especially for skilled Computer and Network Operators, with excellent opportunities expected over the next few years.

    Career paths include:

    • Network Administrator - Manage network infrastructure, monitor performance, and ensure reliable communications services
    • Network Support Technician - Provide technical support, troubleshoot network issues, and maintain system reliability
    • LAN Administrator/Technician - Administer local area networks, coordinate hardware installations, and operate network systems

    Salary Range: $39,897 – $79,129 annually (Information from PayScale Canada)

Kelowna Campus

Welcome to AOLCC Kelowna

Your path to a better future starts with figuring out the right job for your personality and then getting the necessary training. That’s where Academy of Learning Career College comes in. We’ll help you make the best career choice and then answer all your questions about getting the skills you need. Come in for a chat. We’ll assess your skills and interests and recommend a program that will lead to a career suited to you. And make sure you ask me about our AMAZING student referral program! School is more fun with a friend! Call me to make a no-pressure appointment.

*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.
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