COTR Continuing Education

Looking to start a career in retail or customer service? The Retail & Service Operations program launches this June in Golden, Cranbrook, Creston, Invermere & Fernie. Get funded training and experience to launch your career.

Limited spots. Contact your local WorkBC Centre today!

WorkBC Centre Cranbrook

NEW! Mental Health First Aid Certification | $349
This course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own
mental health.

Participants receive a handbook, an MHFA certificate and are registered as a Mental Health First Aid Responder with the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Monday & Tuesday, June 1 & 2, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/mental-health-first-aid/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]

GETTING STARTED WITH AI: PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY USE | $89 + GST

Learn to use AI safely, effectively, and creatively, with no experience required. Explore how today's AI tools work, how to get better results with clear prompts, and how to recognize inaccuracies or bias. You will experiment with AI to build practical skills for everyday use and a solid foundation in functional, critical, and creative AI literacy.

Tuesday, June 9, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Register by phone: 250-489-8242
Or by email: [email protected]

NEW! Mental Health First Aid ESSENTIALS | $249

MHFA Essentials is a suite of courses, focused on core knowledge and practical skills. The courses do not lead to Certification. Within the Essentials suite is a streamlined one-day course as well as adaptations to support unique populations and specific roles, including Designed to be accessible and applicable across many settings, Essentials offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles without formal assessment or certification—making it an ideal option for individuals, teams, or communities seeking meaningful,
time-efficient training.

Friday, May 29, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/mental-health-first-aid-essentials/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]

TRAIL BIKE RIDING FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS | $129 + GST

Beginners will learn to develop more control and efficiency to ride blue/green trails, build confidence and fitness for recreational riding.

Learn to perform fundamental skills, stability and balance, operations of control, and terrain awareness. Participants will be able to choose speed, cadence, lines and correct body position when riding the trails.

Saturday, May 30, 8:00AM – 12:00PM

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/trail-bike-riding-fundamentals/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]

NEW! Mental Health First Aid Certification | $349
This course provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own
mental health.

Participants receive a handbook, an MHFA certificate and are registered as a Mental Health First Aid Responder with the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Monday & Tuesday, June 1 & 2, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/mental-health-first-aid/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]

SUMMIT LEADERSHIP SERIES

Explore your potential and learn how to inspire, challenge, and support your team to achieve peak performance and transform your organization. The Summit Leadership Series cover critical skills to being successful when leading teams in today’s organizational landscape.

This 36-hour program includes three levels: Peak One, Two and Three, which can be customized to accommodate your organization’s scheduling needs.
Full program (36 hours) | In Class | $1295

Each Peak Level (12 hours) | In Class |
$495
PEAK ONE: LEAD SELF | PVBM-671
What kind of leader are you? Peak One focuses on developing your individual leadership and communication skills, learning to lead with fairness, and utilizing emotional intelligence.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, May 7 and 8

PEAK TWO: LEAD TEAMS | PVBM-672
Peak Two focuses on your workplace and your team. Learn to articulate your organizational culture, vision, and guiding principles; understand project management; and communicate effectively with your team.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, May 21 and 22

PEAK THREE: LEAD FORWARD | PVBM-673
As a leader, you are responsible for guiding your team through change and growth. In Peak Three, you will explore how to do so effectively and strategically.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, June 11 and 12

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/summit-leadership-series/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]

CAKE DECORATING | $149 + GST

In time for Mother's Day! Create professional-looking cakes leaving with personalized works of edible art. Practice working with molds and Russian tips, chocolate, rice paper, buttercream, and make Gum paste for flowers and forms.

Friday, May 8, 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/cake-decorating/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]

TRAFFIC CONTROL | $499

The BC Construction Safety Alliance’s comprehensive, two-day standardized course for Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) consists of classroom and practical training.

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 & 29, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Register online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/traffic-control-person-training-tcp/
By phone: 250-489-8242
By email: [email protected]