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Certificate in International Business & Trade (Clerk)*

Build international business skills in this fast-track 8-16 week certificate program.

*In Toronto, the program is called Certificate in International Business & Trade Clerk. In British Columbia, this program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Explore the global economy & learn to build business relationships across cultures.

Take two courses from our Business program suite that focus on international business and trade. Learn about about doing business in cross-cultural environments. Explore current trends and challenges and future opportunities in international business, and prepare for work in international companies.

A Certificate in International Business & Trade can open opportunities in many fields, such as Office Administration and Management, B2B Sales, and Logistics Coordination and Management.

*In Vancouver, this program is called Certificate in International Business & Trade. In Toronto, the program is called Certificate in International Business & Trade Clerk.

Why Choose the Certificate in International Business and Trade (Clerk).

Learn about international business trends, the impact of culture on business, and more.
Explore the marketing mix, consumer relationships, and marketing planning.
Learn from business industry experts with recent experience in international business and trade.
Develop skills to make you globally employable in a fast 8-week program.

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CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Toronto
Vancouver

PROGRAM LENGTH

ACADEMIC

Morning 8-16 weeks
Evening 14 weeks

• Morning Schedule includes 8 weeks study + up to 8 weeks scheduled breaks in Vancouver (no scheduled breaks in Toronto)
• Evening Schedule includes 12 weeks study 2 weeks scheduled breaks

Schedules will be adjusted in December to accommodate public holidays. Contact us for more information.

START DATES

- Morning
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2025: janv. 27, août 11, déc. 29
      - 2026: nov. 30
    - Toronto:
    - - 2025: févr. 24, juil. 14, déc. 01
      - 2026: avr. 20, sept. 07
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- Evening
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2025: oct. 06
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Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Summer Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Vancouver:
  - juin 16, 2025 - août 08, 2025
  - juin 15, 2026 - août 07, 2026

Winter Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Vancouver, Toronto:
  - déc. 22, 2025 - déc. 26, 2025
- Evening:
- - Vancouver, Toronto:
  - déc. 22, 2025 - janv. 02, 2026
  - Vancouver:
  - déc. 14, 2026 - janv. 01, 2027

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

ILSC University Pathway : minimum level I4
- IELTS Academic/IELTS General Training/IELTS One Skill Retake: minimum overall score of 6
- TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 60
- CAEL: minimum overall score of 50
- CELPIP: minimum score of 8
- Duolingo: minimum score of 105
- PTE Academic/PTE Core: minimum overall score of 52
- Cambridge Main Suite Exams: B2 First – grade B

ADMISSIONS

View our Admissions Page for more information about accepted proof of language proficiency, as well as other general admission requirements applicable to your chosen campus.

Study Schedules

Study schedules apply to all academic parts of your program.

Select Campus:

Vancouver | Toronto

Morning Schedule

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

FLEXIBLE
9 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

First Session only
Workplace Skills & Tools Course
Tue-Thu**
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WST CLASS
Fri**
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WST CLASS
FLEXIBLE
13.5 Hrs Asynchronous Learning***

Total weekly study hours = 30

Morning Schedule

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

Total weekly study hours = 21

Evening Schedule

Mon-Thu
5:15 PM – 9:00 PM
CLASS

Total weekly study hours = 15

Program Courses

Courses are listed alphabetically and may not be scheduled in this order.

This course introduces students to globalization and to the value-adding activities of businesses in the current global economy. We discuss the impact of national cultures on doing business globally. In addition, we examine the external forces that impact businesses, international organizations, legal and labor forces in the global context. The course touches on strategic alliances and the impact of rapid environmental changes on strategic planning for international business.

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. It examines the importance of marketing within organizations and society in general. Students will study the major components of a marketing plan, the marketing mix and consumer relationships. They will learn how to address the basic needs of companies in planning, developing, and managing products, distribution channels, promotion and pricing.

Explore our Business Programs

Attestation of College Studies (AEC), International Business Management | LCA.FA

PRACTICUM

ENGLISH - Explore global business concepts through hands-on projects and a practicum.

PRACTICUM

FRENCH - Explore global business concepts through hands-on projects and a practicum.

ACADEMIC

Develop fundamental communication skills for business in a fast 8-week program.

ACADEMIC

Get an intro to business management in a fast 8-week certificate program.

ACADEMIC

Build international business skills in this fast-track 8-week certificate program.

ACADEMIC & CO-OP

Build transferable teamwork and communication skills that will help you achieve success in any workplace.

ACADEMIC & CO-OP

Explore key business concepts within in a global context and develop skills for success in an international business career.

ACADEMIC & CO-OP

Develop the skills for full-cycle project management & prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.

Certificate in International Business & Trade (Clerk)*

Build international business skills in this fast-track 8-16 week certificate program.

Explore the global economy & learn to build business relationships across cultures.