Certificate in Business Management (Clerk)*

Get an intro to business management in a fast 8-16 week certificate program.

*In Toronto, this program is called Certificate in Business Management 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 some of the key management & business law topics to prepare you for a promotion or new position.

Take two courses from our Business program suite that focus on business management. Learn about various elements of the management process and explore business law to better understand business operations. This program is a great way to build foundational knowledge for future management studies.

A Certificate in Business Management 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 Business Management. In Toronto, this program is called Certificate in Business Management Clerk.

Why Choose the Certificate in Business Management.

Increase your employability fast.
Explore key business management concepts like planning, organizing, directing, and controlling organizational activities.
Learn the fundamentals of business law to help you make better business management decisions.
Learn from business industry experts with recent business management experience.

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: 4월 21, 11월 03
      - 2026: 3월 23, 10월 05
    - Toronto:
    - - 2025: 5월 20, 10월 06
      - 2026: 2월 23, 7월 13, 11월 30
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- Evening
- - - Vancouver:
    - - 2025: 6월 16
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Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Summer Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Vancouver:
  - 6월 16, 2025 - 8월 08, 2025
  - 6월 15, 2026 - 8월 07, 2026

Winter Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Vancouver, Toronto:
  - 12월 22, 2025 - 12월 26, 2025
- Evening:
- - Vancouver, Toronto:
  - 12월 22, 2025 - 1월 02, 2026
  - Vancouver:
  - 12월 14, 2026 - 1월 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:

Toronto

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

This course introduces students to the concept of management by exploring the roles and functions of managers in a business environment. The purpose of the course is to enhance the students' understanding of the elements of the management processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling organizational activities. The course is designed to build a foundation of knowledge needed in future management courses.

The ability to communicate well is an essential requirement for all employees of an organization. In this course, we explore the importance of communication in business and cross-cultural environments; students also compose various forms of written communication and prepare and deliver a formal business presentation.

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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.

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

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ACADEMIC & CO-OP

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ACADEMIC & CO-OP

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Certificate in Business Management (Clerk)*

Get an intro to business management in a fast 8-16 week certificate program.

Explore some of the key management & business law topics to prepare you for a promotion or new position.