Production and transportation logistics coordinators

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. These programs include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Business administration and management, general

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in trade, broadcasting, and other services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 


Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a purchasing manager in BC, you may choose the earn the Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Supply Chain Canada. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education and work experience.

Employment as a purchasing manager requires several years of related work experience.

Purchasing managers

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional designation. The designation is earned by completing the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) program, for which you must be a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP).

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certification in Health Information Management (CHIM) from the Canadian College of Health Information Management. Eligibility is achieved through completion of: an accredited program, and the CHIM examination.

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose earn certification through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the International Qualifying Program. 

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Other administrative services managers

To work as a mortgage broker in B.C., you must be licensed through the B.C. Financial Services Authority. Eligibility is achieved through completing appropriate education, or you may challenge the exam if you have adequate experience. 

Mortgage broker managers

To work as an insurance, real estate, or financial brokerage manager in B.C., a recognized professional designation is required. You may choose to complete the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) program, a national, professional designation program that's provided by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC).

Employment as an insurance manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

Insurance managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

To work as an investment manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of requisite courses and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

Securities managers

Marketing managers

To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Other business services managers

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Human resources professionals

Professional occupations in business management consulting

Professional occupations in marketing

Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Human resources and recruitment officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a procurement or purchasing agent of officer in B.C., you may need a certificate specific to your discipline from the International Right of Way Association. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a procurement or purchasing agent or officer in B.C., you may need a certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a conference or event planner, you may require a Certified Meeting Professional designation. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of the certifying examinations.

Conference and event planners

Statistical officers and related research support occupations

To work as an administrative officer in B.C., you may choose to earn the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional designation. The designation is earned by completing the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) program, for which you must be a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP).

Administrative officers

To work as a customs broker in B.C., you must complete a training program through the International Federation of Customs Brokers Association. 

To work as a shipbroker in B.C., you may take correspondence courses offered by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

To operate a customs brokerage business in B.C., you must be licensed by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Customs, ship and other brokers

Banking, insurance and other financial clerks

To work as a debt collector and bailiffs in B.C., you will need a license administered by Consumer Protection B.C.. Eligibility is achieved by passing the debt collector exam and completion of a criminal record check.

To work as a debt collector and bailiffs in B.C., you will need a licence administered by Consumer Protection BC. Eligibility is achieved by passing the debt collector exam and completion of a criminal record check.

Collection clerks

Social policy researchers and program officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an immigration and citizenship consultant in B.C., you must be a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Eligibility is achieved through completing a recognized educational program.

Immigration consultants

Producers, directors, and film editors

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation. Eligibility is achieved through attaining a Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) Institute Sales Certificate, or 35 hours of accredited pre-requisite education in sales aligned with the Sales Professional Competency Framework. You must also have a minimum of 6 months of verified sales experience in client-facing roles.

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Leader designation. Eligibility is achieved through the completion of a university degree, 35 hours of pre-requisite education aligned with the Sales Leader Competency Framework, and 6 years of cumulative work experience. 

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Professional (CSP®) designation. Eligibility is achieved after you have a college diploma and accumulated 35 hours of accredited pre-requisite education in sales aligned to the Sales Professional Competency Framework, a minimum of 4 years of verified experience independently managing client accounts, and evidence of meeting/exceeding targets for at least 2 of those years.

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Corporate sales managers

Retail and wholesale trade managers

Executive housekeepers

Retail and wholesale buyers

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may need to become a member with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may need to be registered with the British Columbia Securities Commission. 

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may choose to complete training courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. 

Financial sales representatives

Customer services representatives - financial institutions

Facility operation managers

Managers in transportation freight traffic

Business Administration Diplomas

Managers in customer and personal services

Other support occupations in personal services

Business Micro-credentials

Business Administration Certificates

Production logistics coordinators coordinate and expedite the flow of work within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Transportation logistics coordinators coordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.

The Business Administration Associate Certificate will help you build essential business skills if you're looking to learn core skills, hoping to build a new career, or interested in continuing your training to a diploma program. You'll take courses in management, marketing, accounting, and more before graduating and finding employment in positions like administrative assistant, marketing assistant, salesperson, or import/export assistant. 

Business Administration: Associate Certificate (Part-time)

The Business Analysis Associate Certificate provides students with practical skills in analyzing business processes, identifying problems, and recommending solutions. You'll learn process modeling, business case development, change management, and stakeholder engagement through flexible, part-time courses taught by industry experts.

Business Analysis Associate Certificate (Part-time)

The Lean Six Sigma Principles Associate Certificate is designed to give you the skills to successfully practice these principles to better your organization and grow your career. In courses developed by working professionals in the field, you’ll gain the practical skills to use lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methods to streamline your business operations to improve productivity and service while reducing waste, time, and cost. You’ll also train to identify the causes of defects and waste within a business, all to help improve your job performance and management skills. Following graduation, you'll be prepared for a successful advanced career in business, logistics, and management. 

Lean Six Sigma Principles: Associate Certificate (Part-time)

The Business Administration Certificate allows you to work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, management, economics, and marketing. You'll gain broad and modern view of the functional areas of business. Upon graduation, you will be ready to enter the workforce, or you may continue your education by completing a Business Administration Diploma or a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree. 
















Business Administration Certificate

The Business Administration Certificate teaches you basic management skills that can apply to a variety of jobs. The program requires successful completion of one required business course, two specialty business courses and a choice of three business elective courses (three-credits each) chosen from the School of Business course offerings. Credit from the certificate program can ladder into the Business Administration Diploma and/or the Bachelor of Business Administration.

The Business Administration Certificate provides you with the expertise to get ahead in today's competitive workplace. Whether you want to work as an administrator in an office, pursue a specialized career in business and finance, or start your own company, you will learn skills to apply practical within your field. 

The Business Administration Certificate provides fundamental knowledge of administrative principles, financial accounting, economics, and organizational writing in a hands-on environment. Students will be prepared to enter a range of entry level positions. 

Business Administration Certificate (NIC)

The Business Administration Certificate program provides you with the opportunity to study areas of business such as Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resources Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Management and Marketing. Completing the Business Administration Certificate enables you to apply completed course work towards the Business Administration Diploma and/or the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. 

The Business Analytics and Decision Making Certificate acquires skills in business analytics and decision-making: how to ask productive questions, data management, and familiarity with statistical and computational methods. You'll apply them within a real world context through hands-on experience. The program can help prepare you for a variety of roles in business organizations.

Business Analytics and Decision Making Certificate

The UFV Business Administration Certificate provides essential grounding in business law, accounting, microeconomics, and industry-leading productivity software. A selection of electives allows you the freedom to explore your own areas of interest or specialize in one key field. You may also complete courses in public or municipal administration at other institutions or by correspondence, and transfer your credits to UFV. Upon graduation, you can use your administrative expertise in a wide range of fields including marketing, manufacturing, retailing, human resources, accounting, banking, public relations, and more. 

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