Online continuing education at Ashton College helps students upgrade their practical skills for diverse sectors
(This story is sponsored by Ashton College.)
Staying at a job that leaves you feeling unfulfilled can significantly impact your happiness and overall well-being. If you’re looking to get more out of your career and want to make a change, there’s no better time than the present.
Vancouver-based Ashton College offers numerous online continuing education courses that can help with career advancement, professional upgrading, or expanding horizons. Continuing your education signifies that you’re always looking to upgrade your skills, land that big promotion, or step outside of your comfort zone.
"Learning is a lifelong process and Ashton College provides that opportunity to all learners who wish to continue their pursuit for knowledge," says Dr. Harshavardhan Kale, director of the Division for Continuing Education at Ashton College.
For analytical minds, Ashton College offers courses in accounting, communication, immigration law, or paralegal services. Meanwhile, courses in construction, trades, and home inspection are ideal for people who like working with their hands. Education in human resources or human services can help people better understand the world around them and find a greater sense of purpose.
Here is an overview of select courses in financial services, technology, and sustainability that will start this summer.
Financial Services Courses
The financial services and accounting field is filled with ambitious and energetic professionals, and there is plenty of opportunity for growth. If you are organized and unafraid of numbers, a financial services course is a great option.
The Canadian Securities Course is the industry standard for those entering the financial services sector. Used by investors across Canada, the securities program creates unique job options for professionals with the recognized education and skills.
The Financial Planner Certification (QAFP™ and CFP) course is designed to help professionals in the financial-services industry learn the fundamentals of developing a comprehensive financial plan. This course is the first step toward attaining CFP and QAFP™ designation.
“The CFP program gave me the opportunity to connect with other people in the same industry, taking the courses together or learning from one another,” says Ashton College alumnus Jacky Wang.
Technology Courses
If you are good at solving problems, you may enjoy a career as a software developer or software engineer. Ashton College offers Python Fundamentals for beginners and a Python Advanced Certification course depending on your expertise.
Students who are interested in cloud computing can take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner training course or the AWS Certified Security Training course.
Sustainability Courses
The Ashton College Introduction to Environmental Studies course offers a succinct breakdown of the fundamental connections between society, the environment, and possible engineering solutions to protect our planet.
Through the Sustainability course, students can learn all about reducing their environmental footprint and preserving natural biodiversity.
For students who are curious about quality management and environmental impact, there is the ISO 9001 2015 Certification Training. Through this course, students learn how to quantify the environmental impact of an organization or corporation and create an action plan for improvement.
For more information or to browse other courses, visit www.ashtoncollege.ca/.