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Education and Skills Training Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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At Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Education and Skills Training Certificate is offered as a certificate in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 9 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 162 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 9 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: tru.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The ESTR program offers three separate certificates aimed at people who have faced barriers to employment, preparing them for entry-level work. Classroom instruction is combined with hands-on, experiential learning that builds job readiness skills, and some industry-recognized certificates can be completed along the way. Work experience may take place on campus or with local businesses. Career Exploration, Kitchen Assistant and Retail Worker make up the three certificates offered.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Education and Skills Training Certificate is age- and interview-based rather than grade-based: applicants must be 18 years of age on or before October 1 of the year of entry, and submit high-school transcripts, a reference form and a work/volunteer experience list supplied by TRU Admissions, plus disability documentation where relevant. Qualified applicants proceed to an interview at which TRU assesses attitude and desire to work, independence and prior work or volunteer experience, basic communication ability, capacity to work without direct supervision, and ability to arrange transportation to campus and work placements. The programme page states no academic grade prerequisites, GPA threshold or standardised English-language test score for this certificate.

Application Details

Start Date: September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
Application Deadline: No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake. International applicants are given the same date for the September intake on TRU's separate international deadline page: 1 May. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.

About Thompson Rivers University

“Quansem Ilep”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Students: 31,000
Programs: 216
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Education and Skills Training Certificate award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Certificate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Education and Skills Training Certificate take?

The programme runs for 9 months.

How much does Education and Skills Training Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 162 per credit for local students.

Can Education and Skills Training Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Education and Skills Training Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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