Cert in Retail and Service Careers

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Cert in Retail and Service Careers at Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, Canada is a certificate in Retail Management programme. The programme runs for 9 months, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 7,539 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Retail Management
Duration: 9 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,539 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: vcc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Retail and Service Careers is a certificate program at Vancouver Community College intended for adults with cognitive disabilities who want to work in the retail or service industries. Students gain skills and knowledge through experiential learning in the classroom, on field trips, and during work experience placements, with instruction delivered on campus in a teaching lab and classroom setting. The program runs nine months in length, with classes taught up to six hours a day, four days a week, and students have a maximum of one year to complete it. Entry is assessed rather than grade-based: applicants complete an interview with a program instructor that includes a hands-on assessment of basic dexterity skills and a fifteen-minute reading comprehension assessment. The program combines classroom instruction, industry tours, and supervised work placements to build practical, workplace-ready retail and service skills.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants complete an interview with a Retail and Service Careers instructor, which includes a hands-on assessment evaluating basic dexterity skills and a fifteen-minute reading comprehension assessment. General requirements also apply: applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school, and must submit official transcripts and other documents as required.

About Vancouver Community College

Type: College
Founded: 1965
Students: 15,000
Programs: 177
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Retail and Service Careers award?

Vancouver Community College awards a Certificate in the field of Retail Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Retail and Service Careers take?

The programme runs for 9 months.

How much does Cert in Retail and Service Careers cost?

Tuition is CAD 7,539 per total for local students.

Can Cert in Retail and Service Careers be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Community College.

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