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Provincial Instructor Diploma

This program (PIDP) provides participants an excellent opportunity to develop and refine their skills, concepts, and best practices to become an adult educator. VCC serves a diverse community of current and future adult educators by providing relevant courses that prepare them for entry into employment, career advancement, higher-level education, or participation in the formal and non-formal adult education community. Adult educators will build knowledge and skills to design, develop, manage and evaluate the instruction of adults in post-secondary education, business, industry and non-traditional adult learning environments. The program also provides instructors with an accredited development program leading to diplomas and degrees at VCC and other institutions.

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Program Description

VCC manages this program on behalf of the Ministry of Advanced Education. The diploma program is recognized by public and private colleges and institutes. Courses are offered online throughout British Columbia, Alberta and online.

The program places a priority on developing the practical abilities to fulfill the role and responsibilities of adult educators. It also emphasizes the development of personal attributes needed to assume the duties of a professional educator. The program stresses classroom leadership and facilitation, as well as motivational skills and human relations skills.

The program embodies the following core values, which guide our decision making and conduct:

• Strive for excellence as we design, deliver, and evaluate participant learning in each of our courses
• Strive to deliver a relevant, current, and practical program founded in current research and best practices
• Respect diversity and strive to be inclusive in all our activities
• Strive to model professionalism, fairness and ethical behaviour with students, staff and colleagues

The 30-hour courses are offered in several formats:

• Classroom, Monday to Friday, daytime
• Classroom, two weekends
• Classroom, evenings, five weeks
• Online, eight week blocks
• Hybrid, online and one weekend

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time Continuous intake Varies Certificate or diploma depending on courses completed and employment status Broadway, Online and over 30 locations in BC, Alberta and Yukon Full-time

Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a provincial instructor diploma.

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1. A letter of introduction outlining completed education and/or training, teaching experience, and career goals upon completion of program. Transcripts and/or photocopies of credentials (degree, certificate, diploma, trade tickets, relevant documents indicating on-the-job experience) are appreciated and can be attached.
2. Grade 11 English, Grade 12 communication or equivalent.

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

Apply to this Program

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $146.98 per credit

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $373.86 per credit $3.75 per credit - All international students pay international tuition fees. For more information, please contact VCC's international education office at study@vcc.ca or 604.443.8600.

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $2.33 per credit Other costs Supplies $21.22 Off Campus course $26.52

Withdrawals and refunds specific to this program

Additional Information

For further information contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7000, ext. 7488 (Broadway campus) or 604.871.7000, ext. 7499 (Downtown campus) or visit the department website.

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