Our College continues to prioritize the health and safety of our students and employees. Our campuses remain closed. At this time, employees continue to work remotely, and we continue to teach students in a remote learning environment. Please contact us by email at bvcstrathmore@bowvalleycollege.ca, or please leave a phone message at 403-983-1221.
Flexible, Local Programs
You have goals. We can help you achieve them. Bow Valley College provides training that gets you ready for the work force. Our Strathmore Campus offers a variety of credit and non-credit programs. Upgrade your skills, start a new career path, or finish high school - right here in your community.
Below you can find information on all our resources. Use the links to jump to the section you are interested in:
- Open Studies - Regional
- Practical Nurse Diploma
- Early Childhood Education & Development Certificate
- Employee Edge Business & Computer Training
- GED Preparation
- Academic Upgrading
- English Language Classes
- Canadian Language Benchmark Testing
- Strathmore Entrepreneur Centre
- Community Collaboration
- Our Campus Location
Open Studies - Regional – Fall 2020
Program Description
This Open Studies program will provide regional learners access to a selection of Bow Valley College post-secondary credit courses without requiring admission or commitment to one of the College's post-secondary programs. The courses offered in Fall 2020 align with a number of programs as follows:
Creative Technologies:
DESN1101 – Fundamental Principles of Digital Design
DESN2202 – Introduction to Digital Media Production
SODV1101 – Programming Fundamentals
Business:
MGMT1101 – Introduction to Management
HRES1101 – Organizational Behaviour
Community Studies:
ELCC2201 – Creative Expressions: Theory and Practice
ELCC2205 – School Age Care
ELCC2213 – Language, Literacy and Communication in the Early Years
COMM1101 – Interpersonal Relationships & Communication Skills
For more details on the courses, see the course matrix.
Delivery Method
This is a real-time online program, where virtual learning activities happen through scheduled interaction using online communications technologies such as Microsoft Teams. Learners ARE REQUIRED to participate in online learning activities at regularly scheduled times, and scheduled exams may be required.
How to Apply
Priority will be given to regional residents within the Bow Valley College service region.
Practical Nurse Diploma (5-Term Program) - January 2021 (application open date pending)
Program Description
There are many opportunities to use skills as a Practical Nurse, including child care, maternity nursing, community health, mental wellness, seniors care, and medicine. The Practical Nurse Diploma program is a recognized and popular program for prospective health care providers.
How to Apply
Please contact the Strathmore Campus at 403-983-1221 or bvcstrathmore@bowvalleycollege.ca for more details about the next intake.
Please note priority for the Strathmore intake will be given to residents of Strathmore, followed by other rural residents within the Bow Valley College service region.
Early Childhood Education & Development Certificate (3-Term Program) - Fall 2020
Program Description
You can make a difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. The one-year (3 terms) Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Certificate program prepares you to provide quality child care in a wide variety of settings and plan emergent play experiences for the children in your care. You will gain knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning that will equip you to support the healthy development of children through child-centred learning experiences.
Delivery Method (Due to COVID-19, all classes will be delivered online until further notice)
The delivery method is blended (a combination of online and traditional classroom learning).
This program combines theory and practice and graduates are eligible for Child Development Worker certification from Alberta Human Services (Formerly Level II).
Please note that this certificate is also the first year of the Early Childhood Education & Development Diploma (formerly Level III).
How to Apply
Priority for the Strathmore intake will be given to residents of Strathmore, followed by other rural residents within the Bow Valley College service region.
Employee Edge Business & Computer Training
In today’s job market, the deciding factor for employers often comes down to a candidates’ ideal mix of technical and soft skills. Take one or all of the courses and workshops below … and get the EDGE. Courses may be used toward several Bow Valley College Continuing Education Certificates.
Courses are offered by the Strathmore Campus through scheduled real-time online delivery methods.
Contact the Strathmore Campus for information of forthcoming courses.
GED Preparation **Due to COVID-19, GED Courses and Testing Are Currently On Hold**
Get the skills to challenge the official GED tests in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. When you pass the tests, you will earn a High School Equivalency Diploma.
Contact the Strathmore Campus for next intake dates.
Academic Upgrading
The Strathmore Campus offers flexible options for High School Upgrading such as online, flexclass, and in-class for you to take the courses you need to further your education. Online students can book space to work on their courses and write their exams at the Strathmore Campus. Please contact us for more details.
English Language Classes
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
LINC classes are available online.
Permanent residents and Convention refugees are eligible for this course.
Please contact the Strathmore Campus for more information or to register for this class.
Canadian Language Benchmark Testing
Bow Valley College partners with ILVARC and the Government of Canada to offer Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) testing at the Strathmore Campus.
Please contact the Strathmore Campus to inquire about next available dates and to book your CLB testing time.
Strathmore Entrepreneur Centre
At the Strathmore Entrepreneur Centre and the Bow Valley College Campus, we believe great business ideas are worth exploring. We provide aspiring and seasoned business owners the opportunity to strategize, sustain, and succeed in competitive markets with community access to collaborative spaces, unparalleled access to resources, and exceptional faculty and influencers who are leaders in their field.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Digital Marketing and Transformation for Business Series
Digital marketing and transformation for business is a series of multiple workshops designed to empower entrepreneurs in the adoption and implementation of digital skills and tools to help their businesses survive ... and thrive. Participants may take one (or all) of the available workshops in this series. The topics of forthcoming sessions are:
Social media marketing essentials for small business
Getting started with email marketing to grow your small business
Getting found online - tools and tactics to help your website show up higher in search engines
Google Ads – what you need to know to start driving traffic to your website
Community Collaboration
Bow Valley College in Strathmore is pleased to work with other local organizations to support community initiatives.
Please contact the campus with any education requests, whether for yourself, your organization or your business. We would love to hear what our community wants to learn!
Campus Location
#1 320 2 Street
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K3
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: (403) 983-1221
Email: bvcstrathmore@bowvalleycollege.ca
Have a question? Want to apply? Call, email, or visit the campus!
