Skills for Success Practitioner Certificate

The Skills for Success Practitioner (SFSP) Certificate is a unique six-course program offered online, face-to-face, or through a hybrid format.

This program is eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant.

This funding is provided by the Province of British Columbia.

Who is it for?

Educators, Career Practitioners & Employment Counsellors, ESL Instructors, Human Resource Professionals, and Employers.
 

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What will I learn?

The SFSP program is designed to assist participants in integrating Canada’s Skills Framework into their work with learners by understanding:

  • What the Skills for Success are;
  • The framework proficiency levels and underlying methodology;
  • How to assess learners’ Skills for Success levels (assessment and portfolio);
  • How to develop individual learning plans that build on existing Skill levels;
  • How to develop skill-building activities
  • Skills for Success tools and resources.
     
What are the Courses?
  • Introduction to Skills for Success or Indigenous Skills for Success Journey, Planting the Seeds for Growth
  • Methodology and Task Analysis
  • Assessments, Interpretation & Application
  • Creating a Skills Portfolio
  • Bridging the Gap
  • Work Experience Study

For detailed descriptions of the courses, see our Program Guide.
 

How do I register? 
Step 1: Ensure suitability
Please, complete the Skills for Success Practitioner Program Application Form and email it to essentialskills@douglascollege.ca
Upon review, we'll advise you on the next steps. 
 
Step 2: Select your courses
Consult the Course Outlines & Dates information.
 
Step 3: Contact the Continuing Education registration office.
To register, you need:
  • Course name and dates
  • Course Reference Number (CRN)
If you would like to use the StrongerBC future skills grant, the information on the grant and the application process can be found on the Other Funding Options page. 
 
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Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 (5 - 5:45 pm PDT) Click here
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Questions?

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