Computers courses (Self-paced)

CREDENTIAL: Statement of Completion

Earn high school-level computer credits needed to access VCC career programs, university transfer, or other career opportunities.

Tuition: 0*

Credential: Statement of Completion

Length: 0 0 Varies

Format: Self-paced

Campus: Varies

Start Dates: Continuous

Admission requirements

Program-specific

Students should be 18 years of age or older, or out of the public school system for at least one year.
College assessments in reading, writing and mathematics will be required.
All students must see an advisor for course placement and permission to register
ESL students wishing to register in self-paced:
- Mathematics must have completed Upper Intermediate English or higher
- Physics must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher
- Biology must have completed English 059 or higher, and
- General Science must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher
- Introductory Skill level computer courses must have English 9 or equivalent: ie. CLBPT level 6
- Advanced/Provincial Level Computer courses must have English 10 or equivalent

General

This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
COMP 0735	Introduction to Windows	4
COMP 0740	Introduction to PowerPoint	4
COMP 0831	Intro to Word Processing	4
COMP 0832	Intro to Spreadsheets	4
COMP 0982	Word Processing 12	4
COMP 0984	Spreadsheet Management 12	4
COMP 0985	Database Management 12	4

* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and other costs

Approved Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these classes. See Financial Aid for Applications.

Fee description	Fee Amount	Notes
Application fee	35
Tuition	0	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	55	per term
College initiative	8	per course
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	8
Laundry	0
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	0
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	41	per month subject to eligibility
Graduation	0
Program-specific extra fees	0
Total

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Department permission is required to Apply and Register

Please contact the CCA department at 604.871.7000, ext. 8546 or 604.871.7000, ext. 7366.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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