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Gain valuable skills in baking, culinary arts, or health care while upgrading your English speaking, writing, and comprehension for the workplace.

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Programs

Program name	Credit	Tuition	Length	Start date(s)
Program name Professional Cook 1 Certificate (EAL Cohort)	Credit Certificate	Tuition $11,092	Length 10 months	Start date(s) Sep 2025
Program name Culinary Arts Certificate	Credit Certificate	Tuition $11,092	Length 10 months	Start date(s) Sep 2025

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Standalone courses

These courses may be taken individually outside of VCC programs.

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Other learning options

Open Studies

At VCC, you’re more than a student; you’re a future professional. Our priority is that you graduate with the skills that B.C. employers want and need.

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Continuing Studies

Upgrade your skills and talents in your spare time. VCC Continuing Studies programs are designed for working professionals, with most classes held during evenings and weekends.

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International Studies

Discover VCC’s wide variety of two-year diploma programs specifically designed for international students who wish to work in Canada after graduating.

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.