91AV


Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Certificate

Get a credential employers value including introductory-level courses in accounting, business software, taxes and tax planning.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Part-time

Open to International

No

Area of study

Business

Length

Varies

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Bookkeeping is important in any business - small or large

Start in September, January or May

This certificate will prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide bookkeeping support for today's office. The certificate program is for students who require flexibility and convenience to complete their educational goals or to enhance their existing credentials.

Information sessions

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Who can I contact if I want more information?

DzԳٲbusiness@camosun.ca

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

The program consists of 4 coursesstarting in the Fall, Winter, Summerterm. Program courses are delivered in a combination of online and face-to-face instruction. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on apart-time basis.

After graduation

Employment possibilities include support-level bookkeeping positions in a variety of business settings. Students may be able to use courses taken in this program in other credentials in the School of Business or the college.

A rewarding career

Bookkeepers in BC* of$41,700depending on employer and seniority.

*2018 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Certificate

$1,517 (domestic)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission requirements

One of:

  • C+ in English 12
  • C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

And one of:

  • C in Math 11
  • C in MATH 077
  • C in MATH 137
  • C+ in MATH 072
  • C+ inMATH 075
  • C+ inMATH 135

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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Our teaching staff

91AV is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.

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Faculty/staff profile

Nicholas Read Chair/Instructor, Applied Business Technology

Nicholas Read

Department Chair, Program Leader - Medical Office

readn@camosun.ca
250-370-4165
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Faculty/staff profile

Genevieve Beninger Program Leader/Instructor, Applied Business Technology

Genevieve Lacerte

Instructor

lacerteg@camsoun.ca
250-370-4485
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Bookkeeping student

Learn more

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline.

Contact information

School of Business

Campus location

Centre for Business & Access Building (CBA) building 249

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-4565

business@camosun.ca


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