Instructor Development Certificate

This certificate will benefit trainers or instructors in community, government, corporate or education settings, or individuals who oversee training programs. It’s designed for both mid-career professionals who are new to adult education and experienced trainers looking to strengthen their skills and knowledge of adult education theory and practice.

By the end of the certificate, students are able to:

• Design, deliver, facilitate and assess effective learner-centred instruction for adults
• Create learning activities that are interactive and hands-on for different delivery modes – both online and in the classroom
• Apply instructional strategies and select appropriate educational technologies that maximize the learning experience and enhance learning and teaching for your learners
• Create a safe, encouraging and challenging learning environment that promotes respect and values diversity
• Reflect critically on your personal and professional instructor development as your career progresses

• The certificate program is 18 days of training (9 credits) with 12 days of required courses and six days of electives.
• Training is face-to-face and some courses are offered online.
• Courses can be taken individually or as part of the certificate.
• There is continuous intake into this certificate program.
• Required courses are scheduled several times throughout the year. Electives are offered less often.
• Full attendance is required.
• It is recommended that learners complete the program within three years.

Start with Foundations of Instructional Practice (INDC100) and the next three required courses can be taken in any order. You can intersperse elective courses throughout your program and finish with Instructional Skills Practicum (INDC190).

See learning path for suggested course sequencing.

Some courses are available as online courses. 
 denotes online delivery.

Required Courses (6 credits)

Elective Courses (choose 3 credits)

^{Note:  1 day is equivalent to 7 credit hours. A credit is comprised of 14 hours.}

^{* Online courses run over a 6 week period.}

Single courses in the Certificate Program are available for individual enrollment.

Certificate Enrolment Fee: $75 (effective 04/01/11)

Cost for the program is approximately $3200 plus LSF (costs vary based on course locations).

Course manuals are supplied when you attend class, and if purchase of books or other materials are required you will be advised of the details when you register.

Additional resources available from JIBC Store:

• The Trainer's Handbook, Updated Edition. Lawson, Karen. Pfeiffer, 2009.(for INDC100)

• Active Training: A Handbook of Techniques, Designs, Case Examples, and Tips, 3rd Edition. Silberman, Mel. Pfeiffer, 2006 (for INDC112)

The courses and certificate are open to anyone. There are no formal requirements for admission.

Submit an enrolment form via fax, mail or by email.

Mail to:
Justice Institute of BC
Student Services
715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4

Or fax to Student Services at 604.528.5653

Or email: register@jibc.ca

For more information:
Phone:  604.528.5590 or 1.877.528.5591

To check current course availability, select the course name above. If you wish to register, follow the instructions on the course listing.