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"The Leadership/Team Building skills course that we attended at the Powell River Vancouver Island University was very well delivered and clearly met the needs of our team of Compliance and Enforcement staff..."

--Mark L Scott, R.P.F.,
Ministry of Forests,
Sunshine Coast District

Custom Training

You need new skills to survive in today's workplace. Whether you're a business, government, social service, First Nation or volunteer organization, we can help. We craft training solutions for improved performance, customized to meet your special needs. Training you need, when you want it and how you want it - and at a surprising affordable cost compared to going out of town! Let us help you with your training needs. It could be the best decision you make this year.

What is custom training?

  • Training that meets your current and future needs.
  • Training that can be done in grops at your workplace or at VIU
  • Training that can be individualized
  • Training that is integrated with regular programs and courses at VIU
  • Training that is delivered by VIU and/or other training partners (VIU can facilitate access to other trainers)

Why consider custom training?

  • Increase productivity
  • Target training
  • Revitalize your workforce
  • Increase staff commitment
  • Create a workplace learning environment
  • Increase customer satisfaction
  • Upgrade skills in literacy, numeracy, and computer skills
  • Improve basic employability skills

What services can my business receive?

  • Needs Assessment
  • Skills Assessment
  • Course Coordination
  • Online Training
  • Training when needed
  • Easy payment process
  • Access to VIU student support services
  • Student Computer Accounts

How do we get started?

VIU will work with you to:

  • Discuss your company's training needs
  • Assess employee skill gaps
  • Determine training options
  • Set training dates