Your path to continuous growth
Welcome to InspirED at Okanagan College.
Discover a diverse range of courses, microcredentials, certificates, and short-duration programs designed to equip you with in-demand skills for your life, business, and career.
At InspirED, our Continuing Studies programs are crafted to help you develop essential skills and build valuable networks, whether you’re advancing or pivoting your career. For businesses looking to enhance their teams’ professional development, InspirED’s Corporate Training offers tailored solutions to drive excellence. No matter where you are on your learning journey, InspirED is here to support you every step of the way.
Join us and learn in a way that fits your needs. Get inspired and embrace continuous growth and lifelong learning with InspirED.
StrongerBC future skills grant
The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older, regardless of financial need, and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations.
LPN Orthopaedic Certificate
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a learning option for advanced orthopaedic knowledge and skills that keeps them closer to home. The new LPN Orthopaedic Certificate offered at Okanagan College (OC) is the first of its kind in British Columbia.
The online certificate program, which launched in January 2022, increases access to advanced orthopaedic education for nurses throughout the province and minimizes travel requirements.
Trauma-Informed Practice Micro-Credential
This 60-hour micro-credential is designed to provide learners with an understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals and communities. Learners will engage in activities that promote resiliency and personal growth while exploring the critical link between trauma and wellness.
Featured programs and courses
Scroll through to view featured course groupings or offerings.
Upcoming info sessions
Learning delivery styles
Online synchronous:
This training is like traditional on-campus classes where students must be online in the virtual class during regular class times.
Online asynchronous:
This training allows students to access course materials anytime. Work is designed to encourage virtual interaction with materials and instructor.
Online hybrid:
A combination of online synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Blended:
A combination of face-to-face and any type of online delivery style.
Face-to-face:
Learning occurs in person at a physical location. Campus locations are listed when applicable.
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Contact
1000 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll-Free: 1-888-638-0058 (Toll-Free)
Fax: (250) 862-5434
Email: cskelowna@okanagan.bc.ca
583 Duncan Ave W
Penticton, BC V2A 8E1
Phone: (250) 492-4305
Toll-Free: 1-866-510-8899
Fax: (250) 490-3950
Email: cssouth@okanagan.bc.ca
2552 10th Ave NE
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2S4
Phone: (250) 804-8888
Toll-Free: 1-866-352-0103
Fax: (250) 804-8850
Email: csshuswap@okanagan.bc.ca
P.O. Box 3118
1401 First Street West
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Phone: (250) 837-4235
Fax: (250) 837-2882
Email: csrevelstoke@okanagan.bc.ca
7000 College Way
Vernon, BC V1B 2N5
Phone: (250) 545-7291
Toll-Free: 1-800-289-8993
Fax: (250) 503-2653
Email: csnorth@okanagan.bc.ca