High school students

Career-focused and industry-specific, these Continuing Studies (CS) programs get you ready for the workforce.

Select CS programs take place at our West Broadway campus, or our new Centre for Entertainment Arts campus, located in the heart of Vancouver’s creative industries district. Continuing Studies courses do not offer transfer credit to Langara’s open enrolment or limited enrolment programs, or to other institutions. See langara.ca/cs to register for part-time or full-time programs in business, health, languages, technology, or the arts.

Arts: Top three picks

Creative Writing

5 courses to choose from

Have you always felt like you have a story to tell? Learn, practice and hone your skills with published writers.

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Graphic Novel and Comix

Full-time 1-year program

If you’ve had dreams of publishing your own comic book but don’t know where to begin, Langara has the program that will help you to fulfill those dreams.

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Singer-Songwriter

5 courses for certificate

Dive in and learn how to write songs in any style. Learn how self and group critique can take your writing and performing to a higher level.

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Business: Top three picks

Builder License

7 courses for certificate

Langara College CS offers the seven core competencies required by BC Housing to obtain a builder license. Our industry professional instructors provide a comprehensive approach not found in similar self-paced study courses.

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Personal Investment Planning

4 courses to choose from

Explore your investment options and learn to make well informed investment decisions. Courses cover a wide range of topics and are suitable for investors with all levels of investment background.

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Real Estate Investing

11 courses to choose from

This part-time program examines the principles and techniques of real estate valuation, mathematics, finance, law, and a foundation in real estate entrepreneurship.

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Health: Top three picks

Registered Massage Therapy

Full-time 2-year diploma

Complete this two-year diploma with instructors described as “the best in the province.” Graduates say they feel prepared for work within the health care system.

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Dog Walking Certificate program

8 courses for certificate

Learn more about animal behaviours and earn a certificate.

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Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

Full-time 2-year diploma

Learn about the regulations in place to keep you safe.

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Languages: Top three picks

LEAP

9 levels of ESL Training

Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is an intensive ESL program designed to prepare students whose first language is not English for full-time study at English language universities and colleges.

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Spring 2021 programs and classes start this January. Registration in ongoing, check specific program and course pages for specific dates and information.

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