Continuing & Professional Studies

Discover Kwantlen Polytechnic University's wide-range of courses for professional and personal development.

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Automotive Service Technician

This is a refresher program for individuals who are looking to write (challenge) the SkilledTradesBC Automotive Service Technician Interprovincial Red Seal exam.
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Building Strong Team

Building Strong Connections and Teams

Build strong connections, fulfilling and productive relationships with peers and within teams. In this course, you will learn about team dynamics and stages of team development, how to build trust and psychological safety within team, common sources of conflict and how to resolve it constructively. Interpersonal skills gained in the course will help develop strong relationships among peers and team members. Join us to enhance your teamwork and your relationships with your colleagues. This course is available for StrongerBC future skills grant between September 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026. The...
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SolidWorks prep

Preparation for Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP)

The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exam preparation course is designed for users who want to get their CSWP certification in Mechanical Design. A SOLIDWORKS instructor will guide students through the required knowledge and strategies, as well as sample exam materials, to prepare students for exam success. Students will practice with hands-on timed exercises, designed to mimic the CSWP requirements, so they will gain a thorough understanding of the exam expectations. This course also includes the CSWP exam — a comprehensive, non-proctored online exam — that tests an individual's...
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Managing workplace conflicts

Managing Workplace Conflicts

Workplace conflicts, though inevitable, are an uncomfortable situation for those involved in it that can quickly escalate into a major problem if left unaddressed. As such, conflicts need to be managed effectively. In this course, participants will learn strategies and practical tools of managing workplace conflict effectively. This course is available for StrongerBC future skills grant between September 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026. The course must have a start date between Sept 1 - Feb 28 to be eligible for funding. Please contact CPS@kpu.ca on how to apply.
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PNUR-9140

Nursing Pathways: Self-Assessment and Growth

Nursing Pathways is an online, self-assessment designed to empower nurses as they reflect on their professional capabilities and chart a path for future grown. The course is centered on helping nurses identify their unique learning needs, understand their strengths, and pinpoint the resources necessary to meet their goals. Through a process of structured self-assessment, nurses will build confidence, develop strategies to support their ongoing development, and enhance key competencies. Participants will engage in deep self-reflection and analysis, gaining insight into their practice patterns...
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Wanting to upgrade skills or learn something new? Explore our short, non-credit offerings in Design, Health, Open Learning, Science & Health and Trades by clicking on the tiles below to see what each area has to offer. Have questions? Email CPS@kpu.ca

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refresher

Automotive Service Technician

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Online
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Building Strong Team

Building Strong Connections and Teams

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Online
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Nursing Theory

Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice for LPNs

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Asynchronous
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Nursing Theory

Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice for RNs

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Asynchronous
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How to Manage Difficult Situations

Communication and How to Manage Difficult Situations

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Online
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Community Health

Community Health Nursing

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Asynchronous
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Engaging Your Emotional Intelligence

Engaging Your Emotional Intelligence

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Online
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Entrepreneurial Creativity

Entrepreneurial Creativity

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Online
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Continuing & Professional Studies

For more than 30 years, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has provided students with the skills they need for the careers they want. As Canada's only polytechnic university, our programs offer opportunities for hands-on experiential learning. Why stop at theory when you can also harness the power of experience? 

KPU's Continuing & Professional Studies (CPS) courses allow you to continue your professional education, upgrade specific skills or discover something entirely new without having to commit to a full-time program. Offered online and in-person at five campuses across the Lower Mainland, KPU offers flexible opportunities to learn. Whether you want to follow a creative passion or elevate your career to the next level, discover the continuing education opportunities at KPU!

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