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Friendship Centre Training Program

At BCAAFC, we are committed to supporting our staff with a variety of free training sessions tailored to your needs. Designed in collaboration with our team and based on direct input from Friendship Centre staff, these sessions aim to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the communities we serve.

Why Participate?
Our training initiative is built to foster both personal and professional development while strengthening the collective capacity of our movement. By offering these resources at no cost, we help alleviate financial barriers and provide staff with access to valuable skills and knowledge.

Flexible Learning for Your Schedule
We understand the importance of flexibility in today’s busy world. That’s why we offer a range of options, including:

Short, impactful one/two-hour sessions
In-depth full-day or two half-day workshops
Comprehensive month-long courses

With both online and in-person formats available, you have access to the learning experience that works best for your schedule and preferences.

Join Us
We encourage all Friendship Centre staff to take advantage of these free training opportunities. Together, we can grow, learn, and make an even greater impact in the communities we serve.

Ready to enhance your skills? Explore our upcoming events and resources and find the right fit for you!

Previous Topics

Microsoft Excel
Project Management
Proposal Writing
Policy and Procedures
Social Media Marketing
Google Certificates
Human Resources Management
Workplace Law and Policies
COVID Vaccination Policies
Occupational Health & Safety
Graphic Design (Canva)

Excel Level 2: Beyond the Basics

Take your Excel skills to the next level with Excel Beyond the Basics – Level 2. This training is for those ready to move beyond the fundamentals and unlock more potential from Excel’s features!

Topics include:

Visualizing Data with Basic Charts
Combine Data from Multiple Sources
Advanced Charting Techniques
and more!

📈 Take Your Excel Skills to the Next Level and register Below!

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Training Archive

Missed out on one of our Staff Trainings? Click below to check out our trainings on Canva and excel!

Archive

Free Training 📣

Microsoft Applications(Free): SmartDolphins
Social Media, Programming, UX Design (Free): ComIT
Psychological First Aid(small fee): Canadian Red Cross
Opioid Harm Reduction(Free): Canadian Red Cross
Naloxone Training(Free): BC Centre of Disease Control
Youth Online Safety/ Prevention(Free): Children of the Street

Microsoft Shortcuts Cheat Sheet:

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Tell us what you would like to learn!

What topics would be helpful for your work at your Friendship Centre? Do you have course suggestions? Click here to submit your suggestion!

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