Training

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Friendship Centre Training Program

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Friendship Centre Training Program is open to all staff at Friendship Centres across British Columbia. The goal of this program is to provide Friendship Centre staff with valuable professional development opportunities at no cost; helping to strengthen both individual growth and community impact.
Great job overall! [The instructor] was a really good fit for this training and I think it’s incredible that BCAAFC is able to pay for this training opportunity.
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UPCOMING EVENTS


Microsoft
OneNote

November 4, 2025

Ready to get organized? This beginner-friendly OneNote training takes you beyond the basics and shows you how to set up, structure, and supercharge your notes with confidence. Learn how to:

✅ Create and manage notebooks, sections, and pages
✅ Format and organize notes so they’re easy to find
✅ Add images, links, and more to bring your notes to life

Click below to learn more and register:

ChatGPT/AI

December 2, 2025

Join us for a one-hour online session that introduces how ChatGPT can support your daily work. Learn how to write effective prompts, save time on routine tasks, and explore practical examples for communication, planning, and documentation. Whether you are new to ChatGPT or looking to get more out of it, this session will give you the confidence and skills to use AI as a helpful everyday tool.

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📣RESOURCES 📣

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
Stats/Data(Free): Canadian Research Data Centre Network
National Resources (Free): National Association of Friendship Centres

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Training Archive

Missed out on one of our Staff Trainings?
Click below to check out our archive of past online trainings! Topics include: excel, outlook, chatgpt and more!


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? 
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