LEARNING OPTIONS
You can take Bow Valley College courses in a number of ways, such as online or traditional classroom. With lots of full- and part-time programs, we have the study option that's right for you.

For More Information or to Register
If you need more information or would like to register for Traditional Classroom Learning, Homestudy or Online Learning contact our Student Services Office at 403-410-1400 or 1-866-4-BVC-NOW (toll-free within Alberta).

TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM LEARNING
At Bow Valley College, our instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Our programs and course materials are designed to be fast, focused and flexible - enabling you to get to where you want to be. You can expect a high quality learning experience in a supportive and caring environment.

HOMESTUDY (PRINT)
Study at home and progress at your own pace. Those are just a couple of the many advantages of studying with our Homestudy option. Our Homestudy courses include personalised print materials with support from an instructor. You'll get help with your studies through e-mail and phone assistance, monthly individual tutoring appointments and online learning.

ONLINE LEARNING
There are lots of advantages to learning online. Delivered through the Internet and facilitated by an instructor, online learning means you can learn at any time or place and at your own pace. You'll get help and support through discussion forums, e-mail, chat rooms, group-project tools and personal home pages. Online courses have ongoing registration and give you the flexibility you need to take the course you want.

DISTANCE AND RURAL PROGRAMS
In addition to taking classes at our main campus, which is located just off the CTrain line, we also offer programs online and in rural locations across southern Alberta. Rural campus listing.

ONLINE COURSES

ACADEMIC UPGRADING
· High School - Online and Homestudy

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
· Office Administration Certificate

CONTINUING EDUCATION

AutoCAD
. AutoCAD 2D Level I
. AutoCAD 2D Level II
. AutoCAD 3D Level I
. AutoCAD 3D Level II
. AutoCAD – Customizing
. AutoLISP
. AutoDESK Inventor
. AutoDESK Inventor Advanced

Business
. Customer Service
. Fundamentals of Project Management
. Introduction to Marketing
. Organizational Behaviour

Customs and Logistics
. Customs and Logistics – Statutes and Regulations
. Customs Administration I
. Brokerage and Logistics I
. Customs Administration II
. Brokerage and Logistics II
. Customs Administration III
. Customs Computer Applications

ed2go ONLINE – NON-CREDIT

Educators and Trainers – Professional Development
· Align Instructional Strategies to Learning Needs
. Foster Adult Learning Needs and Development
. Manage the Learning Relationships in Various Learning Environments

Human Resources
. Introduction to Human Resources Administration
. Employee Recruiting and Selection
. Compensation and Benefits Administration

Health Care
· Anatomy and Physiology
· Community Nursing
· Health Education: Personal
· Health and Beauty
· Immunization
· Leadership for Practical Nurses
· Medical Terminology

Oil and Gas
· A Study of the Petroleum Industry

Personal Care Homes
· Managing Adult Personal Care Homes

Website Development
· Web Site Development Using HTML
· Marketing Your Web Site

HUMAN SERVICES
· Out-of-School Programming
· Introduction to Out-of-School Programming
· Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
· Inclusive Programming for School-Age Children With Special Needs
· Child and Adolescent Growth and Development
· Out-of-School Programming I
· Out-of-School Programming II
· Leadership and Organizational Skills
· Developing Family, School and Community Relationships
· Fundamentals of Written Communication
· Recreation and Healthy Living
· Introduction to Early Childhood Education
· Child Development I
· Health, Safety and Nutrition
· Introduction to Early Childhood Education
· Program Planning I
· Program Planning II
· Program Planning III
· Guiding Children’s Behaviour
· Career Development
· Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
· Child Development II
· Developing Through Play I
· Introduction to Creative Expression I
· Early Childhood Education Practicum I
· Developing Through Play II
· Introduction to Creative Expression II
· Early Childhood Education Practicum II
· Literacy and the Developing Child
· Infant and Toddler Care
· Early Childhood Education Practicum III

ONLINE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS

Skill Requirements
• Proficiency with Windows, including experience with saving, printing and copying files
• Experience navigating the Internet and using e-mail
• Basic word-processing skills

Technical Requirements
In order to take a course online, you’ll need access to a computer that is connected to the Internet by a modem or a high-speed connection, using the latest version of Internet Explorer. Use the Browser Set-Up on the WebCT log on at www.bowvalleycollege.ca/elearning/ to automatically ensure that your browser is running properly for WebCT.

How to Register
For all online courses except Academic Upgrading – high school courses, contact our Student Services office at (403) 410-1400 or 1-866-4-BVC-NOW (toll-free within Alberta). Once you are registered, your instructor will e-mail the course details to you and send any necessary hard-copy materials by mail. For more information or to register for our online Academic Upgrading – high school courses, call (403) 410-1400.

Technical Support
Technical support is available from our WebCT Help Desk at (403) 464-0836 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., 7 days a week, or e-mail webcthelp@bowvalleycollege.ca

The Student Lounge
All Bow Valley College learners have access to the virtual Student Lounge in WebCT. The Lounge is a place for you to connect with other learners online and exchange and access useful information. In the past, graduate committees have used the Lounge to create Web pages on which they post information about grad preparations. It’s also an online learning support centre where you can find links to sites that may enhance your course material, improve your study skills, help with your job search and find information about student bursaries and awards. In the virtual Student Lounge, learners will also find the Learning Resource Services Online Catalogue and information about resources for learners with disabilities. Online Study Skills modules are also available to assist you to develop good study techniques.

An Orientation to WebCT
Bow Valley College learners also have access to the online Orientation to WebCT. The Orientation uses screen captures to illustrate detailed instructions on how to best use every aspect of WebCT: from getting started and navigating to communicating, quiz and test taking, and study tools. The Orientation is set up on all online learner profiles and is available to them for the duration of their studies.

eCAMPUSALBERTA
eCampusAlberta is a group of 15 Alberta colleges and technical institutes that are working to increase access to high quality, online learning opportunities. Through eCampusAlberta, learners will have more online courses to choose from as well as seamless access, regardless of the institution offering the course. Students will also receive technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year by calling the eCampus Alberta Help Desk for technical support. The toll free number is 1-866-548-8544. For more information or to register, call (403) 410-1400, or visit www.ecampusalberta.ca

Note: for all eCampusAlberta courses a technology support fee is charged in addition to tuition.

ONLINE LEARNER SUPPORT
Bow Valley College online learners can phone the WebCT Help Desk at (403) 464-0836 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. seven days a week for assistance with WebCT. Learners can also email webcthelp@bowvalleycollege.ca to receive support by the next business day. Help Desk staff assist learners in various ways including user ID and password problems, browser plug-ins, and WebCT procedures such as attaching documents to e-mails or submitting quizzes.