Unlock New Opportunities with Academic Upgrading

Sep 28, 2018 | Continuing Education

Academic Upgrading, as the name suggests is the upgrading of your academic and professional skills or qualifications. Generally, it is applicable for adults (18 years or older). Courses are tailor-made for adults who would like to pursue further education or become...

Why You Need Employment Training

Sep 28, 2018 | Employment Training

Employment training from a reputed institute is a must for you in case you are serious about getting employed and haven’t acquired the necessary educational qualification you need. The change in job roles, location, and the corresponding environment means that the...

The Characteristics of a Great Student

Sep 26, 2018 | Other Academic Programs

Regardless of whether they attend high school, college, or even a local piano class, great students have a distinct set of traits that set them apart from the rest. Mind you, when we say ‘great students’, we don’t necessarily mean students who ace every exam conducted...

Importance of Having Short and Long Term Goals

Aug 29, 2018 | News & Events

Why Setting Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Leads to Success Before starting any journey, you must know where you’re going. Without a clear destination, you may wander aimlessly or feel lost. The same applies to life. Before making a plan, you need to set long-term...

How Kaizen Can Enhance Your Life

Aug 27, 2018 | News & Events

Kaizen (improvement in Japanese) is a Japanese philosophy that has the capacity to radically alter the course of your life if you adopt the principle faithfully. The entire premise of the Kaizen approach is that the emphasis must always be on constant self-improvement...

5 Effective Ways to Relieve Exam Stress

Aug 6, 2018 | College Life

No matter you are in school or college, as the exam dates near, most of you start to feel nervous. Nervousness is healthy and necessary as it helps you to work hard and keeps you going. But, if you start feeling stressed out, it takes a toll on you, blocks your mind,...

How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety in Four Steps

Jul 26, 2018 | News & Events

Do you fear the idea of speaking in public? For some, the mere thought is enough to induce a state of panic. Whether you are speaking with clients, giving a presentation at college or work, or leading a meeting, you need to use public speaking skills. When you are...

How to Keep Your Friendships Strong During Conflict

Jul 25, 2018 | College Life

Great friendships are characterized by a mutual understanding that you will support each other through the highs and lows of your lives. When you get into a fight or an argument with your friends, it may hamper your concentration, disturb your peace of mind, and...

Columbia College Heats Things Up at the 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Jul 17, 2018 | Blog

Columbia College hosted its 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off in honour of the Calgary Stampede. For this even we had staff and students participate in a Chili Competition, we BBQ’d burgers, and some of our staff and students provided entertainment by learning to line...

Employment Training Celebration – April 2018

May 1, 2018 | Employment Training

Columbia College’s Employment Training Students Celebrate with a Holiday Potluck and Awards Ceremony On April 26, 2018, Columbia College’s Employment Training students and recent graduates gathered for a special holiday potluck and awards ceremony. The event was...